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The Chaplain provides moral and emotional support to all the firemen in the TWP while also available to staff, second responders and their spouses. The Chaplain is on-call 24/7 to receive emergency calls from the department. When at a scene, the Chaplain will be under the command authority of the officer in charge (Incident Commander). Chaplain goes to the hospital when needed for the fire department and all victims as incident commander deems it appropriate. Attends wildfire/wild land fires for moral buildup as needed.The Chaplain may be requested to assist, as requested by the different law enforcement and emergency service agencies for accidents, line of duty deaths, memorial services, funerals, weddings and aid victims of crisis situations. Chaplain works on enhancing public relations, attending department graduations, award ceremonies, dinners, social events, department dedications and offer invocations and benedictions. Serve as a liaison with other clergy/agencies/dept chaplains in the community. Provide a listening ear. Serve as a ready resource for any emergency service agency. The Chaplain is next to the pulse of the Department. It is a job that is demanding, confidential, trusting, and needed for the lives of the Department staff and their families.

This center is an Inpatient level of hospice care unit for short-term stays to control pain and symptoms requiring continuously supervised care. As part of an interdisciplinary team the Spiritual Support Counselor (SSC) works with clients and their families of all faiths/beliefs and at various emotional states at the end of life (EOL). The SSC works in an often intense emotional environment to assist the families to plan for the future loss of their loved one with their faith/belief and family/friends support system. The SSC is often brought into emergency situations where a client has just passed or the family is in a crisis mode regarding the sudden decline of the client. SSC also assists in preparing memorial services and prayers services per request of the bereaved family. SSC also keeps detailed documents for each client and family members regarding spiritual and bereavement assessments. Weekly IDG team and in-service meetings.

Formed during COVID-19 the parish formed out of a need among many disenchanted Roman Catholics and other Christians who sought a parish that held Catholic beliefs but did not Lord it over people or judge them. Formed the Order of Companions to support those who are poor and lonely. Provided sacraments, funerals weddings and counseling. Joined with Bishops in England to form and international church called the Sacred Catholic Church to instill a national footprint to welcome all people whatever race, gender or gender belief as well as belief system.

An agent of the Bishop/Pastor (Rev. Monsignor James M. St. George, OSF). The vicar holds religious services such as communal worship, marriages, funerals and christening. Also, directs youth group and other duties as prescribed by the bishop.

Assist the Hospice team as part of the psycho-social discipline.Participates in weekly or biweekly, as appropriate, hospice team meetings and communicates complete and accurate information to all team disciplines.Acts as a liaison between the hospice team and the client’s clergy personArranges clergy contact for clients who express the need for same but who are not already associated with a specific church/clergy personVisits patients / families as neededAssists in developing policies for the hospice spiritual counseling activitiesParticipates in the volunteer training programReviews and evaluates the spiritual aspects of the plan of care and makes appropriate recommendationsDocuments all spiritual care provided following established hospice protocolWorks with staff, clergy and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients / families experiencing terminal illness and lossActs as a resource for all team members and assists in their understanding of significant spiritual factors as related to the care of terminally ill patients and their familiesAssists families in the planning and conducting of memorial services as requestedWorks collaboratively with the bereavement support team, as needed, to transition family members to grief support servicesParticipates in Hospice Interfaith Memorial Service(s)

Provide customer assistance on product information and problem solving in the fashion lighting and rough electrical department, Also, coordinate with other departments to assist customer home projects and to order non stock products.

Involved in the first unit of the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program which progressively prepares the candidate toward board certification in The National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) and the Association for Professional Chaplains (APC). Essentially, I hopefully will be a hospital/hospice chaplain for people of all faiths and beliefs.

Many pastoral duties including counseling of all types, visiting the infirm, establishing charitable committees, burying the dead, teaching in schools, retreat centers and scripture for the Camden Biblical Institute. Leading various parish groups and organizing events. Also, heavily involved in common duties as a catholic priest including sacramental ministries.

At the academy: taught geometry, physical education and coached the basketball team plus counseled and presided over school liturgies. Also, assisted the Pastor in the parish duties. Unfortunately, I had to return to my home to aid my dying father.

Part time working in this parish while teaching at Our Lady of the Atonement academy and aiding that parish in priestly duties. Unfortunately, I had to return to my home to aid my dying father.

Comprehensive theological studies with emphasis on St. Ignatius Spiritual Exercises

Student of Theology and Philosophy. Teaching and counseling in the following institutions in or around Philadelphia: troubled children at St. Francis Home for boys. St. Rita's senior citizen center. Holmesburg Prison Systems. Taught at various parish assignments. Helped prepare those with terminal illness both in homes and hospitals. Participated in various recreational/sport activities both as team and individual settingsAttended the very first Spirituality Year offered in the US (1991-1992).Spent a Novitiate year in a monastery in Dallas, TX (1995-1996).Spent a year in religious life with the Companions of the Cross in Ottawa, CA (1996-1997).

Led the design and development of a number of programs to improve crash safety in Navy cargo carrying aircraft and weight reduction in cargo for the V-22 aircraft. Investigated mishaps with navy cargo and rescue hoists and made recommendations to NAVAIR. Developed specifications for use of new materials for use among fleet aircraft, also performed testing and development of new materials in cargo restraints and rescue hoists.Developed a top secret design craft for the Navy SEALS for their special operations within one year.