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Contents:
1. Executive Director’s Reflection
2. Please consider leadership work with NACC
3. Please let us know of your address changes!
4. New positions for NACC members
5. Article on Chaplains the CHA's Health Progress
6. Register today for NACC Conference 2010
7. Do’s and Don’ts of Registration for NACC Conference 2010
8. Seeking Items for the Silent Auction – NACC 2010 Conference
9. American Red Cross SRT Training – NACC 2010 Conference
10. Not much time left to order World Day of the Sick Prayer Cards!
11. Order your video promoting the chaplaincy profession
12. Local/regional event dates
13. Healing Tree: a request for prayers
14. Recent job postings
15. Positions wanted
So what does the new decade hold for the ministry of pastoral care? For health care? As I made my short-term to do list, and set priorities for the first quarter of 2010, I am so aware of how the “unknowns” play critical roles in our futures. Recently a father who lost a daughter in 9-11 left no doubt that 9-11 was the defining event of the first decade of the 21st century. I agree with him. What “unknown” event(s) will shape the second decade?
As we enter the new year/decade, I am grounded in and guided by NACC priorities I wrote about in the July/August 2009 Vision (www.nacc.org/vision/July_Aug_2009/ed.asp) and refined by the NACC board at their September 2009 meeting and presented by Barbara Brumleve, PhD, SSND, our NACC board chair, in her November/December 2009 Vision Column, “Get in on NACC’s Elevator Talk.” (www.nacc.org/vision/Nov_Dec_2009/brumleve.asp) Please review these, and provide me any comments/counsel on any strategies you might envision to help us meet these priorities. Any priorities missing?
My prayer for all of us is that we enter the new year/decade with a trust and courage, and a contagious abandonment to God’s will, as we dwell in the daily-ness of our lives, noticing and relishing the gifts of God’s presence, yet are driven by our common mission to continue the healing ministry of Jesus in the name of the Church!
Last week, our NACC member, Ed Horvat, sent me his January 2010 Diversity Calendar he sends to his staff. To begin the calendar he offered the following reflection from Ed Hays. As we enter this new year/decade together, I “re-gift” the reflection to you.
New Wineskins
Comfortable and well-worn are my daily paths
whose edges have grown gray
with constant use.
My daily speech is a collection of old words
worn down at the heels
by repeated use.
My language and deeds, addicted to habit,
prefer the taste of old wine,
the feel of weathered skin.
Come and awaken me, Sprit of the new.
Come and refresh me, Creator of green life.
Come and inspire me, You who make all things new:
I am too young to be dead,
to be stagnant in spirit.
Set my feet to fresh paths this day:
inspire me to speak original and life-giving words
and to creatively give shape to the new.
From Prayers for a Planetary Pilgrim by Ed Hays
In the coming weeks, we will be seeking candidates for new members of our NACC Board of Directors, Commissions, and Panels. We need you to consider providing leadership to NACC. Your leadership starts in small ways, and can be exercised in a variety of ways. Please read David Lichter’s Executive Director column in the January-February 2010 Vision to learn more about your leadership and NACC.
Please let us know of your address changes!Over the past weeks, more mail is being returned to the NACC office because of outdated addresses. We are charged for returned mail, and we then need to contact you for a current address. Help us be good stewards of our NACC resources! Please notify us right away of address changes. E-mail Mary Pawicz (mpawicz@nacc.org) with your changes. Thank you!
New positions for NACC membersIn the prior NACC Now, we announced our plans to begin publishing announcements of our members’ new positions. We heard from several members. Congratulations to all of you! Please let us know if you accept a new position/responsibility. We want to let others know, too. See below to learn of our members’ news!
Nancy Cook
I was promoted within CHW from the Manger of Spiritual Care in Sacramento at Mercy General Hospital to the Director of Spiritual Care for CHW Phoenix East Valley Area (Chandler Regional Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Arizona).
Ernest J. (Skip) Dalle Molle
A CPE classmate of mine will be taking the reigns of Trinity Ministries (presently in Dallas and moving to Duncanville, TX just south of Dallas). He asked me to come on board as the Administrative Officer. I will be there effective January 10, 2010. I also hope to pick up some volunteer hospital chaplain or fire department chaplain time while I am there. Prayers are requested as my wife, Barbara, who will not be joining me for a spell...she will stay in Illinois and I will stay in a campground.
Rev. Ralph Lepley
I am completing certification through North Carolina State University's Executive Business & Professional Coaching (ICF) Program in Raleigh, NC. I'm utilizing this certification in my position as a member of The Board of Directors at NC Baptist Hospital's Samaritan Carenet Counseling Center in Statesville, NC. I'd like to network with interested persons in the Southeastern USA who might be interested in learning more about coaching.
James Letourneau
Effective January 4, 2010, I will have a new role and new contact information. My new role will be Director of Mission and Spirituality for Trinity Health in Livonia, MI.
Raymond Maher
I have been hired as a full-time Catholic Chaplain at the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta, Maine. My start date is January 19, 2009.
Father Herb Wheatley
I was recently elected to the Presbyteral Council for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon. It is for a 3 year term.
Sr. Marlene Weisenbeck, FSPA, wrote an article on Chaplains in health care in the January-February 2010 issue CHAUSA's Health Progress. Click here to read it.
Register today for NACC Conference 2010We are now in 2010. It’s time to register for the NACC Conference 2010! Please join us! Many members are already calling the NACC office about the Conference. Bring a friend or colleague! Click here.
Do’s and Don’ts of Registration for NACC Conference 2010Have you registered for the 2010 conference yet? The most common mistake when completing the registration form is not indicating three choices per workshop session. If you complete this portion incorrectly, your registration form will be held until we can contact you to correct it.
Below is the INCORRECT WAY to complete your workshop choices
Please indicate your three choices for each workshop per session using a 1, 2, and 3.
Saturday, March 20, 2010, 1:15 – 2:30 p.m.: | _1_N1 | ___N2 | ___N3 | ___N4 | ___N5 | ||
Sunday, March 21, 2010, 1:15 – 2:30 p.m.: | ___S1 | _1_S2 | ___S3 | ___S4 | ___S5 | ___S6 | ___S7 |
Sunday, March 21, 2010, 2:45 – 4:00 p.m.: | ___S8 | ___S9 | _1_S10 | ___S11 | ___S12 | ___S13 | ___S14 |
Monday, March 22, 2010, 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.: | ___M1 | ___M2 | ___M3 | ___M4 | ___M5 | _1_M6 | ___M7 |
Below is the CORRECT WAY to complete your workshop choices
Please indicate your three choices for each workshop per session using a 1, 2, and 3.
Saturday, March 20, 2010, 1:15 – 2:30 p.m.: | _1_N1 | _3_N2 | _2_N3 | ___N4 | ___N5 | ||
Sunday, March 21, 2010, 1:15 – 2:30 p.m.: | ___S1 | ___S2 | _1_S3 | ___S4 | _3_S5 | ___S6 | _2_S7 |
Sunday, March 21, 2010, 2:45 – 4:00 p.m.: | _1_S8 | ___S9 | ___S10 | _3_S11 | ___S12 | _2_S13 | ___S14 |
Monday, March 22, 2010, 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.: | ___M1 | _3_M2 | ___M3 | ___M4 | _2_M5 | ___M6 | _1_M7 |
Please contact the national office if you have any questions.
Seeking Items for the Silent Auction – NACC 2010 ConferenceWe had wonderful success with a silent auction at our NACC 2008 National Conference thanks to the initiation and leadership of Linda Piotrowski. Thank you again, Linda! We invite members to bring to the 2010 Conference handmade or other types of items, including items from your institution, for our silent auction to be held at the conference. Share your talents and gifts to benefit other members! Proceeds will go towards conference scholarships. If you are interested in contributing an item, please contact Susanne at schaw@nacc.org.
American Red Cross SRT Training – NACC 2010 ConferenceThe American Red Cross Spiritual Care Response Team (SRT) is an integral part of the ARC Critical Response Team and is deployed following aviation and other transportation disasters, mass casualties, WMD/Terrorism events, and by government request. The NACC in conjunction with the American Red Cross is happy once again to offer training at the 2010 NACC Conference. The training begins at 8:00 am on Friday, March 19, 2010, and 7:00 am on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Participants are required to attend both days. This training is offered free of charge, although all accepted participants are responsible for their own training and maintenance. Given the limited class size and necessity for a formal application process we cannot guarantee that every request to attend will be able to be honored. Members in good standing may apply. Therefore, it is imperative that you submit your application prior to February 1, 2010. For an application and specific requirements, please contact Susanne Chawszczewski at schaw@nacc.org.
Not much time left to order World Day of the Sick Prayer Cards!It’s just a few weeks until the February 11th, World Day of the Sick. Our NACC World Day of the Sick Prayer Cards are published both in English and Spanish. We have two prayer cards, one for the care giver and one for the person sick. Order today and avoid the deadline rush! Final order day to assure arrival is January 15, 2010. You can order them now by going to www.nacc.org/resources/wds to download the order form.
Order your video promoting the chaplaincy professionOur video on Chaplaincy, both a recruitment version (that begins and ends with “Is God Calling You?”) and a version without this question, are available in DVD format. The charge is just $6.00, the cost of production and shipping. You may preview the video below. To order copies please email Cindy Bridges for instructions.
More local gatherings are being set. Please review the list below, and mark your calendars. More details of events will be in future NACC Now's.
Please let us know if you would like our membership to pray for your health and healing. We continue to pray for Fr. Kevin Ikpah (eye troubles), Sr. Micheletta McGee, RSM (pancreatic cancer), Lourdes B. Ruta (wife of Peter Ruta, in recovery), Fr. Bob Nee BCC, LICSW, CT (intractable epilepsy), Kelly Elizabeth Sexton (cancer: daughter of NACC member Melyssa Sexton), Joyce Fink (heart attack/recovery from open heart surgery), Mike J. Murphy (cancer treatment), Fr. Bill Spacek (detached retina and other eye issues); Sr. Nancy Crane, OP (cancer treatment); Sr. Hilda Mallet, MHS (cancer treatment); Sr. Rita Rzeppa, IBVM (recovering/rehab from knee surgery), and Dennis Eldridge (Kathy's husband, for cancer treatment).
Recent job postingsThe following positions have been posted in the last two weeks. Please go to www.nacc.org/positions/available.asp for more information.
MANAGER OF SPIRITUAL CARE
Burlington, VT -- Fletcher Allen Health Care
CHAPLAIN/MISSION COORDINATOR
Port St. Joe, FL - Sacred Heart Hospital on the Gulf
CHAPLAIN
Pensacola, FL - Haven Our Lady of Peace
In this time of change and uncertainty it is more important than ever to use every resource available. If you have lost your job recently, if you’re just seeking a new or better position, or if you are an employer seeking a chaplain for your organization, be sure to visit our Positions Wanted webpage. NACC members can take advantage of this free service by placing a job-seeking ad, for free, which will run for 60 days. To see the ads, visit www.nacc.org/positions/wanted.asp.
To place your own ad, send an email to Phil Paradowski: pparadowski@nacc.org.