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In this issue:
1 Greetings from Wendell Oman, Vice-President of Mission & Spiritual Care
1 Grace Notes
2 Like a Ship at Sea:Grief and the Holidays
2 Hospice Corner
3 Chaplain’s Choice: Recommended Reading for the Faithful
4 A Special Gift for Those You Love: Advance Care Directives
4 In Upcoming Issues
Office for Mission & Spiritual Care
The Office for Mission & Spiritual Care provides spiritual care for patients, their families and associates 24 hours a day every day of the year. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. To contact us, call 708-684-5175. Evenings and weekends, ask for the paging operator and request #2296 for the house chaplain or #2299 for the emergency department chaplain.
Gifts to Give, Gifts to Accept This is the season of gifts. From Thanksgiving to the end of December, many different religious communities celebrate the blessings of their faith.
At this time of year, those who are in need have a special place in our hearts. With unemployment so high and many people without even the basics, including health care, there is much need. Advocate Christ Medical Center continues to provide medical care for many who are uninsured. In 2010, the hospital will have provided nearly $30,000,000 in charity care for those unable to pay. This is a gift we lovingly offer our community.
The end of the year is a particularly busy and stressful time for many faith leaders. A couple of years ago, I picked up a wonderful little book which addresses the realities of leading a congregation. Leadership Prayers was written by Richard Kriegbaum and published by Tyndale House in 1998. Each prayer has a theme built around the challenges of leading a faith community, and Kriegbaum has the rare gift of being able to capture the struggles at the heart of such leadership.
Please stop by my office between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day for a copy of Leadership Prayers. The Office for Mission & Spiritual Care is 100 feet from the main entrance of the hospital, Fran or Karen will welcome you warmly, and this book is waiting for you. It is my gift to you – in appreciation of all you give and who you are.
May the God who blesses us all provide your every need now and in the year to come,
Rev. Wendell Oman, Vice President, Office for Mission & Spiritual Care
Bridges to Our Faith Communities
Connections
Volume 1 Issue 2November/December 2010
Advocate Christ Medical CenterHope Children’s Hospital
Office for Mission and Spiritual Care
Bridges to Our Faith Communities
This issue’s featured stained glass window, located on the ninth floor of Advocate Christ Medical Center, pictures Jesus with his disciples in the midst of a storm at sea. In that story, Jesus quiets the raging wind and waters – just as the author of our faith quiets the storms in our lives.
Grace NotesReadings selected by
Rev. Stacey Jutila Be prepared at all times for the gifts of Godand be ready always for new ones.
For God is a thousand times more ready to givethan we are to receive.
Meister Eckhart
Connections - Advocate Christ Medical Center Office for Mission and Spiritual Care November/December 2010 - Page 2
Like a Ship at Sea: Grief and the Holidays
On the ocean, one might see old houses up along the waterfront that have a tiny window at the top peak of the house; it is called “the widow’s peak.” Folklore speaks of a woman who is ever watching the deep cold waters. She is hoping for the return of the sailor in her life. Perhaps he has been lost in the stormy depths of the sea. Perhaps he has somehow been saved from harm.
People who have lost a loved one often speak of the hope that their loved one is somehow still with them. They sense a presence in the room, a movement of the slippers under the bed, a scent of
tobacco, a momentary feeling of renewed companionship.
The stained glass window featured in this issue of Connections depicts a storm at sea. The sailors are terrified and yet the Savior is rowing the boat, calm and in control. In the story in Scripture, they cry out to him. He speaks out to the wind and the waves, and calm comes over the seas. He asks them, “Where is your faith?” and they say to each other, “Who is this that commands the wind and the waves, and they obey him?”
Losing a loved one at the time of the holidays is much like that. The rituals of celebration seem unthinkable in the midst of a storm. How do we navigate through a season of family celebrations when one’s heart is breaking? It seems that everyone around you is preparing for a happy time, but you would rather be alone. You may even feel as if you have lost your faith.
It’s okay not to celebrate. Allow yourself to feel what you feel. It’s also okay to celebrate the holidays without feeling guilty. Often we think it is how much we grieve that signifies our love for the one who died. But the truth is that our love is not measured in such a way. The best gift we can give others and ourselves during the holidays and every day is to live our lives wholeheartedly.
Follow your heart. May you find strength and comfort, knowing you are not alone.
May God be with you and calm the storms that rage. Even the winds and waves obey the one who created them.
Try these practical suggestions to deal with grief during the holidays:
✴ Keep a candle lit each day during the holidays. Use it as a daily reminder of your loved one.
✴ Do your shopping by mail or during the early hours of the day. You may find that grief takes all your energy this year.
✴ Enlist others to help wrap gifts.
✴ Consider giving gifts such as a picture of your loved one or a book he or she once loved.
✴ Make a contribution to your favorite charity in your loved one’s name.
✴ Pamper yourself.
✴ Plan on taking time to cry.
Special Memorial Service for Recently BereavedSun., Nov. 14, 4 – 5 p.m.Wm. Siemers Chapel, Advocate Christ Medical CenterA special memorial service will be held for those who have recently lost a loved one. Chaplains from Christ Medical Center and Advocate Hospice lead this service as a comfort for the families they serve. For more information, contact Penelope Gabriele at 630-829-1753 ([email protected]) or Fran Genender at 708-684-5175 ([email protected]).
Coping with Grief for the HolidaysFri., Nov. 19, 1 – 3 p.m Trinity Lutheran Church9701 Brandt, Oak Lawn, ILDuring the holidays, many people are dealing with the grief and loss of a loved one. Learn how to best plan for these challenges and take care of yourself. This Advocate Hospice workshop offers survival tips, shows how to create new traditions and offers self-care suggestions. There will be time for discussion and sharing. To register, phone Joe Masbaum at 530-963-6800.
Hospice CornerAdvocate Hospice, 1441 Branding, Suite 200, Downers Grove, IL 60515, 630-963-6800
Chaplain Marjorie Kooy received her Master of Divinity from Chicago Theological Seminary and is an ordained minister in the Christian Reformed Church.
Connections - Advocate Christ Medical Center Office for Mission and Spiritual Care November/December 2010 - Page 3
Chaplain’s ChoiceRecommended Reading for the Faithful
Through his professional encounters with gun violence survivors, Rich profiles their humanity, illuminating the delicate balance between their personal responsibility and our collective responsibility.For those who feel called to help the least of these.
Christy Howard-Steele
Stacey Jutila
Wrong Time, Wrong Place: Trauma and
Violence in the Lives of Young Black Men
by John A. Rich
Radical Amazement: Contemplative Lessons from Black Holes, Supernovas,
and Other Wonders of the Universeby Judy Cannato
Cannato's book brings us face to face with the challenges the new universe story presents: to be attentive to a new vision, to stretch our imaginations in a way that allows us to see our connection to a larger family than we ever thought possible. For those open to expanding their prayer experience.
Kitchen Table Wisdom & My Grandfather's Blessings by Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen Dr. Remen is a physician who eloquently writes about the sacredness and wonder of life. She writes brief essays about her faith, her work as a physician and living life in the face of illness.Anyone working in health care or facing the reality of illness or the loss of a loved one would appreciate these profound essays. Most are 2-3 pages long and can be read as a daily devotion.
Peggy Nau
Keeping Hope Alive by Lewis Smedes
Without hope our spirits die; with hope our spirits flourish. Yet few of us understand what we can do to keep hope alive. This book is a guide to rediscovering the power and the promise of this amazing gift that fuels our dreams, lightens our spirits and lifts our despair. All who want to explore the power of hope in the midst of an uncertain world will find this an excellent resource and guide.
Corky DeBoer
The Gift of Peace
by Joseph Cardinal
Bernardin
Cardinal Bernardin’s autobiographical letter details the last few years of his life. It’s a very emotional journey that he shares.I gave copies of this book to my siblings last Christmas. It is a very easy read for those who practice any faith tradition and is appropriate for both men and women from high school age to senior citizens.
Mary Anne Cannon
David Safeblade
The Essential Rumi translated by Coleman Barks This book contains some amazingly relevant poems by a 12th century Persian poet and philosopher. The poems explore how we can live life more fully and passionately through the love of and trust in God. I recommend it for those who like poetry and are interested in other spiritual points of view.
Casimir Eke
Today death is increasingly more likely to result from trauma which complicates the normal processes of grief and mourning. Families and caregivers must be prepared to address the post-traumatic elements of bereavement, as well as its loss-related elements. A good read for grieving families and caregivers.
Living With GriefAfter Sudden Loss
produced by Hospice Foundation of America and edited by Kenneth J. Doka
Windows above are on the eastern facade of Advocate Christ Medical Center.
Connections - Advocate Christ Medical Center Office for Mission and Spiritual Care November/December 2010 - Page 4
Kidney TransplantsProlonging Life vs Prolonging Death
Palliative CareCPE Training
In Upcoming Issues
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information. Email [email protected] or call 708-684-5175.
A Special Gift for Those You
Love:
Advance Care
Directives Families face difficult decisions when ill loved ones become unable to communicate their preferences regarding medical procedures. Dedicated children and siblings often become distraught trying to guess their loved one’s wishes, and well-meaning relatives seeking to do what’s right may disagree because of lack of concrete direction from their loved one.
This holiday season is a wonderful time to show a true kindness to your family by completing your Advance Care Directives now – while you are in good health. It is a truly thoughtful and kind gift to give them.
Completing your Advance Care Directives gives you the opportunity to state your preferences – about some of life's most difficult situations. There are two types of directives:
1. The durable power of attorney for health care enables you to appoint a particular person to act on your behalf if you become unable to make health decisions on your own.
2. The living will enables you to inform your physicians of your desire for comfort care in situations of an irreversible terminal condition when death is imminent.
Upon entering any of the Advocate hospitals, each patient is asked to complete Advance Care Directives. Chaplains at Advocate Christ Medical Center are trained to discuss these decisions compassionately with a patient, explaining that these directives go into effect ONLY if the patient becomes unable to communicate his or her wishes. Completing the directives gives the chaplain the chance to have a spiritual conversation with the patient. It’s a wonderful service for which there is no fee and is a true help to patients and their families.
Advocate Christ Medical CenterAdvocate Hope Children’s Hospital
Staff Chaplains:Refat Abukhdeir, Moslem MinistriesCathy Arsenault, MennoniteFr. Bill Browne, Roman CatholicMary Anne Cannon, Roman CatholicP.V. Chandy, QuakerFr. Casimir Eke, Roman CatholicChristy Howard-Steele, Christian Richard James, Southern BaptistStacey Jutila, Evangelical Lutheran ChurchMarjorie Kooy, Christian ReformedSr. Peggy Nau, Roman CatholicDavid Safeblade, United Church of ChristMcKinney Sawyer, National Baptist
Clinical Pastoral Education SupervisorsAngie Keith, Pentecostal
ACPE Supervisory Candidate/ChaplainJanet MacLean, United Church of Christ
ACPE Supervisory Candidate/ChaplainPhyllis Toback, Jewish
ACPE Supervisor/Chaplain
Clinical Pastoral Education Chaplain ResidentsJaroslaw Dabrowski, Roman CatholicDenise Duncan, United Church of ChristMary Johnston, Roman CatholicEliza Leatherberry, United Church of Christ
Secretarial StaffKaren Darr, 708-684-4189
CPE, Ethics Committee, Office of Vice PresidentFran Genender, 708-684-5175
Eucharistic Ministers, the Department, Office of Manager of Spiritual Services
Administrative StaffCorky DeBoer, Christian Reformed
Manager of Spiritual Services, ACPE Supervisor
Wendell Oman, Evangelical Free Church of AmericaVice-President, Mission & Spiritual Care
Advocate Christ Medical CenterAdvocate Hope Children’s Hospital
4440 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 708-684-8000
Other Advocate Health Care Facilities:Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, NormalAdvocate Condell Medical Center, LibertyvilleAdvocate Eureka Hospital, EurekaAdvocate Good Samaritan, Downers GroveAdvocate Good Shepherd Hospital, BarringtonAdvocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, ChicagoAdvocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park RidgeAdvocate Lutheran General Children’s Hospital, Pk. Ridge Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Hazel CrestAdvocate Trinity Hospital, Chicago
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n cr
afts
(sew
ing)
, in
the
offic
e as
cle
rks,
by
deliv
erin
g pa
tient
flow
ers
and
mai
l, at
the
Hea
lth &
Wel
lnes
s C
ente
r, at
the
info
rmat
ion
desk
– a
nd in
so
man
y w
ays!
Mos
t pla
ces
that
nee
d vo
lunt
eers
offe
r a
wid
e va
riet
y of
way
s to
hel
p. It
’s lik
ely
that
with
just
a li
ttle
rese
arch
and
one
or
two
phon
e ca
lls, y
ou’ll
find
som
ethi
ng y
ou w
ill e
njoy
and
w
hich
you
will
find
dee
ply
rew
ardi
ng.
Yes,
soc
iety
ben
efits
gre
atly
from
the
activ
ities
of v
olun
teer
s.
Hos
pita
ls, s
ervi
ce g
roup
s, c
ongr
egat
ions
of a
ll fa
iths,
and
non
-pr
ofit o
rgan
izat
ions
hel
p ot
hers
bec
ause
of t
he w
ork
and
dedi
catio
n of
vol
unte
ers.
But
vol
unte
ers
them
selv
es a
lso
bene
fit b
y th
eir
volu
ntee
ring
:
✦79
per
cent
bel
ieve
thei
r in
terp
erso
nal s
kills
(und
erst
andi
ng
peop
le b
ette
r, m
otiv
atin
g ot
hers
, dea
ling
with
diffi
cult
situ
atio
ns) i
mpr
oved
due
to th
eir
volu
ntee
r w
ork.
✦68
per
cent
say
they
dev
elop
ed b
ette
r co
mm
unic
atio
n sk
ills.
✦23
per
cent
see
vol
unte
erin
g as
an
oppo
rtun
ity to
acq
uire
jo
b-re
late
d sk
ills
and
impr
ove
job
oppo
rtun
ities
. In
fact
, 28
perc
ent o
f une
mpl
oyed
vol
unte
ers
say
that
vol
unte
erin
g ha
d he
lped
them
obt
ain
a jo
b in
the
past
, and
62
perc
ent
belie
ve v
olun
teer
ing
will
hel
p th
em fi
nd a
job
in th
e fu
ture
!
Rec
ent r
esea
rch
indi
cate
s th
at h
elpi
ng o
ther
s is
a tr
ue w
in-w
in
situ
atio
n. It
may
eve
n sl
ow th
e ag
ing
proc
ess
in w
ays
that
lead
to
a h
ighe
r qu
ality
of l
ife fo
r ol
der
adul
ts.
In o
ne s
tudy
, wom
en a
ges
60 to
86
volu
ntee
red
to h
elp
child
ren
in B
altim
ore
publ
ic s
choo
ls w
ith th
eir
read
ing.
Mos
t si
gned
on
for
this
wor
k be
caus
e th
ey lo
ved
child
ren
and
wan
ted
to h
elp.
Afte
r tw
o ye
ars,
44
perc
ent f
elt s
tron
ger,
cane
us
e de
crea
sed
in 5
0 pe
rcen
t of t
he u
sers
, and
TV
vie
win
g dr
oppe
d 18
per
cent
– a
ll in
dica
tors
of a
bet
ter
qual
ity o
f life
.
With
the
new
yea
r ri
ght a
roun
d th
e co
rner
, res
olve
to d
o yo
urse
lf an
d yo
ur c
omm
unity
a fa
vor
by b
ecom
ing
a vo
lunt
eer.
A p
hone
cal
l will
get
you
sta
rted
, and
the
rew
ards
fo
r th
ose
you
serv
e an
d fo
r yo
urse
lf co
uld
be li
fe-l
ong.
Dec
embe
r 5
Is I
nter
nati
onal
Vol
unte
er D
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