Classes, Workshops, Retreats MARRIAGE PREPARATION Marriage in the Lord March 15, 9 am-12 noon Mary Christine Athans, BVM, PhD March 15, 2013 Saturday 8:30 am-5:30 pm These classes are for couples who have not been previously married. The one-day 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 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 In Quest of the Jewish Mary. Draw Closer to God Through Conversation, Listening and Prayer The Man Born Blind A Mini Retreat March 29, 9:00 am-12:30 pm Mary Carla Flood, MSW, LMSW Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. March 20, 27, April 3, & 10, 2014 Enjoy this introduction to the Christian tradition of Spiritual Direction in a gentle group environment. Be encouraged to draw closer to God through conversation, listening and prayer. Enjoy the support of the group as we examine our current relationship with God. Learn to be more attentive to the God-moments in our lives as we explore and appreciate our unique spiritual journeys. Fee per person: $40 Elizabeth Ursic, PhD is a spiritual director at the Casa. She holds an M.Div from Yale Divinity School and a PhD in Religious Studies from Arizona State University. This half-day retreat on the Man Born Blind will be an in-depth look at Chapter 9 of John s Gospel. It will be facilitated in a reflective style, with plenty of discussion and opportunities for participants to interactively apply the text to their own lives. Fee per person: $35, lunch not included. Register: www.thecasa.org or call 480-948-7460 Mary Carla Flood, MSW, LMSW formerly a Benedictine Sister, has been legally blind her whole life. Her graduate-school training included an internship at the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office on Disability. She teaches and provides staffdevelopment training programs and retreats related to disability awareness and inclusion of people with disabilities.
LOGOS Lenten Retreat Friday, March 21-Sunday, March 23 Classes, Workshops, Retreats April 4-6 with Bob Martin This is a retreat for men and women practicing 12-Step recovery. Abraham, Isaac and Joseph: The Story of the Patriarchs will be the topic of this dynamic LOGOS Lenten Retreat with Emad Samir, Kevin Saunders and Rabbi Michael Mayersohn Register online: www.thecasa.org Phone registration: 480-948-7460 The 12 Steps have been called the great gift of America to spirituality in our lifetime. The main focus of the retreat will be on the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Ananymous from the Big Book, the 12 & 12, and other sources. Bob Martin is a retired counselor and educator in recovery for over 35 years. He is an active member of a 12- Step group. Register online: thecasa.org Call: 480-948-7460 Straight Talk Sunday, March 16 9:00-10:30 am Bill Cieslak, OFM Cap Topic: Is There a Hole in the Gospel? 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 Spiritual direction encourages you to explore a closer relationship with God. In the midst of a busy life, many people find it difficult to notice God s action in their daily affairs. Yet, at the deepest level, many of us long for a more conscious experience of God s presence and love. Spiritual direction is really not about being directed. Rather, it is very much about being encouraged to draw closer to God. If you are curious about spiritual direction at the Casa, or would like to make an appointment with a director, please call Sharon Taszarek at 480-948-7460 or email sharon@thecasa.org.
Faith in Action Ministry Just Scripture meets on March 9th at 9:00 am in in the Ventura room in Piper Hall. Carole Whittaker will lead us through the revelatory meaning of the Scripture Readings for the third Sunday of Lent. Carole's is the third member of our Church family who have agreed to share their knowledge and love of Scripture with us as we seek and share the ways the Word of God speaks to us. Last month Fr. Joe used the St. John's Bible housed in a room off the gift shop to help us understand how Jesus used the Hebrew Scripture to reveal his message of extravagant love. Carole will take us to a place of understanding that will launch us on a quest for what Scripture reveals for us today, so join us and experience the Living Word. Political Change: Widening our Seeing and Hearing Reflections on St. Francis, Pope Francis and the Franciscan Way 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 Casa Grounds for Solidarity Ministry Sells Fair Trade Plus Coffee The next selling date is March 8 & 9 Café Justo coffee sales give hope in the face of desperation by providing a viable living wage. Café Justo is excellent pure, organic coffee, but the taste is even more exquisite when you know that you are reducing poverty for Mexican families. in the spirit of justice, our goal is to provide a means for people to remain on their family lands. SAVE THE DATE! COFFEE HOUSE SATURDAY APRIL 26th The Second Annual Coffee House will be poolside on Saturday evening at 6:30-9:00 pm. Come enjoy live entertainment, good coffee, sweets from our wonderful Chef and a lovely spring evening under the stars. If you would like to join the ministry, contact Mitzi Wilson at: olimwilson@yahoo.com.
Next Sunday.. Rite of Election! Our seven children and teens who are preparing for baptism, confirmation, and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil will be presented to the community next Sunday at the 9:15 am mass. Part of the Rite includes signing the Book of the Elect! This is the beginning of the final preparation before the Vigil! Join us afterward in the hospitality area to meet and encourage these young catechumen! Watch for our adult catechumen at the 5 pm & 11 am masses! Family Faith Activities March 2nd 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time The Aramaic word mammon does not have a negative connotation. It means property or money. Matthew is pointing out is that since human beings are not self-sufficient; we are dependent on something outside ourselves, God rather than the material goods we own. This is not to say that we don t need material goods, but we are reminded not to be anxious. If what we place first in our lives is God s kingdom and his justice, we will have what we need. God is a loving father who holds the whole world in his hands. He will certainly care for us. Ask each member of your family What do you worry about? and read Matthew 6: 24-34 and discuss: How does God say that he will take care of us? How has God cared for you already? What can you do to stop worrying & rely on God? Activity Worry Stone: find a smooth stone for each member of your family. Using a permanent marker have each person write...do not worry, Mt. 6:25. Activity Trust Walk: with older children and family members do a trust walk. Use a bandana to cover their eyes and walk them about. After each person has a chance to do this discuss how they felt not knowing where they were going, whether they trusted their guide and how does this relate to God leading us. Concluding Prayer: Father we thank you for providing for our every need. Help us not to worry but to have faith. Amen. Give, Pray & Fast A Family Jelly Bean Prayer for Lent Almsgiving, fasting and prayer are the staples to our Lenten journey. This fun craft can help teach our children about these activities of lent. Here s how to do this: On Ash Wednesday provide each child with a glass jar and the Jelly Bean prayer (this prayer is the first part of each activity below in italics). Each color of the jelly bean has a special significance and type of behavior associated with it. Each day your child can earn a jelly bean for their jar by their behaviors. No eating the jelly beans until Easter! The night before Easter fill up any remaining space in your child s jar with white jelly beans God s grace that is freely given. Here are some ideas or create your own! Red is for the blood He gave: Choose something to give up or sacrifice on this day Green is for the grass He made: Earned for special care to creation, be it plants, animals or people! Yellow is for the sun so bright: For sharing God s light by being kind to others White is for God s grace given! Orange is for a the edge of night: For attentiveness during bedtime prayers or for reading a bible story at night Blue is for sweet rest at night: for going to bed on time and with no problems Purple is for His days of sorrow: Earned by apologizing to anybody that we hurt Pink is for each new tomorrow: Earned when we forgave someone who apologized to us Sunday March 9th Confirmation/Eucharist session 10:30 am Wed. March 12th Infant Baptism Information session
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 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. In the words of a recent retreatant: We had the most beautiful, loving, spiritual, calming Women s Retreat ever. From the second we parked our cars, you, and your very capable staff did everything you could to make us feel welcomed. We needed for nothing. What everyone found most surprising was the privacy we felt even though there were several other functions going on. The gathering in the Church just made everything blend so well. It was peaceful and yet full of happiness, and love. I just can t tell you how much we appreciated all your hard word and willingness to make our retreat so successful and your being available Saturday was so very generous. Thank you again, Sue, for giving us a wonderful place to hold our retreat and to see God in a different way. God bless. - Loretta Madden and the Committee of Our Lady of the Valley and St. Raphael 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.
Franciscan Renewal Center 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 Looking for a House to Rent: I am a non-smoker who likes to garden. I have a small dog and two cats and would like to find a house to rent east of I17 and north of the 202. Prefer flood irrigation and no carpeting. Please call Sara 602-369-7376. Looking for a Room to Rent: I am a quiet, clean 55-yrold woman who is respectful of others and always pays my rent on time. I work full time and just need a peaceful place to rest my head after a hard-day s work. Please call 806-628-5967 or email moonrise747@yahoo.com. Thank you. In-home Caregiver: Private-duty caregiver in the Phoenix area will provide services in your home. Please call Aury Rivera 623-755-5706 Books and Blessings ~a bookstore and spiritual boutique~ 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 Our store features books and gifts to delight the body, mind and spirit. We offer handcrafted works by local artists and fair trade crafters from around the world. We are especially delighted to showcase the work of Apache artisans from Arizona. If you're a fan of print books, our collection runs the gamut from the classics to the latest in all things spiritual prayer, personal growth, saints and popular If you would like to make recurring donations to the Franciscan Renewal Center through your debit or credit card, please contact Ryan Hill at developmentpm@thecasa.org. Thank you for your generous hearts. 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!
Legion of Mary Lent is around the corner. The Legion of Mary of the Diocese of Phoenix invites you to learn how you can bring Christ to others through its ministry. The Legion is the largest worldwide organization of men and women who focus on apostolic works. It has served the Church in this area for 65 years. Please call today to see how you can participate and make a difference. For information in English or Spanish call Mario at 623-939-1840. 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 Inn. Enjoy the Stanford, a one-bedroom Jr. Suite for up to 4 persons. Amenities include concierge service & more VIP wine tour & tasting at Clos LaChance Winery, San Martin, CA $1,000 for spending money Everyone wins when you support the Franciscan School of Theology! When you support FST through your generous donations and purchase a raffle ticket or two, you may even win a $2,800.00 vacation experience that is truly beautiful...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 tasting. Winner Prize Value $2,800 - only 250 tickets 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
March 2, 2014 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time This Week at the Casa: Sunday 9:00am Sunday Bible Study 9:00am Casa Children s Celebration 10:30am Confirmation/Eucharist Session 10:30am Just Faith 10:30am Newcomers Welcome Gathering 12:30pm Dining with the Dreamers 5:00pm Hogan s Heroes Monday 6:00pm Rosary 6:30pm T ai Chi 6:30pm Divorced & Separated Support 7:00pm Liturgical Dance Rehearsal Tuesday 7:00am Casa Gardeners 11:00am Water From Rock 5:30pm Grief Support Group 6:00pm Rosary 6:00pm Spiritual Healing for Outreach to Veterans & Military Families 7:00pm RCIA Catechetical Session 7:00pm Water From Rock Wednesday 10:00am Arizona Bible Class 6:00pm Rosary 6:30pm Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction 7:00pm Gifted and Called Faithsharing Grp, 7:00pm The Art of Intentional Loving Thursday 9:30am Daughters of Eve 10:30am Discover the Vision Event 6:00pm Rosary 7:00pm Catholics Can Come Home 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 March 2 March 9, 2014 Today: Is 49:14-15; Ps 62:2-3, 6-9; 1 Cor 4:1-5; Mt 6:24-34 Benefactors FMU 7:30am Pro-Populo 9:15am Shirley Vitello 11:00am Ray Lamb 7:00pm Monday: 1 Pt 1:3-9; Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9, 10c; Mk 10:17-27 Elizabeth O Conner 7:00am Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16; Ps 98:1-4; Mk 10:28-31 Ray McGraw 7:00am Ash Wednesday:Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Virginia Greene Jo Haas Frank Lewis Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 George Lyons 7:00am 12:00pm 7:00pm 7:00am Friday 5:45pm 5:45pm 6:00pm Saturday 9:00am 9:00am 3:30pm Divine Mercy Chaplet Stations of the Cross Simple Soup Supper Franciscan Mentoring Program Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Children s Dance Rehearsal Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Elizabeth O Conner 7:00am Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Maureen Dyer 7:00am Virginia Greene 5:00pm 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.
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Our Lady of the Angles #523370 5802 E. Lincoln Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85253 PHONE 480-948-7460 CONTACT PERSON Patricia Lee 480-355-0355 or Charlie Brown (480-948-7460 x175) EMAIL ADDRESS: patricialee@thecasa.org or casa@thecasa.org (Charlie Brown s email) SOFTWARE PRINTER Microsoft Publisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 6 Standard Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 2009 Konica Minolta C220 TRANSMISSION TIME Monday, February 24, 2014 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION Sunday, March 2, 2014 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 14 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS