St. Cloud • World Day of the Sick Mass celebrated at 10 a.m. at the St. Cloud campus of St. Benedict Senior Community. The World Day of the Sick is an observation started by St. John Paul II as a way for believers to offer prayers for those suffering from illnesses. The day coincides with the commemoration of Our Lady of Lourdes. Faith organizations mark this day to provide the sick with medicines, food and spiritual guidance.