PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE  AT 410-321-0711 IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY NEED FOR ANOINTING.

You may also call if you do have an emergent need to be anointed. We highly encourage anyone who is struggling with a serious illness of mind, body, or spirit, or who is anticipating surgery, to call to set up a time to be anointed.

“Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.” (James 5:14-15)

This sacrament is for a member of the faithful who, having reached the use of reason, begins to be in danger of death by illness or old age. This is liturgical and communal, whether celebrated at home, in a hospital, or a church. The priest in silence lays hands on the sick person and prays over them. Then he anoints the head and hands with blessed oil. It can be preceded by Confession and followed by the Eucharist. Depending on the form used, there may be a Liturgy of the Word or done within the Holy Mass.