RENEWAL The Franciscan Renewal Center A Roman Catholic Community of the Franciscan Province of St. Barbara

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1 October 1, 2017 The Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time RENEWAL The Franciscan Renewal Center A Roman Catholic Community of the Franciscan Province of St. Barbara Upcoming at the Casa Transitus Service The celebration of the passing of St. Francis of Assisi, followed by a dessert potluck at the poolside. Tuesday, October 3 at 7 pm Mass of Dedication for the new Conventual Church of Our Lady of the Angels Wednesday, October 4, 2017, 6 9 pm. Weekend Mass All Mass times will be held in the new Church. Saturday, October 7 Sunday, October 8 The Conventual Church of Our Lady of the Angels at the Franciscan Renewal Center Weekend Mass Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am, 9:15 am 11:00 am, 7:00 pm Daily Mass Monday - Saturday 7:00 am Holy Day Masses as announced Reconciliation please call for appointment Rosary Tuesday 6:00 pm Centering Prayer Thursday 7:45 am Front Desk Hours Monday - Saturday 7:30 am - 7:30 pm Sunday 7:00 am - 8:30 pm Bookstore Hours Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm Sunday 8:30 am - 2:00 pm 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm 5802 East Lincoln Drive Scottsdale, Arizona Phone thecasa.org Fr. Dan Horan, OFM

2 THE CONVENTUAL CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS Church of Our Lady of the Angels Pastoral Staff rector Fr. Peter Kirwin, OFM Church vicar Fr. Joseph Schwab, OFM Church Vicar Fr. Bill Bried, OFM deacon Dcn. Hervé Lemire liturgy and music Norbert Zwickl Jaime Gonzalez executive assistant to the liturgy office Rosa Rodriguez-Saiz catechesis and sacraments Patty Tafolla Donna Kinzie (Infant Baptisms) youth minister James Whitaker faith in action ministry (social action) Patti Sills-Trausch Bonnie Wasniewski Laura Libertore wedding scheduling Nellie Castro x158 x152 x124 x126 x127 x121 x154 x163 x122 x130 x155 x156 x171 Franciscan Renewal Center Administration executive director Fr. Joseph Schwab, OFM x152 general manager and chief administrator officer Charles Brown x175 operations Mike Slivers adult education, programs and retreats Rick Hardy meetings and conferences x129 x160 Indra Tilgass-Rodney x164 Kathi Sekara x188 counseling and support groups Judith McHale x134 spiritual direction Sandy Kenger (interim) x162 finance Kristine Wendt, CPA Lora Nelson volunteer opportunities Pat Bennier, CVA sustainability Sarah Privée Sue Force Lu Nelson Mary Dunn communications Patricia Lee Jeff Griffin x159 x151 x157 x150 x173 x346 x128 x147 Officers of the FRC Board Steve Lyons, Chair Alanna M. Mack, CPA Treasurer Michele Mencuccini, Vice Chair Arlene Davidson, Secretary Church is where the people gather, and this weekend the people gather in a familiar place that holds many memories. On October 4, 2017, we will have the dedication of the new site of Our Lady of the Angels. Thus, we will be experiencing a leave taking of a gathering space in which for over 65 years we have shared happy times, sad times, joyful celebrations of the Sacraments and the love of a community. This is the heart of memories and the presence of God alive in our midst. What this means for each individual is profound and is to be cherished even in the excitement of moving into the new church. Telling these important stories and sharing them with others helps to honor our experiences and acknowledge our oneness in the body of Christ. Part of this transition requires renaming the current Church. With much consideration and conversation, a name has been chosen to reflect our Franciscan heritage and help people understand the new function for the space. It will be called: the San Damiano Auditorium. In this place, we will see opportunities for educational and spiritual enrichment, the fostering of community, providing a place where all are welcome. Peace and Good, Fr. Peter Kirwin, OFM, Rector Phone Fax Website thecasa.org RENEWAL is published weekly by the Franciscan Renewal Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization 5802 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale, AZ Federal Tax ID Printed by J.S. Paluch Company Inc. Copyright All rights reserved. Page 2 RENEWAL thecasa.org Casa staff photos by Peter Jordan

3 LITURGY CONNECTION Celebrating St. Francis of Assisi this Week This Wednesday, October 4 ~ on the Feast of St. Francis ~ we will dedicate our new church. The evening before ~ on Tuesday, October 3 ~ we will celebrate the Transitus, or the memorial of the passing of St. Francis from earthly life to everlasting life. The Transitus The memorial of the passing of St. Francis Tuesday, October 3 at 7 pm in the new church Each year, lovers of St. Francis from all over the world solemnly gather to commemorate this touching event in his remarkable life. Francis died on the evening of October 3, just as the brothers were singing. On this night, we will recall some of the legends of Saint Francis while we encourage one another to live lives of praise. The Transitus uniquely celebrates our Franciscan identity by rooting ourselves ritually both in sacred scripture and the historical foundations of the brotherhood. The dessert potluck following Transitus Francis is rumored to have had a sweet tooth. Lady Jacoba used to bake almond cookies as a gift for him. In fact, she brought them to him the night he died. To celebrate that sweet memory, each year we have a dessert potluck by the poolside after the Transitus service. All are invited to bring something sweet to share! Saint Francis was a man with keen vision, exquisite sensitivity, a great heart, and a deep conviction of eternal values. Certainly, he was someone deserving of a great celebration of his gift to the world. Please come and join with the friars and celebrate his life and inspiration! Are you considering becoming Catholic? Are you seeking full initiation into the Roman Catholic Church? You are invited to explore A Journey in Faith: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) The RCIA is the formation process that prepares individuals for living the Christian life in the Roman Catholic tradition. The RCIA sessions began last Tuesday. These first five inquiry sessions are open and you are welcome to begin attending anytime. These inquiry sessions are designed to help you discern whether or not you want to continue in the process. Please contact Kathleen Garast at or Steve Zaccari at for more information. You can also us at rcia@ thecasa.org. Seeking RCIA Sponsors We are also seeking community members to walk with those individuals as Sponsors. Please call Jeff Rochford at for information. Gift Bearers for Mass At each weekend Mass, we invite people from the assembly to bring up the gifts of bread and wine, as well as a basket of food to represent the gifts that are collected for the good of the community and our genuine concern for the poor and hungry. If you and your family or group of friends would like to bring up the gifts at a particular Mass, please let us know. Perhaps you are celebrating a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary, or remembering a loved one who has died and would like to participate in the Mass in this way, or maybe you have guests visiting from out of town and would like to give them this experience. You all would need to arrive 20 minutes before Mass starts to go over the simple procedures. Let us know and the date and Mass time to norbert@thecasa.org. The Twenty-Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time October 1, 2017 ~ Cycle A thecasa.org RENEWAL Page 3

4 FAMILY CATECHESIS & SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION How well do you know St. Francis? What was St. Francis birth name? a. Francis b. Francesco c. Giovanni d. Mario Was St. Francis an ordained priest? Yes No What was the name of the song he wrote in 1224 to honor God s image in creation? a. Canticle of the Sun b.canticle of the Divine c. Canticle of the Creatures What Christian tradition is St. Francis most closely associated with? a. Stations of the Cross b. Christmas tree c. Advent Wreath d. Nativity Scene Where did St. Francis rebuild a church when he heard God s voice? a.. Rome b. San Damiano c. Mount Subasio This was St. Francis lifelong friend a. Clare b. Leo c. Sylvester Which of these is Francis not a patron saint of? a. Animals b. Environment c. Merchants d. Prayer St. Francis' commitment to poverty included asking his friars not to own a second... a. Robe b. Sandals c. Rosary d. Prayer Book What is it called to cut someone s hair to signify acceptance into the Franciscans, like St. Francis did to St. Clare? a.cloister b. Shearing c. Tonsure Where did St. Francis travel to in order to meet Sultan al-kamil at the height of the crusades? a. Palestine b. Egypt c. Spain d. Iraq First Communion/Confirmation Orientation Session Next Sunday, October 8 Family Faith Activities October 1 The Twenty-Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time Today s Gospel could have been taken directly from our own family experiences. Can you think of a time when a family member spoke one thing but then did another? The actions of the first son can be considered a change of heart, or conversion. We don t know why he changed his mind and went out to work, but he did! The second son also had a change of heart, but not in the realm of conversion. Maybe his plan was to pacify his father while never having any intention of helping. Perhaps he became distracted, or something else came up. The point of the story today is to show that our actions speak louder than words, even with God. Jesus wants us to do more than pay lip service to the Gospel. He wants us to be transformed by His word in our hearts and in our actions. Gather your family and ask, "When was a time I said 'yes' to God, even if it was hard?" Read Matthew 21:28-32 and discuss: What does the father ask his sons to do? Which son changes his mind? What does this story teach us about making a good choice? Lived Faith: Brainstorm Christian actions and list them on a poster board. Place it in a prominent area in the house for all to see. Have the family place a sticker next to each action as it is demonstrated during the week. Concluding Prayer "Father, we sometimes say, Yes, but our actions say, No. Help us to be faithful to do what You have called us to do. Amen. For more info about Baptisms, Sacramental Preparation and Family Catechesis, please contact Patty Tafolla at or dcm@thecasa.org, or Donna Kinzie at or donna@thecasa.org Page 4 RENEWAL thecasa.org

5 YOUTH MINISTRY What role do you play in the Church? In your community? Here in the Italian town of Foligno, Angelina of Montegiove started a monastery for a group of Third Order Franciscan women. They had this keen sense that they should be able to govern themselves and work out in the community. Unfortunately, the Church at the time kept telling them they had to be governed by friars and they must be enclosed like all other nuns. They insisted that Francis and Clare would have upheld their ideals. Today, women like Sister Claudia (center) still live there, govern themselves, and serve the community. The frescoes on the walls remind them of the Saints (left) who inspire courage and scriptural women (right) who held important roles in the lives of God's people and in the Church. They are reminded as they pass these paintings each day that they are called to humility and charity as they live out their call to serve. Sister Claudia reminded us that we have that same call whether we are religious or lay people. We are called to serve boldly. October 8 High School group 5pm - Longo For information on upcoming events, the latest news and forms, visit us at CasaYouth.org or call James Whitaker at , VOLUNTEER VOICE Ordinary People, Extraordinary Hearts! Volunteering can be a way to give back and lift your spirits. Contact the volunteer department and see if there is a place for you to make a difference in the areas that matter to you most. volunteer@thecasa.org For volunteer opportunities, contact Pat Bennier at volunteer@thecasa.org or t hec asa. org RENE WAL Page 5

6 FAITH IN ACTION MINISTRIES Just Scripture Sunday, October :45 am Ventura room-piper Hall How does God s Word speak to you? You are invited to join with others for: Sharing from a perspective of Franciscan values Biblical issues of justice and mercy that impact our world today An interactive process: a deeply personal and collective experience No previous study of Scripture is needed. For more information, contact: kgarast@aol. com. Provide your contact information and you will receive the monthly invitation, readings, and meeting location. All are Welcome! Casa Habitat Ministry Building on Faith The Hospitality Area on October 7 & 8 This is the 9th Habitat home that we will help to build and once again we are pleased to partner with our fellow builders at the St. Patrick Catholic Community. No tools or experience is required. Wear closed-toe shoes, regular work clothes in layers, and be ready to get dirty. The construction crew must be at least 16 years old to be on-site. We are part of building a multi-unit 3 story townhouse. Build Dates: 10/14/17 Start time 7:30 am 11/18/17 12/16/17 01/20/18 Lunches: We also need volunteers willing to help us provide lunches for the builders on October 14 and November 18. Stop by our table and sign-up in the Hospitality area after all Masses on October 7 & 8 or at thecasahabitat@gmail.com Trick or Treat Warm Their Feet Sock Collection Drive October 21 & 22 André House is a ministry to the homeless and poor populations of the Phoenix Area. Located in the heart of downtown, they provide services to hundreds of people in need every day. Clothing is provided free of charge to approximately 150 people each week. All visitors can pick out a pair of socks to keep their feet dry and, as the winter approaches, warm. More information in next week's bulletin We need volunteers to help collect donations at all the Saturday and Sunday Masses. If you can help, please sign up at the Front Desk. Serve and Study Series Maggie's Place- Dignity of Human Life November 4, Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Serve: You are invited to attend a service day at Maggie's Place. Maggie's Place has five Houses of Hospitality in Maricopa County to serve homeless pregnant women. We will be at Michael House in Glendale, working alongside the moms and babies and Maggie's place staff to deep clean the house and property. Study: Following the service time, lunch and discusson with Maggie's Place staff, in light of the Catholic teaching on protection of all life, will take place at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Glendale. Fee: $20.00 covers lunch and stipend to Maggie's Place. Register at More information at table after Mass on October 14 and after morning Masses on October 15. No transportation to service site provided by FRC. Detailed flyer in Lobby. Contact us at Patti Sills-Trausch at x130 or socialconcerns@thecasa.org, Laura Libertore at x156 or laura@thecasa.org or Bonnie Wasniewski at x155 or bonnie@thecasa.org Page 6 RENEWAL thecasa.org

7 ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS St. Francis Retreat Friday, October 6 Sunday, October 8 with Fr. Dan Horan, OFM The Name of God is Relationship: Exploring Prayer in the Franciscan Tradition The Casa welcomes Fr. Dan Horan back for this year's St. Francis Retreat. While some philosophers claim that the name of God is "pure being" and some theologians claim that the primary name of God is "the good," Fr. Dan Horan, OFM, suggests that the name of God is best understood as "relationship." Beginning with the way that God reveals who God is to humanity throughout Scripture and moving to take a deeper look at what the wisdom of St. Francis of Assisi and the spiritual tradition that bears his name tells us about God, this retreat encourages contemporary women and men to reconsider how they imagine their Creator, how they experience prayer, and how they renew their understanding of faith in the modern world. Fee: $150 Commuter, $240 Private Room w/bath, $175 Shared Room w/bath. Pre-registration required. Healing of Memories: A Retreat For Veterans Friday, October 6 Sunday, October 8 with Sheila Laughton This program is designed to help victims of emotional, psychological, and spiritual wounds inflicted by war, human rights abuses, and other traumatic circumstances. Retreat fee including meals: Free for Veterans, thanks to a grant from the Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation. Pre-registration required. For more information or to register for any of these programs please visit thecasa.org or call ext. 132 t hec asa. org RENEWAL Page 7

8 ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS Franciscan Vision Series You can now earn a certificate from the Franciscan School of Theology while learning right here at the Franciscan Renewal Center. Take 12 classes to earn this certificate in Franciscan Vision. FST Instructors will teach in person here at the Casa. Divine Abundance and the Franciscan Vision Saturday, October 14 with Fr. Garrett Galvin, OFM Can a Franciscan Be Angry? Emotional Range in Franciscan Life Saturday, December 2 with Darleen Pryds, PhD Fees: Each unit, $83.50 Pre-registration required. Each class is one unit. 12 units earn a certificate. FST also offers four one-week summer programs at Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside. Each summer study week is four units. You can earn 12 credits with any mix of Casa onsite classes and summer study weeks. Popcorn, Pizza and Peace Friday, December 1, 6 9 pm Mark Klym The movies selected for 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. Featured movies or documentaries will be minutes in length, with time planned for in-depth discussions of the films. Pizza and soft drinks are planned for 6 pm. The film will start approximately at 6:45 pm. (Title to be announced) Following immediately after the film, discussion in small groups facilitated by Mark Klym. Fee: $10, includes pizza, refreshments, popcorn and the film. Pre-registration required. Peace Walk* and Mindfulness Meditation Saturday, December 9, 9 am 3 pm Rev. Marvin Brown Rev. Marvin Brown will share his thoughts and experience about nonviolence and peace from the Buddhist tradition. Mindfulness is the ability to be truly in the Present Moment and in the Present Moment we learn that we have choices. One of the choices that we have is how we act when we are upset. During the Peace Walk, which is an individual journey to find peace in oneself, we will learn to walk with our conflicts instead of speaking or acting in a less-than-kind way. Lunch will be the practice of Eating Mindfully. *There is no actual physical walking involved. Fee: $45, includes lunch. Pre-registration required. For more information or to register for any of these programs please visit thecasa.org or call ext. 132 Page 8 RENEWAL thecasa.org

9 ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS Reach for the Stars Two series Wednesdays, October 11, 18, 25, and November 1, 2017 Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018 Each class 7 8:30 pm Susan Wrubel Men and women are invited to relax and renew with gentle stretching exercises that will increase flexibility and body strength as well as increase circulation to enhance the immune system. You will learn to let go of unnecessary stress and worry as you learn to practice mindful stretching, energizing breathing practices, and peaceful relaxation. Wear loose, comfortable clothing suitable for Arizona evenings. Fee: $40. Pre-registration required. Straight Talk Theology Sundays, 9 10:30 am 3rd Sunday of each month, October May, (No session in March) William Cieslak, OFM Cap What difference does a Franciscan perspective make in my life? Visitors to the Casa often experience something very attractive and compelling about what they experience at Sunday Eucharist. Likewise, when we are traveling and attend Mass in other places, we often feel that something is missing. What is that something? This series will help identify a Franciscan Take on life. Fee: No set fee. Donations gratefully accepted at each presentation. October 15: God We all believe in God, but our attitudes about God can be quite different. We will explore God from a Franciscan perspective. The Catholic Cafeteria: Revisiting the Basics First and Third Wednesday of each month, 7 9 pm. Presenters will vary according to topic This new series invites adult Catholics to revisit the basics of what Catholic faith is all about. Many adults have not had the time, nor opportunity to review and examine what our faith teaches, how it relates to everyday life, and why we do the things we do. First Wednesday: Some aspect of Catholic faith explained in clear, straightforward terms, and discussed candidly among participants, facilitated by the presenter. Third Wednesday: How this aspect of our faith works in daily life, how to live it, how it can help to change our lives and the world around us for the better. Fee: $60 per person, for each six-week segment, starting October 11. Two registrants together, $100. Pre-registration required. For more information or to register for any of these programs please visit thecasa.org or call ext. 132 thecasa.org RENEWAL Page 9

10 VISION CORNER You just never know Last year, the Franciscan Renewal Center received a very large gift from the estate of a man that we did not know anything about. It was a question that would rise to the surface every so often, but with all that was underway, it was easy to set aside. Several months ago, in going through some documents, Allison Brown shared with me an address that was linked to this gift last year. I sent off an to another unknown person with a hope of some sort of why behind this most generous gift to us. In my mind, there had to be a reason that this place was special to him. Weeks went by and then I received a phone call from a gentleman named Russ, who was attached to the . Russ had befriended our donor years ago and what a story behind it all. It seems our donor had been a recluse who made very few friends and had little use for most people. He was not a wealthy man he simply did not spend any money on himself or anyone. He had a very sad childhood and had little love in his life until he met his wife, who made up for all that he did not have as a child. All was good until she died twenty years ago and our donor became consumed in his loss. Someone suggested that he contact the Franciscan Renewal Center to help him with his overwhelming grief. He came here and met with Fr. Peter Kirwin, who helped him move forward with the life that was left for him. So, here s the why behind our donor leaving such a large gift to us: this man repeatedly told Russ that he really liked the Franciscan Renewal Center because no one ever tried to get him to become a Catholic or clean up or dress nicer before he came for his counseling. Everyone that he encountered here was kind to him and welcoming and he never forgot that. I know for myself, I smile thinking that our donor must be very proud, as he watches from above. His gift ensures that the help that he received back in 1997 continues today so that others consumed with their respective grief can also see that love never really ends and being kind is the start of it all. Sarah Privée, Donor Relations Officer Discover the Casa in One Hour and See What You've Been Missing Is it a church...a retreat center...a place to learn, heal and grow? The Casa is all that and more! Let our friars and staff give you a behind the scenes tour of all that happens here on our 25-acre campus. Discover the Vision Tours are held twice a month, morning and evening, to accommodate your busy schedule. Choose a date that works for you, bring a friend, and make new ones while you're here! DISCOVER THE VISION Thursday, 5 October 2017, 11:00 am Thursday, 19 October 2017, 6:00 pm Thursday, 2 November 2017, 11:00 am Thursday, 16 November 2017, 6:00 pm Reserve your spot today: online: thecasa.org/discover-vision/ phone: rsvp@thecasa.org RENEWING LIVES Ourselves. Our Communities. Our World. For more information regarding the RENEWING LIVES initiative, please call or sarah@thecasa.org Page 10 RENEWAL thecasa.org

11 COUNSELING MINISTRY Counseling Ministry and Support Groups For those who seek healing and transformation Photo courtesy of Peter Jordan We Are Here for YOU We welcome all who are interested in attending. Counseling Support Groups No appointments required for groups listed below Monday: 6:30-8:00 pm: Divorce/Separation/Relationship Endings Tuesday: 5:30-7:00 pm: Grieving the Loss of a Loved One 6:30-8:00 pm: Depression and Anxiety Wednesday: 6:30-8:00 pm: Addiction & Family Individual Sessions Individual sessions are available mornings and afternoons, Monday - Friday, and require an appointment. To make an appointment, please call the Counseling Ministry at 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. Judith McHale, MA, LPC, Director of Counseling Ministry For more information about our Counseling Ministry, please call , ext. 134 or counseling@thecasa.org MEETINGS & CONFERENCES Indra Rodney 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. 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 For more information about hosting your next non-profit event at the Casa, contact Indra Rodney, Director of Meetings & Conferences at or indra@thecasa.org. thecasa.org RENEWAL Page 11

12 Spiritual Direction Exploring a Relationship with God 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. What Legacy Will You Leave? We all desire significance to lead happy and fulfilled lives surrounded by family and friends. For many of us, there is a compelling need to make a difference to leave a lasting impact on the people most dear to us and the world in which we live. The search for significance and desire to plan for the future leads many to ponder their legacy. What kind of legacy will you leave? 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 Sandy Kenger (interim) at , ext. 162 or spiritualdirection@thecasa.org. To learn how you can make a difference in the lives and causes you love, contact Mary Dunn at or endowment@thecasa.org. Books and Blessings bookstore & spiritual boutique at the Casa Blessing of the Animals Saturday, November am - 12 pm Beginning October 12, we will be open until 6:30 pm on Thursdays and Fridays. Please visit us at our new location in the Capistrano building. Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 10:00 am - 6:30 pm 8:30 am - 2:00 pm and 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Please stop by. We look forward to serving you! Visit us online at BooksandBlessings.net Upcoming Special Collections: October 21, 22: Mission Sunday November 18, 19: Catholic Campaign for Human Development December 16,17 Retirement Fund for Religious (Province of St. Barbara) For the latest news and general information, visit us at thecasa.org or call the Front Desk at Page 12 RENEWAL thecasa.org

13 Cornerstone at the Casa Mondays 5:00 pm and Wednesdays 11:30 am in the Spiritual Direction Center. "The awakening of the eye of faith which is the awakening of the contemplative process is to begin to see the Divine Presence in everything." - Thomas Keating The Casa Prayer Partners Ministry petitions prayers and prays for our human family. Send requests to: CasaPrayerPartners@gmail.com Faith Sharing Groups 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 every month, beginning with 7 am Mass, then breakfast, then a meeting. Contact: Al Sapia-Bosch or Chuck Jirauch: MenInSpirit@thecasa.org 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 Casa Singles meet on the second Friday of every month at 7 pm. Most meetings are here at the Casa; some events take place off campus. About the Franciscan Renewal Center The 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, AZ, 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, CA, 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 Mass Intentions for Next Week: October 8 October 14 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Readings & Mass Intentions October 1 October 7, 2017 Sunday Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25:4-9; Phil 2:1-11 [1-5]; Mt 21:28-32 Benefactors FMU 7:30 am David Hesch 9:15 am Pro-Populo 11:00 am Oleen Stone 7:00 pm Monday Zec 8:1-8; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Angie Vanderwey 7:00 am Tuesday Zec 8:20-23; Ps 87:1b-7; Lk 9:51-56 Paul David Rivas 7:00 am Wednesday Neh 2:1-8; Ps 137:1-6; Lk 9:57-62 Larry and Alana Prevallet 7:00 am Thursday Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Ps 19:8-11; Lk 10:1-12 Eleanore R. Kerns 7:00 am Friday Bar 1:15-22; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Lk 10:13-16 John Skelly 7:00 am Saturday Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Ps 69:33-37; Lk 10:17-24 Bruce Martin 7:00 am Ruth Wilson 5:00 pm Next Sunday Is 5:1-7; Ps 80:9, 12-16, 19-20; Phil 4:6-9; Mt 21:33-43 The intentions listed here will be the intentions of the priest and will not be announced to the gathered assembly. Pro-Populo; Coleen and Bob Budnick; Callista Madeline Fortier; Phyliss Adams Mildred Tisso Richard Triebel Mr. William Reilly Kathy and Roger Nelson Sue Steffen Isabell Dellinger Candelaria Thomas Devine For the latest news and general information, visit us at thecasa.org or call the Front Desk at thecasa.org RENEWAL Page 13

14 October 1, 2017 The Twenty-Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time This Week at the Casa October 1 October 7, 2017 Sunday 9:00 am Casa Children's Celebration 5:00 pm Hogan's Heroes Monday 1:00 pm Care for the Caregiver 6:30 pm Divorce, Separation & Significant Relationship Ending Support Group Tuesday 9:00 am Legacy Workshop Part II 5:30 pm Grieving the Loss of a Loved One Support Group 6:00 pm Rosary 6:00 pm Transitus: The Memorial of the Passing of St. Francis 6:30 pm Depression and Anxiety Support Group 7:00 pm RCIA Inquiry Session Wednesday 6:30 pm Substance Abuse Support Group Thursday 7:45 am Contemplative Prayer 11:00 am Discover the Vision 6:30 pm Mindfulness Drop In Gathering 6:30 pm Who Am I? I am Grieving Friday 6:00 pm St. Francis Retreat 6:00 pm Healing of Memories for Veterans Saturday 7:30 am Men in Spirit Workshop Some of these events require advance registration. Visit thecasa.org or call for more information. Thank you for your prayers and patience, and for following church construction updates each week. With great joy, the new Conventual Church of Our Lady of the Angels will be dedicated on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, 6-9 pm. Seating has been reserved for visiting clergy and friars, as well as community members who were integrally involved with its design and construction. Open seating is limited and will begin at 5:30 pm. You are invited to celebrate the new church with these special events leading up to the dedication! Open House and Docent Tours after all Masses: September 30 and October 1 Children's Concert and Docent Tours: October 1 beginning at 3 pm Transitus Service, the celebration of the passing of St. Francis of Assisi, followed by a dessert potluck at the poolside: Tuesday, October 3 at 7 pm Please note that the building will be considered 100% finished when the contractors complete a prepared list of outstanding items to be corrected or accomplished. Managing that list will continue through October. These tasks will not interfere with Masses being held in the new church. Thank you for being part of this historic journey! thecasa.org RENEWAL