807 Havens Corners Road
Gahanna, OH 43230
(614) 471-0212
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Anointing of the Sick
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“The Anointing of the Sick imparts consolation, peace, and strength and unites the sick person, in his precarious situation and his sufferings, with Christ in a profound way. For the Lord experienced our fears and bore our pains in his body.”
-YouCat 245Unless you or a loved one has been ill, you may not have experienced the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Catholics receive the Sacrament of the Sick to receive God’s grace in times of illness, disease, or surgery.
The ill person is anointed with holy oil on the forehead and the hands and prayers are offered asking God to be with that person in his or her illness. In some cases, the result of this anointing may include a partial or whole healing; in all cases it represents the strength of God’s presence in a difficult moment. Regardless of the immediate, temporal result, it is a moment of encounter with Christ Himself.
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How do I arrange for Anointing of the Sick?
If you or a loved one is in need of the Anointing of the Sick, contact the Parish Office at (614) 471-0212. Anointings can take place at church, in your home, or in the hospital. Additionally, please notify the parish staff regarding any aged or ill family members who are confined to their home and unable to join us for Mass.
Do I have to be dying to receiving Anointing of the Sick?
No. Anyone who is seriously ill (including mental illness) or undergoing a serious medical procedure (surgery, for example) can receive the sacrament. This sacrament can be received more than once.
Do I have to wait until I or my loved one is very close to death to receive Last Rites?
We know that sometimes death comes suddenly, so we want you to feel comfortable calling in an emergency at any time, day or night. However, many people who are close to death find comfort in being able to receive communion during Last Rites and in knowing they've received the sacrament. If you are able, please call us once you know that the person will be passing soon, even if it will likely be several days before the person passes.
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