A Community Healing Ministry IN NOMINE PATRIS, ET FILII, ET

March 2016
Newsletter
Vol. 20, Issue 1
Ubi Caritas…
FEATURING
A Community Healing Ministry
History of St. Patrick
Fun Facts
St. Patrick is one of my favorite historical people. He was born a pagan and,
Eating Disorders
St. Patrick’s Festival
The “R” Rules
The Board of Directors
Chair: The Rt. Reverend
Andy Doyle,
Bishop of Texas
President: Rowdy Nash
Vice President: Mike Peyton
Treasurer: Jim Rush
Secretary: Ann Butler
Michael Holtham
Priscilla Kujawski
Dear Ubi Friends:
until the age of 16, did not know anything about the Christian faith. In 369, he was
sold into slavery by a group of Irish marauders that raided his village. During his
captivity, he became closer to God, escaped after 6 years, and went to Gaul where he
studied in the monastery. During his training, he became aware that his calling was
to convert the pagans of Ireland to be Christians.
He became the second Bishop of Ireland and spent 30 years traveling the countryside converting people, building schools and churches, and establishing monasteries.
One way in which he taught people about the Trinity was by the use of the three-leaf
clover. Patrick used the shamrock to explain how the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
were separate elements of the same entity. His followers adopted the custom of wearing a shamrock on his feast day. Patrick died on March 17 in AD 461.
In times of uncertainty in my own life, I am reminded of the wonderful words of the
Breastplate of St. Patrick. It is said that he wrote this to protect himself and his followers on the road through the land of his enemies.
Anita Judice
Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me.
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
Jerome Dick
Judge Keith Giblin
Edra Bogucki
Laurel Shrontz, RN
Rachel Grove
Chris Johnsen
Sandra Hathaway
It is a good reminder that our Savior is always with us. Look for spring. It is coming.
Kathe Hendricks
Faithfully yours,
Executive Director:
Clark Moore
www.ubicaritas.org
409-832-1924
Clark Moore
IN NOMINE PATRIS, ET FILII, ET SPIRITUS SANCTI
Fun Facts about St. Patrick’s Day
A smoothie so good, you’ll forget it’s healthy!
Ingredients
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1 1/2 very ripe bananas, peeled, diced and frozen
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1 cup cold water
6 oz fresh strawberries, hulled (about 8 - 9 medium)
2 mandarin oranges, peeled and halved
3 cups packed baby spinach (don't use regular, baby spinach has a
milder and sweeter flavor)
1 cup ice
Directions
Add bananas, strawberries, oranges, spinach, water and half of the ice to a
blender. Blend until combined then add remaining ice and blend until
smoothie is well pureed. Serve immediately.
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Eating disorders
February 21-27 is recognized as National Eating Disorders Awareness. What you may not realize is our Nutrition Classes often deal
with clients who have poor nutrition as a result of an eating disorder. Below are 7 facts about eating disorders.
1. Eating disorders are categorized as mental illnesses where there is an unhealthy relationship with food. People with eating disorders
often struggle with body image and disrupts their normal activities with unusual eating habits to alter their appearance.
2. There are 3 main eating disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, Bulimia Nervosa, the act of binge eating then purging or vomiting, and Binge Eating Disorder, eating until uncomfortably full in one sitting.
3. Eating disorders can be genetic or caused by psychological issues like coping skills, control issues, trauma, family trouble, or social
issues. Each type of eating disorder has many possible causes.
4. Approximately 24 million people in the U.S. struggle with an eating disorder. Almost 50% of these people also meet the criteria for
depression.
5. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. For women ages 15 to 24, the mortality rate of anorexia is 12
times higher than any other cause of death.
6. More than 50% of teen girls and nearly 33% of teen boys admit to using unhealthy methods to control their weight including smoking cigarettes, skipping meals, fasting, vomiting, or taking laxatives.
8. Men make up 10 to 15% of the population with anorexia and bulimia, but are the least likely to seek help due to the gender stereotypes surrounding the disorders.
For any questions or information on resources in the community, please call Ubi Caritas Health Education:
409-8321924- Ext.105. Genie Chargois, LVN, CCHW.
St. Patrick’s Festival by Taryn Robinson
Join us Saturday, March 5th from 4-8pm at St. Mark’s for our
1st Annual St. Patrick’s Festival benefitting our Summer
Youth Program “Health is Hip” and our Diabetic Support
Program.
The Festival will be featuring an Irish dinner, live entertainment by Bronco Jr. & Curse and the Cure plus a craft beer tasting with over 80 different craft beers!
Only 400 tickets will be sold, and we anticipate this event to
sell out! This event is for 21 and up only and will take place
rain or shine. Tickets can be purchased online at
www.UbiCaritas.org. If you would like more information on
sponsorship opportunities, please contact me at 409-832-1924
x 115.
See you there!
March 9: Diabetes Education @ Pointe North Housing, 2:00 p.m.
March 10: National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
March 19: SETX Food Bank Diabetes Health Fair
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The “R” Rules
Lauren Rahe
Growing up, I can remember the steps my parents took to help me set the goals I needed to achieve going to
college. I realize now that I’m a parent that preparing your children with tools to set goals and learn how to build resources for their future success isn’t nearly as easy as my parents always made it look. In working with families at Ubi
Caritas, I have learned that poverty can trap people in working so hard to live day to day that planning for the future
seems like a luxury. If a parent is worrying about how they are going
to put food on the table for their children’s next meal they can’t even
begin to be concerned with the thought of preparing their child for
their future goals. The tyranny of poverty not only traps the parent
but also the next generation.
That is why we believe The “R” Rules class is such an important part of our children’s programming here at Ubi Caritas Health
Ministry. The “R” Rules is a guide for teens to identify and build resources. The curriculum is designed for teens to help students build
life skills, manage the present, and plan for the future they want to
live. The “R” Rules is largely based off the ideas of the Getting Ahead
Class through the Bridges Out of Poverty Network. It is designed for
middle and high school ages. Through class sessions, teens learn how to identify and build resources necessary to further
their goals for college, technical school, and the work force. It provides targeted interventions and supports school or
program goals. The “R” Rules enables each student to design a personal plan for learning, earning, and leading.
We are so fortunate to watch the difference this program makes in the lives of this young next generation.
Watching them set goals and build resources to further their future success gives all of us at Ubi Caritas hope for a better tomorrow for our community.