Issue #288 – November 26, 2018
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1. Executive Director’s Reflection *
2. The NACC Choose Chaplaincy site is now LIVE *
3. Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday. Will you help us reach our 2018 Annual Campaign Goal? *
4. Would you consider submitting prayers for the World Day of the Sick cards? *
5. Congratulations to the recipients of NACC’s 2019 Awards
6. Certification Commission Zoom Call – November 19, 2018 *
7. In Vision: African refugees in France get an accompanying ministry of presence *
8. NACC Networking calls for December 2018 *
2019 NATIONAL CONFERENCE, MAY 31 – JUNE 3, 2019
9. Friday, May 31, to Monday, June 3, 2019, for NACC National Conference!
10. Thank you to all who submitted Workshop Proposal Applications.
11. Meet our 2019 Conference Planning Task Force Members!
12. Important Dates and Policies
CHAPLAINCY NEWS, EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTS
13. Did you see this recent article on chaplains? From bicycle to social movements, the changing role of chaplains in the US *
14. Tomorrow, November 27 – free webinar on Recognizing Trauma in the Prisoner *
15. Register today for NACC final 2018 Webinar on Thursday, December 13, 2018! *
16. Recordings available for these two recent educational offerings! *
17. Healing Tree: a request for prayers *
18. Recent job postings *
1. Executive Director’s Reflection
Yesterday was the Feast of Christ the King. So, what does that mean to me? What are we celebrating? Are you interested in a brief refresher, as I was? Then read on…
I had to go back to the source of the feast. It was over 90 years ago, December 11, 1925, when Pius XI in the Encyclical Quas Primas promulgated this feast. (http://w2.vatican.va/content/pius-xi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xi_enc_11121925_quas-primas.html). We are reminded this was just a few years after World War I, whose armistice centenary we have just commemorated. The world was still reeling from the horrific destruction and human loss of that war. We remember the dehumanization of the industrial age, and the many political and social movements of the time.
Pius XI perceived the “chief causes of the difficulties under which mankind [sic] was laboring” and assessed that “these manifold evils in the world were due to the fact that the majority of men [sic] had thrust Jesus Christ and his holy law out of their lives; that these had no place either in private affairs or in politics.” And he was convinced that “as long as individuals and states refused to submit to the rule of our Savior, there would be no really hopeful prospect of a lasting peace among nations.” He did go on to contend that “Men [sic] must look for the peace of Christ in the Kingdom of Christ… In the Kingdom of Christ, that is, it seemed to Us that peace could not be more effectually restored nor fixed upon a firmer basis than through the restoration of the Empire of Our Lord.”
Some reading that today might grow uneasy with the apparent calling for a renewed Christendom of every nation. However, a little further down he calls every believer to interiorize what the “metaphorical title of ‘King’” might mean for him or her. That Christ needs to “reign in the hearts of men [sic]” and reign “in the wills of men [sic].” He reflected on Christ as our exemplar and the one who “further by his grace and inspiration” … “subjects our free will; as to incite us to the most noble endeavors.”
How are we incited to these noble endeavors? Pius XI points to Christ as the “King of hearts” because his charity exceeded all knowledge, and his mercy and kindness draw all to him, and that “for never has it been known, nor will it ever be, that man [sic] be loved so much and so universally as Jesus Christ.”
So, what was I celebrating, commemorating yesterday? Do I see around me in our political, social, environmental context a loss of dignity of the human person, and a loss of embracing our common destiny as a human race? Yes. Am I daily taken aback by a new low in human discourse, especially in our political and media world? Yes. Am I daily alarmed by the increase in senseless killings that make no place safe, from Mercy Hospital in Chicago to a 13-year-old girl sitting in her bedroom in Milwaukee? Yes. Do I believe there is a loss of faith and a loss of individual belief in the goodness and graciousness of humanity? Yes. Does it weigh on me? Yes.
However, then I reflect on the many people I know for whom Christ is their love and inspiration, for whom Christ is their “King of hearts,” for whom Christ “incites… the most noble of endeavors.” And I am grateful for them, and for what they give me: hope and peace. It is true, and I can say “amen” to the fact that “for never has it been known, nor will it ever be, that man [sic] be loved so much and so universally as Jesus Christ.” However, for those many individuals for whom Christ reigns in their hearts, I can also say “amen” to their love and example which are uniquely and persuasively such that they “incite… the most noble endeavors” from me also.
Thank you all who inspire me!
Blessings,
David Lichter, D.Min.
Executive Director
2. The NACC Choose Chaplaincy site is now LIVE
As part of our outreach efforts to make younger Catholics aware of chaplaincy as a profession and a ministry of the Church, our NACC Marketing Advisory Panel, along with Westwords Consulting, have been working over the past months on materials and a web presence for this population.
It can be reached at https://www.nacc.org/about-nacc/choose-chaplaincy/
AND from http://choosechaplaincy.org/ or http://choosechaplaincy.com/
You might have seen for some years on our website home page the “Consider Chaplaincy” link to a webpage on materials for promoting chaplaincy. This Choose Chaplaincy (much more direct than ‘consider’!) site replaces that.
Also, this week we are sending posters and brochures on chaplaincy to over 1500 Catholic campus ministry and Newman Centers. Please share these materials with those you know. If you know of a program that could use this information, please let Ramune Franitza know at rfranitza@nacc.org.
3. Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday. Will you help us reach our 2018 Annual Campaign Goal?
We are deeply grateful to all those who have been able to give so far to our 2018 Annual Campaign. To date we have received 453 gifts totaling $48,352 compared to 471 gifts totaling $51,975 at this time last year.
If you have not given yet this year or want to make another gift tomorrow, #Giving Tuesday 2018, is an ideal time to make that gift as we have again anonymous donors who will make a gift for every gift from an NACC member or other supporter that is made tomorrow. That’s right! Your gift tomorrow, no matter what the size, will bring the added gifts from anonymous donors. These matching gifts will only be made tomorrow. 
Please consider giving TOMORROW to the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) 2018 Annual Campaign, as we continue the healing ministry of Jesus.
If you also want to be an anonymous donor who gives a financial amount for every gift to the 2018 Annual Campaign, please let David Lichter (dlichter@nacc.org) know today by 4:00 p.m. central time.
4. Would you consider submitting prayers for the World Day of the Sick cards?
We invite our members to write prayers to be used on these prayer cards for the February 11, 2019 World Day of the Sick. We will again publish two cards: Prayer for Sick Persons and Prayer for the Caregiver. You may submit prayers for either or both. We hear from many people who appreciate and utilize these cards in hospitals, hospices, long-term care facilities, parishes, and other settings where there is concern for the spiritual needs of sick persons and caregivers Prayers may be written in any style or format you like, but they should be no more than 32 lines long, with an average line length of not more than 10 syllables. To see examples of past prayers, click here. Deadline for receiving these prayers will be Friday, December 14, 2018. We will notify the person(s) whose prayers will be used by Thursday, December 20. We are not able to offer payment, but the authors will be credited. We will share a total of two prayers in pdf printable form. Please send your submissions to Ramune Franitza (rfranitza@nacc.org). Thank you in advance for sharing your gifts.
5. Congratulations to the recipients of NACC’s 2019 Awards
The NACC Board of Directors is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2019 Awards. The NACC Distinguished Service Award will be presented to Sr. Emily Demuth, CSC, BCC, who joined and was board certified by NACC in 1978. The Emergent Leader Award will be presented to Sean K. Doll O’Mahoney, BCC and ACPE Certified Educator, who joined and was board certified with NACC in 2010. The Outstanding Colleague Award will be presented to Dr. Harry Dudley, DMin, former Assistant Director for Certification of Ecclesial Ministry for the USCCB in the Secretariat for Catholic Education and a vital colleague in our Raskob Partners in Planning for the Pastoral Care Ministry. Please join us in congratulating them and watch for more information about them.
6. Certification Commission Zoom Call – November 19, 2018
The Certification Commission met by Zoom most of the day on November 19, 2018. They reviewed and voted on initial certification and renewal of certification. They also discussed many other items important to NACC in the area of Certification. We are so grateful for the hard work of all of our Certification Commission members, their service to NACC and especially to our members!
7. In Vision: African refugees in France get an accompanying ministry of presence
Visiting France in 2016, Linda Arnold found herself ministering to African refugees in a tent city “jungle” outside Calais. In the new issue of Vision, she tells about her experience talking to desperately lonely men in search of a relationship, or a friendly ear.
www.nacc.org/vision/november-december-2018/african-refugees-in-france-get-an-accompanying-presence/?fbclid=IwAR1ePTnI-2YSasmg8leDzj-z3wxK3MNt0Lk4ASGyskjDt_rA-n4oauzZfUY
8. NACC Networking calls for December 2018
Take an hour to share your ministry with your colleagues. It is often uplifting to share concerns, ask questions or suggest resources with those who are in like ministry. If you wish to participate on any of these calls and have not already responded, please contact Ramune Franitza at rfranitza@nacc.org for more information. Times listed are Central Time Zone.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 2 p.m. CT Nurse Chaplain Networking Call
We will be scheduling the next series of networking calls into January and February of 2019. Stay tuned for your groups’ notice!
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 fewer than 5 participants who have registered for the call a week prior to its scheduled date.
To sign up, contact Ramune Franitza at rfranitza@nacc.org for more information, questions, comments or concerns.
2019 NATIONAL CONFERENCE, MAY 31 – JUNE 3, 2019
9. Friday, May 31, to Monday, June 3, 2019, for NACC National Conference!
Mark your calendars for the NACC Conference in 2019! This conference will be held Friday, May 31, to Monday, June 3, 2019, at the University of St. Mary of the Lake Conference Center in Mundelein, IL. It will be preceded by preconference workshops and our NACC retreat. Plan to join us!
10. Thank you to all who submitted Workshop Proposal Applications.
Our deepest appreciation to all who submitted workshop applications for the 2019 Conference. We received many wonderful submissions and are grateful to each of you who applied.
11. Meet our 2019 Conference Planning Task Force Members!
We are grateful to the members of the Conference Planning Task Force. This group represents the NACC along with representatives from our Partners in Pastoral Care.
Visit the website to see who is representing the NACC membership and our Pastoral Care Partners.
12. Important Dates and Policies
Do you want to know when registration will open or when sleeping rooms will be available to reserve? All important “date” information is available on the NACC website.
Stay tuned to the coming issues of NACC Now for more information on the 2019 conference.
CHAPLAINCY NEWS, EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTS
13. Did you see this recent article on chaplains? From bicycle to social movements, the changing role of chaplains in the US
As part of the awareness campaign of the Chaplaincy Innovation Lab this article was published in The Conversation.
theconversation.com/from-bicycle-to-social-movements-the-changing-role-of-chaplains-in-the-us-104382
Also, in that article there is a link to another article about spiritual care within the Red Cross disaster care, that featured our NACC member, Tim Serban, BCC.
www.redcross.org/local/oregon/about-us/news-and-events/news/Meeting-Emotional-and-Spiritual-Needs.html
14. Tomorrow, November 27 – free webinar on Recognizing Trauma in the Prisoner
This free webinar on Recognizing Trauma in the Prisoner offered Tuesday, November 27, 2018, noon central time, is sponsored by the Catholic Prison Ministry Coalition, of which NACC is a partner. Maria Morrison and Fr. Dustin Feddon, PhD, will host a 60-minute discussion on recognizing and responding to trauma within the incarcerated/detained population and being present to them in a compassionate way. To register: https://goo.gl/forms/D34pNNiPtCkVNOes2
15. Register today for NACC final 2018 Webinar on Thursday, December 13, 2018!
Thursday, December 13, 2018: Pastoral/Spiritual Care for Abuse Victims and Their Families, presented by Allison K. Kern, MDiv (eq), MA. Ally Kern is an advocate for empowering women worldwide with over fifteen years of experience working in leadership roles for churches and international development organizations in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. She has traveled extensively to over 30 countries and specializes in working with gender-based violence, inspired by her passion for gender equality and ending abuse against women. 
Program Summary
1 in 3 women experience abuse from their male partner in their lifetime. In this presentation Ally Kern provides key insights into the prolific reality of domestic abuse. Specifically addressing the ministry of chaplains, clergy, and pastoral caregivers, we will explore the predominant theological questions that arise when working with Christian female survivors, and gain specific skills in providing practical and empowering spiritual care for survivors to be free to heal.
Program Objectives
1. To gain awareness of the prolific issue of domestic violence against women in our society
2. To engage with theological issues surrounding the experience of domestic abuse
3.To be equipped as pastoral caregivers to helpfully respond to victims
Additional information about these webinars (and our other 2018 webinars) can be found at the following link: 2018 webinars. All webinars are recorded, so you may still register for those that have already taken place and benefit from them via the recordings.
16. Recordings available for these two recent educational offerings!
Although these special events have already taken place, recordings are available for purchase and you can still earn CEHs.
- To Dwell in Your House: Vignettes and Spiritual Reflections on Caregiving at Home.
ACPE Certified Educator, Rabbi Susan Freeman recently published To Dwell in Your House: Vignettes and Spiritual Reflections on Caregiving at Home. The book received excellent comments from many reviewers, and is available at this LINK.Rabbi Susan led a book review series of three one-hour webinar sessions that gave members the opportunity to read and process the book with her. This series provided the beginning, learning, and seasoned chaplain with insights into the resources and struggles of patients who confront challenging health crises at home. Participant cost for these three sessions is $60, which includes all sessions (but does not include the book – you are responsible for obtaining a copy yourself).
This series provides 7 CEHs (1 CEH per session plus 4 CEH for reading the book).
To register online to access the recordings, 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.
- NACC live-streamed event ~ A Bold Model for Diocesan Pastoral Care Ministry and Equipping Catholic Laypersons to Serve
On Saturday, September 29, the NACC held a gathering in Houston, Texas, to present on the topic of A Bold Model for Diocesan Pastoral Care Ministry and Equipping Catholic Laypersons to Serve. The event was live-streamed across the nation and was also recorded. If you were unable to participate “live,” you still have an opportunity to register for access to the recording. For details about the event, and instructions on how to register, please click on the following link: https://nationalcatholicwiassoc.wliinc32.com/events/Local-NACC-gathering-Houston-Texas-90/details17. 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: Connie Pawicz (husband of Mary Pawicz), Mrs. Lisa A. Laviolette-Bondt BCC, Liam and Dillon, (Grandsons of member Ray Townsend), Fr. Art Schutte, Janet Furman (at the death of her brother Robert Furman), Nolan (3-year-old grandson of member Dale Recinella), 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.
18. 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 – 1800436
Stony Brook, NY – Stony Brook MedicinePRIEST CHAPLAIN
Lafayette, LA – Our Lady of Lourdes RMCSTAFF CHAPLAIN
Carroll, Iowa – St. Anthony Regional HospitalUNIVERSITY CHAPLAIN
Newport, RI – Salve Regina UniversitySENIOR CONSULTANT, SPIRITUAL CARE
Shoreview, MN – Benedictine Health SystemCERTIFIED CHAPLAIN
Toledo, Ohio – Mercy Health St. Vincent HospitalPRIEST CHAPLAIN
Washington, DC – MedStar Georgetown University HospitalView these jobs and more at www.nacc.org/resources/positions.
