Anointing of the Sick

The sacrament that helps unite those who are suffering with Jesus’ saving and healing power is the Anointing of the Sick. 

Through this sacrament people receive forgiveness for their sins and comfort in their suffering; they are restored in spirit; and sometimes they even experience the return of physical health. Suffering is a part of life, but Jesus unites our suffering with his passion and death so that through our suffering we can participate in his saving and healing work. The sacrament also reminds us that God wants to give comfort to the suffering and wants us to relieve suffering where we can.

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

Parishioners are also available to bring Communion to the home bound.

 

For more information, please contact the parish office at (408) 262-8100 and Call/Text (669) 699 8741