TWO POPES DECLARED SAINTS APRIL 27, 2014 Pope Saint John XXIII Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was born on November 25, 1881, in Sotto il Monte, Italy. He was ordained a priest in 1904, a bishop in 1925, and elevated to the College of Cardinals in 1953. He was elected to the Chair of Peter as Pope John XXIII in 1958. The Good Pope was perhaps the most influential pope of the twentieth century. He surprised the Church and the world with his reforming spirit, manifested most poignantly when he convened the Second Vatican Council in 1962, which laid out a broad new vision and set of reforms for the Roman Catholic Church. While pope, Saint John XXIII internationalized the college of cardinals, revised the code of canon law, and wrote eight papal encyclicals, including Mater et Magistra (Mother and Teacher), which expounded on themes of Christianity and social progress. He died on June 3, 1963. He was beatified by Pope John Paul II on September 3, 2000 and canonized by Pope Francis on Arpil 27, 2014. Pope Saint John Paul II Karol Jozef Wojtyla was born on May 18, 1920, in Wadowice, Poland. Much of his advanced education was obtained underground after the Nazi invasion of Poland, and in 1942 he entered the clandestine seminary in Krakow. He was ordained a priest in 1946, a bishop in 1958, was appointed archbishop of Krakow in 1964, and elevated to the College of Cardinals in 1967. He was elected to the Chair of Peter as Pope John Paul II in 1978. His lifelong devotion to the Most Holy Madonna was expressed in his papal motto, Totus tuus ( Totally yours ), dedicating himself, his papacy, and the world to Mary. A groundbreaker in many ways, he was the first Polish pope and the first non-italian pontiff in 400 years. He left the Church more than a dozen encyclicals and scores of other documents, and beatified and canonized more than a thousand men and women from all walks of life. He died on April 2, 2005. He was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI on May 1, 2011 and canonized by Pope Francis on April 27, 2014. Source: JS Paluch Co., Inc.
ADULT EDUCATION & PROGRAMS The Truth Behind the Headlines May 10 9:00 am 4:00 pm Egyptologist Emad Samir will offer insights into the politics of the Middle East and bring us The Truth Behind the Headlines. He will combine history, religion, politics, geography, culture, and current events. Learn why the Middle East is an area of such great concern to our country, and the rest of the world. Emad offers his insight as only he can, as a man who has lived in the Middle East for more than 40 years. Emad Samir, MA, is Logos Bible Study Scholar in Residence at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Los Alamitos, CA where he brings biblical Egypt to life. Divorced & Separated Retreat May 2 4 Judith McHale, MA, LPC & Tom Mitchell, PhD, LPC Change your perspective! Learn to turn the relationship experiences of the past into life lessons that promote insight and growth. Judith McHale, MA, LPC, is the 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 Masters of Counseling from Arizona State University. Fee per person includes lodging, meals and program: Single: $215, Double: $165; Commuter: $130, includes meals and program Twilight Retreat The Stations of the Resurrection: The Way of Light Wednesday, May 21, 6:00 8:30 pm Dinner at 6:00 pm, reflection 7:00 Norbert Zwickl, Casa Choir and Musicians The Stations of the Resurrection reflect upon experiences of the Risen Lord from Easter morning to Pentecost...highlighting the continuing presence of the Risen Lord, as we recognize His guidance and leadership through the events of our living. Registration for reflection not required. We invite you to join us for dinner at 6:00 pm Fee for dinner: $20 advance registration required Dream Work for Spiritual Growth with Donna DeFelice, MD Saturday, May 3 9:00 am Noon Dr. DeFelice will explain how to work with our dreams, how to interpret them and use them as a springboard for further self exploration, prayer, discernment, and growth. Donna DeFelice, MD is a board certified psychiatrist with background training in Jungian psychoanalytics. Fee per person: $25 For more information or to register for any of these programs please visit us at www.thecasa.org/programs-a-retreats or call 480.948.7460 ext. 162
ADULT EDUCATION & PROGRAMS GRIEF AND LOSS RETREAT May 16 May 18 Sheila Marchetta, MA, Mauro Pando, MC & Timothy Ringgold, MT BC 12 Heroic Steps Over the Rainbow Retreat May 30 June 1 Nathan Castle, OP There isn t enough room here to write about how incredible every part of this weekend has been. The program started at the beginning of my grief and worked through to the solution. Comment from 2013 retreatant This retreat is for anyone grieving over the loss of a loved one. The team provides a supportive setting, shares information about the grief process, and suggests ways to heal during the intense and painful period following a loved one s death. Fee per person includes lodging, meals and program: Single: $215 Double: $165 Commuter: $130 includes meals and program Stir together the Hero s Journey of Joseph Campbell, the 12 Steps of AA and a healing trip to Oz and back. Combined, they are a joyful way of life for everybody. Join the friends you haven t met yet for a nice long walk into the center of your expanding heart. Nathan Castle, OP has been a Dominican for 35 years, a priest for 28, and a campus minister for 24. He is the author of And Toto, Too, The Wizard of Oz as a Spiritual Adventure. Fees per person: Commuter $130, Single $215, Double $165 Spiritual Spa Weekends Twilight Retreat Discernment of Gifts Friday, June 6 6:00 8:30 pm Pat Mullen, MA We all have God given gifts that differ from our talents and skills. What are Yours? Experience a creative approach towards realizing, and/or affirming your gifts. This is not a scientifically designed exercise, but a true discernment experience, and it s fun! Fee: $20, includes dinner, registration required Program only: Freewill offering, no registration June 20 22, July 25 27, August 15 17 with Pam Bork Spiritual Spa Weekends offer time for physical rest and spiritual renewal. Check into your own private room and relax. Join us, and bring a friend or family member. Massage, reflexology and gently touch available for $25 for 25 minutes Fee per person: $125 includes private room, all meals and program For more information or to register for any of these programs please visit us at www.thecasa.org/programs-a-retreats or call 480.948.7460 ext. 162
FAITH IN ACTION MINISTRY Casa Builders Needs YOUR Help to Get the Next Habitat for Humanity House Built As a fundraiser for our third Habitat home, The Casa Builders Ministry will be building a Lego house. Yes! That s right, a 20 x 20 house made from Lego pieces. For five weekends, from April 26 to May 25, you will see us at a table after each Mass, and we will be building a Lego house. People can buy Lego bricks and place them in the appropriate places in our Lego house. For a slightly higher cost, people can also buy other pieces, such as doors, windows, roof tiles, etc. As the house gets closer to completion you can sponsor the building of the beds, kitchen tables, and even the toilet. The costs for these special items will be designated at the table. You can also learn how to get involved in this new ministry. Stop by each week to see how the house is progressing. Mother s Day is May 11, 2014! Honor Your Mother and Honor All Mothers with a unique card from Maggie s Place Maggie s Place will be present after all Masses at the FRC on the weekend of May 3 & 4 offering their annual Mother s Day card for a suggested donation of $5. Please stop by their table after Mass! Maggie s Place is a community that provides houses of hospitality for pregnant and parenting women who are alone or on the streets. Since its opening in 2000, Maggie s Place has welcomed over 600 pregnant women in vulnerable situations into safe and supportive homes. Visit www.maggiesplace.org to learn more about Maggie s Place or to order your card online. Care for All of God s Creation On March 29, the Arizona Ecumenical Council Earth Care Commission (AEC ECC) hosted a tour of the Great Bend of the Gila River, just one hour west of Phoenix. The ECC is committed to providing opportunities for people to get out into the wilderness to connect with the land and better understand these beautiful gifts we have in Arizona and the importance of preserving them. The group was accompanied by a guide from Archaeology Southwest who educated them on the geology and cultural artifacts of this unique area. Five members of the Franciscan Renewal Center community participated and were treated to a rock scramble to view ancient petroglyphs, as well as a hike to see remnants of a prehistoric village, its fortress walls and ball courts. On April 7, many from the Care for Creation team at the FRC also went to greet the Great Climate Marchers as they marched through Phoenix. This group is walking across the country to raise awareness of the need for action now to reduce carbon emissions that add to global warming. If you d like to join the Care For Creation team, please contact Patti. Contact us at 480.948.7460 Patti Sills-Trausch at x130 or socialconcerns@thecasa.org Bonnie Wasniewski at x155 or bonnie@thecasa.org
FAMILY CATECHESIS & SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION April 27 Family Faith Activities Second Sunday of Easter Season Jesus greets His disciples with the gift of peace and the gift of the Holy Spirit. In doing so, Jesus commissions his disciples to continue the work that He has begun. The story of Thomas illustrates our Christian experience today: We are called to believe without seeing. In fact, all Christians after the first witnesses have been called to believe without seeing. Our faith is based on the witness of the Church that has preceded us, beginning with Thomas and the first disciples. Through Baptism, we receive the same Holy Spirit that Jesus brought to the first disciples. We are among those who are blessed, because we believe without having seen. Ask your family, How do we recognize Jesus in others? How do others recognize Jesus in you? Read John 20:19 31 or watch the video at www.thefiveloaves.com and discuss: Why are the disciples behind locked doors? How does Thomas come to believe? How does God s love help to bring peace into the world? What helps you believe in God without seeing? Feeling is Believing Activity: Fill a bag with items that have different shapes and textures. Pass the bag around to everyone and let each person feel one object and guess what it is without looking. Talk about how this is similar to our faith we cannot see or touch Jesus, but we can feel Him in our hearts. Disappearing Act Activity: Take a piece of paper and an orange or pink marker or highlighter. Have each person draw a picture of Jesus. Now place a piece of red cellophane over the drawing. Jesus disappears. Share how it looks like Jesus disappeared, but He didn t really. Just because you cannot see Him, doesn t mean He is not there. Concluding Prayer: Let us pray. God of Love, we believe and we trust in you. Help us to walk in the light of faith. In the name of your son, the Risen Lord, we pray. Amen. Confirmation & Eucharist News! This Friday May 2 is our celebration with 48 students and 6 adults receiving these sacraments of full initiation. Take a moment after Mass today and stop by the hospitality area to sign a card with your best wishes and prayers! These will be distributed to the students with their certificates after the liturgy. Many thanks to all of you who have kept these families in your prayers during this time of preparation. Watch for pictures in upcoming bulletin issues and on the bulletin board in the lobby. Upcoming Events for Families: Confirmation Rehearsal Confirmation Mass Infant Baptisms Mass Family Fun Night Infant Baptism Info Family Catechesis Thur. 5/1 Fri. 5/2 Sat. 5/3 Sun. 5/4 Sat. 5/10 Wed. 5/14 Sun. 5/18 6:30 pm 6:00 pm 5:00 pm 9:15 am Mass 11:00 am Mass 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 9:00/10:45 am Contact the Family Catechesis Office for more information May Day Saints! Go to www.americancatholic.org for their stories May 1 St. Joseph the Worker Patron saint of Workers May 3 Sts. Philip & James, Apostles Patron Saints of Uruguay and Hatters May 13 Our Lady of Fatima www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8ndvcchcfy May 14 St. Matthia Patron saint of carpenters and tailors May 22 Blessed Joachima Third Order Franciscan May 26 St. Philip Neri Patron Saint of Joy May 30 St. Joan of Arc Patron of soldiers and prisoners May 31 Visitation For information about Baptisms, Sacramental Preparation and Family Catechesis, please contact Patty Tafolla at 480.948.7460 or dcm@thecasa.org
2014 HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGES Led by Franciscan Father Mario DiCicco, OFM May 26 - June 6 September 6-17 Vaya con Dios, Winter Residents! You are invited to join us in the hospitality area after Mass today and request a blessing from a friar before your departure. Have a blessed summer. We look forward to seeing you soon! For more information visit frmariotours.weebly.com or contact Fr. Mario at 312.888.1331 or mmdicicco@gmail.com Father Mario DiCicco is a Franciscan priest who has been leading pilgrims to the Holy Land continuously for the past 37 years. He holds a PhD in New Testament and has lived in the Holy Land with the Franciscans, who have been official custodians of the Holy Land since 1335. Photo by Peter Jordan
COUNSELING MINISTRY 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: Grief Support Group 6:30 8:30 pm: Depression Support Group Individual Sessions Individual sessions are available mornings, afternoons and evenings, Monday through Friday, and require an appointment. To make an appointment, please call the Counseling Ministry at 480.948.7460, ext. 133 between 8:30 am and 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 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES 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 allow them to renew and recharge. Some of the amenities your group may enjoy while being treated to Franciscan hospitality include: 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 Surrounding views of Camelback and Mummy Mountains Visit us at www.casameetings.org and take a Google Virtual Tour of the campus. We would appreciate it if you would refer any groups, churches, non-profits or government entities to: Sue Force, Director of Meetings and Conference Ministry, sue@thecasa.org or 480.948.7460 x173. by Peter Jordan
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD How to Submit your Bulletin Information: E mail: bulletin@thecasa.org Drop Off: At the front desk (Attn: Bulletin) Fax: 480.948.2325 Dog Sitting: I provide dog sitting services at my house. Big grassy yard with trees, pool and lots of places to explore. Contact Suzana: 602.418.8413 or dogvacationhome@aol.com Clean out the garage I can help! Call Francis the Gardener 480.320.0616. Landscaping project needs flagstone, boulders and river rock: I will load and remove usable materials that are now clutter rather than a part of your great landscaping design. Put these items to good use! Please call 480.283.3939. Live in companion needed: Visually impaired lady seeks mature, neat, live in companion to drive/accompany to events and errands. No housekeeping, cooking or caregiving. Winters in Arcadia area; summers in Prescott! Pvt. br/bath, office space if necessary. Terms negotiable. References required. 602.840.2163. Seeking handymen to donate services: A friend in poor health and on a fixed income needs help with projects in his home, incl. prepping, painting, installing vinyl flooring and carpeting. He also needs exterior of house painted to comply with HOA...has small budget for this project. Please call 602.870.1000 or email beyondwords@cox.net. Household help needed: Christian, single mom looking for p/t person to help with light housework and gardening. Please call Stacy 602.790.8976. The Casa may publish requests in this space but it does not reflect our endorsement or knowledge of the people submitting the information. We reserve the right to edit all submissions. Men in Spirit Come join us! The Casa s Men in Spirit, is a new men s group in search of guidance and strength; bonded by common challenges and faith in a God who knows us and is always with us. We meet on the first Saturday of each month. Our next meeting is on May 3 from 7:00 9:30 am. Join us for 7:00 am Mass, followed by breakfast and an open discussion about spirituality. The topic for our May 3 meeting is Franciscan Spirituality Your Spirituality: the Cross, the Crib, the Leper. Presented by: Rene H. Perreault, Jr., SFO, certified Spiritual Director and Hospital Chaplain. The Casa Prayer Partners is a gathering of people petitioning prayers and praying for our human family. Please join us in this prayer ministry! Contact CasaPrayerPartners@gmail.com. Are you Single? The Casa Single Adult Ministry is for anyone 21 101 years old looking for a place to share their faith with other singles. Whether you were never married or are divorced or widowed, this is a group for spiritual men and women who desire to share their journey with like minded people of faith. We gather once a month for fun and fellowship. In addition, members often organize outside activities to keep the group connected. We meet at 6:30 pm on the 2nd Friday of every month. Please join us at our next meeting on May 9. For more information or to be added to the group s email list, contact spiritualsinglesouls@gmail.com. AZ Males A group inspired by the teachings of Fr. Richard Rohr OFM, meets at 5:30 pm on the last Wednesday of each month. The discussions are typically centered on one of Fr. Richard s teachings and philosophy. Please feel free to join us at our next meeting on April 30. Meeting details at www.azmalespirituality.com. The Casa Rosary Ministry The Casa Rosary Ministry was introduced in May 2010, and meets at 6:00 pm Monday through Friday in the Meditation Chapel. Divine Mercy is held on Friday night at 5:45 pm followed by the Rosary at 6:00 pm. The vision is to deliver a Rosary experience that is profoundly moving and unique increasing our relationship with Jesus Christ and to increase reverence to our Blessed Mother. This is a ministry for the wellbeing of others and the world. The goal is to honor Our Blessed Mother and the Life of Jesus with a meditative and contemplative approach to each prayer. About the Franciscan Renewal Center Since 1951, the Franciscan Renewal Center affectionately known as the Casa de Paz y Bien, or simply the Casa has existed as a Catholic retreat center in Paradise Valley to offer spiritual growth, healing and transformation that moves lives into the service of others. The Casa was founded by and is today an active religious community of the Order of Friars Minor part of the worldwide Franciscan family, following the footsteps of Sts. Francis and Clare of Assisi. The Casa is a wholly owned entity of the Franciscan Friars Province of Saint Barbara, based in Oakland, Calif., that works cooperatively with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix. Activities at the Casa include daily Mass, Sunday services, private retreats, gathering space for non-profit groups, as well as 50 volunteer ministries that give aid to the poor or vulnerable, empower individuals to improve their circumstances, and build community fellowship. Discover more at www.thecasa.org If you would like to make a recurring donation to the Franciscan Renewal Center through your debit or credit card, please contact Ryan Hill at developmentpm@thecasa.org or 480.948.7460. Thank you for your generous hearts.
Thank you to everyone who stopped in to donate blood on Sunday, April 6. United Blood Services collected 21 pints. You are all heroes! The next blood drive hosted by the Casa is scheduled for Sunday, September 21 The OLA staff invites you to participate in the Yellow Candle Project The Yellow Candle was created in 1981 by Federation of Jewish Men s clubs to keep alive the memory of the 6 million Jewish people and 5 million others,who perished in the Shoah/Holocaust. The Candle is modeled after a traditional Jewish memorial Yahrzeit candle that burns for 24 hours during periods of mourning. The candle's yellow wax serves to remind us of the yellow arm band which Jews were forced to wear during the Nazi regime. Pick up a candle on the weekend of April 26 and 27 after all masses. Place the Yom HaShoah Yellow Candle in your window on the evening of April 27, 2014 and recite the prayer that comes with the candle. THOSE WHO DO NOT REMEMBER THE PAST ARE CONDEMNED TO RELIVE IT.
APRIL 27, 2014 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER This Week at the Casa: Sunday 8:00 am Yellow Candle Project 5:00 pm Hogan s Heroes Monday 6:00 pm Rosary 6:30 pm Divorced & Separated Support Tuesday 11:00 am Water From Rock 5:30 pm Grief Support Group 6:30 pm Depression Support Group 6:00 pm Rosary 7:00 pm Water From Rock 7:00 pm RCIA Mystagogy Session Wednesday 10:00 am Arizona Bible Class 5:30 pm AZ Males 6:00 pm Rosary 6:30 pm Dancing Prayer 101 for Beginners 6:30 pm Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction & Relaxation Program 7:00 pm In Presenza Di Thursday 7:45 am Contemplative Prayer 9:30 am Daughters of Eve 11:00 am Discover the Vision 6:00 pm Rosary 6:30 pm Confirmation Rehearsal Friday 3:00 pm Divorced and Separated Retreat 5:45 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet Saturday 7:00 am Men s Group 8:00 am Peace Walk and Mindfulness Meditation 8:00 am Dream Work for Spiritual Growth 9:00 am Remarrying Couples Seminar 9:00 am Spiritual Companioning Readings and Mass Intentions April 27 - May 3, 2014 Today: Acts 2:42-47; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31 Pro-Populo Joseph I. Phillips Ross Sardegna Fran Carney Monday: Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-9; Jn 3:1-8 Jo Haas Tuesday: Connect with us online: wwww.thecasa.org or as TheCasaFRC on: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Ann Jablonski Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Teresa Valdivieso 7:30 am 9:15 am 11:00 am 7:00 pm 7:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36, or, for the memorial, Gn 1:26 2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24;Ps 90:2-4, 12-14, 16; Mt 13:54-58 Julia Repasky 7:00 am Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Teresa Valdivieso Saturday: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14 Anne Woudenberg Loren Dragisity Next Sunday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12 7:00 am 7:00 am 5:00 pm The intentions listed here will be the intentions of the priest and will not be announced to the gathered assembly.