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Mission and Ministry
Division | Spiritual Care | Mass
Schedule | Anointing of the Sick | Reconciliation
| Holy Communion | Chapel |
Catholic Health East | Hope
Ministries | Support Groups
 As
a member of Catholic Health East (CHE),
under the Sponsorship of Hope Ministries,
and in accordance with the philosophy and tradition of its founders,
the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, St. Francis Medical Center
is a community of persons committed to being a transforming,
healing presence within the communities we serve.
Based on Gospel values, we provide quality
health care in an environment that fosters the values of reverence
for each person, community, justice, stewardship, courage, integrity,
health care education, and a commitment to those who are poor.
- Treat all persons with respect and compassion.
- Create an environment that recognizes the dignity of all those
with whom we work, calling forth their fullest human potential.
- Provide a range of services that support healthy communities,
including quality medical care and holistic approaches to healing
the mind, body, and spirit.
- Collaborate with others who share a common mission and vision.
- Continually seek innovative ways to assure access to services
for persons most in need.
- Advocate for the principles of social justice that affect public
policies and initiatives, particularly those in the area of health
care that ensure quality of life for all.
For over 131 years, the mission of the Sisters of St. Francis of
Philadelphia has remained constant; to serve and be responsive to
the needs of others, especially the sick, the poor, and the dying.
To help assure that this mission at St. Francis Medical Center would
continue to be a motivational force in day-to-day activities of
the institution, the Division of Mission and Ministry was established
in 1987. Under the leadership of the Vice President, Carol Jaworski
the division concentrates its efforts on building a corporate culture
that reflects a Judaic-Christian philosophy and follows The Ethical
and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Organizations.
Mission Effectiveness
connects the Franciscan Philosophy with our CHE Mission and Values.
This is accomplished by means of services that identify and strengthen
the values that are fundamental to the operations of the hospital.
The values process is designed to help each person appreciate his
or her unique giftedness and the value of what each one brings to
the mission and life of the Medical Center. Mission Effectiveness
services include Social Accountability, Mission and Ministry Committee,
and Institutional Ethics.
Spiritual Care, under
the direction of Sister Maureen Maguire, OSF, concretely expresses
the Medical Center's holistic approach to patient care where the
patient is recognized as a spiritual being, as well as a physical
being. It recognizes the person in terms of relationships to self,
others, and to God. Services focus on the spiritual, emotional,
and social needs of patients and their families from a theological
perspective, offering counseling in situations of crisis, ethical
dilemmas, and grief. The Spiritual Care professional helps the sick
and those who care for them discover a new sense of meaning in the
midst of pain and suffering. Chaplain Sister Maureen
Maguire, OSF, is available to address the spiritual needs of patients,
families and employees. All
patients are visited by a chaplain or Pastoral Care volunteer. If
at any time you wish to speak with a chaplain, call extension 5090
weekdays, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. At other times, a chaplain is available
upon request; contact the operator by dialing 0, or make your request
known to the nursing staff.
Mass Schedule
Mass is celebrated every day in the hospital chapel and is televised
to the patient rooms on channel 39 at the following times:
Sunday |
9:00 a.m. |
Monday - Saturday |
7:00 a.m. |
Wednesday |
7:00 & 11:30 a.m. |
Saturday Vigil |
4:00 p.m. |
Anointing of the Sick
For Catholic patients, the anointing of the sick with oil is called
the Sacrament of the Sick. In this sacred anointing, the priest will
pray for you and will ask the Lord Jesus to heal you. You may want
to receive this anointing as a means of strengthening you in your
illness and as an aid in your recovery.
Reconciliation
A priest is available for patients who wish to receive the Sacrament
of Reconciliation (Confession). Please contact your floor chaplain
by dialing the Pastoral Care Office at extension 5090 or contact the
operator to request the service of the priest on call.
Holy Communion
Holy Communion is administered daily by our chaplains and Eucharist
ministers.
Chapel
We welcome all patients and visitors to the chapel either for services
or for quiet reflection. Patients going to the chapel must have permission
from their physician and nurse. You may feel free to come in your
robe and slippers. The Chapel is located on the ground floor near
the back entrance to the Medical Center. Masses and other services
from the Chapel are televised on channel 39 along with inspirational
and relaxation music.
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