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Anointing of the SickThis sacrament unites a sick person’s suffering with that of Jesus and brings forgiveness of sins. Oil, a symbol of strength, is the sign of this sacrament. A person is anointed with oil and receives the laying on of hands from a priest.
The anointing of the sick can be administered to a member of the faithful who, after having reached the age of reason, begins to be in danger due to sickness or old age. The person does not have to be in imminent danger of dying in order to receive this sacrament. This sacrament is a particular gift of the Holy Spirit... offering strength, peace and courage to overcome the difficulties that go with the condition of serious illness or the frailty of old age. This grace is a gift of the Holy Spirit, who renews trust and faith in God and strengthens against the temptations of the evil one, the temptation to discouragement and anguish in the face of illness. This assistance from the Lord by the power of his Spirit is meant to lead the sick person to healing of the soul, but also of the body if such is God's will. Furthermore, if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. For further effects of this powerful sacrament, please see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 1521-1523. |
Process
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Please contact our office to schedule an anointing.
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Contact |
For Anointing of the Sick, please call the parish office at (772) 286-4590 so that a priest can be contacted to administer this sacrament. If this is an urgent situation and the office is closed, please contact our answering service (772) 286-4590, and let them know that a priest must be contacted to schedule an anointing, they will contact our priest(s) to make the arrangements. Remember, our priests are always on stand-by.
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