February 26, 2017 The 8th Sunday of Ordinary Time RENEWAL The Franciscan Renewal Center A Roman Catholic Community of the Franciscan Province of St. Barbara Upcoming at the Casa An Anger Management Retreat Explore the topic of anger in your life. Friday, March 3 through Sunday March 5 Discover Your New Church Learn about the unique design and artwork of the new Church. Wednesday, March 5, 6:30-8:30 pm Brothers in Peace and Prayer Retreat Thich Nhat Hanh and Thomas Merton: Contemplative Peace Makers. Friday, March 10 through Sunday March 12 Ash Wednesday Mass Times March 1 12:00 pm 7:00 pm 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 85253 Phone 480.948.7460 thecasa.org Photo by Frank Baselice
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 catechesis and sacraments Patty Tafolla youth minister James Whitaker faith in action ministry (social action) Patti Sills-Trausch Bonnie Wasniewski Laura Libertore wedding scheduling Nellie Castro frpeter@thecasa.org x158 jschwabofm@thecasa.org x152 frbill@thecasa.org x124 deaconherve@gmail.com norbert@thecasa.org x126 jaime@thecasa.org x127 rosa@thecasa.org x121 dcm@thecasa.org x154 youth@thecasa.org x122 socialconcerns@thecasa.org x130 bonnie@thecasa.org x155 laura@thecasa.org x156 pastoral@thecasa.org x171 Franciscan Renewal Center Administration executive director Fr. Joseph Schwab, OFM jschwabofm@thecasa.org x152 general manager and chief administrator officer Charles Brown casa@thecasa.org x175 operations Mike Slivers adult education, programs and retreats Rick Hardy meetings and conferences mike@thecasa.org x129 rick@thecasa.org x160 Indra Tilgass-Rodney indra@thecasa.org x164 Kathi Sekara kathi@thecasa.org x188 counseling and support groups Judith McHale counseling@thecasa.org x134 spiritual direction Sharon Taszarek finance Kristine M. Cook, CPA Lora Nelson volunteer opportunities Pat Bennier, CVA sustainability Sarah Privée Sue Force Allison Brown Mary Dunn communications Patricia Lee Jeff Griffin sharon@thecasa.org x162 finance@thecasa.org x159 lora@thecasa.org x151 volunteer@thecasa.org x157 sarah@thecasa.org x150 sue@thecasa.org x173 allison@thecasa.org x346 endowment@thecasa.org x128 communications@thecasa.org x147 communications@thecasa.org x123 Officers of the FRC Board Doug Olesen, Chair Alanna M. Mack, CPA Treasurer William Anger, Esq., Vice Chair Arlene Davidson, Secretary Phone 480.948.7460 Fax 480.948.2325 Website thecasa.org Ash Wednesday is just about here and Lent begins. When I was just a kid, Lent signaled that time of the year for finding something to give up, eating fish on Friday, and filling my little paper rice bowl with coins for the starving kids in. (You can fill in the blank.) However, now that I am a grown-up I see Lent as being a bit more complicated than that. During my Lenten journey I see these practices of Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving as a path to a more faith filled experience. Prayer is my way of communicating with God. It s my opportunity to come closer to Him and build on the relationship we have. Here at the Casa there are so many opportunities to take part in a more prayerful life--for instance, the Stations of the Cross, Taizé, Meditation and the Rosary. Through prayer, God makes clearer my way, and as I arrive at Easter we have become closer and our bond has become stronger. In my mind, fasting is not just about giving up eating meat on Friday. I once said, Mom I really don t like fish; it stinks and tastes funny. Pray with gratitude, she responded. There are children in this world who don t have the luxury of choosing what fills their belly or if it will be filled by the time morning comes. When I think I am starving, I remind myself that this small sacrifice is a daily occurrence for others. I pray, and then I take actions to alleviate the issue of poverty in the communities that surround me. Almsgiving seems to be an elemental part of the Lenten mission. My parents taught me that we should be doing and giving for the less fortunate because in each one of these people is the grace of God. The act of giving should be done with an open heart acknowledging God s gifts to us as we share them with others. Think about what gifts God has given you and your stewardship of those gifts. What could you share? How could you share it? These three elements of my Lenten journey come together so easily now. I look forward to the Lenten season. I don t have to use a rice bowl anymore but sometimes I wish I did; it serves as reminder of the opportunities the season offers us. Peace and Good, Rosa Rodriquez, Executive Assistant to the Liturgy Office RENEWAL is published weekly by the Franciscan Renewal Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization 5802 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85253. Federal Tax ID 86-0720036 Printed by J.S. Paluch Company Inc. Copyright 2014. All rights reserved. Page 2 RENEWAL thecasa.org
LITURGY CONNECTION Taize Prayer Services Taize is an ecumenical community in France. Taize prayer services consist of meditative singing and periods of silence in order to reach a contemplative state. Short chants, repeated again and again, give it a meditative character. Using just a few words, the chants express a basic reality of faith, quickly grasped by the mind. As the words are sung over many times, this reality gradually penetrates the whole being. Consider joining us on Fridays during Lent, following the simple soup supper, at 7pm in the Meditation Chapel for this unique prayer opportunity. The service lasts about 30 minutes. Adoration and Benediction Eucharistic devotions developed particularly from the 13th century rooted in the desire of people to contemplate the presence of Christ in the sacramental species leading to a renewed commitment to Christian living. In terms of spirituality these practices also encourage a realization of the humanity of the Lord (physical elements) while recognizing his divinity. In 1967 the Vatican issued Eucharisticum Mysterium which promoted Eucharistic devotions with the addition of Scripture readings, common hymns and prayers. The changes helped to relate the devotion more closely to the Mass by the utilization of familiar elements of the Mass. Eucharistic devotions offer believers further opportunities to thank God, to commune with Christ, to ask for strength for service and to pray with Christ for the needs of the Church and the world. Beginning Wednesday March 8th, we will offer Eucharistic Adoration on the 2nd Wednesdays of every month. Ash Wednesday March 1st, 2017 Mass with the distribution of ashes will be at 7am, 12 Noon, and 7pm. Lenten practices Customary observances during Lent focus on three areas: prayer and fasting and almsgiving. But, it might be more meaningful to consider how these practices can support and enrich each other. Ash Wednesday and Friday s of Lent are days of fasting and abstinence from meat. Fasting is one of the Church s practices of public penance. On Ash Wednesday at the Casa, we will offer a simple soup lunch at 1pm following the noon mass, and a simple soup dinner at 6pm, prior to the 7pm mass. Come as you are and sit around a table with other members of the community in this simple meal. Donations are gratefully accepted and given to the poor. Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. There are unlimited ways of connecting this threefold Lenten challenge: works of personal charity, attending Mass daily or several times a week, praying the rosary or the way of the cross, attending an evening prayer service such as Taize Prayer, teaching the illiterate to read, reading to the blind, helping at a soup kitchen, visiting the sick and shutins and giving a young mother a break by babysitting. All of these can be more meaningful than simply giving up chocolate for Lent although there is nothing wrong with that! It s a good starting point. Let us all pray for the gift of integrity and the strength to keep Lent faithfully. Fridays in Lent Fridays during Lent we will pray the Stations of the Cross at 5:45 pm, followed by a simple soup supper. Following the simple soup supper, all are invited to join in a Taize prayer service in the Meditation Chapel. The 8th Sunday of Ordinary Time ~ Cycle A February 26, 2017 thecasa.org RENEWAL Page 3
FAMILY CATECHESIS & SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Enter the Season of Lent with a Joyful Heart! There are many resources available for families both children and adults to help us enter this season with an open and joyful heart. Pull out your phone, tablet or computer and take a look at these resources: Parents and Teens: Loyola Press www.loyolapress.com Living Lent daily email Embracing the Cross a six week preparation for Lent Word on Fire by Fr. Robert Barron http://www.lentreflections.com/ Busted Halo Ash Wednesday and Lent in Two minutes http://bustedhalo.com/video/ash-wednesdayin-two-minutes Elementary Children and Younger: Holy Heroes Lenten adventure http://www.holyheroes.com/holy-heroes- Lenten-Adventure-s/37.htm Catholic Icing activities for younger children http://www.catholicicing.com/lentenactivities-for-children/ Lent Activities for kids of all ages http://www.catholicmommyblogs.com/ faithful-lent-activities-for-kids/ Lenten Prayer Chain http://www.catholicinspired.com/2013/02/ lenten-prayer-chain-countdown-plus-more. html Family Faith Activities Feb. 26th 8th Sunday of Ordinary Time Who among us has never worried about a situation? Whether it is about relationship, money or health, as adults we bear the greatest share of anxieties and concerns. But we need to be aware that our children also deal with anxieties and pressures. Issues such as how they will fit in at school, how they will do on a test, or will they make the team, are all real concerns. In the spirit of the Gospel they also worry about lack of food for the homeless and taking care of the environment. Listening carefully to what our children are saying about their day and interactions with others creates an environment of open and honest communication. Breaking open today s Gospel can help all of us to remember to place our concerns in God s hands, where they truly belong. Gather your family and talk about how different was your family cares for each other. Read Matthew 6:24-34 and discuss: What does Jesus tell us about God s creation? Why does Jesus say that we should not worry? What will happen if we depend on God s love for us? Worry Bowl: Place a bowl on the table along with several strips of paper and a pencil or pen. Invite family members to write down things they are worried about and to place their worries in the bowl throughout the week. As the family gathers pray: God of peace, we place before you all the things we are worried about. Thank you for caring for our every need. Amen. Bubbles: Go outside and blow bubbles while discussing how they represent the worries of our lives, but they pop and disappear. Equate this to the Gospel reading from today. Concluding Prayer: Slowly pray the Lord s Prayer together, thinking about each sentence as you pray. For more information about Baptisms, Sacramental Preparation and Family Catechesis, please contact Patty Tafolla at 480.355.0359 or dcm@thecasa.org Page 4 RENEWAL thecasa.org
YOUTH MINISTRY coming soon March 4 Hike for the Homeless Contact James for more info. March 12 Edge Middle School Meeting 11:00 am - Noon High School Meeting 5:00-7:00 pm March 26 Edge Middle School Meeting 11:00 am - Noon High School Meeting 5:00-7:00 pm March 31 - April 2 Alpha Young Adults Retreat 11:00 am - Noon Visit thecasa.org/alpha for more information March 26 High School Meeting 5:00-7:00 pm, For information on upcoming events, the latest news and forms, visit us at CasaYouth.org or call James Whitaker at 480.355.0343 VOLUNTEER VOICE Ordinary People, Extraordinary Hearts! Calling all Casa Volunteers... an offer especially for you! If you would like to learn how to become a leader who: Inspires Motivates Collaborates Succeeds Then join the thousands of former participants like those who have attended the Leadership Seminar formerly known as Survival School on March 13 - March 17. In gratitude for all you do, the Center for Leadership Wellness is offering a 50% discount to all Casa Volunteers to attend the upcoming Leadership Seminar. Learn to increase your effectiveness as a leader and to enhance the success of your ministry. Contact Pat Bennier at volunteer@thecasa.org for details. For volunteer opportunities, contact Pat Bennier at volunteer@thecasa.org or 480.355.0361 thecasa.org RENEWAL Page 5
FAITH IN ACTION MINISTRIES Hunger Action Ministry Winter/Spring Service Save the Date(s) Saturday, March 18: St. Vincent de Paul (30 people, 2 Locations) Dining room (15): prepare and serve lunch to guests; Urban Farm (15): care for the vegetable and fruit garden providing fresh food to the dining room. Friday, April 7: Circle the City (30 people) Circle the City delivers healthcare to the homeless in Phoenix (30): we will serve breakfast to 150 homeless guests. These service opportunities take place in the morning through lunch time. Find more information and sign up in the Hospitality Area on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 25 & 26 or at HungerAction@thecasa.org. Give me the hunger to be a part of the feeding and the healing of this world. You can still signup for Habitat builds Stop in the Hospitality area and signup! Or Email us: thecasahabitat@gmail.com and tell us the dates you would like to volunteer:: 3/4 Tempe House Drywall 4/1 Tempe House Doors and trim 5/6 Tempe House Landscape No experience needed! All training provided by Habitat for Humanity. You must be 16 yrs. old to participate in the construction no age limits for providing morning coffee or lunches for the crews! This Healing of Memories workshop is devoted to the spouses and significant others of service members and veterans and will provided them with a safe experiential and interactive way to address anger, loss, grief and guilt. The same materials and structure of a Healing of Memories workshop are used, which includes individual story sharing, facilitated group discussions and quiet personal reflection. Healing of Memories A Retreat Exclusively for The Spouses and Signficant Others of Veterans March 31 - April 2, 2017 Even the longest of Journeys begin with a single step with Margaret Fell and Sheila Laughton For more information or to register for this weekend workshop, please contact Mike Wold: 651.687.9767; michael_w_wold@msn.com or P.O. Box 1463, Carefree, AZ 85377 Contact us at 480.948.7460 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
FAITH IN ACTION MINISTRIES Brothers in Peace and Prayer Retreat Thich Nhat Hanh and Thomas Merton: Contemplative Peace Makers Friday, March 10 Sunday, March 12 Thich Nhat Hanh and Thomas Merton found a common connection in their belief that working for justice was a natural outgrowth of the contemplative life. Prayer and meditation give rise to engagement in the world, and action rooted in faith leads to contemplative consciousness. This retreat, consisting of presentations, meditation, reflection, dialogue and prayer, will focus on social justice and prayer in light of the life and teachings of these two great masters of the spiritual life who continue to influence the contemplatives and activists of our time. Fee per person, including meals: $140; with lodging $225 single, $175 double. Pre-registration required. Thich Nhat Hanh Let There Be Peace...And Let's Begin with Catholic Social Teaching Saturday, March 25, 9:00am - 3:00pm with Laura Libertore Based on biblical values and rooted in Scripture, Catholic Social Teaching invites us to live our faith, deeply, while attending to the signs of the times. It is a teaching founded on the life and words of Jesus Christ, who came to bring glad tidings to the poor liberty to captives recovery of sight to the blind (Lk 4:18-19), and who identified himself with the least of these, (Mt 25:40). Join Laura as we explore the key themes and principles of Catholic Social Teaching as they apply to peacemaking and the common good, and how they shape our call to lives of love and service in the world NOTE: A foundation course for the Nonviolence Leadership Certificate Program. Open to everyone. Fee: $45, includes lunch. Pre-registration required. Contact us at 480.948.7460 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 thec asa.org RENEWAL Page 7
ADULT EDUCATION & RETREATS Anger Management Retreat Friday, March 3 Sunday, March 5 with Chris Monaco, PhD In this retreat, you will explore the topic of anger in your life in terms of how you feel about it, how you express it, and specifically if what you do with it meets your needs or causes difficulty within family, with friends, or in the workplace. You'll have the opportunity to learn to understand your anger as well as how to express it in acceptable ways. Personal Spiritual Direction will be available. Fee, including meals: $140; with lodging $225 single, $175 double. Pre-registration required. Straight Talk Theology Sunday, March 19, 9:00-10:30 am with Fr. Bill Cieslak, OFM Cap Preparing Ourselves for Dedication Fr. Bill continues with his focus on the Liturgy, in the context of our new church construction and how our transition from the present worship space will affect us. Fr. Bill will explore the meaning and implications of the building of a church (building) by the Church (People of God). It s hard to imagine a better presenter for these topics. As always, if current events at or near the time of any presentation warrants it, Fr. Bill may address another topic instead of what is planned. Fee: No set fee. Donations gratefully accepted at each presentation. For more information or to register for any of these programs please visit thecasa.org or call 480.948.7460 ext. 132 Page 8 RENEWAL thecasa.org
ADULT EDUCATION & RETREATS Coming Events The Holy Spirit in the Spirituality of St. Francis Friday, March 17 Sunday, March 19 with Fr. Steven McMichael, OFM, Conv, Ret. In this retreat, you ll explore the dynamic and transformative role of the Holy Spirit in the writings and spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi. You ll pay particular attention to the prayer which is part of the Epistle to the Entire Order as well as the Admonitions and other writings of St. Francis. Personal Spiritual Direction will be available. Fee per person, including meals: $140; with lodging $225 single, $175 double. Pre-registration required. Spirit, Energy Movement Monday, March 6, 6:30-8:30 pm with Lu Bellamak Our bodies are made for movement! Our spirit desires freedom. This series offers a unique opportunity to explore patterns of movement that enhance mental, spiritual, and physical energy. This is an active experience: everyone participates! Suitable for adults of all ages; move at your pace and comfort. Range of movement: standing, sitting, lying down, kneeling. Music is especially chosen to support this exploration of personal energy through movement. Gym or dance attire will be perfect. Fee: $40 for the series. Pre-registration required. Spanish for Ministry Saturday, March 4, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm with Deacon Hervé Lemire Deacon Hervé will help you gain a functional command of Spanish with a vocabulary suitable for ministry. Fee: $60, plus $28 for coursebook. Pre-registration required. For more information or to register for any of these programs please visit thecasa.org or call 480.948.7460 ext. 132 thecasa.org RENEWAL Page 9
VISION CORNER No One Has Ever Become Poor By Giving. -Anne Frank Arizona Gives Day is Tuesday, April 4th! What is Arizona Gives Day? It is a statewide, 24-hour, online giving campaign that takes place the first Tuesday of April each year. It enables nonprofits to share their stories and engage the community through a unique online giving platform. And we want YOU to be involved. As you know, the Casa has so many stories to share. Jeff Griffin will be taking YOUR picture after Sunday mass through the months of February and March. These pictures will be posted on Social Media so the Casa can show off its dedicated community members, and volunteers. This will allow us to highlight our many ministries, as well. We encourage you to share these posts with your family and friends from around the world, as a way to ask them to participate in this very special day of giving. You ll see our Winter Residents joined in the picture taking fun at the Renewing Lives Winter Resident Breakfast earlier this month. Our goal this year is $7,500. This money will help the Casa sustain not only new and on-going programs, but basics such as paying the light bill and buying pool supplies. Since 1951, the Casa has been renewing lives through spiritual growth, healing and transformation, and serving others. Don t shy away when you see Jeff in the Hospitality area on Sundays taking pictures over the next few weeks to share on Social Media. Ham it up! Let s show the world that the Casa is a place for Healing & Transformation, Spiritual Growth and Service to Others. A place we need to sustain for many future generations. Sue Force, Major Gifts Officer "Whoever is happy will make others happy too. Anne Frank Discover Your New Church. Soon, we will be worshiping in the new Conventual Church of Our Lady of the Angels but first you ll want to learn about its unique design and artwork. Fr. Joseph Schwab, OFM, and Norbert Zwickl, the Casa s Director of Liturgy and Music, will help you gain a full appreciation of the space at a Discover Your New Church Presentation and Q&A Session, on Wednesday, March 15, from 6:30 8:30 pm. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. The event will be held in the current church; RSVPs are required by contacting Sue Force at sue@thecasa.org or 480.355.5631. Discover The Vision. DISCOVER THE VISION Thursday, 2 March 2017, 11:00 am Thursday, 16 March 2017, 6:00 pm Thursday, 6 April 2017, 11:00 am Thursday, 20 April 2017, 6:00 pm Reserve your spot today: online: thecasa.org/discover-vision/; phone: 480.355.0357; email: rsvp@thecasa.org RENEWING LIVES Ourselves. Our Communities. Our World. For more information regarding the RENEWING LIVES initiative, or to contribute material to the Vision Corner, please call 480.355.0357 or email communications@thecasa.org Page 10 RENEWAL thecasa.org
COUNSELING MINISTRY Counseling Ministry and Support Groups For those who seek healing and transformation We Are Here for YOU We welcome all who are interested in attending. Counseling Support Groups No appointments required for groups listed below Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: 6:30-8:00 pm: Divorce/Separation/Relationship Endings 5:30-7:00 pm: Grief 6:30-8:30 pm: Depression 6:30-8:00 pm: Addiction & Family Individual Sessions Individual sessions are available mornings, afternoons and evenings, Monday - Friday, and require an appointment. To make an appointment, please call the Counseling Ministry at 480.948.7460 ext. 133, 8:30 am - Noon. If you know someone who is looking for help, answers, guidance or just needs someone to listen, please suggest our counseling ministry. Judith McHale, MA, LPC, Director of Counseling Ministry For more information about our Counseling Ministry, please call 480.948.7460, ext. 134 or email: 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. Enjoy Summer Savings and receive free meeting space when you reserve 10 or more rooms (rates are per person, per night) June and Sept. July and Aug. Single Occupancy $118 $75 Double Occupancy $90 $50 For more information about hosting your next non-profit event at the Casa, contact Indra Rodney, Director of Meetings & Conferences at 480.355.5632 or indra@thecasa.org. thecasa.org RENEWAL Page 11
Thank You! United Blood Services awarded the Franciscan Renewal Center a Bronze Award for increasing the number of blood donors this past year. Got questions about life A big THANK YOU to the Casa community!! I hope to see you at the Casa's next blood drive, April 23rd. Let's keep the momentum going. Be a hero. Donate blood. For the latest news and general information, visit us at thecasa.org or call the Front Desk at 480.948.7460 Page 12 RENEWAL thecasa.org Spiritual Direction How is God present or absent in your life? In the midst of a busy life, many people find it difficult to notice God s action in their daily affairs. Yet, at the deepest level, many of us long for a more conscious experience of God s presence and love. A spiritual director/companion is trained to listen and encourage you to explore a closer relationship with God through conversation, listening and prayer. If you are curious about spiritual direction at the Casa, or would like to make an appointment, please contact Sharon Taszarek at 480.948.7460, ext. 162 or sharon@thecasa.org.
Cornerstone at the Casa has moved from the Casita to the Spiritual Direction Center across the driveway due east of the Tekakwitha meeting room. Meditation times: Monday 5:00 pm and Wednesday, 11:30 am in the Spiritual Direction Center; Friday 11:30 am in the Meditation Chapel. The Casa Prayer Partners Ministry petitions prayers and prays for our human family. Send requests to: CasaPrayerPartners@gmail.com Men in Spirit Our purpose is to help further spirituality and the responsibilities of Christian men. We do this through discussion, study, lectures and guidance. We meet on the first Saturday of the month for Mass at 7:00 am, followed by breakfast and our meeting. Contact: Al Sapia-Bosch or Chuck Jirauch: 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 p.m. Most meetings are here at the Casa; some events take place off campus. Watch this space for details. 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: Mar. 5 - Mar. 11 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Readings & Mass Intentions February 26 - March 4, 2017 Sunday Is 49:14-15; Ps 62:2-3, 6-9; 1 Cor 4:1-5; Mt 6:24-34 Pro-Populo 7:30 am Dale Martin 9:15 am Charles H. Keating, IV 11:00 am James M. Kovarik 7:00 pm Monday Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27 Danny and Xavier Castro 7:00 am Tuesday Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-31 Ash Larry Schwietz 7:00 am Wednesday Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Teresa Valdivieso 7:00 am Theresa Bealer Pierjart 12:00 pm Vivian Stidham 7:00 pm Thursday Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Margaret Guiney Benefactors FMU; Pro-Populo; Ed and Joanne Rapp; John Marino Richard Brown Mary Wardock Patches Ward Kelly Family and Friends Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted Melva Villa; Thomas Corrigan 7:00 am Friday Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Diane Cowen 7:00 am Saturday Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 David Carlos Mesa 7:00 am William L. and Jean Marie Sullivani 5:00 pm Next Sunday Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Ps 51:3-6, 12-13, 17; Rom 5:12-19 [12, 17-19]; Mt 4:1-11 The intentions listed here will be the intentions of the priest and will not be announced to the gathered assembly. thecasa.org RENEWAL Page 13 For the latest news and general information, visit us at thecasa.org or call the Front Desk at 480.948.7460
February 26, 2017 The 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time This Week at the Casa February 26 - March 4, 2017 Sunday 9:00 am Casa Children's Celebration 9:00 am Family Catechesis 5:00 pm Hogan's Heroes Monday 5:00 pm Cornerstone Meditation 6:30 pm Divorce, Seperation & Significant Relationship Ending Support Group Tuesday 530 pm Grief Support Group 6:00 pm Rosary 6:30 pm Depression Support Group 7:00 pm RCIA Catechetical Session Check here each week for the latest progress on the Casa's Master Plan for improvements and expansion. The new Church of Our Lady of The Angels Wednesday 10:00 am Arizona Bible Class 11:30 am Cornerstone Meditation 12:00 pm Ash Wednesday Mass 5:30 pm AZ Males Faith Sharing Group 6:30 pm Substance Abuse Support Group 7:00 pm Ash Wednesdy Mass Thursday 7:45 am Contemplative Prayer 9:30 am Daughters of Eve 6:00 pm Alpha (Young Adults) Friday 3:00 pm Anger Management Retreat 6:30 pm Understanding Laudato Si' Derix Glasstudios in Taunusstein, Germany has begun production of the stained glass windows, designed by international award-winning artist Scott Parsons. The finished products will be delivered this summer. Saturday 9:00 am Men In Spirit Workshop 9:00 am Spanish for Ministry Some of these events require advance registration. Visit thecasa.org or call 480.948.7460 for more information Peace and Joy The upper travertine stonework is almost complete, soon to be followed by installation of the low-roof area and lower-exterior sandstone. thecasa.org RENEWAL