Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to East Memphis since 1954.

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Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is a prayer by the Church for the healing of the person being anointed.  Perhaps that healing will be physical – if it be God’s will – but the healing that we ask for in the sacrament is also spiritual and emotional.  The Sacrament of the Sick is available to any baptized Catholic (over the age of 7) whose health is seriously impaired by illness or advanced age.  In former days, this sacrament was referred to as “Extreme Unction” and was commonly called the “Last Rites.”  For this reason, many people are reluctant to seek the sacrament until the person is close to their last breath.  The Church asks us not to wait until the last possible moment and encourages any Catholic whose health is seriously impaired to seek the sacrament whenever their illness or infirmity becomes serious.

Baptism is always the first sacrament that a person receives, so the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is not available to the unbaptized.  In addition, the Sacrament of the Sick is associated with the forgiveness of sins.  Like the Sacrament of Reconciliation, this sacrament is only celebrated by a priest (or bishop) and it is not administered to those who are under the age of reason – as no personal sins are imputed to ones so young.  A priest will be happy to bless and pray with a sick child, however.

Due to federal privacy laws, hospitals no longer contact parishes when a parishioner enters the hospital.  Please call the parish office when you or a member of your family enters – or plans to enter – the hospital.  Arrangements to celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick can be made when a person is homebound, in advance of scheduled surgery or when a person is admitted to the hospital.  In addition, arrangements can be made to bring Holy Communion to a person who is unable to come to Mass.

Theology of the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

The Rite of Anointing tells us there is no need to wait until a person is at the point of death to receive the Sacrament. A careful judgment about the serious nature of the illness is sufficient. The Sacrament may be repeated if the sick person recovers after the anointing but becomes ill once again, or if, during the same illness, the person’s condition becomes more serious. A person should be anointed before surgery when a dangerous illness is the reason for the intervention (cf. Rite of Anointing, Introduction, nos. 8-10).

Moreover, “old people may be anointed if they are in weak condition even though no dangerous illness is present. Sick children may be anointed if they have sufficient use of reason to be comforted by this sacrament. . . . [The faithful] should be encouraged to ask for the anointing, and, as soon as the time for the anointing comes, to receive it with faith and devotion, not misusing the sacrament by putting it off” (Rite of Anointing, nos. 11, 12, 13).

Only bishops and priests may be ministers of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. A penitential rite followed by the Liturgy of the Word opens the celebration. Scripture awakens the faith of the sick and family members and friends to pray to Christ for the strength of his Holy Spirit. The priest lays his hands on the head of the sick person. He then proceeds to anoint, with the blessed Oil of the Sick, the forehead and hands of the sick person (in the Roman Rite). He accompanies these acts with the words, “Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up” (CCC, no. 1513).

For those who are about to depart from this life, the Church offers the person Penance, Anointing of the Sick, and the Eucharist as Viaticum (food for the journey) given at the end of life. These are “the sacraments that prepare for our heavenly homeland” (cf. CCC, no. 1525). These rites are highly valued by Catholics as powerful aids to a good death. Since Holy Communion is the effective sign of Christ’s Paschal Mystery, it becomes for the recipient the opportunity to unite one’s own suffering and dying to that of Christ with the hope of life eternal with him. The special words proper to Viaticum are added: “May the Lord Jesus protect you and lead you to everlasting life. Amen.”

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Welcome to Holy Rosary

Glory to Jesus Christ!

It is with great pleasure that I say, “Welcome to Holy Rosary!” I hope you will find our parish a “home” for you to grow spiritually and to experience the Lord in and through this community of faith. Whether you’re just visiting us for a brief time, looking for a new parish home, are returning to the practice of your Catholic faith or are interested in finding out more about the Catholic Church, we’re happy to have you here.

A parish is a community of believers and a spiritual family  that is supportive and loving. It can be a place to grow spiritually, to put your faith in action, and to use our gifts of time and talent as disciples of Christ.

We look forward to answering any questions you may have.  Please know that you can connect with us on Facebook or contact us by phone or email.  You are always welcome to join us for Mass or for many of the events in our calendar.  We look forward to connecting with you here and hopefully seeing you in the life of the parish and school.

In Christ,
Fr. Patrick Gallagher

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  • Confessions
    Confessions January 28, 2023  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4851 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38117-5600 (Cry Room)

    Facility Name: Cry Room

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  • Trivia Night
    Trivia Night January 28, 2023  7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 4851 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38117-5600 (Parish Life Center Gym)

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  • Nursery
    Nursery January 29, 2023  9:30 am - 12:00 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Nursery)

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  • Adoration
    Adoration January 29, 2023  1:30 pm - 5:00 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Church)

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  • Legion of Mary
    Legion of Mary January 29, 2023  2:00 pm - 3:30 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Family Room)

    Facility Name: Family Room

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  • Walking with Purpose Bible Study
    Walking with Purpose Bible Study January 29, 2023  4:00 pm - 5:30 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Family Room)

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  • Boy Scout Meeting
    Boy Scout Meeting January 30, 2023  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 (Boy Scout Room)

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  • Youth Schola Cantorum
    Youth Schola Cantorum January 31, 2023  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 4851 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38117-5600 (Youth Group Room)

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Holy Rosary Catholic Church

4851 Park Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38117 
Phone: 901.767.6949 
Fax: 901.767.8504

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