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In sickness, man experiences his helplessness. In the Anointing of the Sick, Jesus cleanses the sick person from sin and gives the strength to overcome the difficulties that accompany serious illness and the frailty of old age. In this way the sick are united with the passion of Christ.
This sacrament also perfects the anointings of Baptism and Confirmation and fortifies the sick person in his final journey to meet the Lord, and sometimes Jesus uses this sacrament to physically heal the sick person.
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Quarterly Opportunity to receive Sacrament
It is our pastor's desire to have a more frequent parish-wide celebration of the Anointing of the Sick. We will celebrate this sacrament quarterly during the 4 pm Mass.
Upcoming dates:
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Saturday, March 29, 2024
Saturday, July 5, 2025
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Guidelines
Please be aware there are certain requirements one must meet to be eligible to receive this sacrament, which is not simply reserved for those in immediate danger of death.
According to the Church's "Rite of Anointing and Pastoral Care of the Sick," the following are among those who should be anointed:- Those whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age
- Those who are about to undergo surgery because of a serious illness
- Elderly weakened by age, even if no serious illness is present
- Sick children who are sufficiently mature to be comforted by the sacrament
The Sacrament of Anointing may be repeated:- When the sick person recovers after being anointed and, at a later time, becomes sick again
- When during the same illness the condition of the sick person becomes more serious
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