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Anointing of the Sick

If you or a loved one is in need of Anointing, you may contact the parish office:

 (828) 464-9207

  at any time and leave a request. Father will be happy to come and visit you.

If you or a loved one is in sudden danger of death, please call the parish office immediately and follow the prompts for “sacramental emergency.”

If you or a family member is elderly and approaching death, please call regarding sacramental preparation for death. Father will be happy to visit to prepare the person for a good confession, as well as answer any questions that the family might have regarding end-of-life decisions and the Mass of Christian Burial.

About Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick gives strength and support and can be administered to anyone struggling with an illness.
 

Who may Receive the sacrament?

In the Catholic Church, Extreme Unction or the Last Rites is the anointing at the time of death. Since the Second Vatican Council, this sacrament is now called the Anointing of the Sick and has been broadened to offer healing and comfort in times of illness that may not lead to immediate death. Speaking about a wider implementation of this sacrament, Pope Paul VI advocated for “a wider availability of the sacrament and to extend it—within reasonable limits—even beyond cases of mortal illness.”

 
Unlike the traditional understanding of the Last Rites, the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick should ideally be administered in a communal celebration.
 
The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that when the sick are anointed, they should be “assisted by their pastor and the whole ecclesial community, which is invited to surround the sick, especially through their prayers and fraternal attention.” “Like all the sacraments, the Anointing of the Sick is a liturgical and communal celebration…It is very fitting to celebrate it within the Eucharist.” 
 

Spiritual Healing

The healing in this sacrament of anointing is not necessarily physical healing. While we believe that physical healing can occur through the great power of God, the grace that is infused through this special sacrament is the reminder of the eternal presence of God in our human suffering.

 
When the priest blesses with the oil of anointing, he asks God to “send the power of your Holy Spirit, the Consoler, into this precious oil. Make this oil a remedy for all who are anointed with it; heal them in body, soul, and spirit, and deliver them from every affliction” (Pastoral Care of the Sick, #123).
 
“The celebration of the Anointing of the Sick consists essentially in the anointing of the forehead and hands of the sick person (in the Roman Rite) or other parts of the body (in the Eastern rite), the anointing being accompanied by the liturgical prayer of the celebrant asking for the special grace of this sacrament” (CCC 1531).
About Us

Guided by the example of St. Joseph, we are a welcoming parish dedicated to living the Gospel and sharing Christ’s love with all.

Through the sacraments, faith formation, and outreach, we seek to grow as disciples and be a source of hope and light to others.

Whether you are a lifelong Catholic, new to the faith, or searching for a spiritual home, we invite you to join us and experience the joy of belonging to a caring, faith-filled family.

St. Joseph

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Hours

Monday, Tuesday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 1:00PM – 8:00PM

 

Contact

(828) 464-9207

office@stjosephdoc.org

720 W 13th St Newton, North Carolina, United States

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St. Joseph Catholic Church

(828) 464-9207

office@stjosephdoc.org

720 W 13th St Newton, North Carolina, United States

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(828) 464-9207

office@stjosephdoc.org

720 W 13th St Newton, North Carolina, United States

Online Giving Policy

Thank you for supporting the mission and ministries of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Newton, North Carolina. We are grateful for your generosity and want you to feel confident and secure in making online contributions.

1. Secure Processing
All online gifts are processed through trusted third-party payment providers using secure encryption technology. St. Joseph Catholic Church does not store your credit card or bank account information on our servers.

2. Use of Contributions
Unless otherwise designated, all donations will be applied to the parish’s general fund to support worship, ministries, and community outreach. Designated gifts will be used for their specified purpose whenever possible.

3. Receipts
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4. Refunds and Corrections
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6. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Online Giving Policy or how we handle your information, please contact:
St. Joseph Catholic Church

(828) 464-9207

office@stjosephdoc.org

720 W 13th St Newton, North Carolina, United States