Anointing of the Sick

In response to Jesus' ministry of healing the sick, the early Church anointed its sick and later brought this action to be a Sacrament. This sacrament is for the aging, the seriously ill and the dying.

This Sacrament, administered by a priest, is to blend the healing of the body and the spirit. It is meant to be a source of strength and healing, a special moment of grace. Done within the context of the Parish Community, it is the community caring for its sick and the sick persons uniting their pain to the mystery of Jesus' redemptive suffering within the Body of Christ.

The Sacrament is celebrated communally at St. Joseph's twice a year generally held during Advent and Lent. Times and dates will be posted in the bulletin.  If there is an immediate need, individual anointing can be arranged at any time upon request. Please contact the Parish Office.  If it is after regular office hours, you will be instructed to leave a message on the emergency line.