Issue #278 – July 9, 2018
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NACC
1. Executive Director’s Reflection
2. Please vote today for the NACC Board Candidates for the 2019 open seat!
3. Welcome new NACC members who joined us in June!
4. Recent death of NACC member, Sr. Pao-Ling R. King, SSS
5. NACC Board Certification Interviewers Needed for October 20 & 21, 2018 Interviews
6. NACC Certification Commission meets this week, July 10-12, prior to the 2018 APC/NACC Joint Conference.
7. In Vision: Roots of crisis might lie in spiritual public health
8. NACC Networking Call for July 2018
9. NACC now offers NACC members opportunities for online networking!
APC/NACC 2018 CONFERENCE, Thursday, July 12, to Sunday, July 15, 2018!
10. Read about the conference on our NACC blog!
CHAPLAINCY NEWS, EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTS
11. New books by our NACC Members!
12. Other interesting resources
13. Second Request: Has anyone been asked to add a Qibla to their chapel?
14. You can still register for this Special Webinar Series, July 25 – August 15, 2018!
15. Two August webinars you can register for today!
16. NACC Local Gatherings!
17. Save these dates for a local gathering near you!
18. Healing Tree: a request for prayers
19. Recent job postings
1. Executive Director’s Reflection
Last weekend, Jackie and I had our youngest grandchild (7 months), Violet, for a long weekend, while her parents, Kate and Imani, were out of town for a wedding. It was a long time for little Violet. Sunday afternoon we Facetimed her parents so that Violet could see and hear them. We were not sure how that would go. However, I wish I would have photographed for you the expression of her WHOLE BODY, as her eyes, face, arms, legs, and torso all exuded sheer delight and excitement to see and hear her parents! She just lit up with wide smiling eyes! We could not contain our laughter and delight! How replenished, refreshed and renewed she was as she experienced the loves of her life! Amazing what three minutes of Facetime did to revive her, even at 7 months!
I could not help to reflect… when was the last time my WHOLE BODY exuded such delight at life and the loves of my life? When was my last RENEWAL AND AWAKENING in this way? Hmmm… Yet what will you and I expect from any renewal time this summer or in the coming months? What does being revived look like for you, for me?
In light of Violet, I found myself reading differently the first lines of yesterday’s reading from Ezekiel 2: 2-5, “As the LORD spoke to me, the spirit entered into me and set me on my feet, and I heard the one who was speaking say to me…” While this was a call to a tough ministry, preaching to the obstinate, yet how might we read “the spirit entered into me and set me on my feet”? How might renewal and awakening time be like allowing God’s Spirit to enter me and set me on my feet again? How does that image work for you and me?
Again, in light of Violet, I read a little differently the very familiar “thorn in the flesh” second reading of 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 where we read about an indwelling in me, the power of Christ,
I imagined how draining and frustrating that was for Paul, yet how believing in and experiencing anew that power of Christ dwelling within him was “sufficient.” I thought about how the endpoint of a time set aside to be renewed might be a simple gratitude for the gift of ministry and an acknowledgement to keep going with, “OK, I can and want to still do this.” Perhaps it is nothing flashy or exuberant, just a quiet acceptance of “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.”
When reflecting on allowing God to renew us, I appreciated being invited by Ed Smink to review his new and timely book, The Soul of Caregiving, A Caregiver’s Guide to Healing and Transformation. Many know Ed from his previous contributions to NACC prior to his retirement three years ago. Retirement became an opportunity for Ed to put into words many of his experiences as a caregiver and chaplain. Let me quote his introduction to his book:
In reading his book, I too was also reminded of the importance of the skills of caregiving that you, as chaplains, exhibit each day as well as the possibility of being drained by a type of compassion fatigue. Ed’s book engaged me and reminded me of the importance of our needing to be renewed and revived, as it is one of our competencies!
In my endorsement of Ed’s book, I mentioned being reminded of how caregiving requires an openness to my own vulnerability, as one is with another. Facing, understanding, and embracing my own brokenness is not a necessary hurdle to overcome for being an effective caregiver, but, as Ed writes, is the very soul of heroic caregiving. Ed takes us on an incredibly rich and nuanced journey through the ages, evoking the sages of myths, symbols, psychology and spirituality to lead the reader along the redemptive mystery of caregiving and the inevitable call to self-truth and love at the heart of being not an effective but heroic caregiver. If you are looking for a portable and over-time revival, you might consider his “Timeout: A Moment of Reprieve – Time for a stop on the journey” at the end of each chapter where he provides ideal moments for honest self-appraisal and compassion. Also, Ed has agreed to offer the NACC members the opportunity to spend time with him exploring the book with us, its readers, sometime in the fall. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1629671304/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_CYMoBbQE8C99H
So, what will your revival time be like in the coming weeks? I pray you might all experience a Violet moment of sheer ecstasy! However, if it is God’s Spirit entering into you again and setting you on your feet anew, Amen to that. If there is no flash or exuberance, but just a quiet acceptance of “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness,” Amen to that too! If Ed’s book can be a companion for you in the coming months as you reflect on the redemptive mystery of caregiving, Amen to that too!
Blessings on you and your ministry!
David Lichter, D.Min.
Executive Director
2. Please vote today for the NACC Board Candidates for the 2019 open seat!
Our balloting for the Board of Directors one 2019 open seat is now open. We are grateful to all those who offered to be applicants for candidacy to the board.
The NACC Board of Directors has announced three candidates for the one [1] elected member seat on the Board. Rev. Lawrence X. Chellaian BCC, Deacon Jack R. Conrad BCC, and Dr. Elizabeth A. Lenegan PhD, BCC, have graciously made themselves available to member discernment and election. Here is a link to their photos and background. https://www.nacc.org/about-nacc/leadership/board-of-directors/board-of-directors-election/
The voting time period will be four weeks, from Monday, July 2, 2018, through Monday, July 30, 2018. NACC Members will be sent reminders for voting. Please vote right away. It takes less than one minute to vote! Note: members without email were sent a letter and a ballot in the mail. Your mailed ballot needs to be returned to the National Office by Monday, July 30, 2018, to be counted.
3. Welcome new NACC members who joined us in June!
Please join in welcoming all our new NACC members who joined us in June! Welcome!!
Full Members
Miss Elizabeth Ruth Goeke (Winchester, MA)
Sr. Maria Carmela C. Macabanti MSLT (Lubbock, TX)
Ms. Angela N. Williams Avila (Pasadena, CA)
Rev. Jude C. Zimoha (Ozone Park, NY)
Affiliate
Dianna L. Kielian FACHE (Vancouver, WA)
Student Members
Mr. Bill T. Bieker (Kuna, ID)
Diane M. Ferrante (Alexandria, VA)
Education Institution
Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA)
Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA)
Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles, CA)
Loyola University New Orleans (New Orleans, LA)
4. Recent death of NACC member, Sr. Pao-Ling R. King, SSS
Our NACC member, Sr. Pao-Ling R. King, SSS, died on May 23, 2018, at the age of 72. Sr. King joined NACC in 1999 and was board certified in 2001. As a sister of the Sisters of Social Service (SSS), much of her career was spent in care for the marginalized, and in hospice. To read more about her go to:
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?n=sr-pao-ling-king-ruth&pid=189171634
5. NACC Board Certification Interviewers Needed for October 20 & 21, 2018 Interviews
We need interviewers with and without experience to conduct Board Certification interviews the weekend of October 20 & 21, 2018. Interviews will be held on the East Coast, West Coast and Midwest. Please indicate your interest or inquire for more information with Ramona Zeb, Administrative Specialist Certification at rzeb@nacc.org or (414) 483-4898 Ext. 304. Thank you!
6. NACC Certification Commission meets this week, July 10-12, prior to the 2018 APC/NACC Joint Conference.
The NACC Certification Commission will hold the second of its two in-person meetings of the year on July 10-12 just prior to the 2018 APC/NACC Joint Conference. The Certification Commission will be reviewing and voting on interview team recommendations from the May Certification Interviews as well as discussing and acting on many important topics related to certification. The Commission will also have a joint meeting with the NACC Board of Directors on July 11.
7. In Vision: Roots of crisis might lie in spiritual public health
Any solution to the opioid crisis should consider why people resort to drugs in the first place. Chaplain Frank Mächt suspects that thinking in terms of spiritual public health could make a difference — and that chaplains are equipped to do it.
8. NACC Networking Call for July 2018
If you wish to participate on this call and are not already on this particular call list, please contact Ramune Franitza at rfranitza@nacc.org for more information. Time listed is Central Time Zone.
- Thursday, July 26; 3:00 p.m. CT – NACC Palliative/Hospice Networking Call
NACC realizes the value of networking and appreciates members taking time out of their schedules to share and lend support to others who are ministering in the same area.
Unfortunately, the calls lose value if there are few participants, limiting the sharing that could take place. In order for the call to have the most value for participants, we will postpone a call until the next quarter if there are less than 5 participants who have signed up for the call a week prior to its scheduled date.
NACC appreciates the effort it takes to participate and also hears of the value these calls provide our members.
9. NACC now offers NACC members opportunities for online networking!
Welcome! To all members who want to continue the discussion started during network calls, or to discuss topics that need attention when a call is not scheduled, you may now network through an online conversation. Sign into the NACC website with your user name and password. Choose NACC Professional Networking Forums. You will note a list of Forums. Choose the one you are interested in: e.g., Nurse Chaplain Group. You may either choose an existing topic to comment on or begin a new topic discussion by initiating it on this page. This forum will grow as members share thoughts, questions and ideas. Remember that this is a PILOT and any feedback directed to Ramune Franitza at rfranitza@nacc.org will help us make it more user friendly.
APC/NACC 2018 CONFERENCE, Thursday, July 12, to Sunday, July 15, 2018!
Please pray for all those who are participating in this year’s APC/NACC Conference in Anaheim, CA this week!
10. Read about the conference on our NACC blog!
To provide our members with more timely conference coverage in the July-August issue of Vision, we are again using our NACC blog. Vision editor David Lewellen will post several articles about the conference before members have caught their flights out of Anaheim, and more coverage will follow during the following week as you settle back into your daily routines. To read all about it, remember to visit www.nacc.org/nacc-blog
CHAPLAINCY NEWS, EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTS
11. New books by our NACC Members!
- Our NACC member, Ed Smink, just had published The Soul of Caregiving, A Caregiver’s Guide to Healing and Transformation, that is an invitation to us who provide spiritual care to rediscover our own Soul that grounds, feeds, and guides us in our ministry. www.amazon.com/dp/1629671304/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_CYMoBbQE8C99H
- Our NACC member, Gordon Hilsman, had published in May his new book, How to Get the Most Out of Clinical Pastoral Education: A CPE Primer. An excellent resource for anyone planning to take, in CPE, or mentoring others on the value of CPE.
www.amazon.com/How-Most-Clinical-Pastoral-Education/dp/1785927930/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1530558194&sr=8-2&keywords=gordon+hilsman
12. Other interesting resources
Articles in AMA Journal of Ethics, July 2018, Volume 20, Number 7
- “How Should Clinicians Respond to Requests from Patients to Participate in Prayer?” Commentary by April R. Christensen, MD, Tara E. Cook, MD, and Robert M. Arnold, MD.
- “Training Physcians as Healers” Aparna Sajja, MD and Christina Puchalski, MD
13. Second Request: Has anyone been asked to add a Qibla to their chapel?
Our NACC member, Jim Manzardo, asks our members if any of you has been asked to add a Qibla to their chapel. If so, he is wondering how others might have done so. If you have, could you please contact Jim at JManzard@luriechildrens.org to share with him how you did so? Thank you so much.
14. You can still register for this Special Webinar Series, July 25 – August 15, 2018! Spiritual Care in Common Terms: How Chaplains Can Effectively Describe the Spiritual Needs of Patients in Medical Records, presented by Gordon Hilsman.
At the request of the NACC, last summer Gordon led a book review series of four one-hour webinar sessions which gave members the opportunity to read and process Gordon’s book with him. (The participants purchased the book in advance.) Due to the wide popularity of this series, the NACC and Gordon have arranged to reprise his presentation this summer. The four sessions will cover the content of the six chapters of the book. This series will provide the beginning, learning, and seasoned chaplain an opportunity to refine her/his theory and practice of documentation. Participant cost for these four sessions is $60, which includes all four sessions (but does not include the book – you are responsible for obtaining a copy yourself). This series will provide 10 CEH’s.
The four sessions will take place on the following dates:
Wednesday, July 25 (12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Central Time)
Wednesday, August 1 (12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Central Time)
Wednesday, August 8 (12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Central Time)
Wednesday, August 15 (12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Central Time)
For further information, and to register online to participate in these sessions, please use the following link: REGISTER. If you prefer to pay by check, please mail your $60 check made out to NACC to: National Association of Catholic Chaplains, 4915 S. Howell Avenue, Suite 501, Milwaukee, WI 53207.
15. Two August webinars you can register for today!
- Thursday, August 16, 2018 (12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Central Time). Renewal of Certification by the NACC, presented by NACC Certification Commissioners Kathleen M. Ponce, BCC and Austine O. Duru, BCC. This free webinar will provide participants with an overview of the renewal of certification process and documentation, and provide a forum for answering questions about NACC renewal of certification.
- Thursday, August 23, 2018 (12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Central Time). Ministry on the Streets – Chaplains on the Way, presented by Rev. Rebecca Sheble-Hall and Rev. Tina Walker-Morin. Since 2008, Chaplains on the Way has been ministering to those experiencing homelessness, poverty, mental illness and/or addiction on the streets of Waltham, Massachusetts. Walking side-by-side with the individuals they meet, staff and volunteers offer companionship, listening, spiritual care, hope and healing. The ministry setting is not what is typically associated with chaplaincy but has been very successful. Reverends Becky and Tina will speak about the joys and challenges of this specialty ministry and some of the spiritual programs that they offer.
Program Objectives
- Learn about an alternative ministry model that serves some of the most vulnerable in our society.
- Learn about the unique challenges posed by this ministry and how to best address them.
- Gain knowledge about public worship/spiritual practices that best serve the needs of this unique setting.
To register online and pay by credit card, for this webinar as well as for any other NACC 2018 regular series webinar, please visit the registration page by clicking on this LINK. If you prefer to register using a paper registration form and pay by check, a downloadable registration form can be accessed at this LINK.
Additional information about these webinars (and our other 2018 webinars) can be found at the following link: 2018 webinars.
16. NACC Local Gatherings
- New Orleans, LA, at the end of July!
New Orleans will host a local NACC gathering on Wednesday, July 25 (12:30 – 4:00 p.m.). David Lichter will present on the topic of Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care: Trends, Critical Success Factors, and Collaborative Initiatives. The participant fee is $15 for NACC members or $20 for non-members, which includes lunch and the program. 2.75 CEH’s are offered. For further details about the event, and to register online, please click on REGISTER. - Alexandria, MN
The 2018 Fall Chaplains’ Conference will take place in Alexandria, Minnesota, on September 20-21. The theme for this year’s event is “The Prophets: Speaking to Us in Times of Loss, Trauma, and Injustice,” with Rev. Dale Launderville, OSB, and Dr. Corrine Carvalho as the speakers. The full registration fee is $135, or $65 for students. Daily rates are also available. A total of 7.75 CEHs are offered for participation in both days’ activities. For further details about the event, and to register online, please click on REGISTER. - Houston, TX ~ September 29 (this meeting will be live-streamed)
- Livonia, MI (Madonna University) ~ October 18
- Charleston, SC ~ October 22
- Milwaukee, WI ~ November 9
- Baltimore, MD ~ November 13
17. Save these dates for a local gathering near you!
Additional local gatherings are being planned at the following locations. Please note the dates on your calendars – further details will be announced in due course.
18. Healing Tree: a request for prayers
Please let us know if you would like our membership to pray for your health and healing. We will leave the person’s name on the Healing Tree list for three months unless you ask us to remove your or the person’s name earlier. You can always request us to leave the name on longer.
We continue to pray for: Dr. Maritza Ramos-Pratt, Danny Shea (husband of Debra Shea), Larry DuPlain and Dorothy Bricker (brother and sister of Sr. Mary DuPlain); Dan Waters (at the death of his mother, Betty Jane Waters), Sr. Theresa Chiappa SSC, Emory Tavss (5-year-old grandson of member Carol Bamesberger), Sister Maria Luisa Guerena, CSC, Jim Letourneau (on the death of his brother, John), Nolan (3-year-old grandson of Dale Recinella), Tim Charek, Sr. Mary Clare Boland, SP, Fr. Jim Radde, SJ, Julie Bablin, Sheila Amrich (niece-in-law of NACC member Sr. Paracleta Amrich), Isabelita Boquiren, Susan Balling, Jim and Frances Castello.
19. Recent job postings
The following positions have been posted recently on our Positions Available page.
For more information go to www.nacc.org/resources/positions.
CHAPLAIN/CATHOLIC PRIEST (Full Time)
Kansas City, KS – Providence Medical Center
COORDINATOR, CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL CARE
Fresno, CA – Saint Agnes Medical Center
STAFF CHAPLAIN
Harrisburg, PA – Geisinger Holy Spirit
SCHOOL CHAPLAIN
New Milford, CT – Canterbury School
ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIEST CHAPLAIN
St. Louis, MO – Mercy Hospital
SPIRITUAL CARE MANAGER
Santa Fe, NM – CHRISTUS St. Vincent
PRIEST
Eugene, OR – PeaceHealth’s Sacred Heart at Riverbend Medical Center
CATHOLIC PRIEST CHAPLAIN
St. Petersburg, FL – St. Anthony’s/BayCare
View these jobs and more at www.nacc.org/resources/positions.
