Anointing of the Sick is a chance for our Lord to heal us spiritually, and if it is His Will, physically. The Sacrament can give the grace of peace and courage as one faces physical difficulty or close death. To prepare, it is best to reflect and pray with an examination of conscience if circumstances permit. If you are not ill, a daily contemplation and praying of Night Prayer in the Liturgy of the Hours is good preparation for eventual death.

If you are:

• in need of a priest immediately, contact the sacramental emergency phone: 402-463-1336
• preparing for death, contact our parish secretary or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• wanting a parish nurse to visit and/or pray for you, contact our parish secretary.
• preparing for surgery or undergoing a physical ailment, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to set up a time for a priest to administer the sacrament (often done after Mass).
• wanting to be placed on our prayer chain, contact Mary Ann Warner or Bonnie Peterson (see bulletin for phone numbers).

Matter: Oil of the Sick and laying on of hands
Form: "Through this holy anointing may the Lord in His love and mercy help you by the grace of the Holy Spirit, and may the Lord who frees you from sin, save you and raise you up."