The Anointing of the Sick
Annointing of the sick is a sacrament that gives grace and strengthening to those who have a serious illness, are preparing for surgery or medical procedures due to illness or injury, or are frail due to advanced age.
If you or a loved one would like to receive this sacrament of healing, please call the rectory at 301-424-5550 or email stmaryrockville@yahoo.com. In case of an after-hours emergency, follow the instructions on the rectory voicemail.
About this Sacrament
"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)
Learn more about this Sacrament from the U.S. Catechism for Adults
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