October 2014

St. Joseph Manor Health Care, Inc.

Where hearts are full and love is overflowing
Greetings!  

 

I hope this October edition of our newsletter finds you doing well.  Autumn is here and our home is decorated to reflect the change in season.  I hope you are enjoying the crisp fall weather.  

 

We are excited for our 2nd Annual Calendar Contest Fundraiser. Please make sure to read about it below. And please support the many businesses who generously donated to our cause.

 

Last week, we celebrated our Annual Founder's Night, an awards dinner on Friday, October 17th, at the Massasoit Conference Center in Brockton.

 

Each year, The Founder's Award for Excellence is presented annually to the individual that embodies the Manor's mission: Our Catholic ministry of compassionate healthcare provides person-centered services to people of all faiths in our home and within our community.  In addition, the individual must also exemplify the Manor's values of respect, integrity, compassion and excellence.

 

This year's award was presented to Angelica Ortiz, RN. Her hard work and dedication is consistently recognized by our residents, family members and staff. She is the living definition of our values. We are truly blessed to have her as a part of the Manor family.

 

 

Some Highlights about St. Joseph Manor 
We provide high quality, compassionate care for people of all beliefs and traditions. Here at St. Joseph Manor, we provide short-term rehabilitation care, including: physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, pain management, wound care, intravenous therapy and hospice care. Other services include long-term care, respite care and an adult day health program. Most of our long-term residents live in private rooms and the remainder live in semi-private rooms. We invite you to drop by for a visit anytime and hope you consider us when you require post-hospital short-term skilled care, long-term care or adult day health services.

 Sincerely,

Christopher Kenney

Christopher Kenney
CEO/Administrator
ckenney@SJMbrockton.org


 

  

 St. Joseph Manor Celebrates National Pastoral Care Week

 


 

St. Joseph Manor Health Care is celebrating National Pastoral Care week from October 19th through the 25th.

 

The image of this year's theme, "Spiritual Well-Being" highlights "Nourishing the well-spring" which refers to supporting and inspiring the spiritual well-being of ourselves and others amid times of both ease and challenge.  We seek to be present, mindful, compassionate and attuned, knowing that our intentions and actions have a ripple effect on the journeys of others and ourselves.  While the nature of our journeys may vary by the seasons of our lives, our spiritual well-being may include transcendence, meaning and purpose, reconnecting and renewing, service, sacredness, strength, harmony, hope, compassion, creativity, gratitude, forgiveness, and love. 

 

Regardless of faith tradition, whether clergy or not, Pastoral Care Week celebrates those who provide spiritual counseling to others.

 

Pastoral Care Week gives opportunity for organizations and institutions of all types to recognize the spiritual care given in the midst of the ministry which the caregivers provide.

 

St. Joseph Manor will have many activities for our staff and residents to celebrate this week. On Wednesday, October 22nd at 2:30pm, there will be the Blessing of Hands in our Chapel for all of our associates.

 

For more information about Pastoral Care Week, please contact Deb Mayer, Director of Mission Services at 508-583-5834 ext. 3059 or click here to send her an email.


 

 


 
St. Joseph Manor brings back its Calendar Contest Fundraiser! Calendar Contest

 

Last year, we held our first ever Calendar Contest Fundraiser and it was such a success we decided to do it again this year. 
  

If you are interested in purchasing a calendar they will be sold mid-October 2014 and throughout the month of November 2014.  Winners will be called every Monday-Friday in December 2014. Calendars only cost $5.00 and you can purchase as many as you'd like and you can win multiple times in the month! All prizes are valued at a minimum of $25.00.

All proceeds will directly benefit our programs and services to our 118 residents and 60 adult day health clients. Show St. Joseph Manor's friends, neighbors, and colleagues your business' commitment to high quality, compassionate care and donate today! 
 

For more information, please contact Marni Dunton, Director of Marketing at 508-583-5834 ext. 3055 or click here to send her an email.
ADHMater Dei Adult Day Health Program
 

Our Mater Dei Adult Day Health Program enhances the lives of the people they serve by providing health and social services that can significantly improve the lives of adults with functional and/or cognitive impairments and enable them to remain at home with their loved ones. Specifically, Mater Dei provides the following:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks provided daily under the supervision of a qualified registered dietitian.
  • Skilled nursing services which include administering medications and treatments, general health, nutrition and health education.
  • Coordination of rehabilitation services when ordered by client's physician, including physical, occupational and speech therapy.
  • Counseling, support groups, social services and educational information sessions available to clients and their families.
  • Recreational activities including day trips, live entertainment and an on-site hairdresser.
  • Hours of Operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm.

"We are so pleased to offer person-centered services to our clients. Moreover, it is important to us to be able to provide these much needed services to the individuals in our community," commented Louise Gallagher, Director.

Annual Mass of Remembrance

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On Sunday, November 2, 2014, at 2:00 p.m., our Annual Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated in memory of residents of St. Joseph Manor who have passed into the loving arms of Jesus. Family members, associates, current residents are invited to attend our Annual Mass of Remembrance.

The Mass will be followed by light refreshments.  If possible, please call if you plan to attend, so we can plan accordingly.


The Mass of Remembrance will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Convent Chapel, 261 Thatcher Street in Brockton. The Convent is down the street from the nursing home and across the street from the Mater Dei Adult Day Health Program.

R.S.V.P. to Debbie Mayer, Director of Mission Services, at 508-583-5834 ext. 3059 or click here to send her an email.

 

 

 

 St. Joseph Manor's Mini Holiday Fair!

 

On Friday, November 7th from 10am to 3pm join us for a Mini Holiday Fair, here at St. Joseph Manor!

 

Join the fun and get a head start on your holiday shopping! We will feature many unique items such as handmade crafts, new & old items, baked goods, a raffle table and more.

 

If you are interested in donating items or baked goods to our event, please call Michael Hammerle, Director of Therapeutic Recreation at 508-583-5834 ext. 3028 or send him an email at mhammerle@sjmbrockton.org

 

All proceeds benefit the resident Recreation Department here at St. Joseph Manor.

 

               
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For over 45 years, St. Joseph Manor has provided high quality care to our community. St. Joseph Manor-Where hearts are full and love is overflowing.


Marni Dunton
St. Joseph Manor Health Care Inc.

Email: mdunton@sjmbrockton.org
Phone: 508-583-5834
Web: www.SJMbrockton.org