About Anointing of the Sick
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. The Holy Spirit renews our faith in God and helps us withstand the temptations of the Evil One to be discouraged and despairing in the face of suffering and death. Also, a sick person’s sins are forgiven if he or she was not able to go to Confession prior to the celebration of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. (United States Catholic Catechism for Adults)
Anointing of the Sick at Holy Spirit
Anointing of the Sick services are held the first weekend of each month. They are after each Mass on the weekend, and are for those who need any type of serious spiritual, mental, and/or physical blessings.
Visits to the Sick and Homebound/Befrienders
Holy Spirit Parish has volunteers who have been trained to respond to the special needs of those who are homebound and/or who are experiencing a time of difficulty.
