ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Christ With Us in Sickness and Suffering.
Through the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, Christ brings His healing presence, strength, peace, and grace to those facing serious illness, declining health, or the frailty of age.
WHEN TO REQUEST ANOINTING
The Anointing of the Sick is not reserved only for the final moments of life. Catholics are encouraged to receive the sacrament when facing serious illness, significant surgery, declining health, or the difficulties associated with advanced age.
You Do Not Have to Wait Until the End of Life.
SERIOUS ILLNESS
Those experiencing a serious physical or mental illness may receive the Sacrament of Anointing.
SURGERY OR DECLINING HEALTH
The sacrament may be received before serious surgery or when a person's health becomes significantly weakened.
ADVANCED AGE
Older Catholics whose health has become seriously weakened may receive Anointing even when no particular serious illness is present.
The sacrament may be received again if an illness becomes more serious or if a person recovers and later becomes seriously ill again.
THE SACRAMENT OF HEALING
The Healing Presence of Christ.
In the Anointing of the Sick, Jesus draws near to those who are suffering. Through the prayer of the Church and the anointing with blessed oil, Christ offers His grace, strength, peace, and courage.
“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.”
— James 5:14
ANOINTED WITH HOLY OIL
The priest anoints the sick person with the Oil of the Sick, asking Christ to bring healing, strength, and grace.
STRENGTH & PEACE
The sacrament gives strength, peace, and courage to face illness, suffering, or the frailty of age with faith and hope.
THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Through the ministry of the priest, the whole Church entrusts the sick person to the care and mercy of Christ.
REQUEST ANOINTING
Do You or a Loved One Need a Priest?
If you or a loved one is seriously ill, preparing for major surgery, experiencing declining health, or approaching the end of life, please contact St. Rose of Lima to request the Anointing of the Sick.
REQUESTING THE SACRAMENT
To request the Anointing of the Sick, please call the parish office.
(407) 932-5004
For an urgent need outside regular parish office hours, call the same number and follow the telephone prompts to reach a priest.
PLEASE DON'T WAIT
Anointing of the Sick is not only for the final moments of life. When possible, families are encouraged to contact the parish before a person's condition becomes critical so that the priest can provide the sacramental care of the Church.
WHEN DEATH IS NEAR
When a Catholic is approaching the end of life, the Church desires to provide the Sacraments of Penance, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Communion as Viaticum whenever possible. Please contact the parish as soon as you become aware that a loved one is nearing the end of life.