Catalog of Programs, Retreats and Events

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Franciscan Renewal Center
Peace. Renewal. Good.
January - August 2016
Catalog of Programs, Retreats and Events
thecasa.org
Or register online at thecasa.org
STAFF LEADERSHIP
Fr. Joe Schwab, OFM
Executive Director
Charles Brown
General Manager
Fr. Peter Kirwin, OFM
Rector, Our Lady of the Angels
Pat Bennier
Director of Volunteer Services
Fr. Bill Bried, OFM
Church Vicar
Kristine M. Cook, CPA
Director of Finance
Sue Force
Director of Meetings & Conferences
Rick Hardy
Director of Adult Education
Dcn. Hervé Lemire
Deacon
Judith McHale, MA, LPC
Director of Counseling Ministry
Lora Nelson
Director of Retreat Manager Team
Rachel Oesterle
Director of Philanthropic Initiatives
Patti Sills-Trausch
Director of Faith In Action
Mike Slivers
Director of Operations
Patty Tafolla
Director of Catechesis
Elias Zamora
Food Services Manager
Norbert Zwickl
Director of Liturgy & Music
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dear Friends,
Since 1951,
the Casa has
been renewing
lives through:
Spiritual Growth
The Casa provides a safe place for the
spiritual growth of all people. Many
programs enlighten participants in the
Franciscan tradition and spirituality.
Lives are changed here!
Healing and Transformation
The Casa is a welcoming center for
prayer, healing and transformation.
We help people enrich their lives with
spiritual meaning, a sense of belonging,
and connection.
Serving Others
Following the model of Saint Francis,
the Casa nurtures everyone in our
community and beyond – especially
the most vulnerable – by supporting,
healing and empowering lives.
Doug Olesen, PhD – Chair
William Anger, Esq. – Vice Chair
Alanna Mack, CPA – Treasurer
Allen Vaughan – Secretary
Charles Brown
Robert Crawford, Jr.
Arlene Davidson
On the cover:
Suzanne DiGiovanni-Smith
Fountain in front of Piper Hall.
Fr. Michael Doherty, OFM
Photo by Donna Portelli.
Tim Kerrigan
Stephen Lyons
Michele “Mike” Mencuccini
Don Petersen
Fr. Joe Schwab, OFM
Call to register 480.948.7460 l 800.356.3247
Welcome to the Franciscan Renewal Center (the “Casa”). This catalog is your
doorway, your invitation and your welcome to a place where you can come away,
rest awhile and renew body, mind and spirit.
The Casa offers many opportunities for you to enrich your life and by doing so the
lives of others. The first of these is our desert setting of serene beauty and comfort.
Desert vegetation lives the reality of trust in God’s providence to sustain life when
to all appearances there is little hope. Nearby mountains reach toward the sky,
offering a sense of boundary and boundlessness all at once. You are safe here,
but not limited.
The programming described in this catalog illustrates the simple principle that
is often spoken and heard on the grounds of the Casa: All are Welcome. From
individual class sessions on physical well-being and social justice issues, to series
on scriptural and religious themes, to weekend retreats offering ample time for
contemplation, reflection, prayer, and growth, there is something for everyone here.
If you are a Casa “regular,” consider using this catalog to find something that you
have not tried before. If you are an occasional visitor, look for something that will
put you in touch with the goodness God has placed within you. If you have never
set foot on these beautiful grounds, this is your time! Once you experience the
beauty and peace that is here, look through these pages and find something that
speaks to your heart. You’ll soon have reason to return again and again.
Finally, whether you are a first-timer or a Casa veteran, share the Casa with
someone you know. Consider inviting someone half your age to introduce the
next generation to all that the Casa has to offer. (Or someone twice your age!)
To register for any of these programs, simply call or visit our website. There’s also
a form in the center of this catalog, if that’s your preference. It doesn’t matter how
you get here, just come! The richness of the Casa experience awaits you.
Peace and all good,
Father Joe Schwab, OFM
For information about the Conventual Church of Our Lady of the Angels,
sacraments, catechesis or any of our programs or offerings,
go to thecasa.org or call 480.948.7460.
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Directed and Non-directed
The Franciscan Renewal Center is located on 25 acres of
beautiful desert between two Arizona landmarks: Camelback
Mountain and Mummy Mountain.
A private retreat provides time away in a peaceful place
for anyone seeking solitude, rest, renewal and prayer.
You may book a private retreat from 1 – 7 days in length.
Our center provides:
Private room with bath
Delicious meals
Labyrinth
Daily Eucharist
Pool Desert walk
Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Meditation Chapel
Spiritual Direction,
if requested
One may choose to experience a directed private retreat for which you have a spiritual
director as a guide for your retreat. A director will help structure your quiet time with
scripture, prayer and spiritual practices that will deepen your retreat experience. Our
suggested donation for spiritual direction is $45-$65 per visit. On a non-directed retreat,
you may use your time as you wish.
RETREAT COSTS PER PERSON INCLUDING LODGING AND MEALS
Winter Rates (September through May) Summer Rates (June through August)
Single occupancy: $120 per night
Single occupancy: $100 per night
Double occupancy: $90 per person Double occupancy:$80 per person per night
per night
January
Ground-breaking for the new Conventual Church of
Our Lady of the Angels at the Franciscan Renewal Center
11:00 am liturgy on Sunday, January 3
The Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmstead
and The Very Reverend John S. Hardin
Join in this powerful liturgy as our community gathers together to celebrate
the ground-breaking of our new church! Developed and designed over several
years as a collaborative effort by members of the Franciscan Renewal Center’s
Church Design Sub-Committee, this is a very important milestone in the
journey of bringing our new church from concept to reality.
The Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted was ordained a priest for
the Diocese of Lincoln, Neb., July 2, 1973. He was installed as the
fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix December 20, 2003.
Prior to his arrival in Phoenix, he served as Bishop of Wichita,
Kansas, after being ordained Coadjutor Bishop on April 20, 1999.
The Very Reverend John S. Hardin, OFM, is the Provincial Minister of the Province of Saint Barbara, based in Oakland,
California. In September 2015, Fr. John was the recipient
of the Casa Peace Award.
Check-in time: 4 pm. Check out: 12 noon
Advance reservations are required. Please call Amy Schleeper, 480.948.7460, ext.132
or email [email protected]. Please note: Cancellations received less than 24 hours prior
to check-in date will be charged one night’s stay.
Spiritual Direction
Exploring a relationship with God
Spiritual direction is a time-honored term for a conversation, ordinarily between
two persons, in which one is seeking a companion who is specifically educated
and experienced about the ways in which God may be touching her or his life.
WHAT HAPPENS IN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION?
Spiritual direction is really about companionship and drawing closer to God through
conversation, listening and prayer. We talk about what’s on your mind. How is God
present or absent in your daily life?
IS THERE A COST?
Our suggested donation for spiritual direction is $45-$65 per visit. The amount is
negotiable and is determined between the director and the person seeking direction.
HOW DO I FIND A SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR?
Call Sharon Taszarek at the Franciscan Renewal Center, 480.948.7460, ext. 162
or email [email protected].
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JANUARY
Private Retreats
T’ai Chi/Qigong For Health & Harmony
Mondays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1
Jake Zinn, Certified Instructor
Improve your range of motion, coordination, balance and overall health. Reduce
stress, and increase your natural energy. It all happens through T’ai Chi and
Qigong—easy to learn movements recommended by the American Medical
Association for reducing stress while increasing one’s natural energy and health.
Wear loose clothing and comfortable shoes.
Fee per person: $60 for 5-week program. Pre-registration required.
Jake Zinn has been studying T’ai Chi and Qigong for over 18
years and became a certified instructor of such in 2004. Over
the years Jake has become proficient in over seven different
forms and styles of T’ai Chi and Qigong. He now travels the Valley,
teaching T’ai Chi at fitness and wellness centers, at corporations
and senior living facilities.
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A Casa Concert with Jesse Manibusan
Monday, 7:00 pm January 4
Join Jesse Manibusan for a special evening concert. He
will share some of his music and we will honor Mary with songs
from his latest release, Sing of Mary. Jesse’s last performance at
the Casa was in 2014 ... this is one concert you won't want to miss!
JANUARY
Sing of Mary
Freewill offering in the Church; registration not required.
Arizona Bible Class, Winter Quarter Begins January 6
Franciscan Mentor Program
Season for Nonviolence (SNV)
The Franciscan Renewal Center, in the tradition of St. Francis of Assisi,
has recognized, supported and promoted the Season For Nonviolence in
the past
14 years of its 18-year campaign. The Season for Nonviolence
is dedicated to demonstrating nonviolence as a powerful way to heal,
transform and empower our lives and our communities. Traditionally,
the Season spans 64 days, beginning with the memorial anniversary of
Mahatma Gandhi and ending with that of Martin Luther King, Jr. Each of
these men lived his vision of an empowered, nonviolent world and inspired
others to share in their vision. (See the program on nonviolence training
with Martin Luther King principles on page 19.)
The Franciscan Renewal Center honors and observes the 64 days
of the SNV, in addition to highlighting events focused on peace throughout
the year. We continually aim to inspire others by presenting thoughtprovoking, challenging new ways of peacebuilding. Come find out how
changing your words can change the world.
As part of the SNV, we proudly present Nonviolence Leadership in the
Way of St. Francis, a certificate program in facilitating nonviolent dialogue
and action which can be used in a variety of situations, such as homeowner’s
associations, school organizations, offices, and personal relationships. It can
also be an opportunity to lead into career-leveraging nonviolent skills …
the opportunities to utilize the skills learned in this program are limitless!
We are very pleased to offer this curriculum. We invite you to attend the
Nonviolence Certificate Dinner on January 15, which will give
an explanation of the program.
Mark your calendar for our annual celebration of World Peace Day,
which will be celebrated on September 21, 2016. Please join us on this day
to gather together in the name of peace. We hope you will be inspired to
make peace personal.
The Season for Nonviolence logo (shown above) found alongside a
program in this catalog reflects the program/event is a part of the Season
for Nonviolence.
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A Franciscan Mosaic: Persons, Places and Thoughts
Saturdays, 9:00 am – Noon
January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9 and May 7
How do the spiritual journeys and experiences of our founders inspire and affect
us and our own Franciscan spirituality for today? The Mentor Program educates
community members about Franciscan history, charism and the Franciscan way
of life, preparing participants to be mentors to the rest of the community. These
sessions include lectures, readings, and group interaction.You are invited to any
or all of them, and you need not have attended previously.
January 9
February 13
March 12 April 9 May 7
Sr. Kathy Warren, OSF
True and Perfect Joy, The Franciscan Vision
Fr. Larry Gosselin, OFS
Poeming a Prayer and Praying a Poem
Esther Stewart
What is Yours To Do: The Role of St. Bonaventure
in the Development of the Franciscan Spirit
Fr. Stephen McMichael, OFM, Conv.
The Medieval Franciscan Tradition: Islam and Christianity
Sr. Joanne Schatzlein, OSF
Gubbio: A Place of Reconciliation and Forgiveness
Fee per person per session: $25. Pre-registration required.
Balancing Body, Mind and Spirit
Saturday, January 9, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Don Fiore
Learn how to strengthen your body through easy physical movements and
good nutrition, and sharpen your mind with Feng Shui principles in this
all-day workshop. You'll have time for meditation to help you connect with
your inner spirit, as well.
Fee per person: $45 includes lunch. Pre-registration required.
Limited to 20 participants.
Don Fiore now lives in Solvang, California but continues
to visit Arizona to teach at the Casa. He has taught at
Scottsdale Healthcare, Thunderbird Samaritan Hospital
and Phoenix City Hall.
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Nonviolent Dialogue and Action Introductory Dinner
Friday, January 15, 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Fr. Bill Bried, OFM
6:00 pm
Dinner
7:00 pm Talk on Franciscan View of Peace Building
7:45 pm Explanation of Curriculum
8:00 pm Questions & Answers
Fee: $20. Pre-registration required.
Fr. Bill Bried, OFM is currently the Vicar at the Franciscan Renewal
Center. He originally received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education
from St. Edward's University and Darlington Seminary, in Seton
Hall, New Jersey.
Straight Talk Theology
The Holy Year of God’s Mercy
Sundays, 9:00 –10:40 am, January 17, February 21, April 17, May 15
Fr. William Cieslak, OFM Cap
“Dear brothers and sisters, I have thought about how the Church can make clear
its mission of being a witness of mercy,” the Pope told attendees of his March 13
penitential liturgy in St. Peter’s Basilica. “It’s a journey that starts with a spiritual
conversion. For this reason I have decided to declare an Extraordinary Jubilee that
has the mercy of God at its center. It will be a Holy Year of Mercy.”
Please join us on this journey of spiritual conversion.
January 17
February 21
April 17
May 15
The Gospel of Luke, the Gospel of Mercy
The Power of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Challenging Work of Showing Mercy
The Transforming Power of Mercy
No registration necessary.
Suggested donation: $10 per person. Order session CD for $15.
Survival School Coaching Session:
Recruiting and Showing Appreciation to Volunteers
Wednesday, January 20, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Session,
Dinner immediately following at 6:00 pm
Recruitment is a process to attract and invite people to consider volunteer
involvement within your organization. It’s inviting, not pleading.
JANUARY
JANUARY
Nonviolence Leadership
Certificate Program Dinner
Don’t let volunteering be a thankless job. The number one method for
retaining volunteers is to make sure they know that they are appreciated.
Recognition and appreciation should come in different ways. “Thank
you” or “Way to go” can be the “paycheck” for a volunteer. Expressions of
appreciation and recognition are important in keeping volunteers motivated
and enthusiastic. Recognition has multiple functions beyond simple human
courtesy. To the volunteer, recognition signifies that someone notices and
someone cares. To the rest of the organization, recognition creates role
models and communicates standards.
Fee for each Survival School Coaching Session, including dinner:
$25 per person. Pre-registration required.
Twilight Retreat: The Attributions in Iconography
How to Read and Interpret Religious Icons
Friday, January 22, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Br. Vincent Nguyen, OFM
Twilight: what a perfect time of day to explore the rich, ancient symbolic
language of religious icons! Spend this wonderful evening learning how to
interpret religious icons and identify the figure or figures being portrayed by
the artist. Explore the various “icon attributions” of Saint Matthew, Saint Mary
Magdalene and Saint Anthony as you begin to better understand and appreciate
the ancient art and symbolism of iconography.
Fee per person: $20 includes dinner and program. Pre-registration required.
Br. Vincent Nguyen, OFM is a talented iconographer
who replicated the icon of the San Damiano Crucifix
for Our Lady of the Angels Church. He is currently
studying Theology for the Priesthood at the Franciscan
School of Theology.
Fr. William Cieslak, OFM Cap is a former President of the
Franciscan School of Theology at Berkeley and a Professor
of Liturgical Theology. He is one of the founding advisors
and an ongoing advocate for Franciscan programs at the Casa.
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A Marriage Enrichment Retreat
Friday, January 22 – Sunday, January 24
Gerry and Ken Blakeman
Journaling for Peace*
Saturday, January 23, 9:00 am - Noon
Bonnie Wasniewski, MAOM
“Don’t let people pull you into their STORM. Pull them into your PEACE.”
Strengthen your connection as a couple and learn skills, concepts, and tools to
help increase intimacy. You will spend time in a large-group setting and also
share one-on-one time as a couple. We will provide a safe, comfortable space for
growth and marriage enrichment.
Spiritual directors will be available to give retreatants an opportunity to share
their faith journey in individual sessions.
Retreat fee including meals: $260 per couple; with lodging $330 per couple.
Check-in: Friday 5:00 pm; dinner 6:00 pm. Retreat ends Sunday at 1:00 pm.
Pre-registration required.
Gerry Blakeman is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in
private practice for 15 years. Gerry previously spent 25 years in
Youth and Family Ministry at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. She
holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and
Addictions Recovery.
Ken Blakeman, MBA, MPS has spent most of his professional
career in advertising, eventually running his own advertising firm.
In 2003 Ken became Director of Catechetical Ministries at the Church of the
Ascension in Fountain Hills. He returned to school and graduated from Loyola,
New Orleans Institute of Ministry with a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies.
Marriage Preparation: “Marriage in the Lord” Saturdays, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
January 23, February 27, April 23
These classes are for couples of whom neither partner has previously been
married. The entire one-day program must be completed to receive a certificate
of completion that fulfills the requirements for the Married Life Skills Training,
Step 3, of the Diocese of Phoenix Marriage Preparation Program.
Fee per couple includes workbook and lunch: $110. Pre-registration required.
Catholics Can Come Home
7:00 – 8:30 pm Thursdays,
January 14 – February 25, 2016
This is a free program.
Maya Angelou
We live in a wounded world. Since September 11, 2001, our world as we knew it
was turned upside down. Writing a journal for peace is a process, an activity in
which you mentally observe the world around you and note things of interest in
your journal – whether it is odd, intriguing, funny, sad or puzzling.
JANUARY
JANUARY
Connecting and Communicating for Increased Intimacy
In this journaling session, we will examine ways in which you can be in the
midst of noise, turmoil, troubles and still be able to heal and find the calm
in your heart.
Bring your favorite pen and a blank journal.
Fee per person: $25. Pre-registration required.
*Elective course in the Nonviolence Leadership Certificate Program
Bonnie Wasniewski , BSEd., MAOM is the Program Coordinator
for the Faith in Action Ministry at the Franciscan Renewal Center.
She has worked at the Center for 24 years. Previously, Bonnie
taught elementary school Language Arts in Chicago. She is a
member of the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers, has written
articles for Arizona Together Newspaper, The Way and has
published her first book in a series of children’s books.
In Presenza Di
Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
January 27, February 24, March 23 (part of
Holy Week Retreat) April 27, May 25, June 29,
July 27, and August 31
Italian for “In the presence of,” In Presenza Di is an opportunity for the
entire community to gather before the Eucharist for a time of prayer,
praise, teaching and adoration.
This facilitator-lead discussion series is specifically intended
for Catholic individuals who:
• Have drifted away from the Church
• Hold some hurt or anger about the Church
• Find the Catholic religion is no longer relevant
If any of these describe your feelings, join us. If these describe someone
you know, please invite them to participate. Let’s talk about it!
For questions or more information,
call Gwendolyn Schran at 602-549-3269 or email [email protected]
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St. Francis: Journey of a Wounded Warrior
Saturday, 9:00 am – Noon, January 23
For Veterans and Active Duty Service Members
Friday, January 29 – Sunday, January 31
Fr. Conrad A. Targonski, CAPT, CHC, USN (retired);
Greg Masiello, PhD; Rev. Dr. Bill Reese
The Casa is offering two different presentations for this very important
subject; please register for the workshop of your choice.
Option 1: Developing Inner Resiliency
Kathy Brown, M.Ed.
The Brain Gym® program helps anyone—of any age—develop mind-body
balance, which can lead to a more resilient and capable life in every way.
Through the use of Brain Gym movements and practices, you can learn to notice
where you feel stressed or uncomfortable and how to immediately help yourself
feel better. You will come away with simple movement tools and strategies that
are easy and fun to implement with your whole family.
Kathy Brown, M.Ed., Kathy has been sharing the gifts of Brain Gym and its
parent discipline, Educational Kinesiology, for 18 years. A former K-6 teacher,
she works with clients of all ages, teaches workshops and courses and is the
author of the award-winning book “Educate Your Brain.”
Option 2: Resiliency in Military Families
Kavita Bernstein, Program Specialist, Children's Health, First Things First and
Armando Peelman, MSC, LAC, Clinical Director, Touchstone Behavioral Health
This workshop will focus on increasing understanding of resiliency in the
context of early childhood development, tweens and teens and military families,
including roles played by experience and environment. The session will discuss
some of the myths and stereotypes of resilience in children and families and
how to build resilience through the incorporation of protective factors and
support systems.
Fee for either offering: $10.00. Pre-registration required.
Compassionate Communication*
(4-week class) Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
January 28, February 4, 11 & 18
Christine Dove, LCSW
Would you like to learn how to talk about issues that are difficult for you and/or
another? In our world today, we need to be more aware of the words we speak
and what impact they will have on others. Classes fill up quickly; register early!
“Everyone needs this class! It gave me a new vision and a new way
of talking with people that are of a one-track mind." – Past participant
This retreat for veterans is designed to offer healing insights from one of the
most beloved but misunderstood saints. Most people don’t know that St. Francis
was a prisoner of war who faced a number of hardships and challenges before
having a profound religious experience. In untangling the paradox of his life,
we will explore how the call of the warrior intersects with the call of spirituality.
JANUARY
JANUARY
Supporting Children in Military Families
We will examine challenges confronting veterans from the life of a saint who
rose from the ashes of combat to become an icon of peace. With this goal in
mind, we will look at the life of St. Francis through the eyes of Joseph Campbell’s
“The Hero's Journey” and Harry Moody’s “Five Stages of the Soul.”
Fee per person: $125, includes meals, program, lodging, double occupancy.
(The retreat is subsidized by donations.) Check-in Friday, 5:00 – 6:00 pm;
Dinner, 6:00 pm. Retreat concludes Sunday, 1:00 pm after lunch.
Fr. Conrad A. Targonski, CAPT, CHC, USN (retired) is presently
the chaplain at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He
retired in 2010 from the Marine Corps Combat Center in 29 Palms,
California where he completed his last assignment as Assistant
Chief of Staff for Religious Ministries. On March 1, 2011, he
accepted the position as Chaplain at Viterbo University where he
continues his passion for the care and “re-setting” of returning
warriors and veterans and their families in the La Crosse area.
Greg Masiello, PhD is a psychologist at the Albany Veterans Center,
New York. Since 1998 he has assisted combat veterans with their
reintegration to civilian life which includes: adjustment issues,
family/marital distress, and post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Greg served with the 42nd Aviation Brigade as a Liaison Officer in
Iraq in 2005. He also served 23 years in the New York Army
National Guard as a pilot, training officer, and psychologist.
Rev. Dr. Bill Reese is Chair of the Religious Studies/Philosophy
Department at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin where
he teaches World Religions and Holy Scripture. He is a decorated
Vietnam Conflict veteran (9th Infantry Division) and served as a
Lutheran pastor for 17 years before coming to Viterbo in 1995. He
has taught theology in Cameroon, West Africa, completed several
pilgrimages to Assisi and recently made a solo return-trip to the
Mekong River Valley in Vietnam.
*Core course for Nonviolence Leadership Certificate Program. You do not
have to be enrolled in the Certificate Program to attend. Open to everyone.
Christine Dove, LCSW, in her forty year career, has practiced
and taught psychotherapy in mental health, child welfare and
prevention programs.
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Saturday, January 30, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Tom Booth
In this workshop we will spend time in prayer and silence and share music
and group discussions, taking our lead from the saints and mystics who have
gone before us. You will be encouraged to discover and nourish the divine life
within you.
Tom Booth has been in ministry for over 30 years, with a focus
in the areas of music, liturgy, youth ministry and spirituality. He
is a music composer and artist and has just released his ninth
recording, Time Stands Still. Tom continues to share his love
of God through music, parish missions, workshops and retreats.
He and his family happily reside in Tucson, Arizona.
Photo by Frank Baselice
February
FEBRUARY
JANUARY
Discovering God Within
Survival School
Essential Skills for Successful Non-Profit Leadership
Monday, February 1 – Friday, February 5
Monday, 4:00 - 8:30 pm; Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Pat Bennier, Mary Fogelson, Rick Hardy, Tricia Hoyt and Norbert Zwickl
Successful organizations have one thing in common: people who can lead
others toward a common goal. Survival School develops the essential skills
required to successfully inspire faith-based and non-profit organizations to
heights you never dreamed possible.
"The whole workshop was educational, excellent and alive. I went away
with new skills from every area!"
Sr. Christine Bwalya
Holy Cross Primary School, Lusaka, Zambia
The week-long course is a hands-on leadership training by professionals who
designed the program out of their life experiences working in church and nonprofit settings. Excellent team-teaching and well-researched material provide the
building blocks of this highly respected program. For over 30 years, the name
“Survival School” has earned a place at the forefront of leadership training for
church ministers and non-profits.
Survival School covers the following topics:
• Conflict Management
• Volunteer Development
• Managing Complex Environments • Team Building • Ethical Use of Power and Influence • Personal Growth
• Principle-Centered Leadership
Who should come? Non-Profit Directors, Volunteer Coordinators, Faith Leaders,
Pastors, Associate Pastors, Program Directors, Youth Ministers, Professional
Church Staff, Educators, Administrators, Music Ministers, Music Directors,
Elders, Deacons or anyone who wants to be a more effective leader at their work
or in their life.
Fee per person: $495 ($545 after January 18) includes dinner Monday
and lunch Tuesday through Friday. With lodging and all meals $795 single
($845 after January 18), $695 ($745 after January 18th) double, per person.
Check-in Monday at 3 pm. Workshop ends Friday at 6 pm.
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Thursdays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
6-week sessions begin: February 4, March 17 and April 28
Mary Jo McLaughlin
We are a group of women on a spiritual journey open to the promptings of
the Spirit. We explore the evolution of our spirituality using contemporary
resources, sharing, prayer, ritual, story and song. This circle of women is a
safe place to express our passions and our growing pains. It is also a nurturing
environment in which we discover or enhance our experience of God.
No registration. Suggested offering: $45 per 6-week session.
Mary Jo McLaughlin, a longtime Casa community member,
previously served as a Franciscan covenant worker in the Adult
Education and Retreat Department at the Casa.
A Stitch In Time: On Keeping Ourselves Together
Friday, February 5 – Sunday, February 7
Fr. Philip Chircop, SJ
This retreat finds its inspiration in the human heart’s longing for belonging.
We all yearn to belong and to be at home in our own skin, at home in the
community, at home in the world and at home in the universe that hosts us.
During this weekend, we will explore a few basic “stitches” that can sew our
lives together again into one “seamless garment.”
Retreat fee including meals: $130; with lodging $215 single, $165 double per
person. Check-in Friday 5 pm; dinner 6:00 pm. Retreat ends Sunday at 1:00
pm. Pre-registration required.
Fr. Philip Chircop, SJ is a Jesuit priest born on the Mediterranean
archipelago nation of Malta. He has advanced degrees in Pastoral
Theology, Communications and Spirituality. He has worked in high
schools, universities and parish settings in various capacities. For
the last 16 years he has been mainly involved in retreat work and
spiritual direction.
Please join us for the Franciscan Renewal Center’s
Casa ArtWalk 2016
Saturday, February 13th
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday, February 14th
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
This outdoor event provides an opportunity to meet local, regional
and national artists and view or purchase their creative work. The
event will feature mixed media, including paintings, textiles, fused
glass, photography, mosaics and more. Local food trucks will
provide food and beverages for purchase throughout the event.
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY
Daughters of Eve
Free parking and Free admission
Contact: [email protected]
The Franciscan Renewal Center
5802 East Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale
Income and Wealth Inequality:
Causes, Consequences, Franciscan Solutions
Saturday, February 6, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Paul Burgess, PhD and Ray Nicholson
Income and wealth inequality are growing problems for the U. S. and Arizona.
This workshop focuses on the causes and consequences of inequality, as
well as solutions that are consistent with Franciscan traditions and values.
Pope Francis calls on us to actively reach out to solve problems of inequality.
Education, health, tax, and voting issues are especially important for any longterm solutions. What are some practical steps that we can take, both nationally
and here in Arizona? This workshop is co-sponsored by VIP, and scholarships
are available.
Fee $15.00. Pre-registration required. Muffins and coffee provided;
scholarships available.
Paul Burgess, PhD, is Professor Emeritus-Economics at
Arizona State University. During his thirty-eight year career,
he served as chair of economics and chair of the university’s
Strategic Planning and Budgeting committees. He has published
articles, conducted research and has been a consultant for the
U.S. Department of Labor, nineteen states, and Fortune 500
corporations. He has been working on economic “explanations”
of religion since he transitioned to emeritus status seven years ago.
Ray Nicholson is Project Director and Employer Outreach
Specialist for Arizona Career Pathways (ACP) headquartered
at Gateway Community College. He is experienced in helping
individuals navigate their return to work and daily living issues
arising from life transition, unemployment, disability or military
duty. At (ACP) he works to ensure individuals find employment
that provides a living-wage and benefits.
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Greg Harnyak
During this workshop, you will learn how to develop a marketing plan, effective
interviewing techniques and skills and how to generate interviews.
Greg Harnyak is known for his expertise in corporate recruitment
and corporate outplacement. He has 25 years of management
experience from a broad range of industries and diverse career
backgrounds, hands-on provision of job search personal
consultations (coaching), as well as workshop design and
presentations. Greg is the founder and spearheads the
Saint Matthew’s Job Search Ministry in Phoenix.
Faith Encounters the Ecological Crisis
Sundays 12:30 – 2:30 pm
6 sessions from February 7 – March 13
Facilitated by the Care for Creation Ministry Team
What kind of human beings will we be as we go through the ecological crisis?
What is the great work of this community? Every day we experience toxins in
our air, waters, and food; extinction rates unseen since the end of the dinosaur
age; changes in weather patterns; diseases impacting our forests; the rise in
human diseases like cancer, asthma, and diabetes; invasive species and more.
Faith Encounters the Ecological Crisis identifies the ways in which we are already
living beyond the biocapacity of the planet and challenges participants to
identify elements of a spirituality for living through the ecological crisis.
Fee: $40. Pre-registration required.
Franciscan Mentor Program. Fr. Larry Gosselin, OFM:
Poeming a Prayer and Praying a Poem. Saturday,
February 13, 9:00 am - 12:00 Noon. See page 5.
Interviewing Tips & Techniques Practice Session
Wednesday, February 17, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Session,
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Step Up Your Job Search
An interview is an exchange of views (inter/view). A conversation with a
purpose. An open exchange between two people. An encounter.
From whatever source volunteers come, an interview and a process of
screening are essential. Otherwise, individuals may be assigned to jobs for
which they are not prepared or in which they cannot be competent. Recruiting
is likely to be most successful if the prospect can be interviewed in face-to-face
rather than by telephone or letter.
There are tips to good interviewing. Come to this practice session and share
with others and grow and develop the most effective techniques.
A Brush with God
Thursday, February 18 – Sunday, February 21
Peter Pearson, M Div, Iconographer
Thousands of people from a wide variety of spiritual traditions have found
themselves drawn to the mysterious and prayerful images found in the icons of
Eastern Christianity. In this workshop, participants will experience step-by-step
instructions to start and complete an icon.
NO ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
Commuter fee per person includes Thursday and Friday dinner, Saturday and
Sunday lunch: $250. With lodging and all meals: $475 single, $395 double/per
person. Pre-registration required.
The Season of Lent 2016
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 10th
Mass with the distribution of ashes
will be at 7:00 am, Noon & 7:00 pm.
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Check-in Thursday: 5:00 pm; dinner at 6:00 pm. Class times: Thursday and
Friday, 7:00 pm following 6:00 pm dinner; Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm;
Sunday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Peter Pearson, M Div, graduated magna cum laude from
St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Wisconsin. He studied under
Russian iconographer Dr. Nina Bouroff, Philip Zimmerman
at the Damascus Academy of Sacred Arts, Nicholas Papas and
other noted iconographers.
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Friday, February 19, 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Marty Brounstein
Marty Brounstein is the author of Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of
Courage in the Holocaust. This hour and a half reflection tells the interfaith
story of the courage and compassion of a Christian couple who risked their
lives to help save the lives of two dozen Jewish people during World War II in
Holland. It also has a meaningful personal connection to the story’s author.
Fee per person: $20 includes dinner and program. Fee for program only: $10
Marty Brounstein has the led the consulting firm The Practical
Solutions Groups since 1991 and has authored many books
relating to his profession. Marty’s eighth book is quite different
and special. It has put Marty in the interfaith business, as he tells
the story of a Christian couple, Frans and Mien Wijnakker, who
saved the lives of at least two dozen Jewish people during World
War II and the Holocaust.
Community Lenten Mission
Saturday - Wednesday, February 20 - 24
Fr. Larry Dolan, OFM
The Casa Community will share in a Lenten Mission, hosted by Fr. Larry Dolan,
OFM. Many will fondly remember Fr. Larry's time spent here at the Casa. Our
Mission will begin with Fr. Larry participating in all the Masses on Saturday
and Sunday, at which time we will also be celebrating the tenth anniversary
of the dedication of the Conventual Church of Our Lady of the Angels at the
Franciscan Renewal Center. The Mission itself will take place Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the Church. The Mission will
conclude prayerfully with In Presenza Di on Wednesday evening, presented by
Fr. Larry.
Fr. Larry Dolan, OFM, entered the Franciscan Order in 1987 after
serving as a priest of the Diocese of San Diego for 22 years. He is a
graduate of the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He
taught at the University of San Diego and has served in parishes in
San Diego, Guaymas, Portland and the Tohono O’odham Indian
Reservation. Presently he serves the Franciscan Community at Old
Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside, California.
Straight Talk Theology, with Fr. William Cieslak, OFM
Cap., Sunday, February 21, 9:00 - 10:40 am.
See page 6 for details.
In Presenza Di, Wednesday, February 24, 7:00 - 8:30 pm.
Marriage Preparation: “Marriage in the Lord” Saturday,
February 27, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. See page 8 for details.
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The Courage and Compassion to Do the Right Thing
Nonviolence Training Workshop*
Is There Another Way?
Nonviolence as a Way of Life
February 26, Friday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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Come find out how to resolve conflicts and build better and stronger
relationships. Our world has changed and now more than ever, we all need to
focus on PEACE and NONVIOLENCE. Would you like to live in a world that
is at peace and without threat of violence? Come to the training workshop.
Discover ways that will help you and others find another way.
This interactive and inspirational training introduces how Nonviolence is a
courageous way of life and a powerful strategy for uplifting our community.
Special emphasis is given to the six principles and six steps of Nonviolence
according to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Fee Per Person: $75, includes dinner Friday, lunch Saturday and fee for
workbook. Pre-registration required.
Mark Klym is certified by the University of Rhode Island,
Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies as a Level II Kingian
Nonviolence Trainer and holds a Master of Public Administration
degree. He has over 20 years experience in violence prevention
programs and is a co-founder and co-director of a Phoenix
Nonviolence organization.
*This program is part of the “Nonviolence Leadership Certificate Program in the Way of St. Francis” at the Casa.
The purpose of the Certificate Program is to provide a quality curriculum having an expected outcome of trained
people with basic nonviolence knowledge and skills that can be used in everyday situations. See thecasa.org for
complete details; call Bonnie Wasniewski, 480.948.7460, ext. 155; or email [email protected]
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Eucharist, The Source and Summit of Our Life In Christ
Friday, February 26 – Sunday, February 28
Deacon Phil LoCascio, Fr. Bob Rossi, OSC, Brian Kinzie
This retreat will bring you into the “upper room” where Jesus gathered with
eleven apostles. What happened there is what continues to happen to this very
day when Christians gather to break the bread and share the cup. Seven new
ways to understand and interpret this great gift from God, Himself, are unfolded.
In this retreat setting, participants are valued and are brought to new levels of
understanding by way of dynamic presentations with group participation.
their faith journey in individual sessions. To maximize your retreat experience
we recommend overnight lodging.
Retreat fee including meals: $130; with lodging $215 single, $165 double/per
person. Check-in: Friday 5:00 pm; dinner 6:00 pm. Retreat ends Sunday, 1:00
Deacon Phil LoCascio is a business leader, homilist, and parish
mission director. He was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate in
1986 and has been active in all aspects of pastoral ministry. He
conducts parish missions and is an experienced retreat leader.
Fr. Bob Rossi OSC has been a Crosier for 51 years and a priest for
44 years. He has had a very active ministry that has included
pastoral and educational services, writing, retreats and spiritual
direction. Fr. Bob has had leadership roles in the Crosier Order
and has performed missionary work in the Congo and Brazil.
Brian Kinzie is a native Phoenician with over 25 years of vocal
music experience and has been a professional music minister since
1999. Brian served as Assistant Director of Liturgy and Music at the
Casa for 11 years and is currently the Director of Liturgy and Music
at St. Theresa’s in Phoenix.
Dancing with Francis
Francis Pacyga
Have you ever tapped your feet spontaneously to music? If you have, the music
is with you and in you. God’s love for you is also with you and in you. This
workshop will explore that love with music, dancing, hand clapping and tapping
your feet while celebrating the Father’s unconditional love for all of His children.
Live attractions include: East Coast-West Coast Swing, Tango, Cha Cha, Rumba,
Waltz, Polka, Country Two Step, and of course live concertina (accordion)
instrumental music. You don’t want to miss this workshop!
Francis Pacyga is a three time Wisconsin State Dance Champion.
He is a professional gardener/horticulturist and landscaper who,
because of his love of plants and preserving the natural
environment, has devoted much volunteer time to beautify the
Casa. Francis is also an accomplished musician (concertina artist).
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Peace Walk & Mindfulness Meditation
Saturday, March 5, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Rev. Marvin Brown
The Peace Walk is an exercise in learning how to apply mindfulness practice,
to create peace and compassion in our lives. We will learn to “walk” with our
conflicts instead of speaking or acting in a less than kind way. (Does NOT
involve physical walking.) Mindfulness practice is learning how to be aware in
the present moment: aware of our bodies, aware of our actions, aware of our
thinking, aware of our beliefs, aware of our feeling, etc. Come join us for
a Saturday of peace and meditation.
We have invited Rev. Marvin Brown from the Buddhist tradition, to share his
thoughts and experience about nonviolence and peace. A part of the Season
for Nonviolence is to explore a variety of peace and nonviolence practices –
especially to see what other faiths can teach us.
Fee: $45, includes lunch. Pre-registration required.
Rev. Marvin Brown is ordained in the Order of Interbeing (Tiep
Hien) a Buddhist Order founded by Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh. He
is uniquely qualified to blend Eastern philosophy with Western
thought. Marvin is often referred to as a displaced monk, which
allows him to bring the mystical and contemplative perspectives
into everyday living. Marvin teaches mindfulness practice and
classes on metaphysics, mysticism and history of religion.
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Catholic Social Teaching
Kevin Saunders
Laura Libertore
The Gospels were written for an audience in the Middle East and for people
who lived with that cultural world view. Imagine “camels trying to get through
the eye of a needle” or “plucking out our eyes if they cause us to sin.” This daylong seminar will present the basics of Middle Eastern culture as that culture
applies itself to Jesus and the Gospels, presenting cultural clues needed to see the
meaning behind the message. Come to this seminar and you’ll never read the
Gospels in the same way again.
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).
Kevin Saunders holds a Master’s Degree in New Testament from
the University of Notre Dame. He has lived and studied the Bible
in Jerusalem, attending graduate courses at the acclaimed École
Biblique, Jerusalem.
Writing & Fine Tuning Volunteer Job Descriptions
Wednesday, March 9, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Session,
Designing and writing a clear position description for a volunteer is an
important skill for anyone who manages or wants to develop a program
staffed by volunteers. Managing the expectations of volunteers and yourself
(as a leader of volunteers) begins with a clear description of not only the task,
but also the qualifications, a statement of the importance of the job to the
organization, and some criteria for evaluation.
Bring the job descriptions you are working with for this coaching session.
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Lenten Day of Reflection
Join Laura as we explore the key themes and principles of Catholic Social Teaching
as they apply to peacemaking, the common good and how they shape our call to
lives of love and service in the world.
Laura Libertore is the Coordinator of Ministry Development
in the Faith in Action Ministry. She has more than 25 years of
dedication to social justice and how to honor human dignity
and the common good.
Franciscan Mentor Program, Esther Stewart.
What is Yours To Do: The Role of St. Bonaventure in
the Development of the Franciscan Spirit. Saturday,
March 12, 9:00 am - Noon. See page 5 for details.
Daughters of Eve, Mary Jo McLaughlin. Six-week
session begins Thursday, March 17, 9:30 - 11:30.
See Page 14 for details.
Making Your Own Rosary Workshop
Arasely Rios
Mary Elizabeth McKenzie Ameen
Arasely’s love for the rosary and devotion to prayer led her to the hobby
of making rosaries early in her life. Today she is the owner and founder of
Seraphym Designs, which manufactures heirloom rosaries and devotional
jewelry. In this workshop you will learn how to make your own rosary. Arasely
was the artisan who crafted the rosary presented to Pope Francis during his visit
to the United States in September of 2015!
How we feel about ourselves and the memories that we hold on to affect our
lives emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. This workshop will examine
our feelings of self-worth and our personal histories that have brought us to
this point to heal negative memories and increase our self-esteem.
Fee per person: $60 includes lunch and materials. Pre-registration required.
Arasely Rios holds a BA degree in Science and a Master’s Degree
in Adult Education. She continues her journey of formation as a
Secular Discalced Carmelite, OCDS. She has facilitated rosary
seminars throughout the country.
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Self-Esteem and Healing Personal Histories
Mary Elizabeth McKenzie Ameen holds a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Sociology and a Master’s of Social Work Degree from the
University of Illinois. She brings a litany of positive references for
her pastoral work in healing from a career that spans over 42 years.
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Palm Sunday, March 20 through Easter Sunday, March 27
Fr. Philip Chircop, SJ and Fr. William Cieslak, OFM Cap
As we look forward to the celebration of the Paschal Triduum, we invite you
to join us for prayer, reflection and celebration. We offer the following ways
to join in community during this holy season:
Part One: Palm Sunday, March 20 through Wednesday, March 23
During this first part of the Holy Week Retreat we will focus on the traditional
last words of Jesus from the cross and explore how these words can in fact be
practices in which we can engage to become instruments of the Good News:
sane people in a world that sometimes feels like a world gone insane.
We will have:
• Eucharist: 7:00 am, Monday – Wednesday
• Reflections: Palm Sunday, 7:00 pm;
• Reflections Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00 am, 3:00 & 7:30 pm
Spiritual directors will be available to give retreatants an opportunity to
share their faith journey in individual sessions.
Part One Lodging Fees: Saturday, March 19 through Wednesday, March 23
reservations can be made per night. Daily per person rate includes lodging
and meals: $110 single; $85 double per person. Check-in Main Lobby: 8:30
am – 7:00 pm. Check-out: Thursday, March 24 by 10:00 am.
Commuters are invited to attend daily reflections and activities for no fee.
However, if you want to stay for lunch or dinner, 48-hour advance reservations
are required. Lunch for commuters: $10; dinner $15. Call 480.948.7460 ext. 132
to make your meal reservation.
Fr. Philip Chircop, SJ is a Jesuit priest born on the Mediterranean
archipelago of Malta. He has advanced degrees in Pastoral Theology,
Communications and Spirituality. He has worked in high schools,
universities and parish settings in various capacities. For the last
sixteen years he has been mainly involved in retreat work and
spiritual direction.
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Part Two: Three Days That Changed Everything
Holy Thursday, March 24 through Easter Sunday, March 27
Fr. William Cieslak, OFM Cap
Join us for:
• Daily reflections with Fr. Bill Cieslak at 10:00 am and 3:00 pm
• Holy Week liturgical services outside in Palm Court
• Holy Thursday, March 24 – The Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:00 pm
• Good Friday, March 25 – Stations of the Cross, Noon
• Good Friday Reflection, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
• Good Friday, March 25 – Commemoration
of the Lord’s Passion, 7:00 pm
• Holy Saturday, March 26, The Great Easter Vigil, 7:30 pm
• Easter Sunday, March 27, Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord,
6:45 am, 8:45 am, 11:00 am
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Holy Week Retreat
Commuters are welcome; however, there will be no meals provided for
commuters during the Triduum.
Spiritual directors will be available to give retreatants an opportunity
to share their faith journey in individual sessions.
Part Two Lodging Fees: Thursday, March 24 through Easter Sunday,
March 27. Triduum per person rate includes lodging and meals: $375
single; $230 double per person. Check-in Main Lobby: 8:30 am – 7:00 pm.
Check-out: Easter Sunday, March 27 by 10:00 am.
Fr. William Cieslak, OFM Cap is a former President of the
Franciscan School of Theology at Berkeley and a Professor of
Liturgical Theology. He is one of the founding advisors and an
ongoing advocate for The Franciscan Way programs at the Casa.
In Presenza Di, Wednesday, March 23, 7:00 - 8:30 pm.
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Stay and Pray Another Day
Just as it can take a day or two to get into “vacation mode,”
the same can be said for getting into the right mindset to
enjoy the best retreat experience. Likewise, at the end of a
retreat, it can be a nice indulgence to spend an extra day or
two reflecting on the experience.
Space permitting, Casa retreatants are invited to extend
their stay by adding a day or two before or after their retreat
for $65 per person per night (including meals).
Call Amy Schleeper at 480.948.7460, ext. 132 or email amy@
thecasa.org to see if rooms are available to extend your stay.
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For Retreats
A Special Thank You
to all Veterans
To thank you for your service and sacrifice,
the Franciscan Renewal Center invites every
Veteran to participate in one retreat per year
at half price.
This discount applies to the entire retreat,
as applicable (food, accommodations, the
retreat curriculum and any retreat materials).
Please book your retreat by phone, and
mention that you are a Veteran wishing to
utilize the Half Off Thank You Offer.
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To Stay and Pray Another Day (see page 28), please email [email protected] or call
Amy at 480.948.7460, ext. 132 to see if guest rooms are available.
Please return this form and payment to:
Franciscan Renewal Center Adult Education and Retreats Dept.
5802 East Lincoln Drive • Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Phone registrations: 480.948.7460 or 800.356.3247
Fax: 480.948.2325 • E-mail: [email protected] • Online: thecasa.org
Phone, fax, e-mail or online registrations accepted with credit card.
You are considered registered only when your payment is received. In the event of a
program cancellation, the FRC does not assume responsibility for airfare and transfer fees.
Refund & Cancellation Policy: Cancellations of registrations without lodging received
before the start of the program will receive a full refund minus a $20 processing fee.
Cancellations of registrations with lodging received more than seven days in advance
of the start of the program or retreat will receive a full refund minus $20 processing fee.
Cancellations of registrations with lodging received seven days or less than the start of
the program or retreat will be charged 50% of the full price of the planned stay. Full
refunds will be made to you if the program is full or if it is cancelled. Please call us for
more information at 480.948.7460 or 800.356.3247.
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Phone
480.948.7460 or 800.356.3247
Fax
480.948.2325
Online
thecasa.org
Mail completed registration form (previous page) to:
Adult Education and Programs Department
Attn: Amy Schleeper
5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Unless otherwise stated, please register in advance to reserve a place in your
chosen program. Early registrations are recommended and are guaranteed only
with payment. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted.
See previous page for cancellation policy.
What to Wear While You are Here on Retreat
Arizona’s warmest weather is May – September. Dress in light, comfortable, casual
clothes (cotton is coolest). Walking shorts are acceptable. In the cooler months,
October – April, a jacket or sweater is suitable for early hours/evenings. You may
also wish to bring a swimming suit and an alarm clock.
Spiritual Directors are available during some retreats to
give retreatants an opportunity to share their faith journey
in individual sessions.
April
Healing of Memories for Spouses and Significant Others
Friday, April 1 – Sunday, April 3
Margaret Fell and Sheila Laughton
The grief, loss and trauma experienced by service members and veterans also can
be felt by their spouses and significant others. In addition, family members may
experience long separations fraught with worry and fear.
Times for Retreat Check In and Check Out
This workshop is devoted to the spouses and significant others of service
members and veterans and will provide 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 will be used, including individual
story sharing, facilitated group discussions and quiet personal reflection.
Transportation
The workshop is provided free to the spouses and significant others of service
members and veterans, including costs of lodging, food and all workshop expenses
because of a grant from the Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation in honor of Father
Ray Bucher, OFM.
Check-in time for retreats is generally on Friday afternoon at 5 pm, dinner is
served at 6 pm, and the retreat concludes with lunch on Sunday. If a retreat in
this catalog has a different schedule, it will be listed within the text of the retreat.
Transportation is available to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
by Super Shuttle. Notify the driver that you are going to the Franciscan Renewal
Center and you will receive a special discount. Drivers take cash and all major
credit cards. No checks. Reservations are required. 602.244.9000 or 800.258.3826.
If asked for the Franciscan Renewal Center’s ZIP code, it’s 85253.
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Retreat fee including meals: Free for the spouses and significant others of
service members and veterans. Check-in: Friday 5:00 pm; dinner 6:00 pm.
Retreat ends Sunday, 1:00 pm. Pre-registration required.
Margaret Fell has worked with Fr. Michael Lapsley and the
Institute for Healing of Memories since 2007. She served as
Chair of the Institute for Healing of Memories-North America
from 2011- 2014 and has been a Healing of Memories workshop
facilitator since 2011. Margaret is an Episcopal priest. She holds
a Master of Divinity degree from United Theological Seminary/
Seabury Western Theological Seminary. The focus of her ministry
is working with Healing of Memories workshops.
Sheila Laughton holds an MA in Theology, an MS in Guidance
and Counseling and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction. She is a
program manager and spiritual director for the veterans Welcome
Home Program at the Loyola Spirituality Center in St Paul,
Minnesota, is involved with the Women Veterans Initiative and has
worked with Healing of Memories for five years. A retired officer,
Sheila brings more than ten years experience as a director, teacher
and group facilitator plus 25 years in management.
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Introduction to Centering Prayer
Saturday, April 2, 9:00 am – Noon
Fr. Bill Faiella, CSC, Psy.D
Saturday, April 9, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Carole Whittaker, PhD and Sharon Taszarek
In this workshop you will engage in contemplative prayer and reflective prayer
forms. You may find that doing these types of prayers in a group offers special
graces. Discussion will be welcomed.
This workshop will provide the foundation for developing Centering Prayer
as a practice that leads to contemplation. In this workshop you will learn the
basic elements for sitting in silence and have several opportunities for practice.
Participants will receive background information on this form of prayer in the
Christian tradition and discussion on how contemplative prayer practice leads
to spiritual awareness. Ample time is given for discussion and feedback.
Fee per person: $30, lunch not included. Pre-registration required.
Fr. Bill Faiella was ordained a Holy Cross priest in 1979 at the
Basilica of Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame. He is a
retreat director, pastoral counselor, and spiritual director at Our
Lady of Guadalupe Monastery and Retreat Center in Phoenix.
Reach for the Stars
Wednesdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Susan Wrubel
Men and women are invited to relax and renew with gentle stretching exercises
that will increase your flexibility and body strength as well as increase your
circulation to enhance your immune system. You will be taught to let go of
unnecessary stress and worry as we gather for mindful stretching, energizing
breathing practices and peaceful relaxation. Wear loose comfortable clothing
suitable for our Arizona evenings.
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Prayer Forms to Help You Live in the Present
Fee per person: $35, does not include lunch. Pre-registration required.
Recommended Reading: Open Mind, Open Heart, Fr. Thomas Keating;
A Taste of Silence, Fr. Carl Arico; Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening,
Cynthia Bourgeault.
Carole Whittaker, PhD, earned her Doctorate in Chemistry
from UCLA. She is engaged in supporting adult spiritual growth
through teaching and program development. She has taught
classes at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Christian spirituality,
contemplative prayer and personal development.
Sharon Taszarek oversees the Spiritual Direction Ministry
at the Franciscan Renewal Center.
Susan Wrubel is an educator and wellness instructor. In her thirty
years of teaching mind-body-spirit classes, she has taught children
and adults locally and throughout the U.S. and Mexico.
Divine Mercy Retreat
Franciscan Mentor Program, Fr. Stephen McMichael,
OFM Conv, The Medieval Franciscan Tradition: Islam
and Christianity. Saturday, April 9, 9:00 am - Noon.
Friday, April 8 - Sunday, April 10
Arasely Rios
During this prayer filled retreat, you will learn about the mercy of Our Lord
through the writings of St. Faustina. You will journey through the teachings of
those attracted to the devotional practices of Divine Mercy and learn how to
apply those spiritual inclinations to your everyday life. This retreat is interactive
and experiential, filled with spiritual insights.
person. Check-in Friday 5:00 pm; dinner 6:00 pm. Retreat ends Sunday at 1:00
Arasely Rios’ love for the rosary and devotion to prayer led her to
the hobby of making rosaries early in her life. Today she is the
owner and founder of Seraphym Designs which manufactures
heirloom rosaries and devotional jewelry. Arasely holds a BA degree
in Science and a Master’s Degree in Adult Education. She continues
her journey of formation as a Secular Discalced Carmelite, OCDS.
She has facilitated rosary seminars throughout the country.
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4th Annual Casa Coffee House
Saturday, April 9, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Supported by Casa Grounds for Solidarity Ministry
and the Vision and Sustainability Department
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A Franciscan Journey Through Scripture Retreat
Friday, April 15 - Sunday, April 17
Christopher Mominey
The great Franciscan saints of the Church, including Francis, Clare, Bonaventure,
and Marianne Cope serve as sources of great inspiration and joy during this
Easter Season. This retreat will allow time for deeper reflection into the lives of
these great saints as we explore their love for Sacred Scripture. These saints also
provide insights into the Franciscan Charisms. Come prepared to learn, pray,
and spend some time in quiet meditation with these special saints.
Retreat fee including meals: $130; with lodging $215 single, $165 double
per person. Check-in Friday 5:00 pm; dinner 6:00 pm. Retreat ends Sunday
at 1:00 pm. Pre-registration required.
Christopher Mominey is the Secretary for Catholic Education in
the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. He holds a BA in Theology from
St. Bonaventure University and a Master’s in Religious Studies from
John Carrol University. He speaks extensively around the country
about the importance of Catholic Education and its challenge for
the future.
Creation Connection Movie Night:
Ecological Movies to Inspire Conversation and Action
Friday, April 15, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Single Mom … Expression and the Power of I Am
Marcy Moore, MPS and Elizabeth Clark, M Ed, MPS
This half day workshop speaks to women looking for a renewed sense of
direction and healing. This powerful session will help you reflect on your
personal gifts, aspirations for the future, relationships, community and church.
Explore new beginnings with scripture readings, meditations, and pertinent
exercises as well as relevant reflections for contemplation and healing.
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The Joy of the Resurrection Renews the Whole Earth
Marcy Moore, MPS holds a Master’s degree in Pastoral Studies
from Loyola University, LA. Her passion is to encourage and
inspire all people to reach a healthy level of self-esteem by
learning more about themselves and the world in which
they live.
Elizabeth Clark, M Ed, MPS earned a Master’s Degree in
Secondary English Education from NAU and a Master’s in
Pastoral Studies from Loyola University. She has taught
Religion and English at Brophy College Prep since 2002.
Cap., Sunday, April 17, 9:00 - 10:40 am.
What will you do this year to celebrate Earth Day? Plan to attend this event
dedicated to exploring ecological issues and sharing ideas on how we can take
better care of God’s creation. We’ll meet for a light dinner at 6:00 pm followed
by a movie and discussion. Pope Francis has called for dialogue on the ecological
crisis. Our movie and discussion nights are a great way to continue
the conversation and lead ourselves into action.
Living Your Faith In The Workplace
Deacon Phil LoCascio
This workshop is designed for men and women, and anyone who is employed
for work inside or outside the home. This workshop will help you see how your
spirituality is an important part of your life, both in church and in the “world.”
Our faith is an asset in the Marketplace.
Deacon Phil LoCascio has been married for 43 years. He was
ordained in 1986 and has been active in a variety of pastoral
ministries including parish ministry, teaching, parish missions
and is an experienced retreat leader. Deacon Phil also holds
employment in the “secular world.”
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Volunteer Wellness
A holistic approach to developing a healthy volunteer program
Wednesday, April 20 - Friday, April 22
Pat Bennier, Mary Fogelson, Rick Hardy, Tricia Hoyt and Norbert Zwickl
Two-and-a-half day workshop provides broad and deep content,
offering a holistic approach to volunteer programming.
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Creating a Transformative Volunteer Program
Recruiting, Developing and Inspiring Successful Volunteers
Developing Volunteer Job Descriptions
Managing Conflict with Integrity and Compassion
Avoiding Volunteer Burnout
Building a Collaborative Culture
This module does not merely create awareness; rather, participants come
away with specific action tools, developed during the workshop, which
can be deployed as soon as they return to their organizations.
Who should come?
Non-Profit Directors, Volunteer Coordinators, Faith Leaders, Pastors, Associate
Pastors, Program Directors, Youth Ministers, Professional Church Staff,
Educators, Administrators, Music Ministers, Music Directors, Elders, Deacons
or anyone who wants to be a more effective leader at their work or in their life.
Check in for the Workshop from 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm on Wednesday, followed
by an afternoon of instruction from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Thursday, instruction runs
from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Friday, instruction is from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon.
Workshop fee, including meals: $295 ($345 after April 6). With lodging:
$505 single ($555 after April 6), $455 double ($505 after April 6) per person.
Pre-registration required. Check-in: Wednesday 12:00 Noon.
Barefoot on Holy Ground Retreat
Sacred Necessities, Passionate Living
Friday, April 22 – Sunday, April 24
Barefoot, we are in direct contact with the earth. During this retreat, we will
explore a few practices that can help us experience “the life in abundance” that
Jesus promises. We will move from the surface of things to the dark cave of the
heart where real authentic transformation happens. Personal growth is all about
waking up and paying attention to the traces of God’s compassion and mercy.
It’s about waking up to the echoes of God’s unconditional love for each of us.
person. Check-in Friday 5 pm; dinner 6 pm. Retreat ends Sunday at 1 pm.
Fr. Philip Chircop, SJ is a Jesuit priest who was born on the
Mediterranean island of Malta. He has advanced degrees in
Pastoral Theology, Communications and Spirituality. He has
worked in high schools, universities, and parish settings in
various capacities. For the last 16 years he has been mainly
involved in retreat work and spiritual direction.
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Women for Peace Conference
April 22, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm April 23, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
April 24, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Peace comes from within our heart. Peace is possible. Simple acts of peace
have meaning – an accumulation of simple acts of peace has power. Let us
be the power behind putting a stop on acts of violence. Join others who
believe PEACE is possible.
April 22, Friday night
6:00 pm
7:00 – 8:00 pm
8:00 – 8:45 pm
April 23, Saturday
9:00 am
9:15 – 9:45 am 10:00 – 11:30 am Noon
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Dinner and Friday program
Welcome and opening talk
Networking social
Welcome and agenda presentation
Introductions and exhibits
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Maryanne Cusimano Love
Lunch
Workshops/talks
Patricia Brooks, Safety for women
Christine Dove, Compassionate Conversation
Laura Libertore, Catholic Social Teaching
Carolyn Townes, Restorative circles & being an animator
Bonnie Wasniewski, Journaling
Susan Wrubel, Relaxation and water movement
April 24, Sunday 9:00 am Interfaith Prayer Gathering, Kebba Buckley Button
10:00 am – Noon Workshops/exhibits
Noon – 1:00 pm Lunch / networking
Conference Fee: Commuter: Friday—$25; Saturday and Sunday—$100
Overnights: Single—$225; Double $175 per person. (Friday check in: 5:00
pm; concludes with lunch Sunday). Pre-registration required.
Marriage Preparation: “Marriage in the Lord” Saturday,
April 23, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. See page 8 for details.
In Presenza Di, Wednesday, April 27, 7:00 - 8:30 pm.
Daughters of Eve, Mary Jo McLaughlin. Six-week
session begins Thursday, April 28th, 9:30 - 11:30.
See Page 14 for details.
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Prayer and the Life of the Gospel According to Pope Francis
Friday, April 29 – Sunday, May 1
Fr. Dan Horan, OFM
Saint Francis of Assisi and our present Holy Father, Pope Francis represent
two churchmen who are now and who have been undoubtedly regarded as
instruments of change, in our Catholic Church and in the larger society in
which we live. This retreat speaks of these two men, their similarities and the
changes they represent in the Church.
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Fr. Dan Horan, OFM is a Franciscan Friar of the Holy Name
Province (the New York Province), a columnist for America
Magazine, and the author of several books. He is also the author
of more than eighty popular and scholarly articles published in
journals in the United States and Europe. He is a frequent lecturer
and retreat director in high demand in the United States, Canada
and Europe.
Understanding Trauma, Grief and Loss
Issues Among Military Families’ Youth
Determining the Appropriate Leadership Style
Wednesday, May 4, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Session,
We each have a natural default style of leadership, but that singular style won’t
be appropriate for every situation. Transformative leaders need to be flexible
and respond to the needs of the group being led. Effective and transformative
servant-leaders achieve results for their organization by giving priority
attention to the needs of those whom they serve.
Saturday, April 30, 9:00 am – Noon
Southwest Human Development
This workshop will focus on the ways young children, tweens and teens in
military and veteran families may experience trauma, grief and loss. Topics
include possible scenarios; how children may show signs of trauma, grief
and loss; the impact of developmental stages on children and how they
manage and cope.
Franciscan Mentor Program, Sr. Joanne Schatzlein, OSF.
Gubbio: A Place of Reconciliation and Forgiveness.
Saturday, May 7, 9:00 am - Noon. See page 5 for details.
Strategies on how to support children and families will be addressed.
The Truth Behind the Headlines Has Revealed
The Puzzle of the Middle East, Part 2
Fee $10.00. Pre-registration required.
The Southwest Human Development Organization participated in
The Arizona Coalition for Military Families’ 2015 Statewide Symposium
in Support of Military Service Members, Veterans and Their Families.
Saturday, May 7, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Emad Samir, MA
Emad Samir will talk about the Middle East countries as places where the
human and civil rights of women and minorities do not exist. In this workshop
you will learn about the wave of radical fundamentalism in the Middle Eastern
countries and the consequences in the Western World if these ideologies become
widespread. Emad offers his unique perspective as a person who has lived in this
part of the world for over 40 years.
$60 per person, lunch included. Pre-registration required.
Emad Samir, MA, is History Instructor at Long Beach City
College and Scholar in Residence at Logos Bible Study. He
holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Ancient History and an M.A. in
Egyptology, and has completed graduate work Biblical studies.
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Friday, May 13 – Sunday, May 15
Jeff Campbell
SURVIVAL SCHOOL WORKSHOP
Leadership Wellness
A holistic approach to leading a healthy nonprofit organization
Wednesday, May 11 - Friday, May 13
Pat Bennier, Mary Fogelson, Rick Hardy, Tricia Hoyt, Norbert Zwickl
Two-and-a-half day workshop provides broad and deep content, offering
a holistic approach to leading a successful nonprofit organization.
• Being a principle centered leader
• Communicating effectively in the midst of conflict
• Balancing the complex dynamics of management
• Committing to the ethical use of power
• Building a collaborative team culture
• Keeping your focus and inspiring others
This workshop does not merely create awareness; rather, participants come
away with specific action tools, developed during the workshop, which can
be deployed as soon as they return to their organizations.
Who should come?
Non-Profit Directors, Volunteer Coordinators, Faith Leaders, Pastors, Associate
Pastors, Program Directors, Youth Ministers, Professional Church Staff,
Educators, Administrators, Music Ministers, Music Directors, Elders, Deacons
or anyone who wants to be a more effective leader at their work or in their life.
Check in for the Workshop from 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm on Wednesday, followed
by an afternoon of instruction from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Thursday, instruction runs
from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Friday, instruction is from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon.
Workshop fee, including meals: $295 ($345 after April 27). With lodging: $505
single ($555 after April 27), $455 double ($505 after April 27) per person.
Pre-registration required. Check-in: Wednesday 12:00 Noon.
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Joseph, The Man, The Husband,
The Father and The Saint
This retreat will explore what made this humble carpenter such a great man,
husband, and father and how this holy saint can lead us and enhance our own
spiritual journey. What do we need to learn so that we, too, can place as much
trust in God as Joseph placed? The retreat will close with a special presentation
of “The Day Joseph Crafted Jesus’ Sandals.” This is the prayerful and heart-filled
story of St. Joseph in his workshop making the last pair of sandals that Jesus
would wear before His crucifixion.
Jeff Campbell is the published author of 18 books including his
best-selling work, Saint Francis and the Miracle of Greccio and
His Sandals. Jeff is currently the President and CEO of Vesuvius
Press Inc. It was in his former position at Saint Mary’s Basilica
in Phoenix, Arizona that gave Jeff the opportunity to meet many
Franciscan friars whose works he eventually published under the
Tau Publishing imprint of Vesuvius Press.
Fruits of the Holy Spirit Workshop
Charity, Joy and Peace
Deacon Phil LoCascio
You will come away from this workshop with a deeper sense of how the Fruits of
the Holy Spirit work and can be applied in your life and in the world. This is the
first in a four-part series on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. The series continues in
June with Tom McNamara.
Deacon Phil LoCascio has been married for 43 years and was
ordained in 1986. He is active in all types of parish ministry and
teaching. He conducts parish missions and is a respected retreat
leader. He is a business leader with 37 years experience.
Cap., Sunday, May 15, 9:00 - 10:40 am.
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Gifted and Called, A Retreat for Gay & Lesbian Christians
Friday, May 20, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Friday, May 20 - Sunday, May 22
Fr. Peter Kirwin, OFM and Norbert Zwickl
Lively discussions centered on a variety of “Hot Topics” that are of concern to
people in Arizona and our Casa community. The topic will be announced and
printed on the flyers in the lobby or check the website thecasa.org
Some possible topics are (but not limited to):
• Death penalty
• Economics
• Immigration
• Homelessness
• Domestic Violence
• Hate Crimes/Tolerance
We will apply the use of nonviolence skills and Franciscan values as we discuss
these issues and other Hot Topics. Chosen subjects will be announced on flyers
in the lobby in advance of the Hot Topics night. If you would like to suggest
a Hot Topic, please let us know before March 10, 2016. All suggestions will be
considered.
Fee: $10 includes coffee and dessert. Pre-registration required.
*Elective course in the Nonviolence Leadership Certificate Program. You do
not have to be a participant in the certificate program. Everyone may attend.
Grief and Loss Retreat
Friday, May 20 – Sunday, May 22
Sheila Marchetta, MA; Mauro Pando, MC;
and Timothy Ringgold, MT-BC
This retreat is designed for anyone experiencing grief over the death of a loved
one. The retreat 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.
Due to the nature of this retreat, we recommend overnight lodging.
Sign up early; retreat is limited to 20 people.
Retreat fee/per person including meals: $130. Retreat fee/per person with
lodging and all meals: $215 single; $165 double per person. Check-in:
Friday5:00 pm; dinner 6:00 pm. Retreat ends Sunday, 1:00 pm.
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This is our 17th annual retreat for anyone who identifies as gay or lesbian and
who claims Christianity as their religion of choice. We invite you to participate
along with other members of the faith community … or, if you are looking for
a faith community, come and join us. This is an opportunity to take time for
yourself and God … make new friends … and feel the warm, generous welcome
from the Franciscans and the “Casa community.”
“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
Spiritual directors will be available to give retreatants an opportunity
to share their faith journey in individual sessions.
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.
Fr. Peter Kirwin, OFM has been working in pastoral ministry
for 28 years. He is currently the Rector of Our Lady of the Angels
Conventual Church at the Franciscan Renewal Center.
Norbert Zwickl has served as Director of Music and Liturgy at the
Casa for the past 24 years. He holds a Bachelor’s of Music from
ASU School of Music and a Master’s of International Marketing
Management from Thunderbird, the American Graduate School
of International Management.
Sheila Marchetta, MA is retired from a private counseling practice
in Scottsdale, teaching at the Scottsdale Community College, and
facilitating support groups for cancer patients and their families
at the Wellness Community.
Mauro Pando, MC, previously Director of the Counseling
Ministry at the Franciscan Renewal Center, recently retired
as Director of the Wellness Community of Central Arizona,
and is also a spiritual director.
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Timothy Ringgold is a Board Certified Music Therapist
from Orange, CA. He provides music therapy services to
special needs children, mental health patients, the elderly,
and many others.
Photo by Adam Stein
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Chris Monaco, PhD
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Love is Patient, Love is Kind
How do you feel when someone loses their sense of calm and control and directs
rage and anger towards you, “throwing you under the bus” so to speak, not to
mention causing injury to your personal sense of well-being and self-esteem?
Using Holy Scripture and sound psychological principles, this workshop will
help you better understand how you can heal from such events and recapture
emotional equilibrium with love, patience and kindness and get back on the road
to continued spiritual growth.
Chris Monaco, PhD is a 13-year Casa member. She holds a
doctorate in Counseling Psychology and has experience in private
practice. Chris has served as Director of Child Help’s National
Abuse Hotline, as an instructor at Arizona State and Northern
Arizona State Universities and has provided mediation for Justice
Courts. She currently teaches at Glendale Community College
and is a published author.
In Presenza Di, Wednesday, April 27, 7:00 - 8:30 pm.
Photo by Donna Portelli
Divorced and Separated Retreat
Rebuild, Redefine, Renew Your Life!
Friday, June 3 – Sunday, June 5
Judith McHale, MA, LPC & Tom Mitchell, PhD, LPC
Divorce and separation stir up deep feelings of anger, abandonment, hurt, fear
and low self-esteem. On this retreat you will have the opportunity to turn the
relationship experiences of the past into life lessons that promote insight and
growth. This retreat will give you a “new look” at relationships and how you can
maintain a healthy self-image during times of divorce and separation and rebuild
and redefine your new life.
Please bring a notebook and pen.
Retreat fee including meals: $130; with lodging $215 single, $165 double/per
person. Check-in: Friday 5:00 pm; dinner 6:00 pm. Retreat ends Sunday, 1:00 pm.
To maximize your retreat experience we recommend overnight lodging.
Judith McHale, MA, LPC is Director of 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 Master’s of Counseling from Arizona
State University. He has volunteered at the Casa for over 14 years.
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Saturdays, June 4, June 18 and June 25, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tom McNamara, OFS
You will come away from these workshops with a deeper sense of how the Fruits
of the Holy Spirit work and can be applied in your everyday life and in the world.
These are practical application spiritual workshops. Join us for one or all three
sessions.
June 4 session June 18 session June 25 session Patience, Kindness, and Goodness
Generosity, Gentleness, and Faithfulness
Modesty, Self-Control, and Chastity
Fee per person per session: $40 includes lunch. Pre-registration required.
Tom McNamara, OFS holds a Master’s Degree in Expressive Art
Therapy from Prescott College and serves as the Vice-Minister to
the St. Thomas More Region, an organic union of twelve Secular
Franciscan Fraternities in Arizona and Nevada. Serving on staff at
the Franciscan Renewal Center, Tom belongs to the Saint Francis
Fraternity at Saint Mary’s Basilica. At home in his art studio, Tom
crafts religious images and statuary and writes on topics of spiritual
formation for secular fraternity newsletters and websites.
Intercommunity Sisters Retreat
Stepping Out of Our Minds into the Heart of God
Sunday, June 5 – Saturday, June 11
Sr. Lynn Lavin, OSF, PhD
In this retreat, we are invited to be in the contemplative experience that opens us
up to see the face of God everywhere, at all times and in everyone and everything.
St. Bonaventure suggests that we “ask grace, not doctrine, desire, not intellect; the
groaning of prayer, not studious reading, darkness, not clarity, not light but the fire
that inflames totally and carries us into God.”
Retreat fee including meals: $150.00; with lodging $300 single, $235 double per
person. Check-in Sunday 5:00 pm, dinner at 6:00 pm. Retreat ends Saturday at
1:00 pm. Pre-registration required.
Sr. Lynn Lavin OSF, PhD is a sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia
with a doctoral degree in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University
of Maryland. She also has a master’s degree in Formative Spirituality
from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. Sr. Lynn is a licensed
therapist in private practice in Lumen Counseling and Consulting
Services in Wilmington, DE. She has served as Congregational
Minister and Provincial Minister in her congregation.
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Popcorn Pizza & Peace
Movie Night at the Casa
Friday, June 10, 6:00 – 8:30 pm
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Fruits of the Holy Spirit Series
The movies selected for these Popcorn Pizza and Peace nights reflect social issues
that are associated with violence or can generate violent reactions. The goal is
to discuss ways that will lead to nonviolence. Movies or documentaries that are
featured will be approximately 60–90 minutes in length with time planned for in
depth discussions of the films.
• Pizza and soft drinks are planned for 6:00 pm.
• The film will start approximately at 6:45 pm. (Title to be announced)
• Immediately following the film, discussion in small groups.
Fee per person: $10, includes pizza, refreshments, popcorn and the film.
Pre-registration required by June 5 for food order and room set-up.
How to Be A Spiritual Friend
Saturday, June 11, 9:00 am – Noon
Patricia Mullen and Sharon Taszarek
This workshop will help you realize your potential as a spiritual friend both
to family members and those whose lives you touch. You will learn basic skills
in becoming a more compassionate listener and a trusted friend.
Patricia Mullen is a Spiritual Director at the Casa. She has
served as a facilitator at Loyola University, New Orleans,
graduate theology extension degree program in Phoenix
and taught spirituality in health care to nurses at Grand
Canyon University. She is a former international retreat
and leadership process facilitator.
Sharon Taszarek is the Coordinator of Spiritual Directors at
the Franciscan Renewal Center. She also serves as a facilitator
and Spiritual Director.
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Who Is God For You Now?
How Our Images of God Naturally Change ... for the Good.
Friday, June 17 – Sunday, June 19
Fr. John Quigley, OFM
Fr. John will give a series of presentations that investigate the various and often
very different ways that people talk about God. Is there a best understanding?
Who is right? Can we all be right, or wrong? How does our image of God change
throughout our lives?
person. Check-in: Friday 5:00 pm; dinner 6:00 pm. Retreat ends Sunday 1:00
Fr. John Quigley, OFM is an artist and preacher. Fr. John has a rich
background of working for justice and peace with the Franciscan
Friars of Rome for 10 years; with the United Nations on Human
Rights in Geneva, Switzerland for 12 years and with Richard Rohr
at the New Jerusalem Community for 7 years. Fr. John currently
lives and paints in Cincinnati, Ohio.
July
In Presenza Di, Wednesday, June 29, 7:00 - 8:30 pm.
Spiritual Spa Weekends
Friday – Sunday, July 1–3, July 8–10, August 19–21, August 26–28
Hostess: Pam Bork
When you need time off to rest and renew – come to our Spiritual Spa Weekends!
Our beautiful Casa grounds includes gardens, desert walkways on 25 acres of
native Sonoran desert, a labyrinth, a swimming pool and whirlpool.
A Spiritual Spa Day Gift Certificate Makes a Great Gift!
Fee per person: $125 includes all meals, private room and program.
Check-in Friday 5:00 pm; dinner 6:00 pm. Check-out Sunday 11:00 am.
(No lunch or program on Sunday.) Pre-registration required.
Optional Amenity Fees: Massage: 25 min. session $25; 50 min. session $50
Gentle Touch: 25 min. session $25. Reflexology: 25 min. session $25.
Spiritual Direction will be available by appointment.
Pam Bork is liturgical dance director for the Franciscan Renewal
Center and a former member of the Board of Directors.
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The Faces of Mary
Get Out of the Boat and Discover What God Wants You To Do!
Friday, July 15 – Sunday, July 17
Deacon Thomas Winninger, CSMA
Saturday, July 30, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Barbara Gowan
This men’s retreat will explore the following questions: What is the purpose
of my life really? Why do I feel stuck? How can I get back on track? Where is
the peace Jesus talks about in Scripture? What does God want from me? The
answers to these questions are centuries old and they were handed down to us by
the saints in the Church who first asked them. Come and be part of the answers.
person. Check-in: Friday 5:00 pm; dinner 6:00 pm. Retreat ends Sunday 1:00
Deacon Thomas Winninger, CSMA is a retreat guide and
international speaker. Deacon Thomas shows others how to
discover their gifts and talents as well as their purpose and their
call with a process he calls “Pathing.” Deacon Thomas is also an
author published by Liguori Press.
Pope Francis asks, “Do we allow ourselves to be illumined by the faith of Mary,
who is our Mother?" Or do we think of her as someone distant from us? In this
workshop, we will rediscover Mary as the model and figure of the Church in the
faith that she possessed. See Mary’s life through sacred art, learn about flower
legends associated with Mary, and come to better understand Mary’s role as
our heavenly Mother and Queen.
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Men’s Retreat
Barbara Gowan is an award winning children’s author and
teaching artist. Her children’s books have inspired her to delve
further into the life of the blessed Mother and to write The Faces
of Mary for adults. She is a graduate of the University of Notre
Dame, and co-founder of the Catholic Kids Book Club. Her books
will be available for purchase at the workshop.
The Joy of Journaling
Saturday, July 16, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Bonnie Wasniewski, BSEd., MAOM
Writing is a powerful form of prayer, meditation and reflection. It can connect
us to a deeper level of inner guidance. This session will introduce you to the joy
of journaling and give you a little nudge in the right direction and present basic
knowledge, tools and the motivation to get started.
Bonnie Wasniewski, BSEd., MAOM, is the program coordinator
for the Faith in Action Ministry at the Franciscan Renewal Center.
Previously Bonnie taught elementary school Language Arts in
Chicago. She is a member of the Scottsdale Society of Women
Writers, has written articles for The Way, Arizona Together
Newspaper and has had her first book in a series of children’s
books published. She is also completing another book, The Joy
of Journaling.
In Presenza Di, Wednesday, July 27, 7:00 - 8:30 pm.
Casa Meditation Chapel, painted by Larry Freedlund. Photo by Frank Baselice
Or
Or register
register online
online at
at thecasa.org
thecasa.org
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Cutting through the Myths and Bias
Saturday, August 6, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Azra Hussain and Deacon Phil LoCascio
You will hear a highly informative presentation from a Muslim woman
in this timely workshop. Ms. Hussain will separate myths from facts and
present the real foundations and practices of Islam. This session will be
hosted and moderated by Deacon Phil LoCascio. There will be time
dedicated for you to ask questions.
AUGUST
AUGUST
The Truth Concerning Islam
Azra Hussain is the President, founder and director of the Islamic
Speakers Bureau of Arizona, a non-profit, educational organization
founded in 1999 providing education about Islam and the Muslim
culture.
Deacon Phil LoCascio is a business leader, Catholic homilist,
parish mission director and Casa retreat presenter. He was
ordained to the Permanent Diaconate in 1986 and has been
active in all aspects of pastoral ministry. He conducts parish
missions and is an experienced retreat leader.
August
Trust Your Creativity Retreat
Photo by Peter Gruber
Reel to Real Film Retreat
Friday, August 5 – Saturday, August 6
Edward Taylor, M.Div.
This retreat is centered on three films which have deep spiritual value
although they are not considered overtly spiritual films. Participants will
view the films together and enter into lively discussions about their spiritual
value. There will be one film on Friday evening and two on Saturday.
Fee per person: Commuter, $65; Single, $100; Double, $80/per person
Check-in Friday 5:00 pm; dinner 6:00 pm; movie at 7:00 pm followed by
discussion. Saturday schedule: breakfast at 8 am followed by movie and
discussion, lunch at Noon followed by movie and discussion. Check out
Saturday 4:00 pm. Pre-registration required.
Edward Taylor, M.Div. earned a Master’s in Divinity from
St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park, California. A theology
teacher at Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo, CA, he
teaches a course called Reel Theology which challenges
viewers to watch and reflect on various religious and
spiritual topics found in selected films.
Friday, August 12 – Sunday, August 14
Shirley Cunningham
This retreat will help you to begin to experience a deeper trust of your spiritual
guidance, innate wisdom, and creativity in a comfortable setting. You will
discover deeper guidance as you journal, sketch, paint, explore your dreams, and
inspirations. You will carry away a treasure chest of spiritual/creative practices to
assist in your continued journey toward wholeness and joy in the creative spirit.
per person. Check-in: Friday, 5:00 pm; dinner 6:00 pm. Retreat ends
Sunday 1:00 pm. Pre-registration required.
Shirley Cunningham has been a counselor in private practice and
a spiritual director at the Casa for many years. She is trained in art
therapy, sandplay, Progoff journaling, Jungian dreamwork and
intuitive painting. She has taught many creativity workshops.
She is the author of Chasing God based on 30 years of journaling.
In Presenza Di, Wednesday, August 31, 7:00 - 8:30 pm.
Or
Or register
register online
online at
at thecasa.org
thecasa.org
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September 8 – 11
Contemplative Retreat
September 21
World Day of Peace Awards Dinner
October 29
People of Peace: A Look at Dorothy Day
November 11 – 13
Forgiveness of Self Retreat
December 9
Popcorn, Pizza and Peace Movie Night
Individual Counseling & Support Groups
Grounded in the Gospel concepts of peace and human dignity, the Casa
Counseling Ministry provides an opportunity for its members to serve others.
As “wounded healers,” the ministry has the privilege and responsibility to
actively participate in God’s work through those who reach out to us for hope
and care.
The Franciscan Renewal Center provides a staff of professional counselors, all
of whom are licensed by the State of Arizona Board of Behavioral Health. Our
counselors take time from private practices to provide traditional, professional
therapy to individuals, families, and couples with one-on-one sessions, as well
as facilitate support groups that deal with a variety of adult issues. All of their
service to the Casa is voluntary.
Because our counselors generously volunteer their time as an outreach to the
community, we are able to offer all our counseling services on a donation basis,
but no one is turned away due to lack of funds.
Individual sessions are available mornings, afternoons and evenings, Monday
through Friday, and require an appointment. For an appointment, please call
the Counseling Ministry at 480.948.7460, ext. 133, between the hours of 8:30 am
and Noon, Monday through Friday, or leave a message on the Counseling voice
mail system and your call will be returned as soon as possible. An appointment
is NOT required for any of the on-going support groups.
COUNSELING MINISTRY
CO M I N G I N T H E FA L L O F 2016
Coming in the Fall of 2016
For counseling services, a suggested donation is appreciated. This ministry
is self supporting.
Divorce, Separation and Significant Relationship Endings
This support group deals with the pain of divorce, separation, and relationship
endings in a positive, healing way, among supportive and caring people.
Mondays, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm.
Facilitators: Judith McHale, MA, LPC and Tom Mitchell, Ph.D, LPC
Grief Support Group
This group is for individuals grieving the loss of a loved one.
Tuesdays, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Facilitators: Judith McHale, MA, LPC and Lynette Himmelberger, LCSW
Depression/Anxiety Support Group
This group helps with issues surrounding depression, stress and anxiety.
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Facilitators: Mike Finecey, MA, LPC, LISAC, and Georgia Bichekas, Ph.D.
The counseling ministry will be closed with no support group meetings
on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day,
July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Photo by Warren Lynn.
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The Faith in Action Ministry helps people find ways to put their faith into action
to make a positive change in the world. We pattern our work on the lives of
Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi by compassionately putting the love of God in
the world in concrete ways in three primary areas of focus:
• Assist the most vulnerable in the community through targeted
empowerment projects
• Inspire people toward nonviolence and peacemaking through the Season
for Nonviolence and the Leadership Program in the Way of St. Francis
• Promote ways to care for our planet and all of God’s creatures
through our education programs
In addition to the workshops and retreats shown in this catalog, the Faith in
Action Ministry offers intensive educational and formational programs in
partnership with JustFaith Ministries. Participants are empowered to develop a
passion and thirst for justice and to express this passion in concrete acts of social
ministry in their church and in the community at large.
Interested in being a part of the
Faith in Action Ministries? Contact:
Patti Sills-Trausch
Director of Faith in Action Ministry
[email protected]
Bonnie Wasniewski
Program Coordinator for Peace and Nonviolence
Faith in Action Ministry
[email protected]
Laura Libertore
Program
Program Coordinator for Faith in Action
Ministry Development [email protected]
JustFAITH
The JustFaith program begins in mid-September and ends in May/June. JustFaith
focuses on discipleship and the call to be about God’s dream of justice and
compassion in a world scarred by poverty. Meeting weekly, small groups employ
books, videos, discussion, prayer, retreats and hands-on experiences.
JustMatters
Offered in 6 or 8-week modules, JustMatters allows participants to focus on a
particular current social justice topic. The general format for these topic-focused
modules is prayer, readings, videos, speakers and dialogue. JustMatters allows a
group of 8 to 15 people to give sustained attention to a specific area of
concern and culminating in a call to engaged action.
EngagingSpirituality
Engaging Spirituality is a 26-week spiritual journey for small groups that
explores the connection between prayerful presence and social action by
applying contemplative wisdom to the needs and possibilities of our times.
Baptism, Family Catechesis and
Sacrament Preparation for Children
Infant Baptism
Our Lady of the Angels offers infant baptism to registered members of the
church. Baptisms take place during Sunday Mass at regularly scheduled intervals
throughout the year. Private baptisms are not the norm as your child is being
welcomed into the universal church – a world-wide faith. Community witness is
an important part of this sacrament. Please contact us if a significant challenge
should exist. The first step in arranging a baptism is to attend the Infant Baptism
Information Session, which is held the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30
pm. More information is available on our website (thecasa.org), or by calling
Patty Tafolla at 480.948.7460, extension 154 or email [email protected]
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults adapted for Children
Baptism preparation for children ages seven and over
Children over the age of seven are considered to have reached the “age of reason”
and are, therefore, expected to have adequate instruction in the fundamentals
of their faith before baptism. After appropriate preparation, they will celebrate the
three sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) at the Great
Easter Vigil held each Holy Saturday in the Palm Court.
FA M I LY C AT E C H E S I S
FA I T H I N AC T I O N M I N I S T RY
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Faith In Action Ministry
Family Catechesis
The Church recognizes that parents are the primary faith educators of their
children. Family-based religious education/faith formation is offered to families
at Our Lady of the Angels. This process combines monthly family meetings,
home study materials, online learning, retreat experiences, community service
and participation in Sunday Liturgy. Meetings are held on Sunday mornings.
Registration is open throughout the year.
Sacrament Preparation for Children
Our sacrament preparation programs are based on the Family Catechesis model
with monthly family meetings along with the appropriate sacrament materials
to be completed at home. Students are required to be co-enrolled into the Family
Catechesis program.
First Reconciliation
Children in grades two and above can enroll in this sacrament preparation
program, which begins in the fall. This process combines monthly family
meetings with home study materials.
Confirmation and First Communion
Students who are in the third grade and above and who have completed their
first reconciliation are eligible to enroll in the Confirmation/Eucharist program.
The Phoenix Diocese celebrates the Restored Sequence of Initiation; therefore,
Confirmation will be celebrated prior to First Communion at the same Mass.
The process includes family meetings, student classes and home study materials.
Students who have completed their First Communion and still need to be
confirmed are welcome to participate in this program. Age appropriate
programs are available. Please call for details.
For information on any of the Family and Sacrament Programs,
please call Patty Tafolla, Director of Catechetical Ministry
at 480.948.7460, extension 154 or email Patty at [email protected]
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Sacraments for Adults
In these programs youth and young adults have the chance to gather with
others their own age to discuss the world around them in light of their
Catholic faith and our Franciscan tradition.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.)
High School Youth Ministry: for students 9th - 12th grade
Casa High School Youth meet every other Sunday at 5:00 pm and conclude in
communion with the community mass at 7:00 pm. We share dinner and stories
as we build relationships between families. Teens are encouraged to learn about
and grow in their faith as we explore what it means to be Catholic through the
lens of Franciscan spirituality. This community building and learning inspires
us to answer our call to go out and share the good news. We strive to serve our
neighbors and the surrounding community in a variety of ways with hearts
full of love and compassion. Watch the bulletin or check with the office for
upcoming teen retreat opportunities.
Middle School Ministry: for students 6th - 8th grade
Casa Middle School Youth meet two Sundays a month and strive to be engaged
in the Family Catechesis program. Youth get the opportunity for age appropriate
learning, community building, games, and activities. We strive to let every
student know they are loved and valued as children of God. We provide a safe
space for sharing and opportunities for growth in developing each person’s
spiritual identity. Retreat opportunities are also available.
For more information about meetings, events, and service opportunities contact
James Whitaker, Youth Minister at 480.355.0343 or email [email protected].
You can also follow us in the bulletin, join our Facebook group, or visit us online
at casayouth.org
For information on our Middle & High School Youth Ministry Programs, contact James Whitaker at [email protected].
This process is for a person considering joining the Catholic faith. R.C.I.A.
is a journey in faith designed to form and inform inquirers who are one of
the following:
1. An unbaptized person
2. A person baptized into a faith tradition other than Catholic
3. A baptized Catholic who was not raised as a Catholic.
If you are interested or even curious, the next formal “Inquiry Period”
will begin September, 2015.
Sacrament of Marriage
Couples wishing to be married at the Church of Our Lady of the Angels at the
Franciscan Renewal Center must schedule an interview with one of our priests.
The preparation period is at least 9 months in advance of the desired wedding date.
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
This sacrament is available by appointment with a priest. Communal services
of reconciliation are celebrated in the seasons of Advent and Lent.
Anointing of the Sick
Members of our community who are ill and would like to receive the Sacrament
of the Anointing of the Sick, please call the Casa Front Desk at 480.948.7460
and ask to speak to one of the priests. Catholics are encouraged to call and
request this sacrament whenever they face a serious illness or when surgery
is first scheduled.
S A C R A M E N T S F O R A D U LT S
YO U T H A N D YO U N G A D U LT
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Middle and High School Programs
Communion to the Sick and Homebound
Members of our community who are ill or otherwise unable to attend Mass
and would like to receive Holy Communion, please call the Casa Front Desk
at 480.948.7460. Ministers of Care are commissioned to bring Eucharist to
members of our community who are unable to attend Sunday liturgy because
of sickness, disability or aging. These Lay Ministers provide fellowship, prayer
and an opportunity to share in Holy Communion.
Photo by Mark Spomer.
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A meeting place so serene,
even the trees
whisper
The Casa is the perfect venue for your
next non-profit group meeting or event.
Nestled in the lush desert valley at the base of majestic
Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona, the
Franciscan Renewal Center offers over 13,000 square feet
of unique and engaging meeting facilities exclusively for
not-for-profit organizations.
From single day sessions to multi-day conferences,
we offer comfortable sleeping accommodations;
flexible, technologically-supported meeting spaces; and
exceptional food to nourish the body, inspire the mind
and soothe the spirit.
A quick dozen minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor
International Airport, we’re a world away from the frenzy
of the city, providing abundant opportunities for clarity,
focus and solitude on our 25 pristine acres.
Distractions are minimized, so your group is free to focus
on the issues at hand and maximize meeting success.
For more information,
to check availability or
to request a proposal
tailored to your needs,
contact Sue Force at
480.948.7460, ext. 173 or
[email protected]
Special Offer!
Guarantee at least ten lodging
rooms and your main meeting
room is FREE ... that’s up to
a $600 value!
5802 East Lincoln Drive
Scottsdale, Arizona 85253
480.948.7460 phone
800.356.3247 toll free
casameetings.org
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RENEWING LIVES
Ourselves. Our Communities. Our World.
Join the Tau Society
Does the Casa lift your spirit and bring you joy?
Has it helped you discover new passions, new friends and new meaning in
your life? Is it the welcoming place where you feel valued and supported that
you’ve been looking for?
Ever wonder how the Casa keeps the lights on?
There are many open doors to renewal at the Casa thanks to the generous
financial support of our community. Donations are essential to the healing
work that is done here by friars, staff and over 800 volunteers. Making a multiyear pledge enables you to have a greater impact on RENEWING LIVES for
ourselves, our community and our world.
Tau Society provides the Casa ongoing, operational support
Tau Society members make a five-year pledge of $1,000 or more per year.
These funds support the ongoing operations of the Casa, including new and
continuing programs and ministries that provide opportunities for spiritual
growth, healing, transformation and ways to serve others. Pledges are paid
in increments throughout the year and are vital to sustaining the Casa’s
commitment to always be a nurturing place where relationships come first
and all are welcome. Social engagements are planned throughout the year for
members to gather in fellowship.
Please join us
If you would like to join the Tau Society, or if you have any questions,
please contact Sarah Privee at 480.948.7460, extension 150.
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Province of Saint Barbara 1915 - 2015
Centennial Celebration
We are 170 friars – priests and brothers alike – serving
parishes, retreat centers, educational institutions and
outreach ministries to the poor where, in a spirit of
prayer and devotion, how the ministry is practiced
is as important as the end result.
Sent forth daily from a prayerful encounter with the
Word of God and Eucharist, we comfort the sick,
hold the grieving and those who feel lost. We preach
homilies, we plant gardens, teach classes, compose
Books and Blessings
bookstore & spiritual boutique
and sing music. We serve meals, build churches
and help form communities. We are students and
life long learners, as we seek to promote and model
a worldview that is one of inclusiveness, solidarity
and simplicity.
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.
We wholeheartedly embrace the world around us
as the place where our hearts are converted and
we can be instruments of generosity and love.
We are the Franciscan Province of Saint Barbara,
humble stewards of the Franciscan Renewal Center –
our beloved Casa – and we look forward to our second
century of service in the Western United States.
sbfranciscans.org
Monday - Friday 10 am - 2 pm | Saturday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 2 pm and 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Please stop by, we look forward to serving you!
Visit us online at BooksandBlessings.net
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RENEWING LIVES
B
Balancing Body, Mind & Spirit 5
Barefoot on Holy Ground Retreat 34
Brush with God 17
Books and Blessings Bookstore 62
Ourselves. Our Communities. Our World.
C
“Our labor here is brief,
but the reward is eternal.
Do not be disturbed by
the clamor of the world,
which passes like a shadow.”
~ St. Clare
Casa Coffee House 31
Catholics Can Come Home 8-9
Catholic Social Teaching 23
Community Lenten Mission 18
Compassionate Communication 10
Connecting and Communicating for
Increased Intimacy 8
Counseling Ministry 53
Courage & Compassion 18
Creation Connection Movie Night 32
D
Dancing with Francis 20
Daughters of Eve 14, 23, 35
Discover the Vision 64
Discovering God Within 12
Divine Mercy Retreat 30
Divorced & Separated Retreat 43
E
Engaging Spirituality 54
Eucharist: Source & Summit of Our LIfe 20
F
We invite you to hear true stories of transformation
and learn more about the unique ministries and
services of the Franciscan Renewal Center during
the one-hour “Discover the Vision” event. Held twice
monthly, upcoming dates and times can be found at
CasaRenewingLives.org
Join us to “Discover the Vision”
To reserve your place, or to arrange a personal tour,
please call 480.948.7460, ext. 188, or send an email to
[email protected]
Faces of Mary 49
Faith Encounters Ecological Crisis 16
Faith in Action Ministries 54
Family & Sacrament Programs 55
Franciscan Mentor Program
5, 17, 23, 31, 37
Fruits of the Holy Spirit Workshop 39
Fruits of the Holy Spirit Series 44
G
Gifted and Called Retreat 41
Grief and Loss Retreat 40
Ground-breaking for new Church 3
Guaymas Pilgrimages 12
H
Healing of Memories 29
Holy Week Retreat 24-25
Hot Topics 40
How to Be a Spiritual Friend 45
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In Presenza Di 9, 19, 25, 35, 42, 46, 51
Income and Wealth Inequality 15
Intercommunity Sisters Retreat 44
Introduction to Centering Prayer 31
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We look forward to your participation!
Photo by Peter Jordan.
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Making Your Own Rosary 22
Marriage Preparation 8, 19, 35
Married Couples Retreat 8
Men’s Summer Retreat 48
Meetings & Conferences 59
Middle and High School Programs 56
N
Nonviolence Leadership Program 6
Nonviolence Training Workshop 19
P
Peace Walk/Mindfulness Meditation 21
Popcorn, Pizza & Peace 45
Pope Francis and Saint Francis 36
Prayer Forms to Help you Live
in the Present 30
Private Retreats 2
Province 100th Anniversary 63
R
R.C.I.A. 57
Reach for the Stars 30
Reel to Real Film Retreat 50
Registration Form/Information 27-28
S
Sacraments for Adults 57
Season for Nonviolence 4
Season of Lent 16
Self Esteem & Healing Personal Histories 23
Sing of Mary Concert 5
Single Mom: Expression and
the Power of I Am 33
Spiritual Direction 2
Spiritual Spa Weekends 47
Step Up Your Job Search 16
Stitch in Time: On Keeping
Ourselves Together 14
St. Francis: Journey of a
Wounded Warrior 11
Straight Talk Theology 6, 19, 33, 39
Support Groups 53
Supporting Children in
Military Families 10
Survival School 13, 60
Survival School Coaching
Sessions 7, 17, 22, 37
Survival School Workshop 34, 38
T
Tau Society 61
T’ai Chi/Qigong 3
Trust Your Creativity Retreat 51
Truth Behind the Headlines 37
Truth Concerning Islam 51
Twilight Retreat, Iconography 7
U
Joseph: Man, Husband, Father, Saint 39
Journaling for Peace 9
Joy of Journaling 48
Joy of Resurrection Renews Earth 32
Just Faith, Just Matters 54
Understanding Trauma, Grief & Loss 36
Lent Day of Reflection 22
Love is Patient, Love is Kind 42
Living Your Faith in the Workplace 32
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Arizona Bible Class 5
Art Walk 15
V
Volunteer at the Casa 58
W
Who is God for You Now? 46
Women for Peace Conference 35
Youth Programs 56
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