The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing.
One does not have to be on one’s “death bed” to celebrate this sacrament, but open to the healing power and prayers of the church.
The celebration of the anointing of the sick is a prayer of faith, a belief that God is with us, cares deeply for us, and desires our wholeness. When this sacrament is administered, the priest lays his hands on the head of the sick, silently prays for them, and then anoints the person with the oil of the sick, one of the three blessed oils used sacramentally, on their forehead and hands.
If you or a loved one is in need of healing, please contact the parish office. 978-342-2978 or [email protected].