Notes from the Parish Nurse

+ "Throw your weaknesses before God, and the Lord will become your strength." St Moses the Strong   Pray all are well and are enjoying our beautiful summer weather. We all enjoy being in the sun but some issues to be aware of are heat-related emergencies. These can be mild or life threatening. It's important to recognize and treat these symptoms quickly as a person with mild signs can get worse rapidly. Signs of heat-related emergencies are: Muscle cramps, excessive sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, headache Actions for heat related emergencies are to move the person to a cool or shady place, loosen or remove…

"With such great joy does Christ fill our hearts this day by His Resurrection, not alone because He gives us the gladness of this day, but because He has also given us salvation through His Passion, immortality through His Death, healing for our wounds, and resurrection from our fall."    St Proclus of Constantinople Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!  Pray all are well and truly enjoying our blessed Pascal season with family and friends as well as our joyous parish family. This is truly the best time of year in our parish life. I can appreciate we have all…

"Faith gives rest and joy; unbelief, troubles and wounds." St. John of Kronstadt Pray all are well. You can definitely still feel the chill in the air as the seasons change.  With these climate and seasonal changes many are affected by seasonal affective disorder(SAD) a type of mood disorder, This is another important emotional issue, particularly during the winter season when we don't get as much sun. Depression is often attributed to the weather and climate changes because of shortened days of winter and less sunlight. Making you feel moody and sapping your energy. Although the specific causes are unknown…

A God-loving man blames no one else, for he knows that he sins- and this is a sign of the soul on the way to salvation.  - Elder Thaddeus of Vitonica Pray all are well and enjoying our beautiful New England autumn. The colors have been magnificent. Truly, Glory be to God! Although this time of year is the time we begin to prepare for our New England winters. One important way to prepare and stay healthy is to build up our immunity. Some common sense ways are Get a good night's sleep It is a key immunity helper, because when you're…

“This life is like lamp oil.  The burning of an oil lamp depends entirely on the person who cares for the lamp.  In the same way, our health or illnesses are directed by the will or permission of God exclusively. Therefore, whoever truly commits himself to the will of God, will cheerfully submit to its precepts.  Such a person, like a flame, that always strives heavenward, turns with hope in all situations to God, the Creator of all.                                                St. John of Tobolsk   Pray all are well and have enjoyed a relaxing summer.  I’m combining August and September’s notes due…

  + "If you follow the events of the world, do not lose sight of your inner world, your soul; it is closer to you and dearer to you."   - St. John of Kronstadt  I pray all are well and enjoying our beautiful New England summer. I understand many of you will be traveling this summer. As a church family, please remember our fellow parishioners in your prayers for safe and enjoyable travels. One important consideration whether you travel or stay home is to keep your medical information available and handy. If you have a medical emergency at home…

"We must begin with thanksgiving for everything. The beginning of joy is to be content with your situation"  St Ambrose of Optina Glory be To God for this blessed season of Great Lent that brings us hope and joy during these challenging times. I’m praying all are well and able to have strength and patience. These are stressful times, and studies have shown that one out of three people are experiencing anxiety, stress and or depression. One important part of  being healthy and helping to avoid stress is getting enough sleep. Some helpful hints in maintaining healthy habits is understanding…

 "A God-loving man blames no one else, for he knows that he sins- and this is a sign of the soul on the way to salvation."  ~ St Anthony the Great  Praying all is well as we continue on this wonderful journey of Orthodoxy:  Every year, we struggle on the Orthodox path through the Triodion, enduring life's trials and temptations. I’m praying, all have good strength as day by day, and week by week, we approach our Lord's glorious Resurrection.  It's important during our annual journey of Great Lent, to keep up our health and wellbeing. Some suggestions are to be active;…

"It is impossible, someone says, impossible to spend the present day devoutly unless we regard it as the last of our whole life."    St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent, 6th Step Pray all our well and with good strength as we continue our holy Orthodox journey of Great Lent. These have been such stressful and tempting times and a good night’s sleep has probably never been more difficult with all that is on our minds. We spend a third of our lives asleep at least we try to. Lack of sleep has been linked to numerous health problems such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease,…

" The best fast is to patiently endure everything that God sends."                                                                                                                 St. Anatoly of Optima Good strength as my Godmother would say as we go through life's struggles and temptations, as we know in our Orthodox life we have the joy and anticipation of…