This sacrament unites a sick person’s suffering with that of Jesus and brings forgiveness of sins. Oil, a symbol of strength, is the sign of this sacrament. The sacrament takes place with the laying of the hands and anointing with oil. The priest will pray for the healing of body and forgiveness of sins.

Pope Francis said in a recent video that “(t)he Anointing of the Sick is not a sacrament only for those who are at the point of death.... When the priest draws near a person to perform the Anointing of the Sick... It is Jesus himself who comes to relieve those who are sick, to give them strength, to give them hope, to help them; and also to forgive their sins."

To request an anointing, please call the Parish Office at 925-891-8900. We highly encourage anyone who is struggling with a serious illness of mind, body, or spirit, or who is anticipating surgery, to call to set up a time to be anointed.

You are also welcome to join for Mass at 8:30AM, the first Saturday of every month, including this sacrament for those who wish, as it offers consolation to the sick in times of serious illness, and strength to their loved ones and those caring for them.

"Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven." James 5:14-16