Anointing of the Sick

The sacrament of anointing is a gift to all of us. Jesus spent a great deal of time healing the sick, and His ministry is with us today. The Church believes that among the seven sacraments, there is one especially intended to strengthen those who are being tried by age and/or illness, the Anointing of the Sick. Through the ancient prayers for healing, the scent and the feel of the holy oil, and the touch of the priest's hand, we can find the strength to continue our struggle with illness, no matter what the outcome might be. We know that God and the community of faith are with us - and we no longer feel quite so alone.

Who may receive?
The Anointing of the Sick is not only for those who are at the point of death. As soon as anyone begins to be in danger from sickness or old age, that is the time to receive this sacrament. If the person regains their health they can, should they become seriously ill again, receive this sacrament again. If during the same illness the person's condition becomes more serious, the sacrament may be repeated. It is proper for the sacrament to be received just prior to surgery.
 

If you or a loved one are Catholic and find that you are ill or injured, and you live in Southwest Austin, please avail yourself of the gifts the parish can offer.
 

• Anointing of the Sick- The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is the Church’s prayer for healing and comfort.  Anointing is available after the noon Mass on the First Friday of the month. It can also be arranged by calling the parish office at (512) 892-2420.

• Prayers for the Sick: Sign our Book of the Sick located in the narthex by the pillar. The sick are prayed for before Mass every weekday and during the Prayers of the Faithful at Sunday Masses.  We also have a Prayer Line. If you wish to be prayed for by name and request by a group of dedicated parishioners, please contact Evelyn Amador at [email protected].

• Communion for the Homebound: If you would like to receive Holy Communion on Sunday morning at your home or care facility, please contact Katheryn Daniel at (512) 892-2420 or [email protected]

• Hospital Visits: The priest, deacon, or a Eucharistic Minister of Communion will visit you in the hospital at your request. To arrange a hospital visit, please contact the Parish Office at (512) 892-2420.

• Prayer Shawl Ministry:  Our Prayer Shawl Ministry creates shawls for those who are sick, injured, elderly, or in need of comfort. Members of this ministry knit or crochet shawls as they pray for those who will receive them. To request a prayer shawl, please contact Kay at [email protected].