NAS Patuxent River to Host Spiritual Readiness Month

The Religious Ministry Team at NAS Patuxent River is offering multiple opportunities for spiritual growth in January in conjunction with Spiritual Readiness Month. 

The offerings, including religious services and special events, are free and open to all with base access.

Jan. 6-31: Food Drive Collection to Support NAS Pax River Food Pantry, Bldg. 401 Generously donate non-perishable food items to support those in need on the installation. Drop-off locations can be found at Bldg. 401, Chapel, Navy Exchange, Commissary and Bldg. 409. Needed items include:

  • Applesauce
  • Canned chicken & tuna
  • Canned beans
  • Canned vegetables
  • Cooking oils
  • Fruit - canned or dried
  • Nuts
  • Pasta
  • Rice
  • Cereal
  • Crackers & granola bars

 

Jan. 8: Morning Matins, 7:30 a.m., Chapel

Jan. 10: Rosary, 11 a.m., Chapel

Jan. 14, Spritual Readiness Month Proclamation Signing, 8:45 a.m., Bldg. 409

Jan. 15: Morning Matins, 7:30 a.m., Chapel

Jan. 15: Clergy Luncheon, 11 a.m.

Jan. 16: Wellness Group - Forgiveness, 11 a.m., Bldg. 401 Connect with others in a small group discussion promoting balance and inner peace.

Jan. 17: Rosary, 11 a.m., Chapel

Jan. 22: Morning Matins, 7:30 a.m., Chapel

Jan. 23: Wellness Group - Fear & Anxiety, 11 a.m., Bldg. 401 Connect with others in a small group discussion promoting balance and inner peace.

Jan. 24: 5K Fun Run, 10 a.m., Cedar Point Beach (Rain/snow date Jan. 31) Jog, run or walk! Open to all ages and fitness levels.

Jan. 25: Family Fun Day, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Drill Hall Enjoy free games, activities and entertainment for the whole family including bounce houses, movie and popcorn, yard games, and free food (while supplies last).

Jan. 28: Spiritual Readiness Symposium, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Bldg. 401 or virtually via Teams at https://qrco.de/bfgHnq

The event will feature uplifting talks to strengthen spiritual health and resilience. Attend the entire event, or any presentations of your choice. Speakers incude:

  • 8:30-8:45 a.m.: Welcome - CAPT Mark Zematis, NAS Patuxent River Executive Officer
  • 8:45-9:45 a.m.: Finding Your WHY: Knowing and Embracing Valye Meaning and Purpose - CAPT Daniel Mode, NDW Command Chaplain
  • 10-10:45 a.m.: Intentional Stress: Resilience Training to Optimize Performance - LCDR Kyle Shepard, NAWCAD Audiologist
  • 12-1 p.m.: Mindfulness & Meditation - Natalie Russell, Fleet & Family Support Center
  • 1:15-1:35 p.m.: Spiritual Readiness Sea Stories - Gregory Reuss, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
  • 1:35-2:05 p.m.: Leadership in Crisis - LSC Abdoulaye Mohamed
  • 2:20-2:50 p.m.: Burn-Out & Compassion Fatigue - LCDR Chad Haan, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakeurst Command Chaplain

 

Jan. 29: Morning Matins, 7:30 a.m., Chapel

Jan. 30: Wellness Group - Gratitude, 11 a.m., Bldg. 401 Connect with others in a small group discussion promoting balance and inner peace.

Jan. 31: Rosary, 11 a.m., Chapel

For more information about any of these programs, contact RP2 Adeyemi at 301-875-2004.