The Anointing of the Sick, one of the seven sacraments, is the celebration of Christ's loving presence with those who are elderly, chronically ill, or anticipating hospitalization/surgery. Please consider receiving this sacrament for the many graces and blessings that it bestows.

The Rite of Anointing tells us there is no need to wait until a person is at the point of death to receive the Sacrament. A careful judgment about the serious nature of the illness is sufficient.

When the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is given, the hoped-for effect is that, if it be God's will, the person be physically healed of illness. But even if there is no physical healing, the primary effect of the Sacrament is a spiritual healing by which the sick person receives the Holy Spirit's gift of peace and courage to deal with the difficulties that accompany serious illness or the frailty of old age. ~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults

If you or someone in your household needs this sacrament, please phone the rectory at 516-628-1113 to inquire about one of our priests visiting at your home, care home or hospital. The Catholic chaplin at the local hospital may also assist you. 

Please continue to pray for our sick, which can be found in the weekly bulletin. Call the rectory office if you’d like to add the name of a loved one to be held up in prayer.