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Practice GratitudeAs our weather starts to warm up
things around here, slow down just a bit. The timing is perfect to Practice Gratitude – taking time to notice and reflect upon the things we are
thankful for. Every morning when I pull into the parking
lot and see the future of the Casa unfolding before my eyes, I am grateful for all the many benefactors who are making the new church possible. And I am grateful for the men and women working in the hot sun to build our beautiful new place of worship.
I am grateful that God directed me in ways years ago that gave me the opportunity to work here at the Casa where I have learned to appreciate and love the Franciscan tradition.
As much as I hate to say it, I am grateful for the political discourse that we have been hearing as of late. Even on a good day it is distasteful, filled with ugly words causing many of us to fear our future. How can I be grateful for this? Because it forces me to realize that no human leader can take away my fear of the future, so I must fix my eyes on Jesus – He is in control. I am grateful for the reminder to be a person of faith and hope for our future.
I am grateful for the countless number of volunteers who come forward and say “yes” when an opportunity is presented. And I am grateful that so many of you came out last month for an evening under the stars allowing the Casa staff to show you how much we appreciate you.
I encourage you to practice gratitude by recognizing what you’re grateful for, acknowledge it, and then take the time to appreciate it.
Peace and Grace,
Pat Bennier, CVADirector of Volunteer Services
Church of Our Lady of the Angels Pastoral Staffrector Fr. Peter Kirwin, ofm [email protected] x158church vicar Fr. Joseph Schwab, ofm [email protected] x152church vicar Fr. Bill Bried, ofm [email protected] x124deacon Dcn. Hervé Lemire [email protected] liturgy and music Norbert Zwickl [email protected] x126Jaime Gonzalez [email protected] x127executive assistant to the liturgy office Rosa Rodriguez [email protected] x121catechesis and sacraments Patty Tafolla [email protected] x154youth minister James Whitaker [email protected] x122faith in action ministry (social action) Patti Sills-Trausch [email protected] x130Bonnie Wasniewski [email protected] x155Laura Libertore [email protected] x156wedding scheduling Nellie Castro [email protected] x171
Franciscan Renewal Center Administrative Staffexecutive director Fr. Joseph Schwab, ofm [email protected] x152general manager and chief administrator officer Charles Brown [email protected] x175operations Mike Slivers [email protected] x129adult education, programs and retreats Rick Hardy [email protected] x160meetings and conferences Sue Force [email protected] x173Indra Tilgass-Rodney [email protected] x164counseling and support groups Judith McHale [email protected] x134spiritual direction Sharon Taszarek [email protected] x162finance Kristine m. cooK, cpa [email protected] x159Lora Nelson [email protected] x151volunteer opportunities Pat Bennier [email protected] x157sustainability Sarah Privée [email protected] x150Sheri Baker [email protected] x188Ryan Hill [email protected] x145philanthropic initiatives Rachel Oesterle [email protected] x161communications Adam Stein [email protected] x123Patricia Lee [email protected] x147
Officers of the FRC BoardDoug Olesen, Chair Alanna M. Mack, CPA Treasurer William Anger, Esq., Vice Chair Allen Vaughan, Secretary
Phone 480.948.7460 | Fax 480.948.2325 | Website thecasa.org
THE CONVENTUAL CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS
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LITURGY CONNECTION
Simple � oughts... God is a relationship. ~ At � rst, it may be di� cult for us to grasp the idea of many things making up one object, but it isn’t a foreign concept to us. We experience this over and over in our everyday life. An engine, wheels, transmission and many other parts all work in relationship to make one car. A processor, hard drive, RAM, wiring and circuits all work in relationship to make the one computer used to write this re� ection. Bronze wire wound around a steel core make up strings that resonate in relationship to a wood soundboard to make up one guitar. We can move these examples from the physical to mystical by looking at ourselves. Two people become one � esh in a relationship of love, and in relationship, the two form one family. Sometimes that family grows further with children, but in relationship, they always remain one family. � is is the reality we celebrate in our feast today. A father and a son share the same spirit of love, binding them together as one, our God, the Trinity. Our readings today speak of this relationship. Proverbs uses “the wisdom of God” to show us the Spirit, in relationship, even before time. God became man in Jesus to be in relationship with us! In the Gospel, he promises us the Spirit will remain, and so, in that Spirit the relationship grows to include us so that we, as the second reading says, may “boast in hope of the Glory of God!” Grace has brought us into relationship with our God, the Trinity.
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In Presenza Di in the presence of
Italian for “In the presence of,” In Presenza Di is an opportunity for the entire community to gather before the Eucharist for a time of prayer, praise, teaching and adoration.
Wednesday, May 25th 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Re� ection Music James Whitaker Adam, Edel & Rocky
Adam & Rocky
Special Collection Next Week
� e Franciscans have been assisted in missionary e� orts by people who share their spiritual and � nancial resources through the Franciscan Missionary Union (FMU). Under the patronage of St. Anthony of Padua, the FMU provides critical services worldwide and makes a host of Franciscan missionary
activity possible. � e missionary work of the St. Barbara Province re� ects that call. � ey serve a culturally and ethnically diverse population within the United States but also in other parts of the world, including Russia, Mexico, Peru and the Holy Land. Your contribution supports the e� orts of the Franciscans in the work of evangelization, reconciliation and care of the poorest of the poor.
Next week, an extra envelope for this special collection will be on your seat at Mass. � ere is only one collection during mass, so please drop both envelopes (your weekly Casa gi� & special collection gi� ) in the collection basket. Extra envelopes are available at the front desk.
The construction of our new church is underway...
As we continue to build our new place of worship, we invite you to keep this process in your prayers, and keep the workers in prayer. Together we share the work of RENEWING LIVES now and for generations to come.
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For more information about Baptisms, Sacramental Preparation and Family Catechesis, please contact Patty Tafolla at 480.948.7460, ext. 154 or [email protected]
FAMILY CATECHESIS & SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
First Reconciliation! First Communion! Confirmation! Register Now for 2016-17
Family Catechesis is a faith formation model that supports parents and children in their spiritual growth. Our job is to provide you with the tools and support to raise your children in the faith. This model provides you with an opportunity to meet other parents, to learn and grow through activities with your children and for your children to create friends and community. · Sessions are held on Sunday mornings at either 9:15 am or 11:00 am· Younger grades (Pre k – grade 3) learn thru Godly Play where children discover who God is through the principles of the Montessori Method.· New programs for grades 4 – 6! These grades continue their faith formation by attending the monthly Family Catechesis session along with a second monthly meeting focusing on growing in faith through hands on learning, service, and social interactions. · Junior High Youth Ministry for grades 7-8 provides a safe and fun place for students to grow in faith and build community. Led by James Whitaker and team, this group meets twice a month at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.Sacrament Preparation· First Reconciliation Grade 2 · First Communion and Confirmation Grade 3· Sacrament preparation is a two year program with families concurrently participating in Family Catechesis. Families new to our programs will be invited to participate in our Families First curriculum – sessions to introduce parents to family based faith formation.Early Registration continues this week. Email Patty at [email protected] or Mary Allen at [email protected] for more information. New families are encouraged to set up an appointment to go over the program in person.
Family Faith Activities May 22 The Solemnity of the Holy Trinity First there was Lent, then there was Easter and Easter season. Now we are back to the liturgical season of Ordinary Time. Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. We are invited to consider what we believe about the one God in three persons and learn about God’s love. God has lavished us with his love in the persons of the Son and Spirt, we in turn open ourselves to an awareness of the divine life within us. Thus participating in the endless spiral of love as we share
selfless love in our family. Gather your family and ask them to share one thing that they love most about the family. Read John 16:12-15 and discuss:
What does Jesus tell his disciples about the Holy Spirit? Why is the Holy Spirit described as the Spirit of Truth? How will the Holy Spirit help the disciples?
Sign of the Cross: Teach the youngest members of the family how to make the Sign of the Cross. Before meals, before bed, when people head out the door for work or school, bless them with the Sign of the Cross. Circle Up: Draw three large connecting circles on a large paper. On top of each write God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Invite your family to brainstorm what images come to mind for each of the persons. Then draw or write those images on your paper. Concluding Prayer: Glory be to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Contact Rachel Oesterle to learn more about the La Verna Legacy Society and estate planning with the Franciscan Renewal Center. Call 480.948.7460, ext. 161, or visit thecasa.org/give/endowment-giving
La Verna LEGACY SOCIETY
Helping to ensure the continuity of the Casa.
For the latest news and general information, visit us at thecasa.org or call the Front Desk at 480.948.7460
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FAMILY CATECHESIS & SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
,For information on upcoming events, the latest news and forms, visit us at CasaYouth.org or call James Whitaker at 480.948.7460 ext. 122
Congratulations to the families of our newly baptized children. We welcome you as members of the community and pray for you and support you in raising your children in the faith.
upcoming this weekMay 25 In Presenza Di in the Church 7:00 pm Praise. Worship. Adoration.
coming soon Casa youth ministry will continue to meet on given Sundays throughout the summer. Look for email updates or contact James to join our mailing list. We will have a BBQ pool party, movie night, and more. Have a safe, enjoyable summer and stay cool.
In the midst of a busy life, many people find it difficult to notice God’s action in their daily affairs. Yet, at the deepest level, many of us long for a more conscious experience of God’s presence and love.
A spiritual director/companion is trained to listen and encourage you to explore a closer relationship with God through conversation, listening and prayer.
If you are curious about spiritual direction at the Casa, or would like to make an appointment, please contact Sharon Taszarek at 480.948.7460, ext. 162 or [email protected]
Spiritual DirectionHow is God present or absent in your life?
Do you have a special place in your heart for the music ministry, RCIA or our youth programs? You can designate specific ministries in your giving and estate plan to ensure that they remain vital and funded.
Come see your favorite youth minister as he offers a reflection on the Gospel and shares a little music as well. If your teen would like to volunteer, contact James.
Save the Date: Hunger Action Ministry
Morning of Service
Saturday, June 18
Volunteering at ICM can consist of the following tasks: building and handing out food boxes/bags, checking in customers at the front desk, checking out customers from the adult & children’s clothing room, sorting donations, building child
nutrition bags, packing baby bags and providing care for children in the Love Corner.
Additional details will be found in future Casa bulletins or contact Laura for more information.
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Contact us at 480.948.7460 or email Patti Sills-Trausch at [email protected], Laura Libertore at [email protected] or Bonnie Wasniewski at [email protected]
Join us in the Hospitality AreaMay 21/22 after Masses
to learn how you can join the next sessions of JustFaith and EngagingSpirituality,
beginning September 2016.
Consider seeking your life’s purpose through JustFaith, a rich spiritual journey focused on connecting compassion with the needs of the world.
Or consider Engaging Spirituality and delve deeper into how you are the heart, hands and feet of Christ in the world.
Both of these programs are designed for as journeys of discovery in a small faith communities.
Transforming Grace:Our Christian faith invites us to become agents of
God’s compassion in a wounded world.
REMEMBER THEM IN YOUR PRAYERSMemorial Day
Monday, May 30, 2016
You are invited to join the Rosary on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th at 6:00 pm in the Meditation Chapel. At this time prayers for our service members, their families and for peace in our world will be read. All are welcome to attend. If you are unable to attend, please take a moment during the day in prayer.
On Memorial Day, let us pray for those who have died. Bless the families of our fallen troops, and fill their homes and their lives with Your strength and
peace. And may the hearts of all men and women be moved to pursue peace and justice.
FAITH IN ACTION MINISTRIES
WANTED
Community members who want to train to lead ESL classes at St. Matthews Church in downtown Phoenix near the State Capitol. Classes are also taught at other sites around the Valley.
Classes meet weekly from September to May. Ministry volunteers can work weekly or lead the class on a rotating basis.
If you are interested but not able to attend, please contact Annie Neroda at [email protected].
HOT TOPICS
Peace. Renewal. Good.
Franciscan Renewal Center 5802 East Lincoln DriveScottsdale, Arizona 85253
480.948.7460 phone800.356.3247 toll free
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POPCORN, PIZZA AND PEACEFriday, June 10 | 6 - 9 pm
Movie: Of Gods And Men is loosely based on the life of the Cistercian monks of Tibehirine in Algeria, from 1993 until their kidnapping in 1996.
The movies selected for these Popcorn Pizza and Peace nights reflect social issues that are associated with violence or can generate violent reactions. The goal is to discuss ways that will lead to nonviolence.
Food, movie and discussion: $10
Pre-registration required by June 5 so we can have an accurate count for the food and room set-up.
Water Drive for the HomelessJune 11 & 12
Be the change you want to see in the world!To register for this Faith in Action Programs, call 480.948.7460 or visit thecasa.org
FAITH IN ACTION PROGRAMS
Congratulations to the2016 Peace Award Honorees!
Save the date: Casa Peace Awards Dinner on Wednesday, September 21 when we present Sr. Adele O’Sullivan, CSJ, of Circle the City and Jim Flickinger of Amazon Relief with this year's Casa Peace Awards.
Jim FlickingerJim is a Secular Franciscan from Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is an attorney by profession; however, sixteen years ago he retired from the practice of law to devote his full time to serving the poor. During the wars in Bosnia and Kosovo, Jim coordinated relief programs which brought medicines and medical equipment to hospitals; helped in refugee centers; established a program whereby Americans financially supported impoverished children; and built a “Park of Peace” in Sarajevo with the assistance of all three warring sides.
Twenty years ago he set up a program to feed and provide social outings for the inner-city poor and homeless in Grand Rapids. And for 21 years he has coordinated Amazon Relief, a program to help “at risk” children, lepers, and the poor living in the Amazon. In 1995 he was invited to the White House, and after
meeting with President and Mrs. Clinton, the President said in his comments at a press conference: “ I don’t know that I’ve ever felt more proud to be an American than when I’ve heard you talk. It is very important that these efforts continue, and in fact be intensified. This kind of energy can turn nightmares into peace.”
In 2000 Jim received the National Peace Award given by the National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order. Previous recipients of this same award include St. John Paul II and Blessed Mother Teresa.
If you missed Sr. Adele's peacebuilding work in last week's bulletin, you can view it online at thecasa.org
“I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink” Matthew 25:35
For the folks living on the streets, finding a cool drink to quench their thirst on a sweltering summer day can be a challenge.
You can help.
Please consider donating a case or two of water to be distributed by André House.
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For more information or to register for any of these programs please visit thecasa.org/programs-and-activities or call 480.948.7460
ADULT EDUCATION & RETREATS
Fruits of the Holy SpiritPeace, Kindness and GoodnessSaturday June 4 | 9:00 am–1:00 pm
You will come away from these workshops with a deeper sense of how the Fruits of the Holy Spirit work and can be applied in your everyday life and in the world.These are practical application spiritual workshops. Join us for one or all three sessions. Upcoming sessions: June 18: Generosity, Gentleness, and Faithfulness
June 25: Modesty, Self-Control, and Chastity
Fee: $40 per session. Pre-registration required.
Tom McNamara holds a Master’s Degree in Expressive Art Therapy from Prescott College and serves as the Vice-Minister to the St. Thomas More Region, an organic union of twelve Secular Franciscan Fraternities in Arizona and Nevada. Serving on staff at the Franciscan Renewal Center, Tom belongs to the Saint Francis Fraternity at Saint Mary’s Basilica. At home in his art studio, Tom crafts religious images and statuary and writes on topics of spiritual formation for secular fraternity newsletters and websites.
Divorced and Separated Retreat: Rebuild, Redefine, Renew Your Life!Friday, June 3 - Sunday, June 5
Change your perspective! Divorce and separation stir up deep feelings: anger, abandonment, hurt, fear and low self-esteem. On this retreat, you will have the opportunity to turn the relationship experiences of the past into life lessons that promote insight and growth. Join these two professionals who have worked together for more than 16 years with divorced and separated men and women who want to renew their lives. This remarkable retreat will give you a "new look" at relationships and how you can maintain a healthy self-image during times of divorce and separation, while rebuilding and refining your life. Please bring a notebook and pen.
Fees: $130 Commuter; $215 Single; $165.00 Double per person. Pre-registration required.
Judith McHale, MA, LPC, is director of the Counseling Ministry at the Franciscan Renewal Center. She has a private practice specializing in individual/group therapy and family origin issues
Tom Mitchell, PhD, received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Union Institute and his master's of Counseling from Arizona State University. He has volunteered at the Casa for over 12 years.
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ADULT EDUCATION & RETREATS
For more information or to register for any of these programs please visit thecasa.org/programs-and-activites or call 480.948.7460
Men's RetreatGet Out of the Boat and Discover What God Wants You to DoFriday, July 15—Sunday, July 17
Give Dad the gift of RENEWAL Men's Retreat Gift Certificates make great
Father's Day present
This men’s retreat will explore the following questions:
What is the purpose of my life really?
Why do I feel stuck? How can I get back on track?
Where is the peace Jesus talks about in Scripture?
What does God want from me? The answers to these questions are centuries old and they were handed down to us by the saints in the Church who first asked them. Come and be part of the answers.
Deacon Thomas Winninger, CSMA is a retreat guide and international speaker. Deacon Thomas shows others how to discover their gifts and talents as well as their purpose and their call with a process he calls “Pathing.” Deacon Thomas is also an author
published by Liguori Press.
Fees: $130 Commuter; $215 Single; $165.00 Double per person. Pre-registration required.
Intercommunity Sisters' RetreatStepping Out of Our Minds Into the Heart of GodSunday, June 5 - Saturday, June 11
In this retreat, we are invited to be in the contemplative experience that opens us up to see the face of God everywhere, at all times and in everyone and everything.
St. Bonaventure suggests that we “ask grace, not doctrine, desire, not intellect; the groaning of prayer, not studious reading, darkness, not clarity, not light but the fire that inflames totally and carries us into God.”
Fees: $150 Commuter; $300 Single; $235 Double per person. Pre-registration required.
Sister Gertrude Foley is a Sister of Charity of Seton Hill, Greensburg, Pennsylvania. She has served her congregation for two terms as general superior, two terms as general councilor, and two terms as regional superior
in Arizona. For almost thirty years, Sister Gertrude has been committed to equipping the laity to claim their indispensable role in the Church. She does this formally as a facilitator in the University of Dayton online theological education program, the Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF).
RENEWING LIVES Ourselves. Our Communities. Our World.
VISION CORNER
For more information regarding the RENEWING LIVES initiative, please call 480.355.0357. To share your Casa story, please call 480.355.0355.
DISC OVER THE VISION Thursday, 2 June 2016, 11:00 amThursday, 16 June 2016, 6:00 pmThursday, 7 July 2016, 11:00 amThursday, 21 July 2016, 6:00 pm
Three ways to reserve your spot today: online: thecasa.org/discover-vision/phone: 480.355.0357 email: [email protected]
Are you a Casa Champion?What is the Tau Society?
Since 1951, the Casa has been renewing lives through spiritual growth, healing and transformation, and serving others.
Tau Society members make a five-year pledge to financially support the Casa's programs and operations. Their foresight and generosity build a foundation for sustainability and allow the Casa to reliably plan for the future. Each year, members gather for celebrations in their honor.
To learn how you can help renew lives as a Tau Society member, call Sarah Privée at 480.355.0357.
220 households are currently members of the Casa's Tau Society.
The original super Brother MarioOur beloved Br. Mario
Vasquez, OFM passed away on May 3, 2016. It is with both sadness and faithful hope that the entire Casa community joins in prayerful gratitude for the gifts he shared with us for more than 40 years.
Mario was born in Los Angeles on September 3, 1930. He entered the Franciscan Order in San Miguel, California in 1957 and made his Solemn Vows in 1961. In his 50+ years in the Order, he served most of his vocation at the Casa, with brief assignments at Holy Cross Retreat Center in Mesilla Park, New Mexico in the 1970s and at the Old Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside, California.
His work was primarily outdoors in the gardens, but he also enjoyed being a sacristan at daily Mass each morning. For many years, Mario was the only gardener working here at the Casa ... it now takes dozens of people to do what Mario once did alone!
"Brother Mario has always been my spiritual rock, a patient golf coach, and a supportive, loyal, compassionate friend – the big brother I never had," said community member Cheryl Rexford during the 2013 celebration of Mario's 40 years of service with the Casa. "He’s been my personal 'Saint Francis.'"
“He thrives in full sun, and over his garden his shoots go forth” — Job 8:16
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We offer non-profit organizations an exclusively serene gathering place for meetings, conferences and special events. With spaces and lodging designed to inspire the mind and soothe the spirit, as well as exceptional food to nourish the body, the Franciscan Renewal Center is a wellness plan for non-profits that allows them to renew and recharge. Take a Google Virtual Tour of the campus at CasaMeetings.org We appreciate referrals of churches, non-profits or government entities.
COUNSELING MINISTRY
For more information about our Counseling Ministry, please call 480.948.7460, ext. 134 or email: [email protected]
We Are Here for YOU…We welcome all who are interested in attending.
Counseling Support GroupsNo appointments required for groups listed below
Monday: 6:30 - 8:00 pm: Divorce & Separation/Relationship EndingsTuesday: 5:30 - 7:00 pm: Grief Support Group 6:30 - 8:30 pm: Depression Support Group Individual SessionsIndividual sessions are available mornings, afternoons and evenings, Monday - Friday, and require an appointment.
To make an appointment, please call the Counseling Ministry at 480.948.7460 ext. 133, 8:30 am - Noon. If you know someone who is looking for help, answers, guidance or just needs someone to listen, please suggest our counseling ministry.
For more information about hosting your next non-profit event at the Casa, contact Sue Force, Director of Meetings & Conferences at 480.948.7460, ext. 173 or [email protected].
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MEETINGS & CONFERENCES
• Comfortable conference rooms of various sizes• Private guest rooms with individual baths• A/V equipment and high speed internet• Full-service dining room featuring
buffet-style meals
• Poolside and courtyard area for relaxing under the sun or stars
• Quiet places for reflection including the Meditation Chapel and Healing Garden
• Views of Camelback and Mummy Mountains
Judith McHale, MA, LPC, Director of Counseling Ministry
Sue Force
For the latest news and general information, visit us at thecasa.org or call the Front Desk at 480.948.7460
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2016 SFO 7-DAY GETAWAY WINNER
TOM & JUDY BEECHER CASA WINTER VISITORS FROM BUFFALO, NY
Franciscan School of Theology IN AFFILIATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
Congratulations to Tom & Judy Beecher, long-time Casa winter visitors from Buffalo, NY.
They are the winners of the Franciscan School of Theology’s 2016 AZ FST Raffle, drawn by FST alumnus Fr. Joe Schwab on Mother’s Day at the Franciscan Renewal Center.
As the only Franciscan Graduate School of Theology outside of Rome, FST teaches, inspires and serves the Franciscan spiritual and intellectual tradition inherited from St. Francis.
"We need to provide {an} education which teaches critical thinking…” —Pope Francis
Please visit us for more information
Facebook: bit.ly/1WqeKXJWebsite: www.FST.edu
'Thank you for your generous support of the FST, the premier center for Franciscan education in service for the world.
Mass Intentions for Next Week: May 29–June 4Sunday: Pro-populo; Michael Stapleton; John Curtain; Gerald Joseph SullivanMonday: Joseph LaneTuesday: Patricia LaneWednesday: Andy RayThursday: Teresa ValdiviesoFriday: Paula LittleSaturday: Jane Davis; Mary Davis
About the Franciscan Renewal CenterThe Franciscan Renewal Center began in 1951 as a place for retreat programs. Affectionately known as the “Casa de Paz y Bien” or simply “the Casa,” it is today a Catholic renewal center in Paradise Valley, Ariz., offering spiritual growth, healing and transformation that moves lives into the service of others. The Casa is an active religious community of the Order of Friars Minor — part of the worldwide Franciscan family, following in the footsteps of Sts. Francis and Clare of Assisi. The Casa is a wholly owned entity of the Franciscan Province of Saint Barbara, based in Oakland, Calif., that works cooperatively with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix.
Activities at the Casa include daily and Sunday Mass, retreats, gathering space for non-profit groups, licensed behavioral health counseling, as well as more than 50 volunteer ministries that give aid to the poor or vulnerable, empower individuals to improve their circumstances, and build community fellowship. Discover more at TheCasa.org
Readings & Mass Intentions May 22–28, 2016
Sunday Prv 8:22-31; Ps 8:4-9; Rom 5:1-5; Jn 16:12-15 Pro-Populo 7:30 am Chuck MacGillivray 9:15 am Jack Hudak 11:00 am
Mary Tondera 7:00 pm
Monday 1 Pt 1:3-9; Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9-10c; Mk 10:17-27 Jeff Flanagan 7:00 am
Tuesday 1 Pt 1:10-16; Ps 98:1-4; Mk 10:28-31 John C. Collins 7:00 am
Wednesday 1 Pt 1:18-25; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 10:32-45 Missy Braman 7:00 am
Thursday 1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12; Ps 100:2-5; Mk 10:46-52 Barbara Fitzgerald 7:00 am
Friday 1 Pt 4:7-13; Ps 96:10-13; Mk 11:11-26 Dr. Robert Westfall 7:00 am
Saturday Jude 17, 20b-25; Ps 63:2-6; Mk 11:27-33 Dante Appollinari 7:00 am Marion Louise Moore 5:00 pm
Next Gn 14:18-20; Ps 110:1-4; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Lk 9:11b-17
The intentions listed here will be the intentions of the priest and will not be announced to the gathered assembly.
For the latest news and general information, visit us at thecasa.org or call the Front Desk at 480.948.7460
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Men in Spirit Our purpose is to help further spirituality and the responsibilities of Christian men. We do this through discussion, study, lectures and guidance. We meet on the first Saturday of the month for Mass at 7:00 am, followed by breakfast and our meeting. Contact: Al Sapia-Bosch or Chuck Jirauch: [email protected]
The Casa Single Adults Ministry We are a group of single men and women who get together for fun, friendship and fellowship. We meet on the 2nd Friday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Casa. For upcoming events and activities and to be added to our distribution list, contact Celeste [email protected] or 480.285.8580
AZ Males On the last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 8:00 pm, men gather to sit in a circle we call "Illuman Men's Council" for growing the work of Illuman, reflection, contemplation, sharing and fellowship. Join us, meet other men on the spiritual journey, and learn about Arizona Males Spirituality, a licensed affiliate of Illuman. azmalespirituality.org
Cornerstone at the Casa Meditation times: Wednesday 11:30 am in Casita; Friday, 11:30 am in Chapel; Monday 6:00 pm in Casita- Intro for Beginners Meditation is contemplative prayer in the Christian Tradition, honoring the Year of Mercy.The Casa Prayer Partners Ministry petitions prayers and prays for our human family. Send requests to: [email protected]
Sunday
Only 1% of the water on Earth is drinkable, with more and more water sources drying up each day (UN Environment Programme). You can reduce your water usage and your water bill immediately by installing a low-flow showerhead and aerators on all water faucets.
Look for devices that are EPA Water Sense labeled: www.epa.gov/WaterSense/
Source: www.greenfaith.org
ECO TIPpresented by the Care for Creation Ministry
This Week at the CasaMay 22–28
Sunday9:00 am Casa Children's Celebration5:00 pm Hogan's Heroes
Monday6:00 pm Cornerstone Meditation6:30 pm Divorced and Separated Support Group
Tuesday5:30 pm Grief Support Group6:00 pm Rosary6:30 pm Depression Support Group
Wednesday10:00 am Arizona Bible Class11:30 am Cornerstone Meditation Center5:30 pm AZ Males Faithsharing Group7:00 pm In Presenza Di
Thursday7:45 am Contemplative Prayer6:00 pm Leap of Faith Dinner & Conscience Formation: an Introduction
Friday
Saturday
Some of these events require advance registration. Please visit thecasa.org or call 480.948.7460 for more information.
thecasa .org • RENEWAL
The new Our Lady of the Angels Church
May 22, 2016 • The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Check here each week for the latest progress on the Casa's Master Plan for improvements and expansion.
In preparation for the underground air system, we are trenching for installation of the ducts and duct silencers.
Water SupplyConstruction is complete of the new domestic water line tying the western section of the campus—including Rose Court, Konfara, Friary, Portiuncula and Piper Hall—to the new water main.
