Sacraments of Healing

Reconciliation
Reconciliation heals us. Jesus calls us to conversion. We are not perfect and God frequently reminds us to "come back". Conversion is the work of the Holy Spirit who helps us recognize our sins and gives us grace for repentance. Sin is an offense against God, which breaks our communion with him and with our brothers and sisters in the Church. The priest acts in the person of Christ to give absolution (as Jesus instructed in Matthew 18:18), but only God can forgive sins.

The sacrament of reconciliation is available on Saturdays, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm and anytime by appointment.

Anointing of the Sick
The graces of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick are strength, peace and courage. Like all the sacraments, this is a communal celebration and can be celebrated in the home, a hospital or church. It stresses healing the whole person - physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

The sacrament of anointing is given to those who are seriously ill or about to undergo serious surgery. It is generally given only once during the same illness. Those with chronic illness may be anointed once or twice a year. Please do not wait until a sick person is at the point of death. However, in the case of emergency, notify the rectory anytime, day or night. Communal anointing of the sick is celebrated twice yearly. Individual anointing may be celebrated anytime by request either in church or at home.