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Parish Nurse Ministry


Father Abe is pleased to announce the formation of the Parish Nurse Ministry. This weekend, our three parish nurses, Coordinator Barbara Anderson, RN, MSN, Carol Bonesteel, RN, and Ann Marie Bouley, RN, BA will be in the Commons after all Masses. They are asking you to complete a brief "Needs Assessment Survey" so that they can design programs based on the needs and desires of St. Bede parishioners. Please help them fulfill their sincere intentions to provide you with the information and support that will be most helpful to you. The more completed surveys they receive, the more meaningful the offerings and programs will be to you. Our parish nurses have recently completed the Bon Secours Parish Nurse Program for the primary reason of providing professional care that encompasses body, mind and spirit. Please join our Parish Nurses in the Commons after all Masses this weekend!

The Parish Nurse is a visible symbol of the healing ministry that embraces the whole person – body, mind and spirit. As a qualified health care professional, the parish nurse helps to enhance the stewardship of life and health.

Parish Nurses are…

  • Health Educators - As health educators, parish nurses teach individuals responsible self-care pertaining to physical, spiritual and emotional health. This is achieved through a variety of methods which may include individual appointments, classes, group discussions, articles, posters, and health promotional materials.

  • Health Counselors - As a personal health counselor, the parish nurse provides presence and prayer to aid people in making informed decisions about their health care. Assessments, screenings, and referrals may be provided.

  • Referral Sources - The parish nurse acts as liaison for parishioners wanting or needing community support services and/or the professional services of parishioner volunteers within the parish nurse ministry.

  • Facilitators - As a facilitator, the parish nurse develops support groups as interests and needs evolve.

Services

  • Brochures on a variety of health topics
  • Bulletin board
  • Classes
  • Group discussions
  • Blood pressure screenings
  • Personal consultations and/ or conversations
  • In all cases, client confidentiality is always maintained.

St. Bede Parish Nurses

  • Barbara Anderson, RN, MSN Coordinator
  • Carol Bonesteel, RN
  • Ann Marie Bouley, RN, BA

Joining the Parish Nurse Ministry

If you believe your professional services or your lay gifts and talents would be valuable to this ministry, please contact the Parish Nurse Coordinator, Barbara Anderson, at 258-4765 or josebirdy@cox.net for an interview.

 

 

St. Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188, (757) 229-3631