The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is intended for those whose health is seriously impaired by physical or mental illness, old age, as well as those preparing for serious surgery or enduring a serious chronic illness.  Children may also be anointed if they have sufficient use of reason to be strengthened by the sacrament. We, as members of the Church baptized into the passion, death, and resurrection of Christ, support the sick in their struggle against illness and we continue Christ's own mission of healing.
 
If you, a member of your family, or a friend should need to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, please call the parish center to schedule an appointment with a parish priest.  We also offer this Sacrament at least once a each year at all our Sunday Masses.  See the listing for contact information and our next parish service.
 
When the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated with the community at Sunday Mass, we will pray as a community knowing that when one of us suffers, we all suffer.  We will share in a prayer of faith asking God's help for those who are ill. During the laying on of hands the sick will know that they are the object of the Church’s prayer. Through the anointing with oil, we will know that the Spirit's healing, strengthening presence is in this person and in this community.
 
May the touch of Christ be present for all who are in need of healing.