Sacraments
"Love ...bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things" 1 Corinthians 13:7
The last rites of the Catholic Church do not usually include the sacrament of anointing.
It is rather the Eucharist which is the sacrament proper to the dying person.
This is called Viaticum or "food for the journey" through death to eternal life.
In addition, the family and friends of the dying person surround the deathbed with prayers of Commendation.
Quietly and gently the dying person is given over to God's loving care.
The sacraments can not be administered to someone who has already died.
For support in this difficult time and when death seems to be getting close, please contact the Parish Office.
St. Flannan’s Parish Vision Statement
"We, the members of St. Flannan’s Catholic Parish, united by our common faith and nourished by our shared Eucharist, strive to make Jesus a reality through our lives as we face the challenges of a changing world.
Our aim is to be a welcoming and caring people, respecting the dignity of all, as we walk together in service to each other and the wider community"
To enquire further, please contact the Parish Office.
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