Anointing of the Sick

The Anointing of the Sick is not a sacrament for those only who are at the point of death.  As soon as anyone of the faithful begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, the fitting time for them to receive this sacrament has certainly already arrived.

Only priests (including bishops) can administer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, since, when the sacrament was instituted during Christ's sending out of His disciples, it was confined to the men who would become the original bishops of the Church.

Received in faith and in a state of grace, the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick provides the recipient with a number of graces, including the fortitude to resist temptation in the face of death, when he is weakest; a union with the Passion of Christ, which makes his suffering holy; and the grace to prepare for death, so that he may meet God in hope rather than in fear.  If the recipient was not able to receive the Sacrament of Confession, Anointing also provides forgiveness of sins. And, if it will aid in the salvation of his soul, Anointing may restore the recipient's health.

To receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, please call the Parish Office to schedule a priest's visit.  We require that the recipient of the anointing has requested the sacrament, unless unconscious and comatose.  If the situation is grave and death is imminent and it is after office hours, please call the main church number 949-951-8599 and the message will direct you to the priest's emergency number.