Anointing of the Sick
About Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing ministered by the Church to those who are ill, infirmed, or those anticipating or recovering from surgery to give comfort, peace, and courage to the person suffering.
In the Church's Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, through the ministry of the priest, it is Jesus who touches the sick to heal them from sin – and sometimes even from physical ailment. 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.
What are Last Rites?
In the event of a loved one actively dying, the priest will celebrate “Last Rites,” which consist of the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Communion. The patient’s medical condition may limit the way any one of the Sacraments can be celebrated.
Schedule an Anointing
St. Agnes offers Anointing of the Sick to all members of the parish:
- When you are attending Mass, and are anticipating surgery, simply ask one of the priests to celebrate the Sacrament with you.
- If unable to be present at the church and you or someone in your family is in need of anointing, please call the Parish Office at 305-361-2351 to arrange for a visit from one of our priests or you may fill out the following form:
Emergencies at the stage of dying
If a person is in emergency need for anointing in Key Biscayne, call our parish priests for immediate assistance.
If a person is in emergency need for anointing at a hospital, please contact the Hospital Chaplains.
Resources for the Sick
Prayers for the Sick at Mass
At each Mass on Sunday, we pray for the sick of the parish. If you would like us to remember you in prayer, you may request a Mass Intention.
Communion Call
When illness or infirmity keep you from Sunday Mass, our Eucharistic Ministers will bring a word of Scripture and the Body of Christ to you at home or at the Hospital. each Mass on Sunday, we pray for the sick of the parish.
Prayer Request
If you would like to request prayer, you may submit it either publicly for all to pray upon or privately and we will include it in a bowl at the Blessed Sacrament.
PRAYER REQUEST
Catholic Hospitals and Hospital Chaplains
Catholic Health Services provides a full continuum of healthcare and services to the southeast Florida community including hospice.