Anointing of the Sick
"Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord." - James 5:14
"The sick person receives the Holy Spirit's gift of peace and courage to deal with the difficulties that accompany serious illness or the frailty of old age." -
USCCB. The anointing also unites the sick person's suffering to the cross of Christ, allowing them to offer their suffering for their own good and the good of the Church.
Who can receive the Anointing of the Sick?
"There is no need to wait until a person is at the point of death to receive the Sacrament." - USCCB
If you or a loved one is seriously ill, elderly, facing major surgery, or in danger of death,
please call the Parish Office (952-890-0045) to request Anointing of the Sick. We'll schedule a priest for the sacrament as soon as possible.
Are there other times the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated?
The sacrament is also celebrated after Mass on the 4th Thursdays of the month.