Anointing of the Sick = "Lumpin' Love on the folks"
Yesterday we had our first of the two Anointing Masses, and it was such an honor and a privilege for me to celebrate and administer the Anointing of the Sick. We had a nice crowd of folks in the Church. It was so nice to see some folks that have been away due to the pandemic back in Church. I hope they felt safe and comfortable. All five sections and Gathering Area were used. Plus, we had one vehicle in the parking lot. I anointed with a cotton swab, which was not bad at all for me. I told the folks at Mass that I hoped I was not putting too much pressure on their skin as applied the Oil of the Infirmed! I try to be very gentle applying the oil. Deacon Carl was a great help holding the container with the cotton swabs. He did a very fine job! God bless Mary Hrich. She did an excellent job with the music. I believed she played ten instrumentals during the anointing!! I believe the Mass was a little over an hour. We had an extra Eucharistic Minister helping out with the distribution of Holy Communion.
I look forward to our afternoon Mass at 4:30pm to celebrate the Anointing of Sick again, and I look forward to the delicious and nutritious Slovenian Sausage and Sauerkraut dinner. Thank you for supporting our carry-out dinner. Rich Schutz and his crew do a fantastic job. Thank you Rich! If you are coming to the 4:30pm for the Anointing, you can also remain in your car in the designated parking area, or you can be seated in the gym. If you are seated in your car or the gym, we will bring Communion to you during Mass, and I will anoint you at the end of the Mass. Remember, tune into 96.3 on your FM radio dial. Blessed prayer shawls and other knitted items are available under the hood, for anyone who might benefit.
God bless and stay safe!
In Christ,
Fr. Steve Breck
Pastor, St. Mary Magdalene
