The sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick strengthens the baptized when they experience grave illness or old age. The sacrament unites the sick person to the suffering of Christ and strengthens them to endure the sufferings of illness or old age. The celebration of the Anointing of the Sick consists in the anointing of the forehead and hands of the sick person accompanied with a liturgical prayer asking for special graces of strength, peace and courage.
In time of grave illness or impending death contact the Parish Office at 985-652-2615. If you are preparing for surgery and can attend Mass, see the priest for the sacrament of the anointing of the sick at that time.