Notes from the Parish Nurse

July 2020-Parish Nursing Ministry "It is impossible, someone says, impossible to spend the present day devoutly unless we regard it as the last day of our whole life" -St. John Climacus  I Pray all are enjoying our summer, it's been beautiful but a very unique time in our country's history. It continues to be important to take steps to protect ourselves and others from Covid19. As has been seen in the south, southwest , and west, it is still a virilant virus so to continue to practice good hygiene. washing hands, practicing social distancing, wearing face coverings are still considered good…

                I have heard O Saint of God, from a certain Christian, that the Master came not "to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance"(Mt.9;13) and that He does not despise even the loathsome  harlot, thieves, and tax  collectors . Much rather He, whom the Cherubim dare not gaze upon associated and conversed with them, instead vouchsafe I entreat thee to confess my sins that I may save my soul through Thee'  -St Pelagia The Lives of the Spiritual Mothers p460.           Pray all are well and safe as little by…

+ St Mark of Ephesus Orthodox Cathedral Parish Nurse Ministry-April 2020 " Angels are a light for monks and monastic life a light for all men. Hence monks should spare no effort to become a shining example in all things and they should give no scandal to anything they say or do. For if the light becomes dark, then all the deeper will be the darkness of those living in the world" --St John Climacus Recently, Metropolitan Demetrius shared missives to the faithful on the current state of challenges and affairs, reminding us that the church is our hospital. We…

"We endure every sorrow and affliction for the multitude of good things which have been prepared for us. For things that seem beautiful here are darkness and hell in comparison to the indescribable glory and that ineffable beauty which have been prepared for those who have struggled and endured." ~Elder Joseph, Monastic Wisdom pp 238-9 Pray all are well and preparing for our fasts and Feasts of this wonderful holiday season. I wanted to share that one of our beloved Presbytera's reposed this last year, eternal memory. Presbytera Katina from Pennsylvania reposed from breast cancer after a difficult struggle. She…

September 2019"A servant of the Lord stands bodily before men but mentally he is knocking at the gates of heaven with prayer" St John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent I pray you all had a nice and relaxing summer. As we look forward to the new Orthodox year and our many activities of work, school and our busy lives, it's important to remember our fluid intake. If you are engaging in physical activity, it can maximize your performance and recovery, even if you are not active; hydration is the key to sustaining your physical health and safety. Not consuming adequate…