Our Lady of the Angels Church 2014 Annual Mass for Unborn Children Sunday, January 19 at 9 AM Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral The Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix, will be celebrant and homilist at a special Mass for the Unborn Children at 9 AM on Sunday, January 19, at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral-6371 N. 27th Avenue, Phoenix. At this Mass, Bishop Olmsted will also pray the recently published Catholic Blessing for a Child in the Womb over any a ending pregnant women, their child in the womb, and fathers who would like their child blessed. Please come and celebrate this special Liturgy for Life! As this is also the Diocesan weekly TV Mass, those unable to a end can view the Mass at www.faithandlifetv.com. 2014 If My People Arizona Prayer Rally for Life Sunday, January 19 from 2-3:15 PM Hosted by Arizona Right to Life Join thousands of your fellow Arizona ci zens and believers in the God of miracles as Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted will lead prayer along with other Valley-area Chris an leaders, and many Catholics will par cipate in the Sanc ty of Life Sunday Prayer Rally, hosted by Arizona Right to Life at Wesley Bolin Plaza in downtown Phoenix, next to the Arizona State Capitol. This prayer rally aims to follow the Biblical mandate to call upon God s mercy at all mes, and to give God the glory for leading us to a renewed American culture of life.
Franciscan Renewal Center-Classes, Workshops, Retreats Women Celebrating the Spirit A Weekend Retreat for Women 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? January 18: Dawn Nothwehr. OSF, PHD Topic: Encountering God in Creation 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 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 Carole Whittaker, PhD Gloria Cuevas-Barnett February 7-9, 2014 During this retreat we will focus on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, especially on how our experience of the gifts of Love, Faith and Hope transform our ordinary lives. In our time together, we will share teaching and practices, prayer and ritual and engage in quiet reflection as well as conversation with each other. Empowering, wonderful and inspirational retreat. Instructors are passionate about living in the present. Beautiful process that brings women together in a safe and loving environment. Comments from 2011 Women s Retreat Carole Whittaker has taught classes, led retreats, offered individual spiritual direction and developed programs at the Casa in Christian spirituality. Gloria Cuevas-Barnett is Director of the Center for Development of Human Potential. She provides individual coaching and facilitates process work. Information and registration: thecasa.org or call 480-948-7460
Franciscan Renewal Center-Classes, Workshops, Retreats A Path to Creating Happiness, Harmony and Intimacy in Your Relationships Gabrielle Lawrence, PhD Finding Peace in Our Hectic Lives January 31-February 2 January 22 - March 5 Wednesdays, 7-9 pm What does it mean to love intentionally? How do we do it? Dr. Lawrence invites us to examine our core needs for love and attachment and to gain awareness of the part they play in making our relationships flourish or fail. Fee per person: $95 for 7 weeks Register at thecasa.org or call 480-948-7460 Catholics Can Come Home February 6 - March 20, 2014 Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 pm Franciscan Renewal Center This is a program for anyone who feels alienated or hurt by the church. \ Terry Hershey, Deacon Phil LoCascio, Larry Vuillemin, JD, Rev. Norm Douglas, Brian Kinzie Is there an imbalance in our lives? Explore the possibility of achieving balance in our lives whether retired or employed. Is there a disconnect between who we are in Christ and what we do in the world, paid or unpaid? Let s explore what may be disturbing our peace. Commuter retreat fee: $85 Double/per person: $135 Single: $200 Register: thecasa.org Remarrying Couples Seminar A program for those seriously considering another marriage Judith McHale, LPC & Tom Mitchell, LPC Saturday, February 22, 9 am-4 pm There is no fee. For more information or to let us know you re coming please contact: Kathleen Garast at 480-483-3803 Or email Kathleen at: kgarast@aol.com The preparation for this marriage can be more important than that for the first marriage whether that marriage ended by death or divorce. Fee per couple includes lunch: $110 Register: thecasa.org or call 480-948-7460
Faith in Action Ministry Employment Healing Ministry Workshop (EHM) Saturday, January 18 9 am-4 pm Mondays, January 27 & February 3, 10, 17 6:30-9:00 pm The Mission The mission of the EHM is to evoke the soul in its rela on to one s choice of occupa on. Workshops focus on suppor ng the inner work required to discover one s call to service in the world. We seek to complement the many career transi on and job search support forums available in the Greater Phoenix area with a faithbased curriculum that integrates the prac cal with the spiritual. Explore your op ons. Come to the Workshop. The Employment Healing Ministry (EHM) Workshop is designed for individuals seeking a spiritual connection to their work. The EHM Workshop enables you to Discover and Develop: The work you are called to do by merging your passions and talents with today s marketplace The voice within: how medita on and quiet contempla on can help guide you through the challenge of career transi on A suppor ve community where each is for all and all are for each. William F. Pilder, PhD Internet literacy for understanding today s marketplace A plan for crea ng opportuni es through social networking & social media An effec ve resume and networking strategy An effec ve personal brand and fearless presenta on of that brand Resilience resulting in new ways of thinking Fee Per person: $45 includes lunch on Saturday mee ng Scholarships Available Register today by calling x132 The Workshop leader, William F. Pilder, PhD, has over 35 years experience in the career transi on field. He is an educator, an entrepreneur and execu ve coach. Fr. Ignatius, Sr. Ruth and the San Carlos Community send Christmas greetings of gratitude for the food cards donated this Christmas season. Thank you for all you have done over the years for the San Carlos Apache people. It has taken patience, perseverance, determination and dedication and a great deal of hope. Fr. Ignatius and Sr. Ruth Thank you very much for helping out. May God bless you all. Mr. and Mrs. Ousile Thank you very much and Merry Christmas. God bless you all Timmy Billy
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.
Family Faith Ac vi es Jan. 12th Bap sm of the Lord This Sunday marks a transi on from the Christmas season to Ordinary Time. In a way, today's feast is the high point of the Christmas season. Before Jesus' birth, angels announced to Mary and to Joseph who Jesus would be. At his birth, the shepherds and the Magi recognize Jesus as the Messiah. At his bap sm, Jesus accepts that he is God's son and inaugurates that mission. Ask each family member what they remember about their own bap sm. Bring out pictures or share stories to remember with. Read Ma hew 3:13-17 & discuss: How is Jesus bap zed? Why does John bap ze Jesus? What happens when Jesus is bap zed? How was Jesus bap sm like our bap sm? What does Bap sm help us to do? Ac vity: Holy Water! Place holy water in a special dish near the entrance of your home. Encourage family members to bless themselves with the Sign of the Cross each me they enter or leave the house. Prac ce making the Sign of the Cross as a reminder of our Bap sm and iden ty as God s adopted children. Ac vity: Trinity Punch! Discuss how this reading includes God the Father speaking, Jesus being bap zed, the Holy Spirit descending like a dove. Now take pineapple juice - represents God as in "Let there be light", mix into it grape juice which represents Jesus - blood of Christ, now add a clear carbonated drink like sparkling water - the Holy Spirit, invisible but effervescent. Talk about how individually each is different but when mixed together you cannot dis nguish them. They work together! Concluding prayer: Let us pray. Dear God, thank you for sharing your life with us at Bap sm. Help us to always live as your children. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Five Ways to Make Prayer a Priority (Loyola Press) 1. When you rise from bed, get down on your knees. Put your slippers or shoes far under your bed so that you need to get on your knees to reach. While there say a quick prayer offering the day to God. 2. Communicate in the car. As you buckle your seat belts say a quick prayer that you will be aware of God s presence in the day. 3. Place a prayer jar in the kitchen. Keep a jar handy where family members can place a special inten on that your family can pray for. Before going to bed, each person can a pull a slip out and pray for that inten on. 4. Fold your hands before you unfold your napkin. Before each meal take a moment to thank the One who provides you with all you need and blesses those around you. 5. Pray when people or events upset you. Make a habit of saying a quick prayer whenever someone or something bothers you. A quick help me God is sufficient. You ll never run out of opportuni es.
We Are Here for YOU... Schedule for Counseling Support Groups Monday: -8pm: Divorce & Separation/Relationship Endings Tuesday: 5:30pm-7pm: Grief Support Group -8pm: Depression Support Group Wednesday:-8pm: Gestalt Therapy 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 Casameetings 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 In January... January 13-17 * The Van Lunen Center January 15 * Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction & Relaxation January 16-20 * Somatic Experience Trauma Institute January 18 * Oasis in the Desert January 17-19 * Special Closed Retreat January 18 * St. Bonaventure University Alumni Reception January 20-24 * Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon January 22 * Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction & Relaxation January 23 * Phoenix Baptist Family Medicine
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 Nanny: My name is Elsa and I m looking for a family to be with as a full time nanny. I have tons of experience and excellent references. I m CPR and First Aid certified, speak Spanish, and I m able to drive. I can be reached at 602-367-3924. Looking to Rent: Mature woman hoping to find a cottage like home, or guest house to rent. Non-smoker, 1 small dog (14lbs., house trained). Completing my BSP; certified MBW diplomat program attained. Pamela Keller Hallows 480-794- 1968 home, 480-395-5458 cell. 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. Books and Blessings ~a bookstore and spiritual boutique~ 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 Christian writers of today and long ago. Monday-Friday 10-2 ~ Saturday 10-6:30 ~ Sunday 8:30-2 & 5:30-8:30 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 there journey with like-minded people of faith. We gather once a month for fun and fellowship. In addition to our meetings here at the Casa, 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 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 January 29, 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 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.
January 12, 2014 Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Sunday 7:30am 8:30am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 10:30am 12:30pm 1:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm Monday 6:00pm Tuesday 11:00am 5:30pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm Wednesday 8:30am 10:00am 4:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm Thursday 7:00am 9:30am 6:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm Friday 5:45pm Saturday 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 5:00pm This Week at the Casa: RCIA Breaking Open the Word Peace Committee Meeting Confirmation/Eucharist Preparation Family Catechesis Sunday Session Casa Children s Celebration JustScripture JustFaith Panel Domestic Violence SFO Formation & Regular Meeting Day Youth Ministry Hogan s Heroes Rosary Divorced and Separated Death Penalty Ministry T ai Chi Water From Rock Grief Support Group Rosary Depression Support Group Engaging Spirituality RCIA Catechetical Session Water From Rock SNV 2014 Planning Committee Arizona Bible Class Survival School Coaching Session Rosary Outreach to Veteran s Military Families Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Relaxation Gestalt Therapy Support Group Finance Committee Daughters of Eve Rosary Discover the Vision Pax Christi Liturgical Dance Rehearsal Divine Mercy Chaplet Oasis in the Desert Franciscan Mentors Program Employment Healing Workshop RCIA Breaking Open the Word Readings and Mass Intentions January 12 18, 2014 Today: Is 42: 1-4, 6-7; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10; Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17 Pro-Populo (7:30am) Tom Mehen (9:15am) Genevieve Saunders (11:00am) Jim Keeklee (7:00pm) Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8; Ps 116:12-19; Mk 1:14-20 Tom Mehen (7:00am) Tuesday 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28 Lois Kramer 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 (7:00am) Wednesday 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29-39 Tom Mehen (7:00am) Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40-45 Edward Morris (7:00am) Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1-12 Mark Quintana (7:00am) Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13-17 Edward Morris (7:00am) Tom Mehen (5:00pm) Next Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34 The intentions listed here will be the intentions of the priest and will not be announced to the gathered assembly.