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Sacramental Emergency Number (24/7)

Parish Office 
(703) 494-4008

Sacramental Emergency Number (24/7)
* As a reminder, the ER Number Line is strictly for danger of death. *
(571) 455-0402

“By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them. and indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ.”
Canon law states that anyone who is in some danger of death from an illness or from old age can receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Likewise, should the person’s condition worsen, the sacrament may be repeated (cf. CIC, can. 1004). 
Moreover, If there is any doubt as to the seriousness of the illness or condition, the sacrament is to be received (cf. CIC, can. 1005). The Catechism of the Catholic Church also adds that it is also appropriate to receive the sacrament prior to surgery (cf. CCC, 1515). 

For more information, please contact the parish office. 

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