Celebration of the Anointing of the Sick

Sunday, February 3

The Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated next Sunday at each of our four churches. This sacrament, formerly called Extreme Unction, is for all Catholics as a means to bring both spiritual and physical strength. These include those who (1) suffer from illnesses, (2) are scheduled for surgery or treatments for disease, or (3) experience a sudden medical crisis. This is a great day to take an elderly parent, friend in assisted living, or a neighbor who is homebound to Mass for the anointing. Please check in with the priest or pastoral leader when you arrive as there will be special pews reserved for those being anointed.
 
As is the custom here in the parish, each church will celebrate the Sacrament at one of the Sunday Masses: