ANNOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Annointing of the Sick: Oil was used to treat wounds and ailments in ancient times and continues to have real curative power, thus it is a strong symbol of Christ's healing presence. Following the Second Vatican Council, the Church extended the Sacrament of the Annointing of the Sick beyond those in danger of death to all who need spiritual and physical health.

• Eligibility: Any baptized person who requires a doctor's care for an ailment, disability or injury as well as persons about to undergo an operation or major medical procedure are eligible to receive the Anointing of the Sick. In addition people advanced in years are encouraged to receive the sacrament regularly.
• Schedule:
  • Parish celebrations—Saint Lawrence O'Toole—Saint Cyril parish celebrates the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick when there is a fifth Sunday in a month at all weekend masses.
  • Following Sunday Liturgy—if you are scheduled for surgery or a procedure on weeks other than fifth Sundays, ask a priest to anoint you following mass.
  • Personal visits—we try to minister the sacrament to the homebound and those in nursing care approximately every six months. Contact the rectory for more information.
• Eucharist for the Homebound: From earliest times in the Church, Eucharist has been ministered to those unable to celebrate with the larger community. Saint Lawrence O’Toole—Saint Cyril's ministry to the homebound coordinates and trains volunteers to minister communion to those unable to worship with us on Sunday. Contact the rectory if you or a loved one would like to receive the Eucharist at home or in nursing care.