Typically, the beautiful Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated in the home or hospital room of a person who is seriously ill. Sometimes the only people present for the ritual are the sick person him/ herself, and the priest.  But celebrating this gentle, powerful sacrament can also be a moving experience when celebrated communally as a parish family.  We will celebrate the Anointing of the Sick as part of the 9:00 AM Mass on Saturday, August 1st.  

Who is eligible to receive the sacrament?  Anyone who is experiencing a serious or chronic illness of body or mind; anyone preparing for surgery or recovering from a recent injury or medical procedure; anyone whose mental or physical state of health is deteriorating in a significant way.

For a better sense of this sacrament, and for whom it is intended, go to the following article here on our website: https://stlaw-say.solutiosoftware.com/prayer-sacraments/anointing-of-the-sick