Spiritual Care
"Lord, make me an instrument
of thy peace; where there is hatred, let me sow peace; where there is injury,
pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there
is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy."
-St.Francis of Assisi
Our Spiritual Care Team offers spiritual care to our patients, residents, family
members, visitors, staff and physicians, regardless of religious affiliation.
Team members are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Catholic sacramental
ministry is available at all times.
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St. Mary's Spiritual Care Team is available for:
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Crisis intervention
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Grief and end-of-life support
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Ethical decision making
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Prayer
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In any circumstances throughout a stay at our healthcare center
The Spiritual Care Team is an
integral part of carrying out our mission at St. Mary's Healthcare Center. Team
members take part in interdisciplinary care conferences, interface with medical
staff and other departments and individuals, and provide in-services,
consultation and/or group facilitation. They also work with other religious
entities in our community and out lying area.
The Spiritual Care Team is sensitive to patient and family's wishes and needs.
They recognize that at times only a clergy member of one's own faith can answer
special needs. A patient's clergy will be contacted upon request.
Spiritual Care visits may be requested through the switchboard or by speaking to
a nurse. There is a Chaplain on-call at all times 24/7. Maryhouse residents may
request Spiritual Care through the staff at Maryhouse. Parkwood residents may
request Spiritual Care thought the office at Parkwood or by calling the St.
Mary's switchboard at 224-3100.
Our Chapel is located on the ground level at Maryhouse, south of the main
hospital building. Families and visitors of all faiths are welcome to visit the
chapel any time during the day or night.
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Mass is celebrated Tuesday through Friday at 4:00 p.m. and Sundays at 10:45 a.m. in the Chapel.
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Protestant Services are held on Sundays in the Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Episcopal Services 2:30 p.m.
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Protestant Communion Service is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.
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Lutheran Communion Service is held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
On a daily basis, Communion Ministers distribute communion to Catholic patients wishing to receive this sacrament, if listed in the directory as Catholic. Confession and Anointing of the Sick is available upon request to all Catholic patients.
The Eagles Nest Meditation Room is located in the North building between the switchboard and the Emergency Department. The room is designed to provide a comfortable setting for anyone wishing to use it.
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Daily Prayer Service is held Monday through Friday at 8:15 in the Chapel. The service is open to all.
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Maryhouse Bible Study is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 10:10 a.m. in the dining room.
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Parkwood Bible Study is held on weekly Wednesdays at 10:30 in the dining room.
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Transitional Care Unit Bible Study is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 11:30 in the dining area.
