DEPARTMENT OF PASTORAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY HEALTH MINISTRY
Programs
include providing training, ongoing education, networking and
support to all those involved in Parish Nurse/Health Ministries,
Ministry to the Sick and Ministry to people with Special Needs.
Services includes health need assessments, case managements,
referrals, resources and lending closet. Serves as a resource
center for people, faith communities, schools and other
organizations desiring information and assistance in developing
health ministry programs.
CHM Fact Sheet
CHM Brochure
CHM Membership Form
CATHOLIC ADVANCE CARE
PLAN/HEALTH CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY (PDF)
MAKING MORAL DECISIONS MAKING MORAL DECISIONS ABOUT ABOUT END
END-OF OF-LIFE DILEMMAS (PDF)
HEALTH MINISTRIES NETWORK OF THE MID-SOUTH
Basic Preparation Course
2010 for
Faith Community Nursing and Health Ministry (PDF
Brochure)
Link: International Parish
Nurses Resource Center:
www.parishnurses.org
Health Ministries Network of the Mid-South –Fall Gathering
Tuesday,
September 28th 5:30-8:00 PM
St.
Catherine Meeting room, St. Francis Hospital 5959 Park Avenue
Title:
Parish Nursing Revisited: Conversation with Jan Young
Speaker:
Dr. Jan Young- Executive Director Assisi Foundation
Open to
all nurses, Clergy & Health Ministers
CNE’s
available for RNS
For more
information call: Alma Abuelouf 373-1224
MINISTRY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES & SPECIAL NEEDS
Schedule: 2010 Sunday Social for People with Disabilities and
Special Needs
Sunday Social for People with Disabilities and Special Needs
September
12th 5-7 PM
Our Lady
of Sorrows Church
3700
Thomas Street
Call Tina
Warden 373-1237 or 685-6055 for information
Sunday Social for People with Disabilities and Special Needs
October
3rd -5-7 PM
Our Lady
of Perpetual Help Church
8151
Poplar Avenue
Call Tina
Warden 373-1237 or 685-6055 for information
Sunday Social for People with Disabilities and Special Needs
November
7th 5-7 PM
Holy
Rosary Church
4851 Park
Avenue
Call Tina
Warden 373-1237 or 685-6055 for information
MINISTRY FOR THE SICK
Ministry to the Sick Volunteers- Fall Gathering
Tuesday,
November 2nd 6-8 PM
Room 113,
Parish Life Center
St.
Francis Church, 8151 Chimney Rock
Title:
Alzheimer’s & Dementia 101
Speaker:
Tammy DeNiro -Program Event coordinator- Alzheimer's Association
Open to
all volunteers for Ministry to the Sick and parishioners who
want learn more about Alzheimer’s & Dementia
For more
information call: Alma Abuelouf 373-1224
Day of Reflection
Saturday,
November 13, 2010 9 AM -2:30 PM
Our Lady
Queen of Peace Retreat Center, Dancyville
Watch for
more information
Basic Training for Ministry to the Sick
Saturday
November 6, 2010
8-45 AM
-3:00 PM
Catholic
Center
Registration form must be signed by pastor or his
representative.
For more
information call: Alma Abuelouf 373-1224
MINISTRY TO PEOPLE AFFECTED WITH
MENTAL ILLNESS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Mission: As people of the Catholic Diocese of Memphis, we
are dedicated to living our Baptismal commitment: by embracing
all who suffer from mental illness, by encouraging other to
follow the teachings of the Catholic Church and the examples
given by our Savior Jesus Christ, and by offering support and
acceptance to all persons affected by mental illness, including
their families.
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is October 4-10, designated
by Congress to promote public education about serious mental
illnesses such as major depression, bipolar disorder and
schizophrenia. Others included post-traumatic stress disorder,
anxiety disorders including obsessive-compulsive disorder and
borderline personality disorder. About 60 million Americans
experience mental health problems in any given year. One in 17
lives with the most serious conditions.
The NCPD on Mental Illness, an outreach program
of the National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD),
is encouraging Catholic observance of the annual Mental Illness
Awareness Week and the National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness
Recovery and Understanding during this time. This national
effort is designed to promote pastoral sensitivity to, and
inclusion of, individuals and their family members who are
affected by mental illness. It is an opportunity for dioceses
and parishes to raise awareness about this important issue, to
educate Catholics about mental illness, and to help reduce the
unfortunate stigma often associated with mental illness.
Diocesan Committee on Ministry to the Mentally Ill and their
families was established in 2007 to assist our parishes in this
important ministry of compassion and justice by providing
resources, awareness education and support. Joining nationwide
observance the committee is sponsoring the following programs
and events:
“Mental Illness and the Workplace: Lifting the Stigma”
“Responding Compassionately to Mental Illness; In our Own
Voice” (PDF
Flyer)
“What do you do after the Welcome Party”?
www.NAMI.org
www.ncpd.org
MID-SOUTH AREA ASSOCIATION OF CATHOLIC NURSES (MSAACN)
The
Mid South Area Association of Catholic Nurses (MSAACN) was
established in 2002. The mission is to give nurses of different
backgrounds, but with the same Roman Catholic values, the
opportunity to promote moral principles within the Catholic
Church context in nursing and stimulate desire for
professionals’ improvement. This approach to Roman Catholic
doctrine focuses on educational programs, spiritual nourishment,
patient advocacy and integration of faith and health.
As
we continue to share our faith and values with each other, we
simultaneously reach outward to the larger church and also our
community, as we offer support to those in need.
Membership is open to all Catholic registered, licensed and
retired nurses, nursing students residing in west Tennessee,
east Arkansas and north Mississippi.
MSAACN Membership Form
Mid-South Area Association of Catholic Nurses
OFFICERS 2010-2012
President-
Ann Warblow
Vice
President- Leonora Riley
Secretary-
Kathy Cates
Treasurer-
Alma Abuelouf
Nominating
Committee- Karen Calebretta, Margaret Ligon, Bobby Tarena
Past
President: Margaret Aiken
Below are the scheduled meetings
and events for MSAACN
Please mark your calendar and
plan to join us.
All meetings are held at Bishop’s Conference Room, Catholic
Center unless otherwise specified. The Catholic Center is
located at 5825 Shelby Oaks, Memphis, TN and starts with a
potluck light supper. We will be sending reminders about the
meetings either via email or postal mail.
Tuesday,
October 12th (Fall Gathering)
Tuesday,
December 14, 2010 Advent Gathering Hosted by MSAACN
Board
Tuesday,
March 14, 2011 Beyond Temporal Nursing
Tuesday,
June 14, 2011 Evening Reflection: Fr. Bruce
Nieli, CSP
September,
TBA Annual Liturgy &
Celebration
Fall Gathering
Tuesday,
October 12th 6-8 PM
Bishops
Conference Room Catholic Center 5825 Shelby Oaks Drive
Title:
“There is One in Every Pew”
Speakers:
Louise Cayo, Member Diocesan Ministry for Mental Illness &
Sandra Armstrong National alliance for Mental Illness- Memphis
CNE’s
available for RNS
For more
information call: Alma Abuelouf 373-1224
Link: www.nacn-usa.org/
MSAACN Prayer
Lord, you have called each one of us to the ministry of healing.
Open our hearts to your abundant grace, so that we may imitate
Jesus as He washed the feet of His disciples. May we always
treat each patient with the care and compassion He
offers us. Amen
