Issue #313 – November 25, 2019
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A Blessed Thanksgiving to All!
(Items marked with a * are new or updated items)
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1. Executive Director’s Reflection *
2. Thank you to those of you who have already given to our 2019 Annual Member Campaign! Please join them! *
3. Please consider making Giving Tuesday a donation day for NACC! *
4. Are you willing to serve NACC in a volunteer capacity? We will have openings in 2020. *
5. In Vision: With love and openness, infant’s death won’t traumatize siblings *
6. NACC Networking calls for December 2019 – All are welcome to participate! *
7. Vision seeks authors for ministry to veterans *
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
2020 CONFERENCE, Monday, May 11 – Thursday, May 14 in Cleveland, Ohio!
8. Monday May 11 – Thursday, May 14, 2020, for 2020 Conference!
9. Here are our plenary speakers for the 2020 Conference!
CHAPLAINCY NEWS, EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTS
10. You can still register for our final 2019 Webinar on December 5, 2019!! Storying: The Gift that Keeps on Giving, presented by Rod Accardi, DMin, BCC and Karen Pugliese MA, BCC-PCHAC. *
11. You can still register for a special 3-part NACC webinar series on Addressing the Spiritual Needs of Persons with Dementia, presented by Dr. Debbie Armenta. *
12. Catholic Prison Ministry Coalition (CPMC) Free Webinar.
13. Healing Tree: a request for prayers *
14. Recent job postings *
1. Executive Director’s Reflection *
As we all enter into this week that includes our national holiday of Thanksgiving, we at the NACC extend our deepest gratitude for you, for your families, and for your ministry and profession of healing you continue to provide, whether you are employed or whether you are retired or whether you are in between those in a space of uncertainty. Our calling to be ministers of healing is our daily mission no matter where or with whom we are. Thank you for yours.
I was struck by yesterday’s second reading for the Feast of Christ the King from Colossians, as it began with this verse, “Brothers and sisters: Let us give thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light.” So, we start this week, invited into a disposition of gratitude because of who we are and what has happened to us and what has been given us by our God. “He delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”
Wow, with the power of darkness all about us in so many forms, I don’t always feel delivered or transferred to the Son’s Reign. Sometimes I think I missed that transfer and got off at the wrong spot, when I feel more haunted, taunted, and hassled by the Darkness. Yet, I am called to believe and live this message. Being grateful for who I am, what has happened to me, and what has been given me, seems like not just an antidote to depression or discouragement, but an act of faith and hope, and hopefully lived-out daily in love. It’s not trying on some positive-thinking habit but living in the realm to which I have been transferred!
I found some solace in the etymology of the word transfer from the two Latin words, trans (across) and ferro (to carry). This etymology humanizes the word more and helps me imagine being carried across to this Realm. So, I didn’t miss my point of transfer after all, but was carried all the way by the One Who loves me. The rest of the verse of that second reading from Colossians is the beautiful Christological hymn that helps us imagine Jesus, “the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation” in whom all was created, and ultimately, “For in him all the fullness was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile all things for him, making peace by the blood of his cross through him, whether those on earth or those in heaven.”
We get a sense that we were not just transferred to this new realm of light, but Jesus, who was there before, did all the heavy lifting, “through him to reconcile all things for him, making peace,” and is our end point. Our expression of gratitude seems more like an “Amen, so be it” to who we are and what has happened to us and what has been given us by our God!”
Can we have an Amen?
Blessings,
David Lichter, D.Min.
Executive Director
2. Thank you to those of you who have already given to our 2019 Annual Member Campaign! Please join them! *
We are deeply grateful to all those who have been able to give so far to our 2019 Annual Campaign. To date, we have received 468 gifts totaling $53,163 compared to 459 gifts totaling $50,927 at this time last year. If you have not yet been able to donate, please consider doing so today or this week! Thank you!
Please note: You can also make your donation online RIGHT NOW by going to the Annual Campaign webpage (https://www.nacc.org/donate/) or just click here to donate. Please give as you can! Blessings!
3. Please consider making Giving Tuesday a donation day for NACC! *
Please watch next Tuesday, December 3, 2019 for a special email from NACC for Giving Tuesday!
NACC will be sending you next Tuesday a special invitation to donate with a matching gift offer included. We hope NACC will be one of your special recipients on Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
Read more about the global giving movement of Giving Tuesday at https://www.givingtuesday.org/about.
4. Are you willing to serve NACC in a volunteer capacity? We will have openings in 2020. *
The NACC has several opportunities for serving as a volunteer leader on its board of directors, committees, commissions, and panels in the coming the coming months. We need your engagement and leadership to fulfill our mission. Here is an opportunity to use your gifts to benefit your colleagues in chaplaincy and the profession.
We will have openings on all our Committees, Commissions and Panels. There are several specific opportunities for 2020. For information on who is eligible to NACC positions, please see Committee, Commission and Panel Descriptions and responsibilities here: https://www.nacc.org/membership/volunteers/. Here is listing of openings.
| Leadership Openings | 2020 | 2021 |
| Board of Directors | 2 | |
| Governance Committee | 1 | |
| Finance Committee | 1 | 1 |
| Ethics Commission | 1 | 3 |
| Ethics Appeal Panel | 2 | |
| Competencies Commission | 3 | |
| Certification Commission | 1 | |
| Certification Appeals Panel | 2 | 2 |
| Nominations Panel | 2 | 2 |
| Marketing Advisory Panel | 2 | |
| Annual Awards Advisory Panel | 4 | |
| Education Advisory Panel | 1 | |
| Editorial Advisory Panel | ||
| Research Advisory Panel | ||
| State Liaisons | 15 |
The Board of Directors will have two positions for members who will be voted by you, the members. Members can nominate themselves or another member who may be elected to a 3-year term. The election will take place mid-2020 and the terms are effective January 2021. If you are interested in serving, please contact Ramune Franitza (rfranitza@nacc.org) for an application.
Also please watch for the NACC and You Webinar in early 2020 to give you an understanding of NACC’s leadership structure. We need your valuable participation.
5. In Vision: With love and openness, infant’s death won’t traumatize siblings *
Amid all the grief surrounding miscarriage or the death of an infant, it’s easy to overlook the feelings of the older siblings. In the new issue of Vision, Tammy Ruiz Ziegler shares her experiences of how to help children process tragedy in their family.
https://www.nacc.org/vision/november-december-2019/with-love-and-openness-infants-death-wont-traumatize-siblings/
6. NACC Networking calls for December 2019 – All are welcome to participate! *
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 2 p.m. CT — NACC Nurse Chaplain Networking Call
Monday, December 9, 2019 at 1 p.m. CT — NACC CPE-E Community of Practice Call
Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 2 p.m. CT — NACC Purposeful Retirement Networking Call
To sign up or for more information, questions, comments or concerns contact Ramune Franitza at rfranitza@nacc.org.
You must reply to participate and receive the ZOOM code for the call. If you reply, we will forward ZOOM passcodes for a visual connection via internet or, if you prefer, you can still call in using a phone line. Registering for the call, even if you cannot participate, will allow you to receive notes of the conversation and resources shared.
If you’ve had difficulty in joining calls using ZOOM please let Ramune Franitza (rfranitza@nacc.org) know so that we can address the difficulty. THANK YOU!
7. Vision seeks authors for ministry to veterans *
The January-February issue of Vision will cover ministry to veterans, in any setting where chaplains work. We are particularly looking for articles about ministry to veterans from different wars and eras; moral trauma; and ministry to families. If you can address that topic or have an idea for another article, please contact Vision editor David Lewellen, dlewellen@nacc.org. The deadline is Dec. 9.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
2020 CONFERENCE, Monday, May 11 – Thursday, May 14 in Cleveland, Ohio!
8. Monday May 11 – Thursday, May 14, 2020, for 2020 Conference!
Mark your calendars for the Vision 20/20 The Future of Spiritual Care Conference in 2020! This conference will be held Monday, May 11, through Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Cleveland, Ohio. It will be preceded by pre-conference workshops (PDI). Plan to join us!
9. Here are our plenary speakers for the 2020 Conference!
We have a great lineup of plenary speakers for our Vision 20/20 The Future of Spiritual Care Conference in 2020! Please plan to join us!
- Monday, 5/11/20, Dr. Shane Sinclair, PhD, Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary
- Tuesday, 5/12/20, Dr. Rhonda Magee, MA JD, Professor of Law, University of San Francisco
- Wednesday, 5/14/20, Dr. Adrienne Boissy, MD, MA, Chief Experience Office, Cleveland Clinic
- Thursday, 5/14/20, Dr. Eboo Patel, MD, MA, President, Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC)
Learn more about them at: www.nacc.org/2020-vision/2020-plenary-speakers.
CHAPLAINCY NEWS, EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTS
10. You can still register for our final 2019 Webinar on December 5, 2019!! Storying: The Gift that Keeps on Giving, presented by Rod Accardi, DMin, BCC and Karen Pugliese MA, BCC-PCHAC. *
On Thursday, December 5, 2019 – 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. Central Time NACC is offering the webinar, Storying: The Gift that Keeps on Giving, presented by Rod Accardi, DMin, BCC and Karen Pugliese MA, BCC-PCHAC. At the heart of spiritual care is eliciting, listening to, discerning spiritual significance within, and honoring patient stories. Chaplains do not engage in this ministry in isolation, but rather within a web of connection. StoryCorps Legacy encourages and supports the act of reminiscence for people with serious illness and their families. This webinar will tell the story of how we became aware of StoryCorps Legacy, applied for and secured funding for the program, selected and trained Facilitators, partner with staff to identify patients for recording, and how we continue to spread the word and celebrate the fruits of this partnership.
Program Objectives
- Preserve and share the stories of people affected by serious illness, including caregivers.
- Articulate the necessity of organizational alignment (e.g. Patients First, Teamwork, patient
engagement, employee engagement, Magnet Relationship Based Care, etc.). - Strategize ways of operationalizing Narrative Theology that honors patient/family/caregiver stories, partners with staff in enhanced listening, preserves the voice of the patient for generations to come.
About the Presenters
Rod Accardi, D. Min. is Director of Spiritual Care Resources at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. He has a BA in Theology, Master of Education, Doctor of Ministry, and is a former NACC Certified CPE Supervisor (1982-2007) and is currently a Board Certified Chaplain with the NACC. Rod has taught at the college level for 6 years and made numerous presentations around the country over the past 37 years including ACHE, APC, NACC, CHA, ASA Forum on Religion, Spirituality and Aging, etc. He has also facilitated numerous retreats and workshops.
Karen Pugliese MA BCC-PCHAC is an Advanced Practice Chaplain at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. She holds a BA in Religious Studies, and a Master of Religious Studies. Karen was Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Catholic Chaplains in 2007-2008. She served as a Key Advisor to Making Health Care Whole: Integrating Spirituality into Patient Care by Christina Puchalski, MD and Berry Ferrell, RN, PhD, and contributed content to the Templeton Foundation funded Palliative Care Consensus Conference. She also served as a Mentor in the Coleman Foundation Palliative Medicine Training Program and has made numerous presentations around the country over the past 27 years including APC, ACHE, NACC, ASA, CHA, AACCN, IONL and the Beryl Institute. She too has facilitated numerous retreats and workshops.
For more information about our webinars, and how to register, please click on the following link: NACC Webinars – registration and information
11. You can still register for a special 3-part NACC webinar series on Addressing the Spiritual Needs of Persons with Dementia, presented by Dr. Debbie Armenta. *
Earlier this year NACC member Dr. Debbie Armenta presented a workshop at the NACC national conference entitled Addressing the Spiritual Needs of Persons with Dementia in Parish Ministry. Based on the positive reception to her workshop and the expressed requests by NACC webinar participants for more information about working with dementia patients, at the invitation of the NACC Debbie has agreed to present a webinar series, in three parts, that covers the topic in more depth.
Dr. Debbie Armenta is an Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology, and an Associate. Coordinator of Teaching Parish Formation Program for Mundelein Seminary. Dr. Armenta has spent over three decades in parish and diocesan ministry as well as chaplaincy in 4 dioceses across the US. She has an MA and an MDiv and completed her Doctorate in Spirituality as a Bernardin Scholar at Catholic Theological Union. Her doctoral dissertation appropriates Eastern Christian desert spirituality for formation of ministers in the Church. Additional certifications and training for Dr. Armenta include courses in Spirituality, Spiritual Direction, Leadership, Pastoral Associate Certification and Dementia Person Centered Care Training. In Sept. of 2019, Dr. Armenta was recently selected to present research at the International joint Conference for the Society of the Study of Christian Spirituality/Forum of Spirituality Professors, Italy. Her work will be published by Dec. of 2019 in Mysterion Magazine. She is currently working towards her board certification with the National Association for Catholic Chaplains. Debbie has been married for 33 years, is a proud mother of four sons and lives in Northern Illinois.
Participant cost for these three sessions is $75 for NACC members, $90 for non-members, which includes all three sessions. This series will provide 4.5 CEH’s.
The three sessions will take place on the following dates:
- Tuesday, November 19 (12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Central Time)
- Tuesday, November 26 (12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Central Time)
- Tuesday, December 3 (12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Central Time)
For further details, including information on how to register for this webinar series, please click on the following link: REGISTER.
12. Catholic Prison Ministry Coalition (CPMC) Free Webinar.
How Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition Works for You; November 12, 2019 1:00 pm EDT / 10:00 am PDT; Presenters: Fr. George Williams, S.J., Fr. Dustin Feddon, and Greg Mellor
Click HERE To Register for the November Webinar.
Click HERE to access all webinars including October’s webinar “Witnessing for life in the Face of Death Row.”
Save the date for the December webinar! “Ministering to the Incarcerated During the Holidays”; Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
1:00 pm EDT / 10:00 am PDT
13. 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: Kathi Schaaf (Sister of Sr. Charlene Schaaf CDP who recently died and for Sr. Charlene and her family), Edward and Connie Laviolette (parents of Lisa A. Laviolette-Bondt BCC), Nolan (4-year-old grandson of member Dale Recinella), Fr. Jim Radde, SJ, Isabelita Boquiren, Susan Balling, Jim and Frances Castello.
14. 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.
SPANISH LANGUAGE CHAPLAIN, Full Time
Washington, DC – Children’s National Hospital
FULL-TIME CHAPLAIN
Jacksonville, FL – Ascension St Vincent’s Riverside Campus
MANAGER of SPIRITUAL CARE
Bellingham, WA – PeaceHealth
CERTIFIED CHAPLAIN (Part-Time)
El Paso, TX – Bienvivir All-Inclusive Senior Health
SPIRITUAL CARE MANAGER
Albany, NY – St. Peter’s Health Partners
SPIRITUAL CARE DIRECTOR
New Brighton, MN – Benedictine Health Center at Innsbruck
DIRECTOR of SPIRITUAL CARE – Trinity Health
Livonia, MI – Trinity Health
ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIEST
Indianapolis, IN – Franciscan Health-Indianapolis
CATHOLIC STAFF CHAPLAIN
Los Angeles, CA – UCLA Health
