Anointing of the Sick
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Contact Us
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Meghan Forbesmeghan.forbesallsaintsknoxville.comParish Secretary
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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 1499
Anyone entering the hospital or in serious ill health is encouraged to be anointed. This sacrament is usually celebrated when all family members can be present.
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In Case of an Emergency
Do you know what to do if you or someone you love has an emergency need for the Anointing of the Sick?
- When the parish office is OPEN, call 531-0770 to speak with the secretary.
- When the parish office is OPEN, but no one is available to take your call, still call 531-0770 and select the option for “Sacramental Emergency”
- When the parish office is CLOSED, call 531-0770 and select the option for “Sacramental Emergency”
Our parish priests are on call for Sacramental Emergencies, and our answering service will get in touch with the priest