Anointing of the Sick

Sacraments
Overview

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is how God gives us spiritual strength to persevere through the challenges of severe illness or impending death. The Anointing of the Sick is a healing sacrament which unites our physical suffering with the pain and suffering experienced by Jesus during his earthly life. The graces of this sacrament bring peace and courage to overcome the difficulties that come our way. 

The elderly, the gravely ill and those facing surgery or other serious health challenges are encouraged to receive this sacrament. If you or a loved one would like to receive Anointing of the Sick, please contact the parish office and we will be pleased to assist you. 

In case of emergency, or to request a hospital visit, please contact our parish office so we may assist you or connect you with the appropriate hospital chaplain. 


If you need a priest to administer the sacrament of Anointing of the sick or if you would like to arrange weekly Communion visits for the sick, please contact the parish office by phone at 604-874-7818 or by email at parish.stpatsvan@rcav.org.  For more information on this Sacrament please see:
http://rcav.org/final-sacraments2/

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