"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."
 
 -Cathecism of the Catholic Church, #1499

If you are preparing for surgery, or someone in your family is in danger of dying, please contact Fr. Paul Nguyen (301-884-3123) as soon as possible.