Sickness and death are important aspects of the Paschal Mystery.  As the sick were the special concern of the Lord, so the sick of our parish are our special concern.

Anointing of the Sick: 

For those who are seriously ill.  Please notify the rectory in case of serious illness.  Please call before the illness is extreme. 

Communal Anointing of the Sick: 

In the spring of the year during Mass.  This event is always announced in the parish bulletin.

Communion for the Sick and Shut-Ins:

All shut-ins are visited on a regular monthly basis by the priests as well as every Sunday by our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.  Please inform us of family or friends who are not able to attend Sunday Mass, even if only for a short period of time and they would like to receive Holy Communion.

Patients in Abington Memorial Hospital:

The sacramental care of patients in Abington Memorial Hospital is the responsibility of parishes within our cluster area.  Each parish in the surrounding area visits patients who were admitted to the hospital the previous day. Our Lady Help of Christians is responsible for administering the sacraments on Thursdays.  Extraordinary Ministers from OLHC will bring the Blessed Sacrament to Catholic patients in Abington Memorial Hospital/Jefferson when they request it from Pastoral Care in the hospital. Usually they try to come the same day as the request, so please let them know that you would like a visit after you have been admitted.

Please call the Pastoral Care Department of Abington Memorial Hospital at 215-481-2700  to leave a message to request a visit.