In the Anointing of the Sick, Jesus cleanses the sick person from sin and gives the strength to overcome the difficulties that accompany serious illness, significant surgery and/or the frailty of old age. In this way, those receiving the Sacrament are united with the passion of Christ.
Is any among you sick? Let him call for the presbyters of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
(James 5:14-15)
Video: courtesy of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops; Monsignor John Zenz, Archdiocese of Detroit: speaker.
Anointing of the Sick at Holy Family Parish
Those anticipating hospitalization or whose health situation has grown serious should present themselves for the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick by making an appointment through the Parish Office.
Please inform the Parish Office (of any family member who is seriously ill (hospitalized or home) and unable to present themselves at the Parish facilities for anointing, so arrangements can be made with a priest accordingly.
A communal celebration of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is held at Holy Family annually on February 11th, the Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes, which has been designated World Day of the Sick. On this day in particular, the Church focus on the redemptive value of human suffering and on the important role of those who are sick in the work of spreading the Gospel. Even if one is not to be anointed with the Sacrament, family members and friends are invited to attend and join in prayer for all those who will be anointed. Candidates for anointing include all those who are in their senior years of life, or those who are about to undergo surgery to correct a serious illness, or anyone with a serious illness.
In giving the Sacrament, the priest anoints the sick person on the forehead and hands. During this anointing, the priest says: "Through this Holy anointing may the Lord in His love and mercy help you with the Grace of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord Who frees you from sin save you and raise you up."
Please inform the Parish Office (of any family member who is seriously ill (hospitalized or home) and unable to present themselves at the Parish facilities for anointing, so arrangements can be made with a priest accordingly.
A communal celebration of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is held at Holy Family annually on February 11th, the Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes, which has been designated World Day of the Sick. On this day in particular, the Church focus on the redemptive value of human suffering and on the important role of those who are sick in the work of spreading the Gospel. Even if one is not to be anointed with the Sacrament, family members and friends are invited to attend and join in prayer for all those who will be anointed. Candidates for anointing include all those who are in their senior years of life, or those who are about to undergo surgery to correct a serious illness, or anyone with a serious illness.
In giving the Sacrament, the priest anoints the sick person on the forehead and hands. During this anointing, the priest says: "Through this Holy anointing may the Lord in His love and mercy help you with the Grace of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord Who frees you from sin save you and raise you up."
