Our Lady of the Angels Church

Our Lady of the Angels Church Franciscan School of Theology (FST) at the Old Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside, CA $100 RAFFLE TICKETS Win a One-Week Stay on Nob Hill in San Francisco 7 Nights at the Nob Hill Inn. Enjoy the Stanford, a one-bedroom Jr. Suite for up to 4 persons. Ameni es include concierge service & more VIP wine tour & tas ng at Clos LaChance Winery, San Mar n, CA $1,000 for spending money Everyone wins when you support the Franciscan School of Theology! When you support FST through your generous dona ons and purchase a raffle cket or two, you may even win a $2,800.00 vaca on experience that is truly beau ful...a week in the heart of the "city of St. Francis" with lodging at the Nob Hill Inn at Pine and Taylor, right on the cable car line; a thousand dollars in spending money; and a wine country tour and tas ng. Winner Prize Value $2,800 - only 250 ckets being sold Drawing will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 During the AZ FST Fundraising Dinner Need not be Present to Win Email: AZfst@cox.net

Franciscan Renewal Center-Classes, Workshops, Retreats A Retreat for Gay and Lesbian Christians Friday, February 28-Sunday, March 2 Who are our Franciscan founders? What is our history? What are our values? What do we mean by the Franciscan way of life? Who are the followers of Francis & Clare? March 8: Kathy Warren, OSF Topic: Footprints of Francis and the Sultan, a Model for Peacemaking April 12: Bill Cieslak, OFM Cap Topic: Scripture as Formation for Franciscans May 17: Dawn Nothwehr, OSF, PhD Topic: Cosmic Mutuality (Social Ethics) Fee: $25 per session. Register: thecasa.org or 480-948-7460 MARRIAGE PREPARATION Marriage in the Lord Norbert Zwickl, Peter Kirwin, OFM, Tricia Hoyt, PhD You are a child of God, gifted and called for a purpose in God s design. This is our 15th annual retreat for anyone who identifies as gay or lesbian and who claims Christianity as their religion of choice. We invite you to participate along with other members of the faith community or, if you are looking for a faith community, come and join us. Register online at www.thecasa.org or call 480-948-7460 Introduction to Centering Prayer Saturday, February 22, 9 am-1 pm Carole Whittaker, PhD & Sharon Taszarek March 15, 2013 Saturday 8:30 am-5:30 pm These classes are for couples who have not been previously married. The oneday program fulfills the requirements for the Married Life Skills Training, Step 3, of the Diocese of Phoenix marriage preparation program. Registration required. Fee per couple: $110, includes lunch How does a contemplative prayer practice lead to spiritual awareness. The intention of this workshop is to provide the foundation for participants to develop a personal practice of Centering Prayer. Come learn the basic elements for sitting in silence and have several opportunities for practice. Fee per person: $35

Franciscan Renewal Center-Classes, Workshops, Retreats Remarrying Couples Seminar A program for those seriously considering another marriage A Trio of Gifted but Misunderstood Men with a Passion for Life Saturday, March 1, 9:30-11:30 am Sarah O Malley, OSB Judith McHale, LPC & Tom Mitchell, LPC Saturday, February 22, 9 am-4 pm Fee per couple includes lunch: $110 Register: thecasa.org or call 480-948-7460 Economics and Socioeconomic Justice from Biblical Times to the Present Saturday, March 1, 9:00 am 12:30 pm Views of economics and socioeconomic justice have changed dramatically during the past twenty centuries. What did the Torah and Jesus say and do? The early church? The medieval church? Francis and Clare? Franciscans after Francis? Modern Economics? Fee per person: $35. Lunch not included. Paul Burgess, PhD, is Professor Emeritus- Economics at Arizona State University. During his 38 year career, he served as chair of economics and chair of the university s Strategic Planning and Budgeting committees. He has been working on economic explanations of religion since he transitioned to emeritus status seven years ago. GOSPELS OF THE MONTH with Kevin Saunders Arizona Bible Class instructor Sun., March 2, 9:00-10:30 am Kevin will unpack the Gospel for the Sunday liturgies of the month. No registration. Suggested donation: $10 Amadeus Mozart, Composer, 1700 s Vincent Van Gogh, Artist, 1800 s Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, mystic and scientist, 1900 s Come hear their stories and God s providence in their lives. Fee per person: $15. Register online: www.thecasa.org March 15, 9 am-12 noon Mary Christine Athans, BVM Rediscover the Jewish Mary, a woman of enormous courage, strength and prayer. In her quest for the Jewish Mary, Mary Christine Athans draws on the latest in historical research, theological and spiritual reflection, the fruits of post- Vatican II Jewish-Christian dialogue and the insights of feminist theology. Fee per person: $35 Mary Christine Athans, BVM, PhD, is professor emeriti at the St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity at The University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. She is the author of several books, including her latest In Quest of the Jewish Mary.

Gerson Gonzales is a junior at Grand Canyon University Daniel Rodriguez is a law student at ASU Ellie Perez is a student at Paradise Valley Community College Faith in Action Ministry Join the Franciscan Action Circle at Dining with Dreamers Sunday, March 2nd from 12:15 2:45 pm $5.00 for light lunch Meet three Arizona Dreamers and hear their stories. Dreamers are children who were brought here by their parents and lack citizenship status. Arriving in the United States as children and growing up in Phoenix, they worked tirelessly to become high achievers. By earning top grades and scholarships, as well as inspiring donations, they are determined to complete their education. Although they have been granted deferred action status (DACA), their paths to achieving their dreams have been incredibly challenging. Join us to better understand who these Dreamers are and why it is in our best interest to help them achieve their dream of education and jobs. Register by calling Amy at 480-948-7460 x 132 For more information call Patti at 480-948-7460 x130 ONE BEAT AT A TIME A DRUM CIRCLE FOR VETERANS, SERVICE MEMBERS & THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS ON THE 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 6:30-8:00 PM Next Drum Circle is on February 20th in the St. Barbara Room WHAT IS A DRUM CIRCLE? A supportive recreational group experience that focuses on individual and group empowerment specifically for veterans, service members, and their families. Participants are provided a safe place, a fun space for personal expression. DRUMS ARE PROVIDED. Led by : Frank Thompson - Frank is the Founder of the AZ Rhythm Connection (AZRC) Hosted by the Outreach to Veterans and Military Families as part of the Faith in Action Ministry Faith & Politics: What does St. Francis have to teach us about politics? Br. Mark Schroeder, OFM will lead us in an exploration of this topic on: Monday March 17 at 6:30 pm in the Fr. Owen room. RSVP to: VIPattheCASA@gmail.com

Discernment Retreat We ll be having a come and see discernment retreat for men considering the friars/religious life. Please pass this informa on on to anyone you think might be interested in the religious life. You might know of these possible men from your good ministries. It s a super opportunity for them to meet the friars, do some ministry, get to know each other, faith sharing, etc. Please keep those discerning voca on in your prayers. Where: San Xavier del Bac friary When: Fri. 5pm thru Sun. 1p, Feb. 21-23, 2014 Who: Men who are considering religious voca on and want a closer look at Franciscan life. What Else: To sign up and for more informa on call Br. Eric at (408) 903-3422 Clare of Assisi: Franciscan Woman, Saint and Friend. It is a pleasure to announce that we have put together a presenta on for our parishes about our patron Saint Clare of Assisi. This presenta on will run about two hours and will be presented on 2 different dates by Sister Joanne Schatzlein OSF, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The program is adapted from her presenta on here at the Casa. Free admission asking a free will dona on. Where: St. Clare of Assisi Church, 17111 West Bell Road, Surprise, AZ 85374 When: Saturday, March 22, at 5:30 P.M., and Sunday, March 23, at 1:00 P.M. Contact: Pat Roessler 623-229-1319 Xtà? WÜ Ç~ tçw ux `xüüç Save the Date! with the friars and friends of the Franciscan School of Theology for a scholarship fundraising evening Saturday, April 12, 2014 5:30 o clock in the evening At the home of Paul & Claudia Critchfield With spectacular views of Camelback Mountain Cocktails & Dinner Dress Resort Casual Valet Parking Special Guest Speaker Mary E. Lyons, PhD President, University of San Diego $150 per person The Franciscan School of Theology At the Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside, CA The Graduate School s mission is to prepare Franciscans, ordained and non-ordained, to teach, heal, and preach bringing hope, dignity, and compassion to those in need. For more informa on please Email: cathienelson@cox.net

Family Faith Activities 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time Today s reading is part one of the Sermon of the Mount and deals with the Law. Children at this age consider the right course of action to be the one that allows them to avoid punishment. Jesus teaches us that obeying God s Law of love is to be done not just to avoid punishment but to show love to others. Ask your family to discuss what it means to follow the law. Read Matthew 5:17-37 and discuss: How do you think the disciples felt when Jesus told them they had to be better than the scribes and Pharisees? What did Jesus say about the commandment You shall not kill? What is the difference between following the law and living a life of love? Family Play Book- Making the Rules Activity: Families have rules. Without rules, family life would be chaos. Say: God s Law of love can be thought of as rules that we are to follow in order to show our love and respect for one another. As a family, brainstorm a list of rules that you are all called to follow in your home in order for you all to get along together. Include play time, eating, how to speak to one another, and so on. Emphasize that families follow rules as a way of showing love and respect for one another. Talk specifically with one another about how anger is to be dealt with in your family. Concluding Prayer of St. Francis: Lord, Make me an instrument of your peace; Where there is hatred, let me plant love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; Where there is sadness, joy. Grant that I may not so much seek to be comforted as to comfort; To be understood as to understand; To be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen What is this Social Justice talk all about? Pa Sills-Trausch, Director of Faith in Ac on Ministry will be presen ng this topic at our next Family Catechesis session. Don t miss out on this informa ve, interac ve and lively presenta on! Sunday Feb. 23rd Session one 9 am/session two 10:45 am Watch your email for student breakout designa ons. Parents will meet in the Guadalupe Room. Confirma on and First Communion News! Our students and families were invited to create their own prayer space at home. Check out the results! Check out more Family Altars on the bulle n board in the Lobby! Maybe you would like to create your own prayer center too! Find a space, add a prayer mat, bible, cross or any other sacramental objects or decora- ons that you choose.

We Are Here for YOU... Schedule for Counseling Support Groups Monday: 6:30pm-8pm: Divorce & Separation/Relationship Endings Tuesday: 5:30pm-7pm: Grief Support Group 6:30pm-8pm: Depression Support Group (Every Other Tuesday-Please check with the front desk for the applicable days) An appointment is not required for the support groups listed above. 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 the hours of 8:30am and 12 Noon. If you know of someone who is looking for help, answers, guidance or just needs someone to listen, please suggest our counseling ministry. We welcome all who are interested in attending. Judith McHale, MA, LPC, Director of Counseling Ministry Meetings at the Casa We host non-profit groups from all over the world. Hosting these groups subsidizes many of our other ministries at the Casa and keeps our program and retreat fees affordable. 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. Visit us on our new Casa meetings website at www.casameetings.org View the new Google Virtual Tour. This tour takes you on a walk of the campus. It begins at the front entrance, shows the church and gift shop, Palm Court, Father Owen Room, Perricone Plaza, Room 28, Tekakwitha and the Guadalupe Shrine. This tour will give you an idea of all the amenities that are awaiting you and your group at your next meeting. Coming Up... February 16-21 * American Academy on Communication & Healthcare February 18 * Mensana Foundation February 19 * Mensana Foundation February 20 * St. Andrew s Sophia Walking Group February 21-23 * Diocesan Diaconate Retreat February 22 * Arizona Myeloma Network February 22 * Good Shepherd of the Hills February 25-27 * Latino Enrollment Institute February 28 Mar 2 * PWP Presbyterian Women Retreat

Franciscan Renewal Center Community Bulletin Board How to Submit your Bulletin Information: Mail to: Bulletin Editor Franciscan Renewal Center 5802 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Drop Off: At the front desk (Attn: Bulletin) Fax: 480.948.2325 Job Opening: Prepare immigration forms and letters for family adjustment of status, naturalization cases, temporary worker, labor certification, and investor cases under supervision of attorney in midtown Phoenix. Minimum of a Bachelor s Degree or Paralegal Certificate and 3 years immigration paralegal experience. Send resume by email to: jan@starkimmigrationlaw.com I m Looking for a Room to Rent: Preschool teacher with a Master s degree looking to find a room to rent for $400/month, flexible on price. Would like it to include utilities, wifi, garage. If you have a room available please call Etta at 602-361-7378. For Rent:: Arcadia, Unique location, 1br/1ba, remodeled, new appliances, w/d, fireplace, extended patio, comm. Pool and Jacuzzi, very quiet. No smoking. If interested please call 602-957-2144 or 602-973-1300. Need help managing household: We are looking for someone who loves to cook, keep things tidy, manage the laundry and do errands. Computer skills necessary and being comfortable with pets. 20 hrs/week, flexible schedule, close to Tatum/Lincoln, nice family and competitive pay. Please respond to mblackisn@aol.com. 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. Notre Dame Preparatory We would like to recognize the following student for her academic performance during the first semester of the School Year at Notre Dame. This student has been placed on the Dean s List for achieving a 3.5 Grade Point Average. 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, are divorced or widowed, this is a group for spiritual men and women who desire to share their journey with likeminded 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 6:00pm on the 2nd Friday of every month. Please join us at our next meeting on March 14, 2014. For more information or to be added to the group s email list, contact spiritualsinglesouls@gmail.com and a member of our leadership team will help you get involved. AZ Males A group inspired by the teachings of Fr. Richard Rohr OFM, meets at 5:30pm 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 March 26, 2014. Check for meeting details at www.azmalespirituality.com. Casa Men s Faith Sharing Group Casa men get together to share their faith journey on the 2 nd Wednesday of the month at 7PM.Meeting rooms vary, so stop by the front desk for directions. Mark your calendar : our next meeting is Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Plan to join us. The Casa Rosary Ministry The Casa Rosary Ministry was introduced in May 2010, and meets at 6pm Monday through Friday in the Meditation Chapel. Divine Mercy is held on Friday night at 5:45pm followed by the Rosary at 6pm. The vision is to deliver a Rosary experience that is profoundly moving, uplifting, and unique to help increase 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. The Casa Prayer Partners is a gathering of peoples petitioning prayers and praying for our human family. Please join us in this prayer ministry! Contact CasaPrayerPartners@gmail.com Once a prayer partner you will receive a daily e-mail with prayer petitions from a network of people. At times there are many petitions and may seem overwhelming at first, we encourage you to begin simple and trust. Growth is inevitable as we lift up our hearts in prayer and the rest is in God s loving hands! Congratula ons Madeline Madia! Please contact us if you would like to make recurring dona ons through your debit or credit card. Thank You for your generous hearts. Contact our office at lora@thecasa.org.

A WALKING TOUR OF THE CASA - Sunday, February 23, 2014 The Newcomer s Ministry is offering a walking tour of the Casa following the 9:15 a.m. masses on Sunday, February 23, 2014. The tour will depart from the Informa on Table in the Hospitality Area. We encourage you to come explore the 25 acres learn some Casa history and the legends discover the symbolism and meaning behind so much that might be easy to take for granted here at the Franciscan Renewal Center. Don't miss the Walking Tour of the Casa!

February 16, 2014 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time This Week at the Casa: Sunday 8:30am Peace Committee Meeting 9:00am RCIA Breaking Open the Word 9:00am Straight Talk Theology 9:00am Casa Children s Celebration 10:00am CASA ARTWALK 2014 10:30am JustFaith 5:00pm Hogan s Heroes Monday 6:00pm 6:30pm 6:30pm Tuesday 11:00am 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm Rosary T ai Chi Employment Healing Workshop Water From Rock Grief Support Group Rosary Engaging Spirituality RCIA Catechetical Session Water From Rock Choir Rehearsal Wednesday 8:00am Building Committee Meeting 10:00am Arizona Bible Class 6:00pm Winter Visitors Friar-Side Chat 6:00pm Rosary 6:00pm Outreach to Veterans & Military Families 7:00pm The Art of Intentional Loving Thursday 9:30am 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 6:30pm 7:00pm Friday 5:45pm Saturday 8:00am 8:00am 9:00am 5:00pm Daughters of Eve Brush with God Winter Visitors Friar-Side Chat Rosary Pax Christi Healing Drum Circle Catholics Can Come Home Divine Mercy Chaplet Introduction to Centering Prayer Nonviolence Training in the Kingian Principles Remarrying Couples Seminar RCIA Breaking Open the Word Connect with us online: wwww.thecasa.org Twitter: @TheCasaFRC Facebook.com/TheCasaFRC Youtube.com/TheCasaFRC Scan the above QR code with your smartphone and immediately be connected with our website! Readings and Mass Intentions February 16-22, 2014 Today: Sir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 [20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37] Pro-Populo 7:30am Joseph I Phillips 9:15am Virginia Greene 11:00am Kathy Gaarde 7:00pm Monday: Jas 1:1-11; Ps 119:67-68, 71-72, 75-76; Mk 8:11-13 Eugene Ast 7:00am Tuesday: Jas 1:12-18; Ps 94:12-13a; 14-15, 18-19; Mk 8:14-21 John Borden 7:00am Wednesday: Jas 1:19-27; Ps 15:2-4ab, 5; Mk 8:22-26 Kathy Gaarde 7:00am Thursday: Jas 2:1-9; Ps 34:2-7; Mk 8:27-33 Barbara Holcomb 7:00am Friday: Jas 2:14-24, 26; Ps 112: 1-6; Mk 8:34 9:1 Virginia Greene 7:00am Saturday: 1 Pt5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Ara Rios 7:00am Sr. Jean Moher, OSB 5:00pm Next Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 3:16-23; Mt 5:38-48 The intentions listed here will be the intentions of the priest and will not be announced to the gathered assembly.