"By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill tot 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, 1499)

The priest anoints the seriously ill, injured or the elderly with the oil of the sick, a special oil used for the sacrament that is blessed by the bishop at the Chrism Mass during Holy Week.

Contact the Parish Office if you, a friend or a loved one would like to receive the sacrament.