The Coordinating Chaplain at the Hospital is Joy Hunter. Hours of Availability are:
Monday: 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m., 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m., 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m., 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Telephone 250-544-7676 extension 23322.
Please feel free to drop by the Chaplain's office at the main entrance to Extended Care or check with your nurse if you require her services.
There is a lovely little chapel located near the main entrance to the Hospital, next door to the Gift Shop. You are most welcome to visit this quiet place at any time.
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At Saanich Peninsual Hospital we believe in providing for the emotional and spiritual well-being of our patients and residents as well as the best possible physical care.
At our hospital there is a Pastoral/Spiritual Care Team consisting of the Coordinating Chaplain, community clergy and pastoral visitors. The team is available to give spiritual direction as well as personal support and counselling.
Our Chaplain is trained to be a source of help and comfort to everyone regardless of religion or background, and in all kinds of circumstances. If you wish, our Chaplain will contact your pastor or the religious leader of your own faith.
If you wish Holy Communion, the Chaplain will arrange this for you.
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Interdenominational worship services take place every Sunday at 2:30 P.M.
Various area churches representing several different denominations conduct a short worship service in the Extended Care Unit dining area.
Church-Hymn Sing every Thursday at 11:00 A.M. in the Extended Care Unit dining area.
Once a month, on the last Thursday, there will be Holy Communion at the conclusion of the Church-Hymn Sing. All residents are welcome to attend. Residents who are unable to attend can receive Holy Communion in their rooms, if they wish.
Roman Catholic Mass on the first Friday of the month at 10:30 A.M.
Roman Catholic Mass is held in the Clinical Lecture Room (next door to the cafeteria). Catholic lay pastoral visitors visit the hospital every Wednesday and will bring Holy Communion, if requested.
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Well, here I am, God.
I didn't expect to be here
and it's good to find You waiting,
as I turn to You in this time of need.
Help me face these days of illness.
Give me faith and patience
and whatever endurance circumstances may demand.
With You by my side,
I can conquer my fears, my doubts -- all things.
Thank You for Your presence
and the promise of Your strength and peace. Amen.
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Lord Jesus, I come to You for help in this hour of need.
I am facing surgery,
and my mind is filled with anxiety.
I ask You, Lord, to please replace these thoughts
with the assurance of Your presence.
Help me go into the operating room unafraid,
because You are with me.
I commit my body, my soul and my life into Your hands,
for You have redeemed me. Amen.
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Lord, I am all confused.
I cannot see the meaning of this suffering
and I don't know how to pray.
Lord, give me the light to see Your will in this time of pain.
I worry, and I know it doesn't help me.
Give me peace of mind, Lord,
and the grace to put myself trustfully in Your hands.
You care for me, so I need not be afraid, Lord.
Just hold my hand, and give me strength
to accept these days of weakness and uncertainty. Amen.
(Prayers from Crosspoint Communications)
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Donations to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation, Coordinating Chaplain's Support Fund, or Chapel Fund, are gratefully received and acknowledged.
The Coordinating Chaplain's Support Fund supplements the Hospital honorarium given to the Coordinating Chaplain.
The Chapel Fund is dedicated to the building of a new chapel at the hospital.
Send or bring your donation (designating which fund) to:
Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation
2166 Mt. Newton X Road
Saanichton BC V8M 2B2
Tax receipts will be issued.
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