CARE & ANNOINTING OF THE SICK

Outreach Eucharist Ministry

Holy Communion is brought regularly to parishioners that are homebound, in nursing homes and hospitals. Please notify the parish office if you know of someone that is in need of receiving Holy Communion.
Please contact the parish office when you or your loved one enters into a hospital, long term care facility or becomes homebound.


Anointing of the Sick

The sacrament of anointing is intended for those baptized Catholics whose health is seriously impaired by sickness (in body, mind, or spirit) or old age. The Sacrament of the Sick begins deep in the history of the Church with St. James’ community. The early Church leaders felt they could only offer this sacrament once in a person’s life. People, unfortunately, waited to ask for the Sacrament until they were very ill or dying. Many still have this idea today. We ask you to be open to this sacrament to bring about deeper healing and peace. You may ask for this sacrament before you enter the hospital, before surgery, in confusion, or under duress. As death nears it is best to ask a priest to anoint the person while they are still conscious, able to share in the prayers, and are able to receive the Eucharist – our Bread for the journey. It is most comforting when the family is gathered with their loved one in prayer for the Sacrament of the Sick. 

For the Anointing of the Sick, please contact the parish office at 519 336-2653.

Note: In order to receive sacraments when in the hospital or continuing care facilities, please inform the facility's administration of your Catholic faith.