Holy Trinity Church is happy to visit those who live within our Parish who are unable to join us for Sunday Mass due to being seriously ill, recovering from injuries or medical procedures, or homebound. These visits can be arranged by contacting the Parish Office, either by phone (phone number) or email (email address). These visits to either the homebound or the residents of long-term care facility are typically performed by the Priest, Deacon, or Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion from our Parish. For those who are in a long-term care facility or are hospitalized, the staff can assist with arranging a visit from a Catholic Priest, a Deacon, or an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion.
Of note, all local hospitals have a Priest Chaplain assigned to give Pastoral Care and the Sacraments to the patients. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick can be arranged by contacting the Parish Office or by contacting the priest directly.
A Catholic can receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick several times: as one is near to death and dying, but also as the condition of their health declines, when they are preparing for a significant medical procedure, during the treatment of a serious illness, and even when suffering from the burden of years. Often times, the Sacrament of Confession — also known as Reconciliation or Penance — is received with the Sacrament of Anointing; and, depending on circumstances and if the person is able, they could receive the Most Holy Eucharist at the same time when they receive the Anointing of the Sick.
As a guide, it is best to ask for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick when the decision for Palliative, comfort, or Hospice Care is made when a person is near to death or suffering from a serious health issue, if there is an injury or health emergency that requires Hospitalization, during the on-going treatment of serious disease (such as Chemotherapy regimen for Cancer), or when — due to a variety of health concerns — it is clear that the burdens of declining health are heavy for an elderly person.