ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is administered to the dying as well as to those who are gravely ill or about to undergo a serious operation that puts the person at serious risk of death. This sacrament of mercy and healing offers prayers for the recovery, but its primary intention is to give spiritual strength and calm the soul of the one suffering from illness. Traditionally, this sacrament was referred to as Extreme Unction or Last Rites. One should not wait until death is imminent, however, to receive Last Rites. 
The sacrament can be repeated, but only in certain instances. One can be anointed multiple times due to different illnesses. One can also be anointed a second time for the same illness if there is a significant change for the worse in the illness. 

HOW TO SCHEDULE ANOINTING/LAST RITES FOR LOVED ONE IN A HOSPITAL:  

If your loved one is in a hospital, please request a Catholic priest at the nurse's station of the hospital. All the hospitals in the Fresno Metro area have a Catholic priest on-call to administer Last Rites/Anointings. 

HOW TO SCHEDULE ANOINTING/LAST RITES FOR LOVED ONE AT HOME/NURSING FACILITY:

If your loved one is a registered parishioner and is at home or lives within the Saint Mary’s parish boundaries, please contact the parish office at (559)875-2025 or email us at stmarysanger@gmail.com

 HOW TO SCHEDULE AN ANOINTING OF THE SICK FOR UPCOMING SURGERY:  

To schedule an anointing of the sick due to an upcoming surgery that puts the person in grave danger, please call the parish office as soon as possible prior to your surgery.

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