Anointing of the Sick

The Anointing of the Sick “is not a sacrament for those only who are at the point of death. Hence, as soon as anyone of the faithful begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, the fitting time for him to receive this sacrament has certainly already arrived.“

1515 If a sick person who received this anointing recovers his health, he can in the case of another grave illness receive this sacrament again. If during the same illness the person’s condition becomes more serious, the sacrament may be repeated. It is fitting to receive the Anointing of the Sick just prior to a serious operation. The same holds for the elderly whose frailty becomes more pronounced. (Catechism of the Catholic Church)

To contact a priest for Anointing of the Sick in St. Charles parish, please call the parish office (703-527-5500). Please have name, address, and telephone number of the person being anointed.

To arrange for the Eucharist for a Homebound parishioner, please contact Michael McDonald (mmcdd@comcast.net ) Homebound Coordinator for the Circle of Caring or call the parish office (703-527-5500).

A book of the names of those friends and family who are ill and for whom you would like to pray is in the back of the Church. The names inscribed in the book are prayed for frequently at Mass.

For information about the Arlington Diocese Healing Ministry and the schedule of Masses and Healing Services, please go to http://healingministry.net.