The parish is, first, a people. Simply stated, it is a people called together by God. It is a people empowered by the Spirit to make increasingly true and obvious their response to God through Christ.
Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick
Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint (him) with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven. ( James 5:14-15)
The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing. Where once it may have been reserved for individuals who were near death and preparing for passing over to eternal life, (hence its former name of Extreme Unction or Last Rites), today it is also administered to those who are seriously ill or scheduled for surgery and are seeking restoration to health through the special grace of this sacrament. (Canon 1499 - 1532).
The sacrament may be celebrated in the context of a Mass, or on its own, depending on the needs of the individual who is sick. If the individual is not able to come to the church, the sacrament may be celebrated in their home. Whether celebrated in a Mass, on its own in church or at the person's home, the individual may be surrounded and supported by other members of the Christian community sharing in the prayer of faith.
Anointing of the Sick is offered during all the weekend Masses two times per year here at Sacred Heart Parish. The dates will be posted as soon as they are scheduled.
Contact us if you or someone you know needs to receive the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.
Anointing of the Sick Emergency Number: 530.691.1322