Anointing of the Sick

While the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick serves to comfort the dying, it is not only for those at the point of death. This Sacrament is also intended to help the chronically/seriously ill or anyone facing a major surgery. This Sacrament may be received more than once.

If you or someone you know would like to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, please contact Anne Wingertzahn or Allison Higgins at 732-741-1714 x1. On night or weekends, in case of an emergency requiring a priest, call 732-741-1714 and press the * key.

Funeral Planning

Funeral planning may involve pre-planning, months or even years in advance by an individual or family. It may also involve planning done in a short-term, during the immediate hours or days after a loved one has passed.

Should you experience a death in your family, begin by contacting your chosen funeral home. They will work with you in all aspects of reverently caring for your loved one. They can also reach out to the parish to review possible times for a Funeral Mass, a process we regularly coordinate with local funeral directors. If in doubt, you or your funeral director should contact the Church of the Nativity on our Emergency Phone Number: (732) 741-1714.

Planning for the Funeral Mass is done by family members, in conjunction with our parish Lazarus Team. This Funeral Mass Planning Packet may be downloaded and printed so that you may share ideas and review possible readings for Mass in advance of our meeting. Once the funeral director calls Nativity, a member of this team will reach out to you to schedule the Bereavement Meeting.

This Sample Funeral Program may be used should you wish to prepare a program.