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1 * PAGE 2—The Georgia Bulletin, December 11,1980 ed to be readily available for sale al or \ Store except as specifically noted U.S.D.A. INSP. FRESH Whole Frying Chicken COUNTRY STYLE Sliced Bacon Boston Roll Roast ASSORTED COLORS OR DECORATED Scott Paper Towels JUMBO ROLL LIMIT 2 WITH $10.00 OR MORE PURCHASE CRISP MOUNTAIN GROWN Stayman Apples ‘ 3 LB. BAG Soft-N-Pretty Bathroom Tissue 4 ROLL PACK PRICES EFFECTIVE THRU DEC. 14, 1980 Canadians Urge War Toy Boycott OTTAWA (NC) - Canadian Catholics are being asked to refuse to buy war toys for children. The call comes from Bishop Remi De Roo of Victoria, British Columbia, chairman of the Social Affairs Commission of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. “In a world where nations are spending a million dollars a minute on military expenditures, we cannot ignore actions that promote violence,” Bishop De Roo says in a letter offering ‘‘Advent suggestions from the Social Affairs Commiss ion.” War toys “only teach children to accept a militarized world — when a gift is a symbol of violence it can have a negative effect on the spiritual growth of the one who gives and the one who receives,” he says. Bishop De Roo asks Catholics to use the Advent season to increase their support for people suffering under repressive regimes. “Christmas is the great feast of peace, the conscience of women and men of goodwill must be seriously challenged by the institutional repression in several countries; by the fact that half of humanity is kept in a state of underdevelopment ~ if not undernourishment; by nuclear stockpiles, and by wars - the primary toll of which is always suffered by the people,” says the letter. The Social Affairs Commission recommends “paying special attention to refugees, making contributions to organizations dedicated to international cooperation and boycotting films that promote violence.” St. Joseph's*. Training Ministers To The Sick A sympathetic hand reaches out to touch the hand of a cancer patient at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and a bond of caring and sharing is established in this quiet moment. The Pastoral Care team of Atlanta’s first hospital has reached out for more than 100 years to minister to the spiritual needs of the sick and their families. Recently, the Sisters, trained in Pastoral Care Techniques, welcomed two members of the Holy Cross Parish Ministry to the Sick. Gwen Stewart and Rita Spooner completed a 10-week training program at Saint Joseph’s in ministry to the sick under the direction of Sister Rosalie, Pastoral Care Director at SJH, and Bert Dotson, director of the ministry to the sick and dying at Holy Cross, the first of its kind in the Atlanta area. “The pilot program will help establish a model for programs of future ministry to the sick throughout the archdiocese,” Ms. Dotson says. “The time spent here is a real joy,” says Rita Spooner, a retired R.N. “The hospital staff has been so good at accepting us and working with us as we minister to patients.” The trainees find acceptance because of the hospital’s strong commitment to the importance of Pastoral Care for the welfare of patients, families and staff who are often under a great deal of stress and anxiety in caring for the sick. Sister Rosalie notes that many employees have special talents in ministering beyond the physical needs of their patients. DID YOU KNOW THAT WILL & BAUMER CANDLES ARE IN-STOCK NEAR YOU? We are part of Will & Baumer’s select group of Church and Religious Candle dealers We are knowledgeable consultants we understand the candle needs of the clergy. Candles for the Altar. Sanctuary, Sacraments and Votives are in stock in our warehouse Simply call us, your Church Goods Dealer Ask for, and insist on, fine quality Will & Baumer Candles . and be sure you get them—don't settle for less Contact: Southeast Church Supply 2732 South Cobb Industrial Blvd. Smyrna, Georgia 30080 Call Collect (404) 432-9628 will&baumer. “It is only natural for SJH to open our doors to share the art of Pastoral Care with those willing to learn,” she adds. From 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each Tuesday, the two women studied pastoral care techniques and then spent time on a nursing floor ministering to the sick. Individual and group supervision was an integral part of the program. The participants are quick to point out that there is a difference between visiting and ministering. Bert Dotson explains that “training is necessary to know how to work sensitively with the sick and dying. The program at Holy Cross and the practicum at Saint Joseph’s pair sensitivity and knowledge.” This structured program is the first training group for ministering to the sick in the Atlanta Archdiocese. Thus far, the results have been gratifying. Ms. Dtoson says she has already received numerous calls from other parishes and Protestant groups interested in providing some training for those interested in ministry to the sick in their respective parishes. The key to training, says Ms. Dotson, is first becoming “tuned in to yourself. Understand your emotions and feelings so well that you can completely relate and open up to another’s needs.” Though the rewards are far greater than the risks, there are definite risks for those called to this ministry, she says. There is a risk of rejection and the risk of self change once you have encountered the intense needs of the sick and terminally ill patient. Will you tell them about the Baby in the manger? The Christmas story is easily understood by the rejected—the refugee, the homeless, the outcast. Yet many, like this Cambodian mother with her child, have never heard it! This Christmas, would you help tell the Christmas story? Please send a gift to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, supporting the Mission work of the Church around the world. Let the Light of Christ shine into their lives, too! Yes, I want to tell the Christmas story to those who have never heard it. Enclosed is my gift of: □$1,000 D$500 D$200 D$100 D$50 D$20 D$10 D$5 DOther $ Name Address City State „Zip Please ask the missioners to remember my special intentions in their Masses and prayers 12/80 Send your gift to: THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH Rev. Msgr. William J. McCormack National Director Dept. C, 366 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10001 OR The Reveren <l James A. Miceli 680 W. Peachtree Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30308 ||1 OVER 3 5,000 attended the annual Scout Show at the World Congress Center. Four hundred exhibits presented by 12,000 scouts from the Atlanta Area Council included several scout units sponsored by Catholic churches. Pictured at the Catholic Committee on Scouting exhibit were: Rick Pettys Archbishop Thomas Donnellan, Father John C. Kieran, diocesan Scout Chaplain and Fred Sidler, Chairman of the Diocesan Committee on Scouting. For information on Scouting in the Archdiocese, call Father Kieran at 478-0178 or Fred Sidler at 996-6939. NORTH SIDE RESIDENT Gwen Saint Joseph’s Hospital reaches out Stuart, a trainee in the Ministry to to a patient, the Sick program being offered at From the program’s birth four years ago, the group has realized that the p rogram cannot be too structured. People have different gifts and cannot be slotted into areas where they are not comfortable. “For example, not all volunteers feel comfortable in ministering to the dying. Some are better at ministering to the presurgery patient, parents of deformed newborns, etc. We have also learned to not require people to do more than they are able,” Ms. Dotson says. Training with an understanding of the stress and sometimes emotional pain trainees encounter helps each member to cope with the task. An untrained minister to the sick fails to understand what they’ve encountered and is often frustrated, confused and depressed. A trained vol u n teer recognizes emotions, has a better ability to logically straighten out what they’ve encountered and realizes that though the situation cannot be reversed or changed, hope and spiritual contentment can still be realized, Ms. Dotson says. Jones Appliance Service Vacuum Cleaner Sales & Service 31 Years Experience 208 Pharr Rd., N. E. Atlanta, Ga. 237-5783 What brings a person into the program? Rita Spooner and Gwen Stewart, both retired nurses, felt a sense of commitment to their fellow parishioners. Gwen says that although she received some training in ministering to a patient’s spiritual needs in nursing school, the secular hospital where she practiced did not strongly endorse this practice. At Saint Joseph’s, Gwen finds that nurses are encouraged to reach out to patients with mercy and charity. Both Rita and Gwen say their nursing training is an asset in their new volunteer role. Their immediate reaction when meeting a patient is concern for the patient’s physical comfort. “First rapport must be established, and we have to sense the patient’s needs.” Trainees feel an immediate reaction to establish touch with the patient. Rita relates a humorous aspect of a visit. “I was visiting with an elderly gentleman and I was holding his hand when his wife came in. He had a good laugh. He was lonely and needed that touch.” The most difficult patients to minister to are those who do not believe in God or who are bitter, the trainees say. Despite superficial, guarded conversation these are the patients who probably need spiritual care more than some of the others, Rita says. The volunteers are finding that more and more patients are beginning to open up about spiritual matters. And many welcome the chance to pray together. Rita finds appeal in the training program because it is helping to establish credibility among lay persons interested in this kind of ministry. “There is a definite need in the parish community and this type of ministry allows parishioners to utilize their gifts for others.” “The program is open to anyone who feels the call,” Ms. Dotson says. Persons serving in the Eucharistic ministry to shut-ins and the sick would in most cases make excellent candidates for this type of ministry, she adds. As director of an exciting new concept in lay volunteer work, Bert Dotson views the mutual benefits for the SJH trainees and patients as a continual growing process. “By touching another person’s life we have the chance to say, ‘You are worth my time, you are worth my caring.’” i $ 1 00 OFF J Any Purchase of s 10 Or More 5269-16 Buford Hwy. Pinetree Plaza JCO mft DoravHle 4«0* I / f NOTREC^DAME ISMOP BOOKS - CARDS - GIFTS RECORDS - TAPES - BIBLES CHRISTMAS CRIBS (Exp. 12-24-80) I I I I I I I I I I I