Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the sick
Anointing of the Sick
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.
Anointings are held on the last Sunday of the month after 12:15 pm Mass, in the church.
If you, a relative, or friend require this gift at home or in the hospital, please contact the parish office at (415) 397-0113
What does the Sacrament do?
- Unites the person to the passion of Christ, for his/her own good and that of the whole Church.
- Fortifies the person with peace and courage to endure in a Christian manner the sufferings of illness or the frailty of old age.
- Forgives sins if the person is unable to receive the sacrament of penance due to disposition of health or availability of the sacrament.
- Returns the person to physical health if it will be beneficial to their salvation.
- Prepares one spiritually and emotionally for passing over to eternal life.
Who can receive the Sacrament?
The Sacrament of Anointing should be received when someone is:
- Preparing for surgery and, when during the course of recovery, their condition worsens
- Struggling with serious or chronic illness
- Coping with emotional illness
- Nearing the end of their life