Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

Beginning next week (January 4), the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be available every first Saturday of the month after the 5 p.m. Mass. The sacrament is available to all those who meet the expectations of receiving the other sacraments and struggle with an acute or chronic bodily or mental illness. In other words, a temporary sniffle or stubbed toe probably doesn't put one in need of this sacrament. An upcoming  surgery, diabetes, COPD, and old age probably does (just to name a few). Let's continue to pray for all those who are struggling with illness in our parish, especialy our homebound, hospitalized, and shut-ins.