Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church,and they should pray over him and anoint [him] with oil in the name of the Lord.
James 5:14
"By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them. And indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ."
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1499
"By the sacred anointing of the sick and prayer of the priests, the whole Church commends those ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them. And indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ." (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1499)
If you or someone you know is having surgery or is suffering from a life-threatening illness, you may request to be anointed by calling the Parish Office at 770-382-4549 during office hours.
If there is a sacramental emergency and you are calling after office hours or on the weekend, please call 770-885-7705.
Anointing of the Sick: Joined to Christ, Witnesses of Hope and Healing (English) (en Espanol)