ANOINTING OF THE SICK AT MASS
Sunday, February 19 ^th at the 9:00 AM Mass
Please mark your calendar and join us at the 9:00 AM Mass. Whether you want to receive the sacrament yourself or pray with and for those who are being anointed, you are invited to participate.
 
The sacrament’s name, “Anointing of the Sick” (as opposed to the old “Extreme Unction”), emphasizes the important point that this is a sacrament for the living. It is the Church’s ordinary rite for the strengthening of those whose health is weakened by illness or age. 
 
Who might choose to be anointed? The sacrament is for anyone with serious illness. For some it is an ongoing struggle in need of God’s healing strength. For others it is a new, and perhaps soon cured, condition with surgery or other treatment. All illness brings anxiety, and often, serious worry. Here are some persons who might choose to receive the sacrament: Those facing surgery, subject to chronic disease, wrestling with depression, anxiety, or addictions; those aware of growing weakness; those seeking the healing of loss or grief. Children, as well as adults of all ages, can be anointed. Caregivers who are seriously affected by the illness of a spouse, parent, or child can also be anointed. In the Anointing of the Sick, not only are the sick ministered to, but they minister to us by witnessing their faithfulness to Christ and their move to him in hope, even in the midst of their suffering.
 
St. Hubert Ministers of Care will assist in the sacrament, signing in those to be anointed, standing with them during the anointing, and introducing them to the priest who comes to them in their row. Ministers of Care cannot know everyone who might receive strength and comfort from this sacrament. Please, if you know someone, invite them to come with you to 9:00 AM Mass and assure them of our prayers.
 
Even if you will not be present for these liturgies, remember to pray for the sick of the parish. For more information please contact Lynn Howard at 847-885-7703 or Godsgal56@aol.com.