Programmes:
Painting classes with Catherine Karnes Munn -To be held each Tuesday from 9:30 am
to noon for 12 weeks starting January 10th, 2012 in the Church hall. All who have registered, the fee is $10.00 per session
per participant.
Yoga Classes - The yoga class with Nancy
Anderson is on Mondays in the church hall from 10:15 am till 11:15 am.
Quilting - The quilting group is held on Wednesday afternoon in the Church. No
experience is necessary. Just come and join us. Time 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
History
The process of exploring needs for a Parish Nurse within the parish of St. Anthony's
was initiated 4.5 years ago. During that time the parish had information sessions with speakers from around the province who
had been involved with this form of ministry for many years. The Parish Pastoral Council designated April 2008 as Parish Nursing
Month. A needs assessment was distributed to each member of the congregation. Because of such a positive response, a part-time
Parish Nurse was hired for 10 hours per week commencing in December 2008.
The parish nursing ministry is congregration driven. As well as the programs and services offered, the
parish nurse provides support in a completely confidential way one-on-one for members of the congregation and/or for families.
The nurse functions as a integrator of faith and health, a personal
counselor, a health educator, an adovcate, a referral source. Based on these findings, the role of the Parish Nurse fits will
within the goals stated in the Provincial Health Plan. Presently there are 13 Parish Nurses in New Brunswick. We are members
of the Canadian Parish Nursing Ministry.
In 2009 through a grant from New Horizons for Seniors programs, we implemented the program "Baby Boomers' Happy,
healthy, in mind, body and spirit." The program offered yoga, nurtition and had an educational component that focused
on faith, spirituality, health, leadership and healing.
In 2010 we implemented the program "Celebration of the Soul and Beyond - throught the power of Pottery,
Photography and Painting." 45 people participated in the program and the evaluation and feedback were excellent!
Nurssing remains one of the most trusted professions. The presence
of the nurse keeps a finger on the pulse of the congregation. The nurse can promote a healthy lifestyle through education
by networking with existing resources with other organizations and the provincial Department of Health.
Parish
Nurse Committee Meeting - Monday, February 13th at
6:30 pm in the Rectory.
Parish Nursing Calendar - Launching of the calendar exhibiting photographs by
the 15 parishioners from the photography class was held on November 20th. Copies of the calendar which sells for $12.00 with
the proceeds going to the Parish Nursing program can be obtained from members of the parish nursing team or from the parish
office.
