Holy Cross Church - 30 Ward Avenue Rumson, N.J. 07760 732-842-0348

Holy Cross School - 40 Rumson Road - Rumson, NJ 07760 732-842-0348

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Anointing of the Sick

anointingThe Rite of Anointing tells us there is no need to wait until a person is at the point of death to receive the Sacrament. A careful judgment about the serious nature of the illness is sufficient. The Sacrament may be repeated if the sick person recovers after the anointing but becomes ill once again, or if, during the same illness, the person's condition becomes more serious.

Who Should be Anointed?
A person should be anointed before surgery when a dangerous illness is the reason for the intervention (cf. Rite of Anointing, Introduction, nos. 8-10). Moreover, "old people may be anointed if they are in weak condition even though no dangerous illness is present. Sick children may be anointed if they have sufficient use of reason to be comforted by this sacrament. . . . [The faithful] should be encouraged to ask for the anointing, and, as soon as the time for the anointing comes, to receive it with faith and devotion, not misusing the sacrament by putting it off" (Rite of Anointing, nos. 11, 12, 13).

How do I Arrange for Anointing?
Call the Parish Office at any time to arrange for anointing of the sick. If it is an emergency and you are calling outside regular business office hours, the phone menu will guide you through the process to reach our answering service any time.

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Holy Cross Church
30 Ward Avenue Rumson, N.J. 07760 732-842-0348

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40 Rumson Road - Rumson, NJ 07760 732-842-0348


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