16602 FM 624, Robstown TX 78380 | (361) 387-1312 or (361) 387-7842
FAX (361) 387-9311
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.
Catechism of the Catholic Church 1499
For More Information Please Contact the Office: 361-387-1312
Suffering and illness have always been among the greatest problems that trouble the human spirit. The Lord himself showed great concern for the bodily and spiritual welfare of the sick and commanded his followers to do the same. The Letter of St. James invites those who are sick to send for the presbyters (priests) of the Church to lay on hands and anoint the sick in the name of the Lord, both for physical and spiritual strengthening. We pray that the Lord’s love like the soothing oil may anoint the person’s soul and be a source of comfort and strengthening in the midst of their struggles and fears.
The sacrament of the anointing of sick may be requested when a parishioner is seriously ill or is facing surgery or other medical procedures which lead them to request prayer and strengthening of both body and spirit. The sacrament is regularly given to parishioners who are confined to their homes by reason of age or disability and cannot come to the church anymore. Those in the parish who are facing surgery or other medical procedures such as cancer treatment can request the anointing on Sundays when they are here for the celebration of Mass prior to their treatment or procedure. In the case of an emergency or if a family member is in hospice care at their home here in the parish, they may also call the priest to make an appointment for the administration of the sacrament at the bedside of the seriously ill family member. If someone has a family member in our local River Ridge Nursing Home, they may also call the priest to specifically request the sacrament when they believe it is needed. The phone # of the parish is 361-387-1312. If you get a voice message, leave a message stating the nature of the emergency and a contact number and your call will be returned immediately.
Parish Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.