For the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, please make an appointment by contacting the parish office to arrange an appointment, or contact Fr. Steve directly.

The Sacred Scriptures tell us in the book of James 5:14-15: "Is anyone among you sick? ... summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over the sick person and anoint [him/her] with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of the faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him [her] up. If he [she] has committed any sins, he [she] will be forgiven." 

Infirmity of any kind can challenge us in our relationship with God, especially when that illness is prolonged, chronic, might involve surgery, serious or life-threatening. The temptations in such a vulnerable state serve as an invitation to renew our relationship with God and place our trust all the more in Jesus Christ who is the physician of life. Though physical/miraculous healing is possible, the Sacrament is above all about the most important healing we need--restoration of our relationship with God and forgiveness of our sins in the midst of trying times. 

"By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them. And indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ."

- Catechism of the Catholic Church no. 1499