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St. Mary's Parish Nurse Ministry Program
Ruth E. Williams, RN, MEPD, MSN
| St. Mary's Parish Nurse Newsletter... July, 2005 |
Dear Viewers,
 Peace to all in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This is the Year of the Eucharist. "I am the Rose of Sharon, a lily of the valley." (Song of Songs 2:1). The rose is the symbol of Jesus Christ. The rose is the Lord for whom we prepare during Advent. |
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Now that we are
into summer, let's focus on the Rose Ministry one of the functions
performed by many Parish Nurses. Webster's Dictionary defines a rose as
a shrub with prickly stems and comes in many colors. Ministry as
defined by Webster's Dictionary is an act of serving.
Many years ago, the rose was used for perfumes, food, medicinal purposes such as for headaches, lung problems, earaches, and toothaches to name a few. Now, it is not used for medicinal purposes. The compressed petals made the beads for Rosaries also. The rose is the national flower of the United States. Now, at this time, Parish Nurses coordinate, support, and minister the Rose Ministry program in many churches. This act of service is for newborn babies and their mothers, the hospitalized patients, shut-ins, anyone in crises, those in nursing homes, graduates, those receiving chemotherapy and for those in other difficult times. This act of service is much appreciated as stated by the receiver of the roses. It is the Symbol of our Lord being taken to anyone. In Sirach 24:14 it states, "I was exalted like the rose plant in Jericho." The five petals celebrate the symbol of Mary's five major Marian Feasts: Annunciation, Maternity, Visitation, Nativity (Christmas) and the Purification. The Blessed Mother is called the Mystical Rose. Have a happy and safe 4th of July. | |
| Ruth E. Williams, RN, MEPD, MSN 789 N. Central Richland Center, WI 53581 608-647-3280 e-mail: rew@mwt.net |
Copyright © 2001-2007. Revised June 30, 2005. |
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