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. 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? February 15: Ramona Miller, OSF Topic: Creation and God s Extravagant Love 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 A Brush with God 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 Thurs., February 20-Sun., February 23 Peter Pearson, Iconographer Join iconographer Peter Pearson as he walks you step-by-step through the start and completion of an icon and discusses topics such as: the development of iconography, the spirituality of creating an icon and praying with icons. No experience needed. Information & registration: www.thecasa.org. or 480-948-7460 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. Straight Talk Sunday, February 16 9:00-10:30 am Bill Cieslak, OFM Cap Topic: Am I Saved? 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 or Franciscan Action Circle members will be in the Hospitality area after all the masses on February 15 & 16 to answer questions and take registrations. Stop by to learn more about this important event. Members of Just Scripture Share Their Reflection Today s Readings Just Scripture is a Faith in Action group which meets on the 2 nd Sunday of each month to discuss the Scripture readings for upcoming weekend. The meeting on Jan 12 th explored the readings for today. Isaiah 58: 7-10; 1 Corinthians 2: 1-5 and Matthew 5: 13-16. Pam Bork, a long time member of the Casa community, shared her research into the salt and light themes of the Readings. Pam, an eloquent speaker, explored the characteristics of salt and its uses to enliven and preserve food. The group believes the readings encourages us to enliven what God is doing in the world; to enliven the Kingdom that is here among us but not fully realized. It was also noted that salt is diluted by water much like we can be diluted by society s values, goals and priorities. Isaiah told us by removing from your midst oppression and false accusation light shall rise in you. We believe we are called to be a light to our community. Jesus does not invite people to be or cajole people into being light. Jesus tells us that we are light. He tells us that we are salt. We are salt and light so we can enliven the world through our deeds and illuminate the Way by our actions. The next Just Scripture meetings are Feb 9 th and Mar 9 th. All are welcome to come, join the group in Breaking Open the Word and share in the community of fellowship. Look for location in the bulletin. Faith & Politics: What does St. Francis have to teach us about politics? House Meeting: 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 An Intentional Conversation The Casa Valley Interfaith Project Invites you to a House Meeting on Sunday March 9 in Piper Hall after the morning Masses. This meeting is a time to share, in small groups concerns and issues affecting you, your family, and/ or your neighbors. It is essential to hear the stories of what is happening in the lives of community members in order to find commonality and move into action steps. We will meet after each morning mass for 45 minutes in the Serra room.

Gifted and Called Retreat A Retreat for Gay and Lesbian Christians Friday, February 28 Sunday, March 2 Tricia Hoyt; Peter Kirwin, OFM; Norbert Zwickl This is our 15th annual retreat for anyone who iden fies as gay or lesbian and who claims Chris anity as their religion of choice. We invite you to par cipate along with other members of the faith community or, if you are looking for a faith community, come and join us. This is an opportunity to take me for yourself and God make new friends and feel the warm, generous welcome from the Franciscans and the Casa community. You are also a child of God, gifted and called for a purpose in God s design. It is deplorable that homosexual persons have been and are the object of violent malice in speech or in action. Such treatment deserves condemnation from the Church s pastors wherever it occurs. ~United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Retreat, including meals: $130; with lodging $215 single, $165 double/per person. Check-in: Friday 5 pm; social 5:30 pm; dinner 6 pm. Retreat ends Sunday, 1 pm. 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 Ac vi es Feb. 9 Fi h Sunday of Ordinary Time Jesus tells his followers to let their light shine. By following Jesus new commandment to love one another the disciples bring light into the darkness. Their love and goodness help to change the world. Followers of Jesus are called to spread the light of God s love and make the world a better place. Ask each family member to share what type of good works bring Christ s light into the world. Read Matthew 5:13-16 and discuss: What does Jesus tell his followers about letting their light shine? What happens when people let their light shine in the world? How can Jesus followers give glory to God? Salty Shaker Activity: Take some unsalted crackers and pass out to your family. Have them taste the crackers. Now using a spray bottle, spray some water on the crackers and shake some salt on them. Taste again. Which tastes better? Ask your family to discuss how they might make life better for others just as salt makes our food taste better? Remind them that when we do these things we are Disciples of Christ. You are Sunshine Activity: Draw an outline of a large sun and have your family (or a sun for each individual) draw in ways that you can be the light of Christ. Concluding prayer: Lord, I pray to get salty so my faith won t be faulty, Wherever I go, I ll spread the good news and journey in love, though I wear out my shoes! May I season the earth with friendship and mirth. Amen. First Communion & Confirmation News! Thank you to all the prayer partners praying for our students! This week we are learning about The Liturgy of the Word. Students and parents will explore what the bible and lec onary are all about. Prac cing the mass responses are included, plus a beau ful procession and enthronement of their class bible! Finally each family will write their own prayers of the faithful to be used in the actual Confirma on/eucharist liturgy in May! Keep on praying! Coming up in March next is Eucharist! Celebrate Sacred Time as a Family! More ideas for you to use at home! 1. Start each day with a prayer! Even while they are s ll in bed, at the breakfast table or even on the way to school. Great me to teach tradi onal prayer along with spontaneous prayer. 2. Saint of the Day! Print a Saint of the day and place on your breakfast or dinner table. Chances are that there will be a saint each day that your children can learn about and learn from. 3. Celebrate Ethnic Holidays and Feasts! Especially if it is not your own ethnic tradi on. Wonderful way to learn about the many faces of our universal church and create new tradi ons. 4. Bap sm Bash! Celebrate your child s (and your own) bap sm just as you would a birthday or other special occasion. What a wonderful way to be reminded of our iden ty in Christ and our voca on as disciples. Bring out the candle! Bring out the pictures! Wear white! (Loyola press) (paraphrased from Loyola Press)

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 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 9 American Medical College of Homeopathy Class of 2014 February 10-13 Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America February 10-14 Community of Christ February 12 Child Help USA Board Meeting February 13 Mensana Foundation Today is your day to be a hero! Stop by the Garces room in Piper Hall to donate blood. Walk-ins are always welcome. Your donation will save a life.

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 For Rent: Preschool teacher with a Master s degree looking to rent out a room for $400/month, flexible on price. Includes utilities, wifi, garage. If interested 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. Home Cleaning Services: "Home Clean Home" Low Rates, Honest & Trustworthy, and 10 Years of Experience. If you are interested please contact Iliana at 602-413-4128 Professional Tennis lessons: Experienced coaching focused in cutting down development time. College All- American, State and National Champion, Daniel, has vast experience working with all levels and ages. For more information call Coach Daniel at 602-721-1523 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. Are you Single? The Casa Single Adult Ministry 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 like-minded people of faith. We gather once a month for fun and fellowship. In addition, members often organize outside activities as well 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 February 14, 2014. For more information or to be added to the groups email list, contact spiritualsinglesouls@gmail.com and a member of our leadership team will help get you 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 February 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, February 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! 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.

Friends and Art lovers of all ages are welcome to enjoy the show in our new Perricone Plaza. We are hosting a lovely selection of painters, sculptors, designers and artists in a variety of media. Admission is free. Hospitality Volunteers are needed. Flexible shifts available. Please contact Joann Griesser at 480-951-0342

February 9, 2014 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time This Week at the Casa: Sunday 7:30am RCIA Breaking Open the Word 8:00am United Blood Services Blood Drive 9:00am JustScripture 9:00am RCIC Break Open the Word 9:00am Sunday Bible Study 9:00am Casa Children s Celebration 10:30am JustFaith 10:45am Confirmation/Eucharist Preparation 1:00pm Death Penalty Prayer Service 1:00pm SFO Formation & Regular Meeting 5:00pm Youth Ministry 5:00pm Hogan s Heroes Monday 6:00pm Rosary 6:00pm Outreach to Veterans Planning Meeting 6:30pm Divorced and Separated 6:30pm T ai Chi 6:30pm Employment Healing Workshop 6:30pm Death Penalty Ministry Tuesday 11:00am Water From Rock 12:00pm Ambassador Lunch and Learn 5:30pm Grief Support Group 6:00pm Rosary 6:30pm Engaging Spirituality 6:30pm Depression Support Group 6:30pm Catechist Meeting 7:00pm RCIA Catechetical Session 7:00pm Water From Rock 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal Wednesday 10:00am Arizona Bible Class 3:00pm Care for Creation Meeting 4:00pm Survival School Coaching Session 6:00pm Rosary 6:30pm Compassionate Communication 6:30pm Infant Baptism Preparation 7:00pm Casa Men s Group 7:00pm The Art of Intentional Loving Thursday 8:00am Art Walk Team Meeting 9:30am Daughters of Eve 6:00pm Rosary 6:30pm Employment Healing Intentional Community 7:00pm Catholics Can Come Home 7:00pm Liturgical Dance Rehearsal Friday 10:00am Spiritual Directors Connecting 5:30pm Spiritual Single Souls 5:45pm Divine Mercy Chaplet Saturday 8:00am CASA ARTWALK 2014 8:30am Marriage in the Lord 9:00am Franciscan Mentors Program 9:00am Oasis in the Desert 5:00pm 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 9-15, 2014 Today: Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16 Pro-Populo 7:30am Josephine Phillips 9:15am Virginia Greene 11:00am Kathy Gaarde 7:00pm Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56 Gary Soden 7:00am Tuesday: 1Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11; Mk 7:1-13 John Murray 7:00am Wednesday: 1Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mk 7:14-23 Kathy Gaarde 7:00am Thursday: 1 Kgs11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-37, 40; Mk 7:24-30 Viona Gutshall 7:00am Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81: 10-11ab, 12-15; Mk 7:31-37 Michael McNett 7:00am Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 12:19; Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-22; Mk 8:1-10 Virginia Greene 7:00am Kathy Gaarde 5:00pm Next Sunday: 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] The intentions listed here will be the intentions of the priest and will not be announced to the gathered assembly.