"Preach
     the Gospel
       always, and
    when necessary
    use words"
      - St Francis of Assisi -
 
Weekly Bulletin Forum
SOCIAL MINISTRY
Essential Human Services
Related LINKS
at St. Francis
  • Alcoholics & Addicts Find Recovery Community
  • Counseling Assistance Program 

    •  
    Volunteers
    Please share your gifts!  If you are interested in the St. Francis Health Ministry, please call 821-2115.
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    Dear Lord, help me to understand the importance of the journey to  wholeness in my life.  Help me to cast out the demons and bad habits which impede my journey.  Help me to find the balance of body, mind and spirit as I continue my journey for you.  Help our community as we journey together toward wholeness.  Amen

     
     
     
     

     

     
    St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Ann Arbor, Michigan
    Health Ministry
    Contact our Parish Nurse,
    Danaica Watson BSN RN
    at 821-2115 

    See Health Ministry Up-dates and Photos at:  http://stfrancishealth.blogspot.com/

    On the subject of Better Health …
    As one reads through all the information on heart disease, heart attacks, high blood pressure, stroke, cancer and diabetes there is one common thread that touches each one of these diseases--they can be prevented, or at least the risk for development can be decreased. 

    Since heart disease and cancer are the two leading causes of death in our country, we need to take a very active role in caring for the bodies God has given us and reduce our risks.  This is especially important if you have a health risk that cannot be controlled, i.e., heredity, gender, and age. See the "Health Tips" listed on this page for "WHAT YOU CAN DO".


    We encourage the community of St. Francis to consciously begin a journey to WHOLENESS in body, mind and spirit.  Wholeness is not only a condition or a state; it is also a process.  We are always moving towards (or away from) wholeness.  And, when we are whole we are at harmony with God, and our inner selves, and the body and mind processes that promote health and healing are activated.
      So, the mission of this Health Ministry is to work with our St. Francis community and move in the direction of health, healing and wholeness.  It will not happen  without prayer or hard work.  We will work with other ministries in our parish to foster healthy habits for the body, the mind, and the spirit.
    Weekly Bulletin Forum
    EVENTS &
    PROGRAMS
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    Blood Pressure Screening the weekend of February 5th/6th after masses in the gathering space. We need volunteers to take blood pressures on Sat. February 5th after the 5 pm mass and Sun. February 6th after the 7:00am, 8:45,10:30 and 12:15 masses, if you can sign up to help please email  thanks for all of your help!
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    Our annual Health Fair is May 22, from 9-2pm in the St. Francis School Gym, over 40 vendors will be onsite to provide health education and free health related screenings.   Come enjoy wonderful educational topics and screenings related to health and living well.
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    Blood Drive
    at St. Francis  PAC
    date to be determined, 2011, 8AM-2PM
    (Learn more & sign-up!)
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  • Also, see other places & times to GIVE BLOOD at 
    • www.givelife.org
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    The 
    Lifestyle Enrichment Action Plan: 
    A morning of cardiovascular health
     is a new program aimed at improving health and reducing risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
     Web site: 
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    Improving Your Memory 
    Learn more at:
    www.med.umich.edu
    /geriatrics
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    Try The Spine Program - Pilates Exercise Class: 
    a fun and safe way to improving your strength, endurance, flexibility and posture.
    To register call 734-763-4990.
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  • Health Tips
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  • Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery
  • Alzheimer's
  • Better Health
  • Blood Donation
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Depression
  • Exercise
  • Diabetes
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Flu (Influenza)
  • Food Allergies
  • Glaucoma
  • Heart Disease
  • Mental Illness & Counseling
  • Prescription Drugs
  • Skin Cancer
  • Stroke
  • Stress
  • Summer Safety
  • Sun Protection
  • When Love becomes Unsafe - Abuse

    • All of the topics covered in previous issues of Health Ministry News are available above.
  • Archive of Past Events
    • PHOTOS
    See our Photos, Click Here
    to see the PowerPoint
    2009-04-26
    .pptx
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    See other up-dates and photos at: stfrancishealth.blogspot
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    Questions about information on this page should be directed to Scott Wright  , Parish Social Ministry Director, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
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    St. Francis' Health Ministry, 734-821-2115.
    St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2150 Frieze Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104