Communal Celebration

Communal Anointing of the Sick will be on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, during the 4:15 p.m. Mass at St. Meinrad Parish. After a brief homily, individuals wishing to receive this sacrament are asked to move to the end of the pew along the center aisle. The infirm and individuals needing assistance seated in the first pew on either side will receive this sacrament first. For more information about receiving this sacrament, visit https://smcatholic.church/anointing-of-the-sick.

Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing. The idea behind this sacrament is that we are all members of the body of Christ. When one of us suffers, all of us suffer, and all of God's creation suffers with us.

A parishioner or caregiver is strongly encouraged to contact the parish office and speak with a staff member to request a priest visit their home to receive this sacrament if their particular situation does not allow for the communal celebration of this sacrament. Please also notify the parish office if you are ill, shut-in, entering the hospital or a have recently moved to a long-term care center.

The sacrament of anointing may be repeated:

• When the sick person recovers after being anointed and becomes sick again at a later time.
• When, during the same illness, the condition of the sick person becomes more serious.
• In the case of a person who is chronically ill or elderly and in a weakened condition, the sacrament of anointing may be repeated when in the pastoral judgment of the priest the condition of the sick person warrants the repetition of the sacrament. (Pastoral Care of the Sick, No. 102)

If you require a priest due to severe illness or death at anytime, call the archabbey switchboard at: (812) 357-6611.

Be prepared to leave a message with the attendant, including your name, location and contact information. Father Anthony or the priest on call will respond as soon as possible. Please do not call or text Father Anthony’s mobile phone.