Issue #356 – July 19, 2021

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1. Executive Director’s Reflection
Yesterday’s Gospel of Mark 6:30-34, has Jesus inviting the disciples, after they had reported all they had done and taught to “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.”
This is certainly an attractive invitation in the summer months to find a place of rest and renewal. I hope all of us are able to find that place and time these days.

That passage ends, however, with “When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd,
his heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd;
and he began to teach them many things.” I was struck again by the word pity as it often carries a more negative tone, of those poor people, almost a looking down on them, as if they lacked something. Certainly, Jesus saw that they lacked a shepherd. However, going again to the Greek word splanchnizomai, I was moved again by the strength of this word that is also used in the Prodigal Son story when the father saw his son returning. Splanchna in Greek means internal organs. The power of the word connotes a visceral, pit of your stomach, gut-reaction to what one sees/ experiences. I am to be moved so deeply out of compassion. I can feel this totally, physically, spiritually, emotionally. My only response can be some form of action.

What it communicates to me is that my ministry can’t be a grounded in a “ho-hum this again” motivation, or in any timid or tepid tone tainted by the notion that I just need to get through today, or this just seems like a job today. It’s a ministry rooted in splanchnizomai.

In the midst of our times of renewal and rest this summer, may the Lord also renew in us the gift of Splanchnizomai that others may know deeply our compassion that continues the healing ministry of Jesus.

David Lichter, D.Min.
Executive Director

2. Please participate in this month’s NACC Board elections – vote today!
The NACC is inviting voting-eligible* NACC members to vote for two candidates for this year’s NACC Board election. We are so deeply grateful to Fr. Rich Bauer, Fr. Lawrence Chellaian, Dr. Ruth Jandeska, and Dr. LuAnn Trutwin for their willingness to be candidates for this election. Please join our communal discernment of our new leaders. Check your email for the ballot, or contact Phil at pparadowski@nacc.org for assistance.

*About voting eligibility: The NACC Constitution states that members in the following categories are eligible to vote: Chaplaincy Ministry, Certified CPE Educator/Associate Educator, Retired, and Emeritus. Members in the following categories are not eligible to vote: NACC Student, Professional Ministry (formerly Affiliate), Volunteer Ministry, Inactive, Education Collaborator, Health Care Collaborator, and Diocesan Collaborator.

3. Thank you to those of you who have already given to our 2021 Annual Member Campaign! Please join them!
Our 2021 Annual Campaign has begun! We are deeply grateful to all those who have been able to give so far! To date, we have received 251 gifts totaling $26,475. 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 (www.nacc.org/donate) or just click here to donate.

Please give as you can! Blessings!

4. Death of NACC member Sally Ann Steele Brochu
We recently learned of the death of our Emeritus NACC member, Sally Ann Steele Brochu, who joined NACC in 1990 and was certified in 1992, May the Lord grant her the fullness of peace. To learn more about her go to: www.sunjournal.com/2021/07/18/obituarysally-ann-steele-brochu

5. Are you an initial board certification applicant with an Interview in October?
If you are, then join us for this free webinar on August 26 at 12:00 p.m. CT. Sr. Pam Nosbusch will discuss the process of the Virtual Interview and explain expectations on the day of your interview. Please register for this event: Virtual Interview Webinar (nacc.org)

6. Up for your renewal of certification? Take advantage of this free webinar!
Renewal of Certification with the NACC, July 29 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm central time. This webinar will provide participants with an overview of the renewal of certification process and documentation. The webinar will also provide a forum for answering questions about the NACC renewal of certification. This free webinar will be presented by members of the NACC Certification Commission. The webinar is offered live or as a recording. Continuing Education Hours will be awarded for participating in this webinar (live or via recording). Register here

7. Attention, white prison volunteers: Systemic racism is real
Volunteers for prison ministry genuinely want to build relationships with inmates — but too often, they can’t see the role of racism in our incarceration system. In our newest Vision article, Jennifer Rogers describes why “color-blind” is not enough and why race still matters more than many white people realize. Click below to read more.

Attention, white prison volunteers: Systemic racism is real

8. Vision seeks articles about trauma-informed care
The July-August issue of Vision will address the theme of trauma-informed care and how it affects spiritual care. Past traumas that might affect current health include racism, disparity, incarceration, substance abuse, physical or emotional abuse. If any NACC members have studied the topic or begun using principles of trauma-informed care in their ministry, we would like to hear from you. Please send a summary of your idea to Vision editor David Lewellen, dlewellen@nacc.org.

9. Vision seeks articles about rituals in this moment
The September-October issue of Vision will cover the use of ritual in our ministry settings. If (particularly) in the past year you have had to create a prayer service or a blessing to address new, unmet spiritual needs, we would like to hear from you. Please send a summary of your experience to Vision editor David Lewellen, dlewellen@nacc.org.

10. Please be aware of email scammers who might use NACC disguise!
Please be aware that of email scammers who impersonate trusted senders. NACC will not request the purchase of gift cards or the solicitation of funds. Please disregard these. If you have a concern before opening a link, please alert the office and sender for verification. Our goal is to keep NACC communication open and safe. Here’s a great resource to help avoid email scams: www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-scams

11. NACC Networking Calls for August/September 2021 – All are welcome to participate!

Wednesday, August 11; 12 p.m. CT — Palliative Hospice Networking Call
Wednesday, August 18; 12 p.m. CT — Member Listening (COVID) Call
Wednesday, September 8; 12 p.m. CT — Palliative Hospice Networking Call
Thursday, September 9; 3 p.m. CT — Nurse Chaplain Networking Call
Friday, September 10; 11 a.m. CT — Director of Spiritual Care Networking Call
Monday, September 13; 1 p.m. CT — CPE-Educator Community of Practice Call

To sign up or for more information, questions, comments, or concerns contact Ramune Franitza at rfranitza@nacc.org.

You must sign up to participate and receive the ZOOM code for the call. If you replied, you will receive a ZOOM passcode to connect connection via internet or smartphone. You may still call in using your phone. Registering for the call, even if you cannot participate, will allow you to receive notes of the conversation and resources shared.

Calls with less than 5 participants may be postponed.
Due to ZOOM security requirements, you may be placed in a waiting room. Please be patient until the host joins the call and allows you access. THANK YOU!

12. Member Listening Calls will continue in August on Wednesday, August 18, 2021
We are grateful for the participation and sharing that is happening during these calls. The NACC continues to look for ways to support those who have found this space to share their thoughts and experiences. We continue to have good participation for our Member Listening. Thank you. NACC will offer a listening session on August 18. This is a general listening session asking for you to bring what is on your heart. Our topics vary to address what is important to you in the moment.

NACC Listening Call
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
1pm ET, 12pm CT, 11am MT, 10am PT

ATTENTION: You will need to register HERE for this call. You will automatically be sent the ZOOM information to access this session. If you have trouble registering, please let us know at info@nacc.org.

13. Healing Tree: a request for prayers
The NACC holds the Healing Tree as a place for members to seek the supporting prayers of their colleagues. We prayerfully support and publish the names submitted by our membership for themselves or their family members. We ask that you please include members and their families who have been affected by the COVID pandemic in your prayers.

We continue to pray for our members: Bonnie Burnett, Sr. Paula M. Tinlin SND, Sr. June M. Baker OP, Sr. Andre Dembowski RSM, Denice Foose, Sr. Leonie T. Iweh DMMM, Sr. Ellen Moore, Mary Beth Moran, Fr. Jim Radde SJ, Martiza Ramos-Pratt, Deacon Thomas J. Rea, Sr. Ann Regan SC, and Sr. Louise F. Zaplitny SC.

For the intentions of: Sr. Maira Mary Barry OP (for Sr. Loyola Miller and Diana), and Donald L. Brown (for Beth Ann Scannell and her husband Bob).

For loved ones: Johnny Consigli (godson of Sr. Margaret Oettinger), Fred Leas (husband of Charlotte Leas), Bill Ruiz (husband of Cathi Ruiz), Richard Valeriote (father of Catherine Valeriote), Autumn Vaughn (great-niece of Linda Bronersky), Larry DuPlain (brother of Sr. Mary A. DuPlain SJSM),and Michael (brother of Cathy Zylstra).

For the families of: Linda Freeman (on the death of her husband Joseph Freeman), Kathleen Mattone (on the death of family member Nathan Burnett), Mary T. O’Neill (on the death of her brother Liam), and Judi Pasino (on the death of a family member and Terry and Michael James Quatrani).

Please let us know if you would like our membership to pray for your health and healing by emailing Ramune Franitza (rfranitza@nacc.org). We will leave the person’s name on the Healing Tree list for three months unless you ask us to remove the name earlier. You can always request us to leave the name on longer.

14. Please share the newest NACC meme graphics on NACC chaplaincy and membership!
We have kicked off a new series of our popular social media meme graphics. The themes for this campaign are Chaplain Wisdom and Join NACC. They will post each Tuesday morning, and we would love for you to like and share them on your own personal social media channels, as you feel moved. Please make sure to like and follow us on Facebook (@choosechaplaincy), LinkedIn (@National Association of Catholic Chaplains) and on our new Instagram (@NACC_Chaplains).

15. Please view and like our Stories from Chaplaincy & Paths to Chaplaincy
NACC’s most recent marketing efforts is pushing chaplaincy videos on Facebook. These have been posted every 2 weeks since April 7th and continues into September. Please view and like and share to make others aware of the gifts and talents chaplains share and their stories of how their journey happened. www.facebook.com/choosechaplaincy.

16. Please review and use our NACC Choose Chaplaincy Marketing materials
With church activity returning, remember that you can represent NACC and chaplaincy with materials for the narthex, Youth Groups, or other organizations within and outside of your church community. Check out our Choose Chaplaincy videos, Q& A, and materials on our website: www.nacc.org/about-nacc/choose-chaplaincy and www.nacc.org/about-nacc/choose-chaplaincy/materials

17. Save a new date for our Buffalo National Conference!
Our NACC members recently received a special notice that we changed the date of our next annual National Conference from end of October 2021 to Friday, March 25, 2022 through Monday, March 28, 2022. While we are disappointed that we needed to change the date again, the NACC Board of Directors appreciated the recent survey of our members that gave us convincing data that a fall 2021 date would not provide the attendance needed to make a National Conference successful. So, mark your calendars for 2022! We will meet in 2022!

Overview and Objectives
“The role of the missioner [chaplain] is to stand in the face of horror, and not run away.” Sr. Brigid Corrigan, M.D., MMM. The impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented crisis. We have often heard that “crisis” can mean both danger and opportunity. In the face of the continued pandemic, new variants and outbreaks, and limited global vaccine availability, the pandemic can be an opportunity to be God’s presence of wholeness, healing, compassion and justice. This webinar will explore the recent Vatican document from the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development: Accompanying People in Psychological Distress in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Members of One Body Loved by One Love.

As a result of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Identify the unique challenges to spiritual well-being and mental health emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. (ITP 2, PPS 2).
Review some of the key themes from Catholic social teaching and explain a Catholic understanding of social responsibility and solidarity and apply these to a pandemic response of spiritual accompaniment. (ITP 2.1)
Review Catholic understandings of spiritual suffering and hope and how these concepts can assist a chaplaincy response to the pandemic. (ITP 3)
Describe some of the Church’s and chaplains’ spiritual healing responses for those affected by COVID-19. (PPS 5, ITP 2.2)

NACC Certification Competencies Addressed in this Webinar
ITP 2, ITP 2.1, ITP 2.2, ITP 3, PPS 2, PPS 5

19. Are you involved in your parish or diocesan ministry to the incarcerated and their loved ones? Introduction to Prison Ministry Foundational Pathways
Introduction to Prison Ministry Foundational Pathways; Tuesday: July 20, 2021; 1 pm ET, 12 pm CT, 11 am MT, 10 am PT

Are you involved in your parish or diocesan ministry to the incarcerated and their loved ones? Consider joining us for a two-hour introduction to the Foundational Pathways program for diocesan directors of prison and pastoral care ministries, as well as for potential program facilitators and mentors. The webinar will include an introduction to the content and method of the Foundational Pathway’s six-session formation program. We will focus on how to prepare facilitators and mentors for their roles in leading this program at the diocesan level. Registration is open! Webinar cost: $60.

20. You can register today for the 2021 North Central Prairie Chaplains’ Conference: The Women of John’s Gospel as Models for Ministry in Our Time, September 16 @ 8:00 am – September 17 @ 5:00 pm
Christ the King Retreat Center, 621 South First Avenue, Buffalo, MN 55313 United States
Attend in-person or participate online through Zoom.

Dr. Catherine Cory is an associate professor of New Testament at the University of Saint Thomas in St. Paul, MN. She received her M.A. from the St. John’s University in Collegeville and her Ph.D. in Christianity and Judaism in Antiquity from the University of Notre Dame. Her areas of specialization are the Gospel of John and the Book of Revelation.
Register at web.nacc.org/events/2021-North-Central-Prairie-Chaplains-Conference-251/details

21. Another educational resource from APC and its partners
APC has generously shared with NACC and the other Strategic Partners, a free video resource on grief that APC partnered with four other organizations to create, made possible through a grant from the American Nurses Foundation. Research shows that a significant number of frontline providers, at all levels, exhibit secondary traumatic stress, bereavement, compassion fatigue, and burnout. To help address complex trauma, five leading associations have collaborated to bring you innovative resources on grief education.

Dealing with GRIEF: A Series of 5 Short, Powerful Videos

The four things that matter most
Cumulative grief
Processing grief with so much happening in your day
Supporting the grief process when significant others are not at the bedside
Processing grief as a team

These resources aim to provide timely and practical information to help you care for the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of your patients and their families.
Each video is 2-5 minutes in length and includes a downloadable resource guide. The videos are complimentary and can be accessed via YouTube, youtube.com/HPNAinformation.

Help HPNA measure the impact of these resources by complete this 30 second survey. www.surveymonkey.com/r/dealingwithgrief

Produced by the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation, Social Work Hospice and Palliative Care Network, Association of Professional Chaplains, and the Oncology Nursing Society.

NACC is very grateful for this resource.

22. 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

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
National Association of Catholic Chaplains

CHAPLAIN
Camp Hill, PA – Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center

CLINICAL CHAPLAIN
Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIEST HOSPITAL CHAPLAINS
Archdiocese of New York

CPE RESIDENCY
Corpus Christi, TX – CHRISTUS SPOHN Health System

BOARD CERTIFIED CHAPLAIN – Spiritual Care (Full-time days, evenings, and weekends)
Mission Viejo, CA – Mission Hospital

DIRECTOR OF PASTORAL CARE
Dallas, PA – Mercy Center

CHAPLAIN II
Washington, MO and Oklahoma City, OK – Mercy

CHAPLAIN – CATHOLIC PRIEST
Tampa, FL – BayCare (St. Joseph’s Hospital)

CATHOLIC STAFF CHAPLAINS NEEDED
Diocese of Dallas, Texas – Texas Health Presbyterian and Parkland Health & Hospital System

MANAGER of SPIRITUAL CARE
Lima, OH – Bon Secours Mercy Health

PRIEST
Milwaukee, WI – Froedtert Health

CATHOLIC PRIEST
St. Louis, MO – Barnes-Jewish Hospital

DIRECTOR of PASTORAL CARE
Bangor, ME – St. Joseph Healthcare (Covenant Health)

CHAPLAIN
Charleston, SC – Roper St. Francis Healthcare

PRIEST CHAPLAIN
Wheeling, IL – Addolorata Villa

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