Issue #293 – February 11, 2019 – World Day of the Sick

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1. Executive Director’s Reflection *
2. Welcome to our new NACC members who joined us in January! *
3. Today is the 2019 World Day of the Sick! Here is Pope Francis’ Message and access to NACC Prayer Cards *
4. Members in the News *
5. In Vision: Patients get a chance to put their legacy on paper *
6. February 15 is the deadline for 2019 Certification Applications! *
7. Applying for Certified Associate Chaplaincy (CAC) deadline is March 15, 2019 *
8. New Networking Call-Answering the Call to Interviewing-Tuesday, February 26th at 3 p.m. Central Time *
9. NACC Networking calls for February/March 2019 *

2019 NATIONAL CONFERENCE, MAY 31 – JUNE 3, 2019

10. Friday, May 31, to Monday, June 3, 2019, for NACC National Conference
11. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! How to Register for the Conference. *
12. Registration Flyers for the 2019 NACC Conference in the mail! *
13. Conference Scholarships
14. Pre-Conference 6-Hour Formation/Training Programs
15. Conference Sleeping Room Options *
16. Become a Conference Sponsor
17. Important Dates and Policies

CHAPLAINCY NEWS, EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTS

18. Join the Solidarity Bridge community for prayer and reflection throughout Lent! *
19. Sign up today for this Thursday’s February webinar in our 2019 series! *
20. Register for our entire 2019 NACC webinar series! *
21. NACC Local Gathering *
22. Two events offered by Dr. Christina Puchalski! *
23. Healing Tree: a request for prayers *
24. Recent job postings *

1. Executive Director’s Reflection *
Oops, I did it again. I found myself doubting God’s prompting and invitation to trust and move forward. Happens now and then. Still happens too often, but it happens. I am not surprised when my misgivings can get the better of me, but I am always grateful when I sense God’s smile at me again, and a call to me to be more. He doesn’t stop inviting, even when I can be a persistent doubter.

I guess that’s why yesterday’s Gospel of Luke 5:1-11 made me also smile again. Yes, it’s the familiar call of the disciples by the Lake of Gennesaret. After the long night of fishing, Simon and company were asked by Jesus to take him a little off shore to teach the crowd. Then, Jesus told Peter to “put out into the deep water” where they had been already. Peter balked, questioned, doubted (like I will), then gave in. Of course, we know the result – abundance. Then, Peter was on his knees reminding himself and Jesus that he was a sinful man, and wanting a distance from Jesus because of his self-disappointment in his doubting. Jesus’ reply to Peter was curious. He did not say, “That’s OK, Peter, we all make mistakes.” Rather he said, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” Jesus named fear, not self-disappointment in Peter.

This made me wonder a bit. So it’s fear at the basis of self-doubt and misgivings? Of what should I be afraid? Failure? Inability to respond well? Called to be more than I think I can be? These all seem to be true, yet I had to realize again that God’s self-gift and call to me is only grace-given and supported. Peter blurted “Depart from me!” Maybe it’s in my self-chosen isolation, and not believing Jesus within me and about me, when my fear shows itself. Fear lurks in self-imposed distancing from God, believing myself not worth it again and wanting to separate myself again.

How important it is to accept God’s desired intimacy and trust God’s invite again!

Blessings,

David Lichter, D.Min.
Executive Director

2. Welcome to our new NACC members who joined us in January! *

Affiliate Members
Rev. Gregory K. Creasy MDiv (Bartoursville, WV)

Education Institution Members
Cardinal Stritch University (Milwaukee, WI)
Creighton University (Omaha, NE)

Full Members
Dr. Kevin H. Caspersen (Indianapolis, IN)
Deacon Steven R. DiMuzio (Casa Grande, AZ)
Rev. Norbert DSouza OFM CAP (Hewlett, NY)
Rev. Francois Xavier Eale-Botamba (Greenlawn, NY)
Miss Juliana L. Espinoza (Tucson, AZ)
Mrs. Rochelle W. Ferris (Cypress, CA)
Mrs. Anita M. Fischer (St. Joseph, MN)
Rev. Jose Luis Hernandez Rios (Spokane, WA)
Sr. Kochurani Mathew (San Antonio, TX)
Rev. Dawit Terfa Moroda (Hollis, NY)
Mr. Justin T.S. Rowan (Depew, NY)
Mrs. Margaret C. Stuart (Pittsburgh, PA)
Mrs. Margareta A. Vanderheyden (Strathroy, ON, Canada)
Rev. Henry Richard Vas OFM (Port Jefferson, NY)
Deacon John R. Zielinski (Arcade, NY)

Ministry Volunteer
Mrs. Zoe L. Krizak (Baytown, TX)
Ms. Nancy K. Matteuzzi (Morgantown, WV)
Mr. Thomas Steckel (Hamilton, NJ)

Student Members
Mr. Brent E. Whetstone (Warren, OH)

3. Today is the 2019 World Day of the Sick! Here is Pope Francis’ Message and access to NACC Prayer Cards *
Here is Pope Francis’ 2019 World Day of the Sick message prepared in late November 2018. You can access it here: w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/sick/documents/papa-francesco_20181125_giornata-malato.html

Key passages include the following:

You can access our NACC 2019 World Day of the Sick Cards for the caregiver and the one receiving care. www.nacc.org/resources/spirituality-and-prayer-resources/world-day-of-the-sick.

4. Members in the News *
Our NACC member, Laura Parsons, BCC, has a wonderful article about her call to chaplaincy in her St. Joseph University’s Alumni magazine. You can read it on page 30 of this link:
https://msj.edu/alumni-friends/mount-news-alumni-magazine/

5. In Vision: Patients get a chance to put their legacy on paper *
The end of life is a unique opportunity to look back and reflect. At the Mayo Clinic, the Hear My Voice program allows patients a structured chance to talk to a chaplain about the spiritual meaning of their lives, resulting in a document that can be shared with family and loved ones. Beba Tata writes about the program in the current issue of Vision.

6. February 15 is the deadline for 2019 Certification Applications! *

For Initial Board Certification!
The postmark deadline to apply for initial certification is February 15, 2019. You may find application materials here:
www.nacc.org/certification/board-certified-chaplain/initial-certification-materials.

For Palliative Care and Hospice Advanced Certification (PCHAC)
Our Advanced Certification is now in collaboration with APC and BCCi. We have two tracks available. Track one includes written materials and an interview. Track two is an Action Reflection workshop which is being held in Milwaukee, WI, on April 5 & 6, 2019. The next postmark deadline to apply for either of these two tracks is February 15, 2019. You may find the application materials and more information here:
www.nacc.org/certification/palliative-care-and-hospice-advanced-certification.

7. Applying for Certified Associate Chaplaincy (CAC) deadline is March 15, 2019 *
We are accepting six applicants for this pilot process. The postmark deadline for this process is March 15, 2019. One of the prerequisites is to have the equivalent of 32 hours of graduate-level theological education. In order to assess this prerequisite, we have an application form that needs to be filled out, with accompanying evidentiary documentation, approximately nine (9) weeks before application. You may find the application materials and more information here: www.nacc.org/certification/applying-for-cac-certification.

8. New Networking Call-Answering the Call to Interviewing-Tuesday, February 26th at 3 p.m. Central Time *
This networking call presented by Interview Team Educators, Ms. Teresa R. Sullivan BCC & Mr. Alex Chamtcheu-Tchamtcheu BCC, provides participants with the opportunity to explore the ministry of certification interviewing with an emphasis on discernment of your gifts for interviewing. Discover the overarching vision of the certification process and learn how the process can provide spiritual growth for you in your present ministry. A review of the NACC Competencies will be addressed as well as practical matters involved in becoming a member of a certification interview team to facilitate your discernment.

To register, please click the following link:
https://nationalcatholicwiassoc.wliinc32.com/events/Answering-the-Call-to-Certification-Interviewing-Networking-Call-102/details

9. NACC Networking calls for February/March 2019 *
Beginning with our 2019 Networking calls, NACC will be using Zoom as its conferencing software.
As the time of the call gets closer and you have replied that you will participate, Ramune will forward both passcodes for a visual connection via internet or, if you prefer, you can still call in via a phone line.

Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 10 p.m. CT NACC African Member Networking Call
Monday, February 18, 2019 at 2 p.m. CT NACC <45 Member Networking Call Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 3 p.m. CT NACC Student Networking Call Monday, February 25, 2019 at 2 p.m. CT NACC Deacon/Chaplain Networking Call Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 11 a.m. CT NACC Canadian Chaplain Networking Call Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 1 p.m. CT NACC Ambassador Networking Call Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 12 p.m. CT NACC Palliative Care/Hospice Networking Call Monday, March 11, 2019 at 1 p.m. CT NACC CPE-E Community of Practice Networking Call Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 2 p.m. CT NACC Nurse Chaplain Networking Call Registering for the call, even if you cannot participate, will allow you to receive notes of the conversation and resources shared. 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

10. 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!

11. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! How to Register for the Conference. *
Conference registration is now open! The NACC provides three (3) options to register for the NACC Conference:

1. Register online and pay with Visa, MasterCard, or DiscoverCard
2. Register online and indicate you will send a check or money order.
3. Download and print a registration form, complete, and mail to the NACC National Office with your check or money order.

NACC Members – To receive the discounted Member rate for registration, you must log into the registration portal with your NACC username and password. The username is your NACC member number OR your primary email address (as noted in our membership database), unless you have changed it. If you do not remember your password or username, you can simply reset it.

12. Registration Flyers for the 2019 NACC Conference in the mail! *
The 2019 Conference flyers were mailed out last week. This flyer contains much of the key information regarding our 2019 Conference, and all other detailed information can be found on the website.

Don’t want to wait? Visit the website today to view the electronic version of the Registration Flyer.

13. Conference Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships will be available from the National Association of Catholic Chaplains for registration fees for the 2019 NACC Conference. The applicant must apply no later than Friday, February 18, 2019. Visit the NACC website for more information.

14. Pre-Conference 6-Hour Formation/Training Programs
On Thursday, May 30, the NACC Conference will offer three (3) 6-hour formation/training programs that focus on the diverse ways and settings that pastoral care is provided as a ministry of the Church.

1. Prison and Corrections Ministry 101
2. Catholic Laity in Pastoral Care Ministry – Equipping, Coordinating, Sustaining
3. Fundamental Aspects of Geriatric Spiritual Care Education

Visit the NACC website to learn more about these three offerings.

15. Conference Sleeping Room Options *
The NACC is pleased to offer four (4) options for accommodations for your time at the 2019 Conference.

1. University of St. Mary of the Lake (USML)
2. Joseph and Mary Retreat House (formerly known as Cardinal Stritch Retreat House)SOLD OUT! No more rooms available.
3. Marytown Franciscan Retreat Center
4. Doubletree by Hilton Hotel

Please note that the Joseph and Mary Retreat House is fully booked and there are no more rooms available.
Space is limited at the other three locations, so make your reservation early!

Visit the NACC website for more information about each option and how to make your reservation.
If you are looking for a roommate, please use the NACC roommate referral service to facilitate your search.

16. Become a Conference Sponsor
We are inviting institutions, individuals and other non-profits to consider becoming a Conference Sponsor for our 2019 NACC Conference. There are several ways you can contribute to the NACC Conference. You can sponsor a plenary speaker, a 6-hour pre-conference training program, a 4-hour pre-conference workshop, a 90-minute workshop, or an event such as the Awards Dinner. We also have “Friends of the NACC Conference” sponsorships as low as $500. Every dollar helps us to provide our attendees with the best conference experience possible. We are also asking for your help in spreading awareness of these sponsorship opportunities to your institution or an affiliated foundation. Perhaps a donation might be made in honor of the work of your chaplaincy services team or because your institution strongly supports quality education for their professionals. Visit our website to see the available conference sponsorship opportunities.

17. 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 at www.nacc.org/conference/important-dates/. Please review the important dates and policies prior to registering for the conference.

CHAPLAINCY NEWS, EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTS

18. Join the Solidarity Bridge community for prayer and reflection throughout Lent! *
Throughout this holy season, receive weekly online tools to facilitate the Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Each week, you will receive a brief reflection on the Sunday Gospel, along with a prayer tailored to the message of the Gospel and a tangible, practical way to implement fasting and almsgiving. As we journey together through Lent, we will explore the idea of solidarity and what it means to be in communion with Christ as well as with our brothers and sisters in need. All are invited to sign up for this journey at www.solidaritybridge.org/lent

19. Sign up today for this Thursday’s February webinar in our 2019 series! *

Thursday, February 14, 2019. Demystifying Happiness: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy presented by Gillian L. McLean MTS, BN, SCP, RP.
In his book, The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and to Start Living, Russ Harris (2008) writes, “The more we try to avoid the basic reality that all human life involves pain, the more we are likely to struggle with that pain when it arises, thereby creating even more suffering.”
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a new evidenced-based approach that suggests a different way of dealing with the challenge of suffering and the desire for pleasure. The goals of this presentation are to explore the trap of happiness, and to show how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, through its instruction to “be present,” “open up,” and “do what matters,” can liberate us from the happiness trap.

Program Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will:

1. Recognize the myth of happiness and identify how this contributes to human suffering.
2. Be familiar with the history and development of ACT
3. Understand the fundamental processes of ACT and appreciate how ACT can be utilized in clinical practice.

To register online and pay by credit card for this webinar, or for any other NACC 2019 regular series webinar, please visit the registration page by clicking on this LINK.

20. Register for our entire 2019 NACC webinar series! *
You can now register for the 2019 NACC webinar series! This year the series comprises 12 webinars, instead of the 11 per year that has been the norm during the past few years, plus the usual free webinars on Certification with the NACC and Renewal of Certification. Details of each of the webinars and information on how to register for them are available on our website: LINK.

For NACC members the registration fee for each individual webinar is $40 per connection for the live sessions or $40 to purchase access to the recordings. There is a special rate of $20 per webinar for those who have NACC student membership. For non-members the registration fee is $55 per connection for the live sessions or $55 to purchase access to the recordings. We are offering a special package that includes all twelve of our regular January – December 2019 webinars at a discounted rate of $340 for NACC members ($170 for NACC student members) and $450 for non-members.

To register online and pay by credit card, please visit the registration page by clicking on this LINK. NACC student members wishing to register online should use the following special link: STUDENTS. If you prefer to register using a paper registration form and pay by check, a downloadable registration form can be accessed at this LINK.

NOTE: All of the NACC webinars are recorded, and online access to the recordings is made available to all registrants. If you cannot participate live, you still have the opportunity to enhance your learning (and earn CEHs) by means of the recordings.

21. NACC Local Gathering *

San Antonio, TX – February 21, 2019
San Antonio, Texas will host a local NACC gathering on Thursday, February 21, 2019 (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) at the Oblate Renewal Center. David Lichter, Margaret Jones and Father Francis Zlotkowski will present on our ministry as it is an experience of time, as well as how we use our time in the care of others and care of self. We will devote time to learning from one another about insights we have gained from our reading, as well as tools that have been helpful for us in our professional settings. The day will end with updates on the trends and directions in chaplaincy among our Strategic Partners in Spiritual Care.

The participant fee is $30, which includes coffee, lunch and the program. 4.5 CEHs are offered.
For further details and to register online for this event, please use this link: REGISTER.

If you have any questions about NACC webinars or local gatherings, please contact Andris Kursietis at the NACC national office at 414-483-4898 or akursietis@nacc.org.

22. Two events offered by Dr. Christina Puchalski! *

• Interprofessional Spiritual Care Education Curriculum (ISPEC) July 9-11, 2019 Honolulu, Hawaii (https://www.nacc.org/ongoing-edops/interprofessional-spiritual-care-education-curriculum-ispec/)
• GWish Art of Presence 14th Annual Healthcare Renewal Retreat August 14-20, 2019, Assisi, Italy (https://www.nacc.org/ongoing-edops/gwish-art-of-presence-14th-annual-healthcare-renewal-retreat/)

23. 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: Jennifer Luse, Sr. Theresa Chiappa SSC, Debra (Debbie) Shea and her family (for healing after the death of her husband, Danny.), Kathy Eldridge (for healing after the death of her son, Kurt), Connie Pawicz (husband of Mary Pawicz) 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.

24. 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.

SPIRITUAL CARE MANAGER
Everett, WA – Providence Regional Medical Center

DIRECTOR, MISSION INTEGRATION
Mt. Shasta, California – Mercy Medical Center

DIRECTOR, SPIRITUAL CARE
Reading, Pennsylvania – Penn State Health St. Joseph

CPE RESIDENCY and SUMMER PROGRAM
La Crosse, WI – Gundersen Health Systems

SPIRITUAL CARE MANAGER
Saginaw, MI – St. Mary’s of Michigan

ACPE CERTIFIED EDUCATOR
Fond du Lac, WI – Agnesian HealthCare

Full Time and Per Diem CHAPLAINS
Santa Rosa, CA – Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

SPIRITUAL CARE MINISTER
Green Bay, WI – HSHS St Vincent Hospital

CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION
Rochester, MN – Mayo Clinic Hospital

CHAPLAINS (Remote chaplaincy positions)
Nationwide

View these jobs and more at www.nacc.org/resources/positions.