A BeFriender is a companion on the journey of others in need, offering listening, presence, and compassion.  Someone who can allow others to express their own feelings without telling them how they should or shouldn’t feel. We are thankful for our trained and currently active BeFrienders:  Marge Cagley, Patty Craft, Marlene Daul, Cathy Duffy, Renelda...
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From the Parish Nurse,Nativity So often the news about Dementia is pretty bleak. Here are six areas of the brain which are not affected by Dementia: the area where music is stored,one’s sense of humor, ability to read non-verbal language, sense of touch and social graces. Families may be encouraged by these findings.
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On Thursday, May 21st, the Nativity BeFriender Ministry Program gathered for a potluck dinner in thanks and celebration of another year of BeFriender Ministry here at Nativity.  We were fortunate to have Fr. Gary Luiten and Fr. Kevin Boucher join us for the evening.  After dinner, the BeFriender Ministers were able to share personal...
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