The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

 

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.
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1499

The Sacrament of the Sick is for all those who are seriously ill, undergoing major surgery, or experiencing a serious change in health. As an individual is getting closer to death, viaticum (communion) is given to strengthen them for their journey to God.

 For More Information or to set up an appointment to meet with one of our priests to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick please call the Parish Office: 872-2281.  

A Lay Catholic Chaplain serves the Catholic patients at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Alfond Center for Health in Augusta. If you are a patient there and you would like a visit from him or one of the volunteer Eucharistic Ministers please notify your nurse.

Inland Hospital in Waterville does not have a Catholic Priest on staff. If you, or someone you know, is a patient at Inland and would like a visit from a priest please call the Parish Office, 872-2281.