LEWISTON — Bishop Robert P. Deeley will celebrate a Mass of the Anointing of the Sick at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave.

The Anointing of the Sick is for all Catholics suffering from deteriorating physical, emotional or mental illness. It is also administered to those experiencing a sudden medical crisis or scheduled for surgery, even routine procedures.

In addition, the sacrament is appropriate for elderly weakened by aging or suffering from chronic or long-term illnesses.

Anyone struggling or recovering from alcoholism or other addictions can also be anointed, as can individuals being treated with chemotherapy, radiation, or physical therapies.

The sacrament can be celebrated several times in the course of an illness or disease.

Those having received this sacrament within the past few months can still present themselves for this anointing if the illness or injury continues to be a source of pain or anguish in their lives. Those gathering will not need to explain the reason for presenting themselves.