April, 2019
Pastoral Care Ministry Newsletter
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April Reflection
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It is interesting to note that Earth Day is celebrated the day after Easter this year on April 22... Since Earth Day is soon approaching, I thought it was appropriate to address what the Catholic Church is doing in response to the beautiful Encyclical Letter Laudato Si , On Care of Our Human Home, written for us by Pope Francis in 2015."
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7 Essential Do’s and Dont's for People Caring for Caregivers
- by Lisa Lopez, Caregiver.com
“My father was diagnosed with
Wernicke–Korsakoff
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yndrome, a form of dementia resulting from chronic alcohol abuse. My dad, who worked hard his entire life, raised a family and built a strong reputation in his community, spent the last 10 years of his life succumbing to this terrible disease that befalls so many. After the official dementia diagnosis, I was appointed his guardian and my family and I made the excruciating decision to place him in an assisted living facility. I’ve experienced everything from anger to guilt, from optimism to despair.”
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Save the Date - June 12, 2019
Pastoral Care Ministry Day
of Retreat & Spiritual Renewal
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Jesus’s Transforming Power of Humility- “
I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you also should do for one another
” John 13:15
We invite you to spend the day with Pastoral Care Ministry colleagues and friends as we refresh and renew our spirits. Fr. Eugene (Red) O’Reilly C.Ss.R., a Redemptorist priest from Canada, will be our retreat leader. Fr. O’Reilly has given missions and retreats for parishes, teachers, school boards, clergy and religious throughout Canada and the United States since 1983.
Fr. O'Reilly is well known for his teachings on joy and compassion as well as his touching stories, humor and music.
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Jan. 11 - May 17:
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Jan. 11 - May 17:
April 27:
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June 12:
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Emmaus Ministry
for Grieving Parents
One Day Retreat
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April 27th at St. Clement’s Church, Saratoga IS BOOKED FULL!
Next Retreat:
October 5
at St. Edward the Confessor Church, Clifton Park
Losing a child under any circumstances is horrendous. Focusing on the spiritual
ity of the grieving process can help tremendously.
Join other Emmaus Parent Companions and our St. Clement’s Church Emmaus Ministry Retreat Team in a warm and loving place—
to think, to talk, to feel, and to pray. Find compassion, rest, and peace… at least for a time.
Retreat information.
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Sanctuary in the Midst of Alzheimer's
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A Ministry for Husbands and Wives Caring for a Spouse with Dementia
By Dr. Elizabeth Schulman
“Create a dementia ministry for spousal caregivers with this 5-Week Bible study. Spouses now provide the majority of care for persons with Alzheimer's disease (Daley et. al., 2017). Many husbands and wives are turning to their churches for help and have not found the support they need. Congregations want to care for them but don’t know how. Sanctuary in the Midst of Alzheimer's will change that. This is a Bible-based study that uses scripture and narratives from spousal caregivers to help congregation members "walk in their shoes."
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Join us as we gather with Capital Region families for a special prayer service to honor the memory of babies who were born into the arms of angels. Together we will join our voices in prayer and honor the memory of daughters, sons, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Dedicated in 2013, the Remembrance Garden is a memorial for those who have experienced the devastating loss of a baby, whether it was years ago or a more recent loss. It has blossomed into a place of peaceful reflection for families who have experienced a miscarriage or the death of a baby, either before it was born or shortly after birth.
If you, a family member, or someone you know has suffered the loss of a child, we hope you will consider attending and/or sharing this information.
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Caring Tip
from Stephen Ministries
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“It’s OK to Talk About Joan”
by Stephen Haugk, Stephenministries.org
“….a simple, meaningful way to care for a friend or relative who has lost someone dear: Talk about the loved one, using his or her name.”
“One of the greatest gifts you can give someone who’s grieving is easy, natural reminiscing about the person who has died.”
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Our colleagues at
Albany Diocesan Cemeteries currently have a
Family Service Representative and Groundskeeper positions available within the growing organization.
Are you, or someone you know looking for something new?
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Pastoral Care Ministry is a program of Albany Diocesan Cemeteries
If the Pastoral Care Coordinator at your parish changes, please notify
Harley McDevitt
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