It can mean "utmost", "farthest" & also "last", as when it precedes "unction" in the Catholic sacraments
The 
Catholic Church also offers her contribution in this field through... [DOC] [TLE] November 25, 2012 (Last Sunday after Pentecost) - Institute of Christ ... [PAR] Nov 25, 2012 ... At Holy Family Catholic Church: 338 W. University Blvd., Tucson .... from the 
farthest parts of the heavens to the utmost bounds of them.