Fr. Kurtis Wiedenfeld 
(254) 773-4541
pastor@stmarytempletx.org

If you or a loved one are in need of the Anointing of The Sick, please contact Fr. Kurtis Wiedenfeld at the parish office (254) 773-4541 or e-mail him at Pastor@stmarytempletx.org if it is not urgent.

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick can be received by any Baptized person who are is past the age of awareness and who has a serious physical or psychological illness (contact the Pastor if you are unsure). Those who have a serious, chronic ailment can receive it several times if there is marked difference in the severity of the situation.

When you call the parish to ask for the Anointing of The Sick you should be ready to give the following information in order to help the priest prepare.

-       The name of the person needing the Anointing

-       An address, hospital name, and room number as they apply

-       A general description of the illness and its urgency.

-       A contact person and contact number

-       The state of consciousness of the individual

-       The individuals ability to swallow or receive Communion

-       A good time when family can be there (if possible) to witness the Sacrament

If possible, the reception of the Anointing of The Sick is normally preceded by the celebration of the Sacrament of Confession and concluded by the reception of Communion especially if there is a danger of death. It is also best to have some family and friends present when the Anointing is administered.

Anointing of the Sick is one of two Sacraments which heals and saves the baptized person from sin. This Sacrament unites the suffering of the sick person to the sufferings of Christ, strengthens the sick person with his grace, and forgives all sins for which the sick person has true sorrow but is unable to confess. It may only be administered by a Priest or Bishop.