HOLY WEEK 2014 LITURGY SCHEDULE Palm Sunday April 13 Mass of the Lord s Passion 7:30 & 10:00 am Holy Thursday April 17 Morning Prayer 7:30 am Midday Prayer 12 Noon Mass of the Lord s Supper 7:00 pm Night Prayer 10:00 pm Good Friday April 18 Morning Prayer 7:30 am Stations of the Cross 12 Noon Commemoration of the Lord s Passion 7:00 pm Night Prayer 9:00 pm Holy Saturday April 19 Morning Prayer 7:30 am Midday Prayer 12 Noon The Great Easter Vigil 7:30 pm Easter Sunday April 20 Mass of the Resurrection 6:45, 8:45 & 11:00 am Join us for Retreat this Holy Week All community members are invited to experience the Gospel in new ways this Holy Week as a retreatant for prayers, reflections, and celebration. Commuters are invited to attend daily activities for no fee. Flyers with detailed information in the lobby or contact the front desk for more information. 480.948.7460
ADULT EDUCATION & PROGRAMS Remarrying Couples Seminar A program for those seriously considering another marriage Dancing Prayer for Beginners April 30, May 7 & 14 6:30-8:00 pm Saturday, April 26, 9:00 am-4:00 pm by Judith McHale, LPC & Tom Mitchell, LPC This is a program for those considering another marriage. The preparation for this marriage can be more important than that for the first marriage whether it ended by death or divorce. This preparation will fulfill the educational component of the remarriage preparation requirements in the Diocese of Phoenix. Divorced & Separated Retreat May 2 4, 2014 Judith McHale, MA, LPC & Tom Mitchell, PhD, LPC Change your perspective! Learn to turn the relationship experiences of the past into life lessons that promote insight and growth. Judith McHale, MA, LPC, is the Director of the Counseling Ministry at the Franciscan Renewal Center. She has a private practice specializing in individual/group therapy and family origin issues. Tom Mitchell, PhD, received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Union Institute and his Masters of Counseling from Arizona State University. Fee per person includes lodging, meals and program. Single: $215 Double: $165 Commuter: $130 for meals and program only If you have ever had a pull to experience dance as prayer, this workshop is for you. In an easy, fun environment, participants start at the beginning to discover gesture and gentle movement as prayer. Dance the prayer of St. Francis and learn movement to add to your personal prayer. All age participants are encouraged to attend. No experience necessary. Ginny Temple was a Franciscan Covenant Volunteer living in community at the Casa in 1983. She was once on staff in the Casa s liturgy office and the director of liturgical dance. Fee per person: $35 Dream Work for Spiritual Growth with Donna DeFelice, MD Saturday, May 3 9:00 am-noon Dr. DeFelice will explain how to work with our dreams, how to interpret them and use them as a springboard for further self-exploration, prayer, discernment, and growth. Donna DeFelice, MD is a board certified psychiatrist with background training in Jungian psychoanalytics. For more information or to register for any of these programs please visit us at www.thecasa.org/programs-a-retreats or call 480.948.7460 ext. 162
ADULT EDUCATION & PROGRAMS GRIEF AND LOSS RETREAT Friday, May 16 - Sunday, May 18 Sheila Marchetta, MA, Mauro Pando, MC & Timothy Ringgold, MT-BC Twilight Retreat The Stations of the Resurrection: The Way of Light Wednesday, May 21, 6:00-8:30 pm Dinner at 6:00 pm, Reflection 7:00 pm featuring Norbert Zwickl, Casa Choir and Musicians There isn t enough room here to write about how incredible every part of this weekend has been. The program started at the beginning of my grief and worked through to the solution. Comment from 2013 retreatant This retreat is for anyone grieving over the loss of a loved one. The team provides a supportive setting, shares information about the grief process, and suggests ways to heal during the intense and painful period following a loved one s death. Fee per person includes lodging, meals and program. Single: $215 Double: $165 Commuter: $130, includes meals and program The Truth Behind the Headlines May 10, 9:00am 4:00 pm Egyptologist Emad Samir will offer insights into the politics of the Middle East and bring us The Truth Behind the Headlines. He will combine history, religion, politics, geography, culture, and current events. Learn why the Middle East is an area of such great concern to our country and the rest of the world. Emad offers his insight as only he can, as a man who has lived in the Middle East for more than 40 years. Emad Samir, MA, is Logos Bible Study Scholar in Residence at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Los Alamitos, CA where he brings biblical Egypt to life. Fee: $60, includes lunch. The Stations of the Resurrection reflect upon experiences of the Risen Lord from Easter morning to Pentecost...highlighting the continuing presence of the Risen Lord, as we recognize His guidance and leadership through the events of our living. Norbert Zwickl has served as Director of Music and Liturgy at the Casa for over 20 years. Fee: $20 includes dinner. Registration required 12 Heroic Steps Over the Rainbow Retreat May 30-June 1 Stir together the Hero s Journey of Joseph Campbell, the 12 Steps of AA and a healing trip to Oz and back. Combined, they are a joyful way of life for everybody. Join the friends you haven t met yet for a nice long walk into the center of your expanding heart. Nathan Castle, OP has been a Dominican for 35 years, a priest for 28, and a campus minister for 24. He is the author of And Toto, Too, The Wizard of Oz as a Spiritual Adventure. Fees: Commuter, $130. Single, $215. Double, $165 per person. Check-in Friday at 5 pm. For more information or to register for any of these programs please visit us at www.thecasa.org/programs-a-retreats or call 480.948.7460 ext. 162
FAITH IN ACTION MINISTRY Don't Miss it! - COFFEE HOUSE - SATURDAY APRIL 26 Come join us at poolside for the Second Annual Coffee House from 6:30 9:00 pm. Sit back, relax and enjoy live entertainment, good coffee, sweets from our Chef and a lovely spring evening under the stars. Featuring The Phoenician Four Jazztet and our own MG Johnson s Beatle Revival. Sip, Shop and Socialize with old friends. Bring your family and neighbors for a night out at the Casa Coffee House. Shopping and supporting Fair Trade: * Café Justo * Divine Chocolate * Fair Trade Tea * Fair Trade Apache Crafts Café Justo is a coffee grower cooperative supported by the Casa Grounds for Solidarity Ministry. Divine Chocolate is supported by the Casa s Peace Ministry. Renew Meaning in Work Retreat Many, many people have been demoralized by the pressures of the global recession. Organizations have trimmed staff while requiring the same volume of work from those who remained. This contributed to morale plummeting among many. Renewing passion for work requires the space to listen to the voice within. Come to the Renew Meaning in Work Retreat on May 9 & 10 The Retreat will: Engage each participant to identify a core set of personal values that constitute his/her leadership contribution to their organization. Engage in a review of the founding promise of each participant s work environment and each ones commitment to that mission. Promote reflection and serious conversation with colleagues in a retreat environment. Fee $85 commuter, $130 overnight double occupancy ONE BEAT AT A TIME A DRUM CIRCLE FOR VETERANS, SERVICE MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS Next Drum Circle is on April 17 in the Sr. Luca Room WHAT IS A DRUM CIRCLE? A supportive recreational group experience that focuses on individual and group empowerment specifically for veterans, service members, and their families. Participants are provided a safe place, a fun space for personal expression. DRUMS ARE PROVIDED. Led by : Frank Thompson - Frank is the Founder of the AZ Rhythm Connection (AZRC) Hosted by the Outreach to Veterans and Military Families as part of the Faith in Action Ministry Contact us at 480.948.7460 Patti Sills-Trausch at x130 or socialconcerns@thecasa.org; Bonnie Wasniewski at x 155 or bonnie@thecasa.og
FAMILY CATECHESIS & SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Family Faith Activities Palm Sunday begins the most sacred week of the Church year Holy Week. During these days we prepare for Easter by prayerful reflection upon the events of Jesus Passion and death. You may want to display a crucifix as a focal point for family prayer this week. Before doing the reading explain that people would lay down palms as a sign of honor. Discuss how your family can honor Jesus in the coming week. Read Matthew 121:1-11 and discuss: Who untied the donkey and the colt? What did the people spread on the road? What did the people shout? Coat Give-Away Activity: People threw coats down in front of Jesus as he came into Jerusalem. Go through your clothes and donate any coats you don't need to someone who does. Watch and Pray Activity: Make crosses from palm branches and put in a prominent place in your home. Use them as reminders to stop and pray. Go to http://www.kingofpeace.org/palmcrosses/ for instructions on how to make them. Palm Leaf Cookies Activity: Make cookies that include a Palm Sunday lesson. Go to http:// childrensfbc.blogspot.com/2013/03/palmsunday-devotion.html for the directions! Concluding prayer: On this day of great rejoicing, Lord Jesus Christ, when we welcome You as our King and Savior, we also walk in the shadow of Your cross. Hosanna! we cry. Blessed are You who come in God s name to save us. Hosanna! Strengthen our faith on this Palm Sunday so that when the time comes to carry the cross we might still call out to You with heartfelt praise. Give us the grace and the courage to follow You this Holy Week from death to resurrection, from darkness to the fullness of light. We need You, Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior. Hosanna! Amen! Holy Week Happenings! Did you know that Lent officially ends on Holy Thursday when the Mass of the Lord s Supper begins? As the Mass begins, we enter the Triduum which concludes at the beginning of the Easter Vigil on Saturday night. A triduum is a three day period of prayer and recalls the three days Christ spent in the tomb. Here are some ways to keep these days holy with your family: Holy Thursday: Bake bread together, and talk about the Eucharist. Join us for the Mass of the Lord s Supper at 7:00 pm. Good Friday: On Good Friday, read the story of the Passion from a children s Bible. Talk about how much Jesus must have loved us to suffer for us. Make crosses out of popsicle sticks or from sticks found outside. Join us for the Stations of the Cross at 12 noon and for the Celebration of the Lord s Passion at 7:00 pm. Holy Saturday: On Holy Saturday, color eggs together. Talk about how the egg is like Jesus tomb because it is like a rock. It also gives us life and sustenance because it is food. Use a crayon to draw religious symbols on the eggs before they are dyed, or put religious stickers on them after the dye has dried. Celebrate the Easter Vigil at 7:30 pm for the Liturgy of Light, Word, Baptism and Eucharist. Some of your classmates from Family Catechesis will be baptized that night! Come and celebrate with them! LillyAnn Giller Ashley Preston Dominic Gubelli Jose Soriano Serena Gortarez-Nelson Sofie Tavernaro Lilly Tavernaro Gonzalo Soriano (Confirmation & Eucharist) For information about Baptisms, Sacramental Preparation and Family Catechesis please contact Patty Tafolla at 480-948-7460 or dcm@thecasa.org
COUNSELING MINISTRY We Are Here for YOU We welcome all who are interested in attending Counseling Support Groups No appointments required for groups listed below Monday: 6:30-8:00 pm: Divorce & Separation/Relationship Endings Tuesday: 5:30-7:00 pm: Grief Support Group 6:30-8:30 pm: Depression Support Group (Every other Tuesday. Ask the front desk for dates.) Individual Sessions 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 8:30 am and 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 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES 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. Our guests this month include: April 21-24 April 24-27 April 25 April 25 April 26 April 26 The National Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy National Association of Poetry Therapy Central AZ Employee Assistance Association St. Francis Xavier 7 th Grade Retreat Valley Prebyterian Adult Education Committee Arizona Myeloma Network 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.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD E mail: Drop Off: How to Submit your Bulletin Information: bulletin@thecasa.org Fax: 480.948.2325 At the front desk (Attn: Bulletin) Landscaping project needs flagstone, boulders and river rock. I will load and remove usable materials that are now clutter rather than a part of your great landscaping design. Put these items to good use! Please call 480.283.3939. Live-in companion needed: Visually impaired lady seeks mature, neat, live-in companion to drive/accompany to events and errands. No housekeeping, cooking or caregiving. Winters in Arcadia area; summers in Prescott! Pvt. br/bath, office space if necessary. Terms negotiable. References required. 602.840.2163. Seeking handymen to donate services: A friend in poor health and on a fixed income needs help with projects in his home, incl. prepping, painting, installing vinyl flooring and carpeting. He also needs exterior of house painted to comply with HOA...has small budget for this project. Please call 602.870.1000 or email beyondwords@cox.net. House cleaning: Honest and Trustworthy. 10 years of experience. Low rates. Call Iliana 602.413.4128. Scottsdale Room for Rent: Beautiful home in quiet area. Lrg. yard and pool. N/S. 480.946.2811. Leave message if needed. Household help needed: Christian, single mom looking for p/t person to help with light housework and gardening. Please call Stacy 602.790.8976. House-sitter needed. Mid-May to mid-october. Near Arcadia. Must be a neatnik. Terms neg.; ref. required. 602.840.2163. 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. Men in Spirit Come join us!! The Casa s Men in Spirit, a new men s group, meets the first Saturday of each month. Our next meeting is on May 3 from 7:00-9:30 am. Join us for 7:00 am Mass, followed by breakfast and an open discussion about spirituality. Contact jmccroy@yahoo.com The Casa Prayer Partners is a gathering of people 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! 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 or 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 to keep the group connected. We meet at 6:30 pm on the 2nd Friday of every month. Please join us at our next meeting on May 9. For more information or to be added to the group s email list, contact spiritualsinglesouls@gmail.com. AZ Males A group inspired by the teachings of Fr. Richard Rohr OFM, meets at 5:30 pm 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 April 30. Meeting details at www.azmalespirituality.com. The Casa Rosary Ministry The Casa Rosary Ministry was introduced in May 2010, and meets at 6:00 pm Monday through Friday in the Meditation Chapel. Divine Mercy is held on Friday night at 5:45 pm followed by the Rosary at 6:00 pm. 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. About the Franciscan Renewal Center Since 1951, the Franciscan Renewal Center affectionately known as the Casa de Paz y Bien, or simply the Casa has existed as a Catholic retreat center in Paradise Valley to offer spiritual growth, healing and transformation that moves lives into the service of others. The Casa was founded by and is today an active religious community of the Order of Friars Minor part of the worldwide Franciscan family, following the footsteps of Sts. Francis and Clare of Assisi. The Casa is a wholly owned entity of the Franciscan Friars Province of Saint Barbara, based in Oakland, Calif., that works cooperatively with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix. Activities at the Casa include daily Mass, Sunday services, private retreats, gathering space for non-profit groups, as well as 50 volunteer ministries that give aid to the poor or vulnerable, empower individuals to improve their circumstances, and build community fellowship. Discover more at www.thecasa.org If you would like to make a recurring donation to the Franciscan Renewal Center through your debit or credit card, please contact Ryan Hill at developmentpm@thecasa.org or 480.948.7460. Thank you for your generous hearts.
WORLD TAI CHI DAY Saturday, April 26, 2014 9:30 am to Noon Palm Court at the Franciscan Renewal Center The purpose of this celebration is to appeal for world peace and to share and promote the health benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong. Tai chi is characterized by graceful, purposeful movement and deep, relaxed breathing. It can be learned and performed by anyone at any age. Beginning at 10:00 am in New Zealand, the celebration will spread across time zones around the globe, through 65 countries and across 6 continents. Join in, or observe the beauty of this ancient exercise. So bring your family and friends, a lawn chair and some sun protection, and enjoy a morning of peace and harmony amid tranquil surroundings. This event is FREE and all are welcome. Congratulations! The following Casa community members achieved Xavier College Preparatory s Honor Roll for this grading quarter: First Honors Erica Elizabeth Blumenherst Tatum Jane Clarke Joanna Lee Fennessy Addison Rose Gralen Julia Murphy Grehan Meredith Hughes Grehan Casey Joanne Klecan Elizabeth Roberts Knapp Meghan O Rourke Moroney Kelly Hermoine Murphy Eden Mackenzie Polich Katherine Lee Stein Rachel Marie Steinheiser Elena Marta Zurek Second Honors Madison Angela Clarke Caitlyn Marie Dickman Jane Anne Elliot Gwyneth LillyAnn Giller Emma Delaney James Madison Sierra Kec Paige Lauren Kec Olivia Rose Kinnane Monica Taylor Madden Elizabeth Elsasser Noble Tatum Belen Nulliner Madison Marie Wagner
APRIL 13, 2014 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD This Week at the Casa: Sunday 7:00 am Holy Week Retreat 11:00 am Family Catechesis 5:00 pm Hogan s Heroes Monday 6:00 pm Rosary 6:30 pm T ai Chi 6:30 pm Divorced & Separated Support 6:30 pm Death Penalty Ministry Tuesday 11:00 am Water From Rock 5:30 pm Grief Support Group 6:00 pm Rosary 7:00 pm Water From Rock 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal Wednesday 6:00 pm Outreach to Veterans & Family Ministry 6:00 pm Rosary Thursday 9:30am Daughters of Eve 6:00 pm Rosary 6:30 pm Healing Drum Circle Friday 5:45 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet Noon Stations of the Cross 1:00 pm Simple Soup Lunch 6:00 pm Simple Soup Supper Water from Rock Good Friday Service Saturday 8:30 am Holy Week Retreat 8:30 am Marriage in the Lord 9:00 am Employment Healing Ministry Workshop #2 Today: Connect with us online: wwww.thecasa.org or as TheCasaFRC on: Readings and Mass Intentions April 13 - April 19, 2014 Mt 21:1-11 (procession); Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24;Phil 2:6-11; Mt 26:14 27:66 [27:11-54] Pro-Populo 7:30 am John C. Collins 10:00 am Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Edward Hughes 7:00 am Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Fr. Gino Piccoli, OFM 7:00 am Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 David C. Welch 7:00 am Holy Thursday: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Gianna Bianchi 7:00 pm Good Friday: Is 52:13 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 19:42 Celebration of the Lord s Passion 7:00 pm Holy Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23;Mt 28:1-10 Shirley Vitello 7:30 pm Easter Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 The intentions listed here will be the intentions of the priest and will not be announced to the gathered assembly.