NACC Now

The National Association of Catholic Chaplains

Monday, December 7, 2009

Read this issue online: www.nacc.org/resources/e-news/nn_issue_59.asp.

1.  Executive Director’s Reflection

2.  USCCB approved revision of ERD’s #58

3.  Did you see the CBS “60 Minutes” segment on the high cost of dying?

4.  Thanks to new Vision Research Panel, and Vision survey participants!

5.  What are you doing with CPE distance learning?

6.  Have you sent in your registration yet? - NACC Conference 2010

7.  Scholarships – NACC 2010 Conference

8.  Seeking Items for the Silent Auction – NACC 2010 Conference

9.  American Red Cross SRT Training –NACC 2010 Conference

10.  Avoid the rush! Order your World Day of the Sick Prayer Cards today.

11.  Have you ordered your video promoting the chaplaincy profession?

12.  A request to participate in a survey

13.  Survey about chaplains' use of online communication tools with patients

14.  Local/regional event dates

15.  Healing Tree: a request for prayers

16.  Recent Job Postings

17.  Positions wanted

1. Executive Director’s Reflection

Yesterday’s first reading for the second Sunday of Advent offered the first four verses of the last (3rd) chapter of the last book of the Hebrew scriptures, Malachi, that announced “I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me.” In Hebrew, Malachi means messenger. When listening to this reading, I am usually caught by the words, “who will endure,” “who will stand,” “refining,” and “purifying.” Frankly, I get anxious, and sometimes miss (read more...)

2. USCCB approved revision of ERD’s #58

In case you are not aware, the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) approved revision to the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, Directive 58, dealing with medically assisted nutrition and hydration. For sources go to: www.usccb.org/comm/archives/2009/09-242.shtml

www.chausa.org/Pub/MainNav/Newsroom/NewsReleases/2009/r091118a.htm

www.chausa.org/NR/rdonlyres/D875E2BE-6DB8-4C2C-A868-63B06EA815F0/0/FINAL_QA_D58.pdf

3. Did you see the CBS 60 Minutes segment on the high cost of dying?

In case you missed the “Cost of Dying” aired on CBS Sunday, November 22 here is a link to it. Dr. Ira Byock, who will be one of our 2010 Conference plenary speakers, figures prominently in the segment. Also, NACC’s Linda Piotrowski, BCC, is standing at the foot of the patient’s bed in the last scene. www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5737138n

It’s well worth the 15 minutes.

4. Thanks to new Vision Research Panel and Vision survey participants!

Thank you to the 11 research-savvy individuals who volunteered to share their expertise as members of the new Vision Research Panel. Their role will be to write up brief reflections on how research published in Vision can be applied to their own ministry, or to pastoral care in general. Watch for the first such reflection in the January-February issue of Vision! We are also grateful to the more than 130 members who participated in the recent Vision online survey. Your insightful comments will provide valuable direction to us as we continue our task to make Vision ever more responsive to members’ professional interests and needs.

Members of the Editorial Advisory Panel

Laurie Hansen Cardona, Vision editor

5. What are you doing with CPE distance learning?

Some programs offer it; some want to explore it. How does one develop and offer distance learning opportunities for CPE? CHA and NACC want to learn what programs are offered, as well as pull together resources and advance this possibility. We are seeking both to learn what you are doing, if you are offering some type of distance learning, as well as assemble a task force to assist with reviewing what exists and help provide a resource for others. Please e-mail David Lichter () if you are currently offering some sort of distance learning and/or are willing to be part of a task force. Thank you in advance!

6. Have you sent in your registration yet? - NACC Conference 2010

You should have received your NACC Conference 2010 brochure by now. Hope you can join us! Many members are already calling the NACC office about the Conference. Bring a friend or colleague!

7. Scholarships – NACC 2010 Conference

A limited number of scholarships will be available for the NACC 2010 Conference. You must submit a scholarship application (click here) in writing to David A. Lichter, c/o NACC national office, no later than Friday, December 11, 2009. In order to assist as many applicants as possible, the amount of any single scholarship shall not exceed the total cost of the Early Bird registration. Recipients of scholarships are asked to give some volunteer time at the conference. The scholarship awardees will be notified the week beginning Monday, December 21, 2009.

8. Seeking Items for the Silent Auction – NACC 2010 Conference

We had wonderful success with a silent auction at our NACC 2008 National Conference thanks to the initiation and leadership of Linda Piotrowski. Thank you again, Linda! We invite members to bring to the 2010 Conference handmade or other types of items, including items from your institution, for our silent auction to be held at the conference. Share your talents and gifts to benefit other members! Proceeds will go towards conference scholarships. If you are interested in contributing an item, please contact Susanne at .

9. American Red Cross SRT Training – NACC 2010 Conference

The American Red Cross Spiritual Care Response Team (SRT) is an integral part of the ARC Critical Response Team and is deployed following aviation and other transportation disasters, mass casualties, WMD/Terrorism events, and by government request. The NACC in conjunction with the American Red Cross is happy once again to offer training at the 2010 NACC Conference. The training begins at 8:00 am on Friday, March 19, 2010, and 7:00 am on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Participants are required to attend both days. This training is offered free of charge, although all accepted participants are responsible for their own training and maintenance. Given the limited class size and necessity for a formal application process we cannot guarantee that every request to attend will be able to be honored. Members in good standing may apply. Therefore, it is imperative that you submit your application prior to February 1, 2010. For an application and specific requirements, please contact Jeanine Annunziato at .

10. Avoid the rush! Order your World Day of the Sick Prayer Cards today.

Our World Day of the Sick Prayer Cards are in. The NACC publishes, both in English and Spanish, two prayer cards, one for the care giver and one for the person sick. Order today and avoid the January rush! You can order them now by going to www.nacc.org/resources/wds to download the order form.

11. Have you ordered your video promoting the chaplaincy profession?

Our video on Chaplaincy, both a recruitment version (that begins and ends with “Is God Calling You?”) and a version without this question, are available in DVD format. The charge is just $6.00, the cost of production and shipping. You may preview the video at this link. To order copies please email Cindy Bridges for instructions.

12. A request to participate in a survey

Rev. Martin Montonye, D.Min, ACPE Supervisor, APC Board Certified Chaplain, requests our members to participate in a 10-15 minute survey designed to gather important information about leadership and our profession. This survey is designed to help professionals answer the question, "Am I keeping up to date in my practice?" The data will be used to inform us how we are doing in practice, and to identify ongoing professional development needs. For more information and the link to the survey, click here to read more.

13. Survey about chaplains' use of online communication tools with patients

You can still participate. Take a few moments to respond to an anonymous survey about use of the Internet in chaplain-patient communications. Go to: tinyurl.com/ygt7xo7.

Questions/concerns? Chaplain Mary E. Johnson can help at .

14. Local/regional event dates

More local gatherings are being set. Please review the list below, and mark your calendars. More details of events will be in future NACC Now's.

·  Friday, January 22, 2009, Miami, FL. See details.

·  Saturday, January 30, 2010, Austin, TX. See details.

·  Monday, February 8, 2010, St. Louis, MO, Details to follow.

·  Thursday, March 18, 2010, Orange, CA. See details.

15. Healing Tree: a request for prayers

Please let us know if you would like our membership to pray for your health and healing. We continue to pray for Fr. Kevin Ikpah (eye troubles), Sr. Micheletta McGee, RSM (pancreatic cancer), Lourdes B. Ruta (wife of Peter Ruta, in recovery), Fr. Bob Nee BCC, LICSW, CT (intractable epilepsy), Kelly Elizabeth Sexton (cancer: daughter of NACC member Melyssa Sexton), Joyce Fink (heart attack/recovery from open heart surgery), Mike J. Murphy (cancer treatment), Fr. Bill Spacek (detached retina and other eye issues); Sr. Nancy Crane, OP (cancer treatment); Sr. Hilda Mallet, MHS (cancer treatment); Sr. Rita Rzeppa, IBVM (recovering/rehab from knee surgery), and Dennis Eldridge (Kathy's husband, for cancer treatment).

16. Recent job postings

The following positions have been posted in the last two weeks. Please go to www.nacc.org/positions/available.asp for more information.

17. Positions wanted

In this time of change and uncertainty it is more important than ever to use every resource available. If you have lost your job recently, if you’re just seeking a new or better position, or if you are an employer seeking a chaplain for your organization, be sure to visit our Positions Wanted webpage. NACC members can take advantage of this free service by placing a job-seeking ad, for free, which will run for 60 days. To see the ads, visit www.nacc.org/positions/wanted.asp.

To place your own ad, send an email to Phil Paradowski: .

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