The Quest for Emotional Wellness No.23: Grieving the Loss of Unhealthy Behaviors

When we let go of unhealthy behaviors it is important to realize that there may be some feelings of loss. Sometimes this means that when we leave unhealthy lifestyle choices behind this might require distancing oneself from negative influences or unhealthy environments. Any loss is a powerful stressor in our lives, and it is ok to acknowledge this and take time to nurture our emotional well-being back to good health.

Team Woodshop: Toy Car Ministry Update!

Team Woodworking has shipped thousands of cars all over the world!

These pictures are from an Ethiopian orphanage. 

Team Marketing: Casey Discusses the 5K with Living Dayton!

St. Leonard 5K Run/Walk

Team HCC: Artists Show off their Craft Projects!

Team Spiritual Care: Catholic Men's Retreat

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Franciscan Center

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

LUNCH PROVIDED

Theme: God’s Limitless Mercy

RSVP to Joe Thibodeau: 436-6413

Team Houck: Matthew and Evan Help Grandpa Mulch!

Hard work and a snack makes for a good day at work!

Team Spiritual Care: Open Your Hands

Sister Kateri Theriault

Jesus taught that we have a fundamental choice to make: to hold tight to whatever we find of value or to let go of all for the sake of Christ and the gospel. Most of us find ourselves somewhere in the middle—probably more on the side of grasping than letting go, if we’re honest about it. Perhaps the story of the closed fist vs. the open palm can help loosen our grip. Both can hold a precious jewel, but a closed fist can receive nothing more than what it already holds, while an upward-facing open palm can hold the jewel and also be filled with much more. Keep your hands open and leave room for the gifts of the Spirit.


TODAY’S READINGS: Sirach 35:1-12; Mark 10:28-31 (348)

“There is no one who has given up [anything] for my sake . . . who will not receive a hundred times more.”


CONTRIBUTORS

Alice Camille, Daniel Grippo, Father Larry Janowski, O.F.M., Ann O’Connor, Siobhán O’Neill, Joel Schorn, Patrice J. Tuohy, Sister Julie Vieira, I.H.M.

Virtual Team Parkinson's Update: Improving Motor Performance

Dr. Jack Harless

We currently have 16 members.  This week we looked at a study published in the journal of Movement Disorders from 2010 that compared three different forms of exercise & their efficacy as determined by the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) motor score over a 16 week period.  The type of exercise that was most effective at creating functional change was an intense high-amplitude form of movement derived from the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment

Team PotLuck: Home Cooking and the Click and Clatter Kitchen Band!

Great food was the overwhelming comment!

. Meeting new people

. Friendly people, big spread of food - what more could one ask for?

. Great selection of food

. Like to see the people who survived the winter . Social time . Don't have to cook!

. Meet new people

. Entertainment

Team Golf: St. Leonard League Update

 Today's game was Blind Partner Better Ball – Where golfers were paired with other League players who were randomly chosen by a computer.  The winning team was based on the total score of the better ball of both players

Team Volunteers: Volunter Recognition!

  

Kelsey, the volunteer supervisor, takes time to thank the volunteers for their dedication and loyalty to the mission and vision of St. Leonard. 

Team Leisure and Fun: Mother's Day Celebration!

Fred  and Gloria celebrate Mother's Day with the residents with beautiful songs of the season during our recent Mother's Day brunch!

Team SDR: Adding Raised Flower Gardens!

Heartfelt thanks to our donors who help us with special projects!

Team Fit-for-Driving: Does Your Car Fit You?

Team Leisure and Fun: Tom Sawyer the Play!

IHM Catholic Homeschool theater group present Tom Sawyer!

Team Fitness Gurus No. 40: May is National Bike Month!

Team Tidwell: Mission Trip To Ethiopia

Hi everyone, the attached pictures were taken very early this morning. My son, Doug, & their daughter, Hannah, left today for a two week medical mission trip to Ethiopia. They are part of a large group consisting of medical personnel as well as missionaries. Doug & Hannah are part of the medical team that will be performing heart surgeries on teenagers & young adults. Doug is the only perfusionist on the team. Hannah is a nursing student set to graduate in Dec. While there, part of the team will be visiting an orphanage. The men in the St. L. Woodworking shop donated 82 of the hand made cars. These cars were a huge hit last year as the little ones have few if any toys.

The pictures show how much equipment had to be sent with Doug & Hannah. Filled a large van as well as a sport vehicle.

My prayers are for a safe & successful trip for all involved - patients & volunteers.

Cathy

Team Leisure and Fun: Tower Heights Middle School!

Team Leisure and Fun: Oompa Band!