Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.

 

James 5:14-15

 

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By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them. And indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ.

 

Source - Catechism of the Catholic Church

 

Policy

Arrange with Fr. Michael Alber at the parish office, 534-5449.

 

Celebration

By appointment or contact Sandy Maxim for Anointing Mass dates and times.

 

Please Contact:

 

Sandy Maxim

Director of Parish Life

616-724-3129

smaxim@stjohnvianney.net