Posted November 22, 2016

St. Joseph Parish in Downingtown hosted a Mass with the sacrament of the anointing of the sick on Saturday, Nov. 12. Father Anthony Rossi was the main celebrant and homilist, and the parish’s pastor, Msgr. Joseph McLoone, concelebrated. After Mass the parish’s hospitality team made lunch so those who attended could enjoy a meal with family and friends. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Father Anthony Rossi prays and lays hands on those attending Mass for anointing of the sick Nov. 12 at St. Joseph Church in Downingtown.

  • Dina Metro, who had been fighting cancer for a year, attends the Mass for the anointing of the sick.

  • Father Anthony Rossi lays hands on Bill Feathers.

  • Mary Koob receives the sacrament of the anointing of the sick.

  • Father Anthony Rossi anoints the head of Sonia Pesquera with holy oil.

  • The hands and head are anointed during the rite.

  • Msgr. Joseph McLoone anoints the forehead of Marianne Finnegan.

  • Bill Hally is anointed by Msgr. Joseph McLoone.

  • Nancy Theisen has her hands anointed by Msgr. Joseph McLoone.

  • Thomas and Julie White receive the anointing of the sick from Msgr. Joseph McLoone.

  • Erin Bailey (left) and Thomas McBeth, confirmation candidates and volunteers assisting at the Mass, present the offertory gifts to Father Anthony Rossi.

  • Msgr. Joseph McLoone and Father Anthony Rossi concelebrate Mass for the sick at St. Joseph Church in Downingtown.

  • From left, Bill Hally, Bill Feathers and Maggie Feathers pray during Mass at St. Joseph’s in Downingtown.

  • Engaged couple Cynthia Teer and Jim McGowan pray together.

  • Students from the sixth grade confirmation class hand out water to those in need after they receive Communion.

  • Father Anthony Rossi greets guests after Mass.

  • After Mass the hospitality committee of St. Joseph Parish offers lunch for those who attended the healing Mass.