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

Celebrating the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick at Saint Olaf

Please call the Parish Office to arrange to receive this sacrament or to arrange for Eucharist to the sick.

Prayer for the Sick

Father of goodness and love, 

hear our prayers for the sick members 

of our community and for all 

who are in need. 

Amid mental and physical suffering 

may they find consolation 

in your healing presence. 

Show your mercy as you close wounds, 

cure illness, make broken bodies whole 

and free downcast spirits. 

May these special people find 

lasting health and deliverance, 

and so join us in thanking you 

for all your gifts. 

We ask this through the Lord Jesus 

who healed those who believed. 

Amen