Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint (him) with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven. (
James 5:14-15 )
The Sacrament of the Annointing of the Sick
The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing. Where once it may have been reserved for individuals who were near death and preparing for passing over to eternal life, hence its former name of Extreme Unction or Last Rites, today it is administered to those who fall seriously ill and are seeking restoration to health through the special grace of this sacrament. (CCC 1499 - 1532).
Please call the Rectory at 215-657-0252 if you or someone you know needs to receive the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, or for Mass intentions, or if you would like a prayer request to be included as an Intercessory Prayer during an upcoming liturgy.
Any sick or housebound parishioner can have the priest visit to administer the Sacraments.
