The purpose of the anointing of the sick is to bring spiritual and sometimes physical strength during an illness, especially when one is near death or has a terminal illness. The anointing is performed by a priest to convey God’s grace, through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Does a person have to be dying to receive this sacrament? No, as soon as your loved one begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age the Sacrament of Anointing can be administered
Does God Always Heal? Because we fear the loss of our loved one, it is normal to expect the miracle of divine healing with every anointing, but God heals the physical infirmities that afflict our bodies according to His will.
If your loved one is hospitalized with a terminal illness, or is at home and hospice has been called in, please call the Parish Office at 425-481-0303 to request an anointing by one of our priests.