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It is the Pastor's and Deacons' desire to provide the Sacraments or pastoral visits to our parishioners. Because the Federal Privacy Act (HIPAA) will not allow us to respond if requests are made by friends or some other non-family member, it is important that the patient or a family member let the Pastor or one of the Deacons know when they are needed. When you or a family member are hospitalized or are homebound and are in need of the Sacrament of the Sick, please phone the parish office at 303-420-1232 to arrange for a visit. It is also recommended that the
person or family to inform the hospital or nursing home upon admission that the patient
desires visits from the Church. The Sacrament of the Sick is a Sacrament of healing and should occur early in an illness when possible so that the patient will be able to participate in it.
Viaticum The Sacrament proper to the dying is Viaticum, reception of
the Holy Eucharist as “food for the journey.” A priest is the ordinary minister
of Viaticum; however, this responsibility may be delegated to a deacon or to an
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. This is particularly true when the
danger of death is imminent; the person’s right to receive the sacrament will
then supersede the requirement that the priest administer the Sacrament. |
If you anticipate a hospital stay or have a serious health
problem, please ask Father for the Sacrament following Mass or contact the
office as soon as possible to set up an appointment. Although it is
sometimes impossible to anticipate the need, waiting until the
last minute could result in no priest being available or no time for the priest
to arrive. Remember, only a priest may provide this Sacrament as it includes
remission of sin as well as healing.