Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is for those who are seriously ill or in danger of death or suffering the difficulties of old age. The Sacrament may be received each time the believer falls seriously ill or, after having received the Sacrament, an illness worsens (cf. CCC, no. 1529).
 
In the Church's Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, through the ministry of the priest, it is Jesus who touches the sick to heal them from sin ​​​​– and sometimes even from physical ailment. His cures were signs of the arrival of the Kingdom of God. The core message of his healing tells us of his plan to conquer sin and death by his dying and rising.
 
The Rite of Anointing tells us there is no need to wait until a person is at the point of death to receive the Sacrament. A careful judgment about the serious nature of the illness is sufficient.

When the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is given, the hoped-for effect is that, if it be God's will, the person be physically healed of illness. But even if there is no physical healing, the primary effect of the Sacrament is a spiritual healing by which the sick person receives the Holy Spirit's gift of peace and courage to deal with the difficulties that accompany serious illness or the frailty of old age.
(from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults)

If you live within the parish boundaries and desire to receive the Sacrament of Anointing, you or a family member may complete the form on the right to be contacted. 
You may also contact the parish office at 713-789-1250.
 
The Anointing of the Sick is also administered upon request prior to a pending surgical procedure.

Individuals in hospitals should request the hospital chaplain to receive the Sacrament.