The anointing of the sick is a sacramental rite. A person is anointed to bring spiritual and even physical strength during an emotional or physical or psychological illness. In the sacrament we pray that the sick be healed in body, in soul and in spirit. God alone knows what kind of healing the sick need most: that a wound be healed; that a fear turn to confidence; that loneliness be embraced by the support of a praying community; that confusion in the face of all the whys—why me, why suffering, why now—turn to insight.
The Sacrament of Anointing does not remove the mystery of human suffering. Yet its celebration gives us a window into the mystery of our loving God. At St.John Bosco we celebrate a yearly Mass including the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick in the month of October or November (Check Calendar)
- Serious Illness: Any Catholic who has reached the age of reason and is experiencing a grave illness, a chronic debilitating condition, or physical weakness due to old age.
- Before Surgery: A person scheduled for a major medical operation due to a serious illness.
- Repeatable: It is not a one-time sacrament; a person may receive it again if their illness worsens or if they recover and later fall into another serious sickness.
- Not Only for the Dying: Church teaching emphasizes that it is an extreme misconception to wait until death is imminent to call a priest.
At this Mass the entire St. John Bosco community is invited to celebrate in a community Eucharist and anointing for those in need of Emotional, Spiritual & Psychological healing. For more details please contact the office at (337) 564-3873.
If someone is in need of the sacrament of the sick, please contact rectory at (337) 564-3873.
