Anointing of the Sick

February 11 is World Day of the Sick, an observation introduced by Pope John Paul II as a way for our Family Body of Christ to offer prayers for those suffering from illnesses. February 11 is also the Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes. To commemorate both, Fr. Tom will be offering the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick after the 8:00 a.m. Mass on Saturday, February 11. Anyone who has ailments - physical, mental, or emotional - is welcome to come and be anointed.

In his life and ministry, Jesus healed the sick. In this sacrament, the Church continues the healing mission of Jesus and, in hope, prays that God will grant healing to the person who is suffering. But even if there is no physical healing, the sacrament offers spiritual healing through the Holy Spirit’s gifts of peace and courage. And so, the elderly, and anyone who is living with serious illness, are encouraged to celebrate this sacrament when it is needed.