Coordinators: Father Tom Kelley or Fr. Miroslaw Szynal

Telephone: (608) 837-7381 during normal business hours

The Church believes and confesses that among the seven sacraments there is one especially intended to strengthen those who are being tried by illness, the Anointing of the Sick

From the Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1511 

During his ministry on earth, Jesus had a particular concern for the sick; He healed them not with a word of power, but with a human and compassionate touch.

The anointing of the sick is one way the church continues Jesus’ ministry.  “Is anyone among you sick?” He should ask for the presbyters of the church. They in turn are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. This prayer uttered in faith will reclaim the one who is ill, and the Lord Jesus will restore him to health….”.  James 5:14 

In the Fall, Sacred Hearts offers an Anointing of the Sick mass on an appointed Saturday morning. Date and time can be found in our bulletin and website as the date draws closer.

We encourage those who have the following conditions to approach this Sacrament:

•        Those who have been recently diagnosed or are suffering with a          

     serious illness

•        Those preparing for major surgery

•        Those struggling with mental illness

•        Those whose age or physical condition has begun to limit their

      independence.

Please join us and come celebrate God’s merciful healing and the tremendous power of this Sacrament.