Anointing of the Sick

Anointing of the Sick, formerly known as Extreme Unction, is a sacrament that is administered to give strength and comfort to the ill and to mystically unite their suffering with that of Christ during his Passion and death. This sacrament can be given to those who are afflicted with serious illness or injury, those who are awaiting surgery, the weakened elderly, or to ill children who are old enough to understand its significance. A person can receive the sacrament as many times as needed throughout their life, and a person with a chronic illness might be anointed again if the disease worsens. The rite can be performed in a home or hospital by a priest, who prays over the person and anoints their head and hands with chrism (holy oil). The priest may also administer the sacrament of the Eucharist if the person has been unable to receive it and can hear a confession if so desired. If a person is at the point of death, the priest also administers a special Apostolic blessing in what is known as the Last Rites.

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ANOINTING OF THE SICK AT ST.PAUL’S

We wish to inform the parish as a whole that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is for the following: those who are sick, those facing surgery, those with disease or illness, the aged and those who needs God’s healing presence in other areas of their lives.

In this Sacrament spiritual and physical strength is given to pass through the suffering of illness.  It is available to anyone who is sick and can be administered at home or in hospital.  If you are aware of any parishioner who is unable to get to Church or is in hospital please let us know so that they can be visited and receive Holy Communion.  Either contact us here or complete a sick request form.

If you or a loved one is seriously sick contact us via the emergency sick number 01670712476 and a priest will be with you ASAP.