The Anointing of the Sick 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 If there is a need for this sacrament, or you are going to be hospitalized, please contact the Parish Office immediately so that the sick may be conscious to receive the sacraments. Office: 706-863-4956 After Office Hours EMERGENCY: 706-288-6114. (Please use the emergency number only in the case of a life or death situation.)