The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

August 15, 2010

The Church of Our Lady of the Angels

At the Franciscan Renewal Center
5802 E. Lincoln Drive · Scottsdale, AZ 85253
480.948.7460 · www.thecasa.org
All are Welcome!
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ARIZONA ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS' STATEMENT ON

U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE SUSAN BOLTON'S RULING ON SB 1070
July 28, 2010
We, the Roman Catholic Bishops in Arizona, commend Judge Susan Bolton for enjoining some of
the more problematic provisions of SB 1070.
We hope that reaction to her ruling will be expressed only in peaceful and legal ways.
As Bishops in our respective dioceses, we know that in practically every parish there are families
that have been living with the fear and anxiety generated by SB 1070 that they might be torn apart.
The situation of these families might be that one parent is a citizen and that the other is not in our
country legally. Or, the situation might be that some children in the family are citizens and that a
brother or sister is not here legally.
Our hearts go out to these families. We know them to be good people who work hard and who
contribute to the economy and to the quality of life of their communities.
We will continue our advocacy against the provisions of SB 1070 and will monitor the
implementation of the provisions allowed by the ruling.
We will continue to advocate for comprehensive reform of our nation's immigration laws.
Our advocacy is predicated on our beliefs that:
Illegal immigration is bad for our nation. It is not good for us to not know who is entering our
country.
Our international borders need to be secured and we need to be protected from drug smuggling,
weapons smuggling, human trafficking and violence.
There must be a process - but not amnesty - for persons who have entered our country illegally
to pursue legal status. This process must have proportionate consequences for the act of illegal
entry, consequences that would include fines, learning English, and going to the "back of the
line" to seek citizenship.
Our nation needs a program that would allow needed workers to enter the country legally. This
program must include protection of workers rights.
The tragic consequences of the failure of our nation's political leadership to enact reform of our
immigration system have included the deaths of thousands of people
Migrants - women, men, children in desperate circumstances - have died trying to enter our
country. U.S. citizens have died because of crimes committed by drug smugglers, people smugglers
and weapons smugglers.
We pray for those who have died and for their grieving families.
And we pray that our senators and representatives will put aside their partisan divisions and go to
work immediately to fix the broken immigration system.
Most Rev. James S. Wall Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted
Bishop of Gallup Bishop of Phoenix
Most Rev. Gerald F. Kicanas Most Rev. Eduardo A Nevares
Bishop of Tucson Auxiliary Bishop of Phoenix
 Franciscan Renewal Center the Casa de Paz y Bien 3

We Are Here for YOU...

Schedule for Counseling Support Groups
Monday 6:30pm-8pm: Divorce & Separation/Relationship Endings
Tuesday 5:30pm-7pm: Grief Support Group
6:30pm-8pm: Depression Support Group
(Meets every other week: August 31, September 14 & September 28)
Wednesday 6:30pm-8pm: Gestalt Therapy Support Group
An appointment is not required for
the support groups listed above.
Individual sessions are available mornings, afternoons and evenings, Monday through Friday, and require
an appointment. To make an appointment, please call the Counseling Ministry at 480-948-7460, ext. 133
between the hours of 8:30 am and 12 Noon. If you know of someone who is looking for help, answers,
guidance or just needs someone to listen, please suggest our counseling ministry.
We welcome all who are interested in attending.
Judith McHale, MA, LPC, Director —
Counseling Ministry, Franciscan Renewal Center

Newcomers Ministry & Casa Information Table

Being hospitable goes beyond just saying "welcome." The Newcomers Ministry & Casa Information Table in
the Hospitality area is a resource for anyone who might be new to the Casa, or just want more information
about any of the many facets of this wonderful place.
For the past five years, the Newcomers Ministry has hosted the Casa Information Table in the Hospitality
area, and guided the very popular Casa Tours. We are seeking new members to assist with this ministry, we
need more help. Anyone who is a member of the Church of Our Lady of the Angels may serve in this
ministry, especially those with the following qualities:
A smile and a genuine love for people
The ability to communicate in a friendly, outgoing manner
A sincere willingness to serve the Casa community, and to become informed about the Casa and its many
offerings.
Responsibilities include serving at the Casa Information Table just once a month, following Mass, for about
30 minutes. Additionally, members are encouraged to assist with leading a Casa Tour. In this process, our
ministers become "experts" on the Casa, including its history, facility, administration, etc., as well as current
happenings.
Members of the Casa Newcomers Ministry serve as a bridge into the community — one person at a time —
perhaps even becoming spiritual companions or friends of the people they meet. Please call Tom or Chris
Benscoter at 480-203-3242 (Tom) or 480-650-6021 (Chris), or email to TBenscoter@cox.net. You may also leave
your name at the front desk. Thank you!

Arizona Catholic Conference Voters Guide

The 2010 Voters Guide for the upcoming primary election is available at www.azcatholicconference.org and
www.diocesephoenix.org. Included in the Catholic Conference voters guide is all the information that is in the
regular voters guide put out by the State. Pursuant to Internal Revenue Service requirements for churches and
nonprofit organizations, this document does not endorse candidates or indicate our support or opposition to the
questions. The voters guide, however, is an excellent source of information on the candidates' positions on current
issues that may be reproduced in your churches. Early voting for the August 24th Primary Election began July
30th.
Thank you, Rob DeFrancesco, Director of Communications, Diocese of Phoenix
 Franciscan Renewal Center - Faith in Action
A Message from the Director:
Last Christmas when we collected food
for the people at the Franciscan
missions on the Apache Reservations,
we also collected some books for a new
library at the mission Church in Cibecue.
The small library is now established and
the children are enjoying the ability to check out
books as well as story times. Below is a thank you
note from Anna and Fr. Eddie. If you are getting rid
of any children’s book, please think of this project.
You can drop the books off at the front desk and let
them know that they go to my office.
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Thank you Casa Community!!!
We collected 227 backpacks this
year plus $829. We took 1/2 of that
money and purchased 40 more
backpacks for Haiti. Jansport gave us a great
discount on their outlet merchandise and has
been a tremendous support for this project over
the last 3 years. The backpacks will go to
children at the Northwest Haiti Christian Mission.

Thank You Casa
Community!
We now have an after
school program on
Wednesdays with
story time and extra
help with reading.
We are so grateful to
you and the Casa
community for making
this happen. We keep
you all in prayer.
With gratitude,
Anna and Fr. Eddie,
St. Catherine’s
Church and the
Cibecue Community
We’re gearing up for the fall 2010 start of the Just
Faith Program. For more information on Just Faith,
please attend an Information session on August
22nd (after all the morning masses) in Ventura, Piper
Hall.
To help those interested with their final discernment on
whether or not now is the time to take part in Just
Faith, we are offering a Discernment Meeting in
Serra on Aug. 30 from 6:30-8:30 pm . RSVP if you
have not yet done so.
I offer another testimony from a past Just Faith
participant:
"We are all travelers on the journey of life. Just Faith
opened a new road for my travels. The road explored
powerful social issues such as poverty, hunger,
racism, immigration, peace, justice, and environment. I
discovered many courageous people who were and
are involved in these issues. Our own Catholic social
teachings call us to action. Community was built
within my Just Faith group. We continue our journey
together for spiritual growth, understanding and
involvement." Susan Doherty 2009-2010

In September, 1999 a British filmmaker named Jeremy Gilley launched the film project: Peace One Day.
This was the beginning of an experiment to find out whether he could persuade the governments of our world
to create the first-ever global ceasefire/nonviolence day with a fixed
calendar date: PEACE DAY. What Will YOU Do To
He traveled the world to build the case for creating such a day. Meet- Make PEACE
ings were held with global figures such as then UN Secretary General
Kofi Annan and the Dalai Lama as well as individuals whose lives had on September 21, 2010?
been profoundly affected by violent conflict. On September 7, 2001,
Jeremy achieved his goal.
The History of Peace Day: The original UN International Day of Peace was created by Costa Rica in 1981,
however the date of the Day moved from year to year and no one was being asked to stop fighting. In Sep-
tember, 2001, Jeremy and a group of friends achieved the first stage of their goal at the UN General Assem-
bly by giving the International Day of Peace a fixed date and making it a day of global ceasefire and nonvio-
lence. Individuals can achieve great things and Jeremy’s idea had been accepted by all the countries that
made up the UN (189 at the time). They adopted a Resolution, a document that asks every individual on
earth to observe and commemorate one day of PEACE every year. The date chosen was: September 21—
Peace Day.
Please join with us on that date to commemorate Peace Day. More details to follow.
 Upcoming Events at the Casa 5

Weekend Silent Contemplative Retreat

Cyprian Consiglio, OSB,Cam
October 1-3, 2010
Friars at the Casa dedicate October the month of St. Francis of Assisi!
The kick-off event for this year is a retreat led by a native Arizonan,
Cyprian Consiglio. He will draw new insights about the “interior way”
from the life of Francis, the teachings of Jesus, St. Paul and the desert
fathers. Cyprian Consiglio and John Pennington will begin the retreat
with an evening concert in honor of St. Francis.
Registration and information: www.thecasa.org or call 480-948-7460

Contemplative Prayer Day The Art of Intentional Loving

Introduction to the
Desert Mothers and Fathers
September 18, Saturday, 9 am—12 noon
Pat Julian and Kathleen Flanagan
Fee per person: $25
Straight Talk Theology
Bill Cieslak, OFM,Cap
Sept. 19, Oct. 24,
Nov. 28, Dec.12
Sundays, 9:00-10:30 am
A Path to Creating Happiness, Harmony and
Intimacy in Your Relationships
Gabrielle Lawrence, PhD
October 6-November 17
(7 weeks)
Wednesdays, 7-9 pm
What does it mean to love intentionally? How
do we do it? Dr. Lawrence invites us to
examine our core needs for love and
attachment and to gain awareness of the part
they play in making our relationships flourish or
fail.
Fee per person: $85

“Sacraments: Exploring the

Deeper Meaning of Life” Water from Rock assists Christians in their
journey to a heartfelt faith and spiritual renewal.
This season Fr. Bill will focus on “living life in
abundance” through the lenses of the Bible classes every Tuesday at 11:00am &
sacraments. Come explore what it means to 7:00pm at the Franciscan Renewal Center
have a sacramental outlook on life. Rev. Dr. Timothy Smith, Executive Director
Water from Rock Ministries, Inc.
Suggested donation: $10 per person. www.waterfromrock.org or www.thecasa.org
No registration.
 6 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Casa Community Bulletin Board
This corner will be reserved each week for your
messages such as: “Looking for a ride to church…” “Need
wheelchair for 2 weeks…” “Roommate needed to help share
rent…”
The Casa will publish these requests in this space but it does
not reflect our endorsement or knowledge of the people
submitting the information.
How to Submit your Bulletin Information:
Deadline: 10 days prior to published Bulletin date
Format: Type/print with complete information.
The ad will run 1-2 Sundays-we reserve
the right to edit.
Mail to: Bulletin Editor
Franciscan Renewal Center
5802 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Drop Off: At the front desk (Attn: Bulletin)
Fax: 480.948.2325
CPA seeking new clients Located at 16th Street &
Glendale. Contact Dianna @ 602.380.5157 or
maildianna@yahoo.com.
Needs a Ride: I can no longer drive. I live near Indian
School and 30th Street. Would like a ride to Saturday
night mass. Roger 602.955.0524.
For Sale: Mobile home, 1 bdrm, view of mountains,
community with 2 pools, club house, quiet, great
location. $3700. Call Mark 602.299.4913.
Experienced Caregiver: Dedicated individual to provide
care and companionship for your loved one. Must be
clean environment. Call Paula 480.246.7036.
Drum Lessons: Casa member looking for a teen-ager or
college student to teach beginning drum lessons to a 7 yr
old. Call Christine 602.696.4702.
For Rent: Private room w/private bath, furnished,
garage space, well behaved pets welcome in new home
in Gold Canyon (60 & El Camino Viejo). Jocelin at
602.318.0861.
Got extra time??? Make $$. Drive me to the doctor 2-5
times a week. My car, my gas. Appointments vary.
Please call June Fretz. 480.596.5609, fax: 480.368.9033.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School,
Est. 1956 Grades K-8. OLPH is accepting applications for
the 2010-2011 school year.
Call to schedule a tour at 480.874.3720.
For Sale: Beautiful Steinway Grand Piano. Once played
by Richard Rogers-Call 480.948.6305.
For Sale: New acoustic guitar and case; good beginner
guitar for $85. Contact Deb or Mark 602.299.4913.
P/T Teacher available for childcare. Call 602.570.9443.
Collection Information
Collection for 8/1/10 was $15,074
(includes $1,828 Saturday)
Collection for 8/2/09 was $13,216
Communion count: 8/1/10 was 1,233
Communion count: 8/2/09 was 1,240
Fraternal Care Collection for 8/1/10 was
$13,451
Thank you for your continued generosity
Office Assistant!
The Counseling Ministry needs one
volunteer to help with phone calls, filing,
etc. If you have four hours one morning
a week to volunteer, please call
Judith McHale @ 480.948.7460x134
Need Prayers?
Contact Casa Prayer Partner
Carol Vaccaro - 480.836.8066
casaprayerpartners@gmail.com
Opportunity to receive
spiritual direction
Are you looking to deepen your
spiritual journey, your relationship
with God?
Consider working with a Student Intern at
the Arizona Ecumenical Institute for
Spiritual Directors (housed at the Casa).
These students will meet with you
monthly, one-on-one, in a spirit of
companionship to walk with you as you
discern where the Holy Spirit may be
leading you. There are no fees required,
just a willing heart. Interested?
Contact Sister Marilyn Bever, Director or
Vivian Barrera, Administrator, at
480.948.7460 x124.
 Our Lady of Angels Church - Dedicated February 26, 2006
Meetings at the Casa…..
We host non-profit groups from all over the
world. Hosting these groups subsidizes
many of our other ministries at the Casa
and keeps our program and retreat fees
affordable. We would appreciate it if you
would refer any groups, churches, non-
profits or government entities to Sue Force,
Director of meetings and conference
ministry, sue@thecasa.org or
480-948-7460 x173.
Upcoming Retreats at The Casa:
Education for Ministry * August 18-21
Fuller Theological Seminary SW
* August 27-28
St. Francis Xavier Student Leadership
Retreat * August 27
Marion Alliance * August 28
Transformational Leadership
* August 30-31
Casa Children's Celebration News
Regular CCC Sunday Liturgies will begin
September 12. We invite all children 3
and older to join us. The liturgy runs
during the 9:15 Mass. Check-in and
check-out is at the Casita.
Volunteer Orientation for all current
and wish-to-be volunteers is in the
Casita at 9:00 on Sunday, August 29.
Please join us!!
Questions? Bev George
602-953-9365 or
lovezkidz@yahoo.com
All CD’s from Fr. Bill’s talks that were
ordered but not picked-up can be claimed at
the front desk. After Sept. 19th they will no
longer be available.
Thank you
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TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The vision concerning the
woman clothed with the sun
(Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab).
Psalm — The queen stands at your right
hand, arrayed in gold (Psalm 45).
Second Reading — Christ, the firstfruits;
then those who belong to him
(1 Corinthians 15:20-27).
Gospel — Mary praises God in the
Magnificat (Luke 1:39-56).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Ez 24:15-24; Mt 19:16-22
Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10; Mt 19:23-30
Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11; Mt 20:1-16
Thursday: Ez 34:11-16; Jn 10:11-16
Friday: Ez 37:1-14; Mt 22:34-40
Saturday: Ez 43:1-7b; Mt 23:1-12
Sunday: Is 66:18-21; Ps 117; Heb 12:5-7
PET CONTEST
Mark your calendars...The St.
Francis Festival 2010 is coming up
on October 30 and 31!
Enter your pet in the contest to be
the MASCOT of this year’s festival.
Contest Guidelines:
· Submit a photo of just the pet (no humans
allowed in pic). Glossy or matte; must be smaller
than 8x11.
· On the back of the photo include a) name of pet;
b) type of animal; c) age; d) contact phone # and/or
email of owner.
· Send the photo digitally as a jpg file to
bulletin@thecasa.org-In the email, include all the
information above OR place photo in an envelope
and drop off at the front desk marked: St. Francis
Festival Mascot Contest.
· Pictures will not be returned. Contest ends
September 14.
· Benefits for the Mascot: The 2010 St. Francis
Festival Mascot will have his/her photo used in
advertising the Festival, 2010 in poster, flier, and
website advertising AND the honor of being the
first animal blessed at the Blessing of the Animals.
· Questions?? Call 480-948-7460, ext. 153
 Family Catechesis & Sacrament Preparation
Today is the Day!
Registration for Family Catechesis and Sacra-
ment Preparation will be available after every
mass this weekend and on Aug. 28/29.
Stop by the hospitality area (think
donuts and coffee area) and
check out the programs available
for your family. You can also take
a look at some of the things that
we did last year and check out the
books and resources for this year.
Registration calls also be done via email or by ap-
pointment.
Programs for K-6, First Reconciliation and Confir-
mation/Eucharist are available. If you have a mid-
dle or high school age student, registration for
youth ministry programs will also be available.
Hope to see you after mass today!
Baptism for Children!
For a child under the age of 7: Infant
baptism is available at regularly
scheduled dates throughout the year.
Requirements are that you are
registered at Our Lady of the Angels,
have a fully initiated, practicing catholic over the age
of 16 as a godparent, and that you attend our parent
preparation class.
If you have a child or know of someone with a child
over the age of 7 that has not been baptized, there
is a special program for you! The RCIA for Children
is a process for full initiation into the church. In other
words, baptism, confirmation and first communion!
For information on these programs call Patty
Tafolla, Director of Catechetical Ministry
480.949.7460 ext. 154 or email dcm@thecasa.org
Gifts Galore! Everybody likes a gift! Did you know
that everyone has at least one gift and often many
more? We have all heard that ―it is better to give
than to receive.‖
As a community we are always looking for people
to help in various ministries. Perhaps your gifts can
be of assistance to our family catechetical
programs. Gifts of many sizes and shapes are
welcome. I would love to sit with you and
help you discern your gifts and where
they may fit in our community. Give me a
call at 480.948.7460 ext. 154 or email
dcm@thecasa.org. Unless we open the
package, we never know what might be
inside! Are you willing! I am!
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News from the
Catechetical Blackboard!
This week: What is this
“Catechesis” business all about?
Do you remember the days when children were
dropped off for CCD or Religious Education?
Parents had 1 hour of freedom while their child was
in the hands of a capable (hopefully) religious
education teacher or even a nun! Religious
Education meant memorizing the correct prayers,
attending a couple of parent meetings, doing
service hours and finding that perfect white dress
and veil for communion.
Well, times have changed and so has the way the
Catholic Church goes about faith formation.
Vatican II's "Declaration on Christian Education"
was clear that parents "must be recognized as the
primary and principal educators" of their children. In
order to help parents in this task, we offer family
centered programs for faith formation and
sacramental preparation.
There is also a shift on how faith is taught. We
have catechists, not teachers. Religious Education
is just that – education. Catechesis comes from the
Greek word ―to echo the teaching‖. Catechesis is
nothing other than the process of transmitting the
Gospel, as the Christian community has received it,
understands it, celebrates it, lives it and
communicates it in many ways." (General Directory
for Catechesis #105)
Catechesis then captures the broader mission of
the church of proclaiming the gospel to children,
youth, and adults, in order to build relationship with
Jesus Christ. In other words Catechesis is about
creating disciples and providing the community the
tools for a life long friendship with Christ.
In doing this our program for children focuses on
lectionary based age appropriate material for
parents or guardians to work with at home, monthly
meetings where families come together to learn
more about the Catholic faith and create
community, and participation in the Sunday
Eucharist which is the highlight of our Church and
relationship with Christ.
Don’t worry though, there are still prayers to be
learned, service hours to be completed and white
dresses are still worn at First Communion and
Confirmation. Join us in the hospitality area this
weekend or the weekend of Aug. 28/29 th after each
mass to learn more about this process. Projects,
pictures, books and other information will be on
display. See you then! -Patty
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What’s Going On This Week? Got questions? Come over to the Casa
7:00am - Daily Mass Information Table after Mass and ask away!
We invite all who are new to the Casa, or to the
7:30am - Morning Liturgy of the Hours
Valley, to come over and pick up some
Regular Mass Times: information about the Casa. We’re glad you’re
Saturday: 5:00pm here!
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:15am,
11:00am & 7:00pm
Sunday - August 15 Register to Become a Member
Spiritual Spa Weekend of the Conventual Church of
Liturgy & Justice Team Meeting Our Lady of the Angels
Hogan's Heroes If you haven’t registered as a member yet,
Monday - August 16 you are welcome to get a registration form at
Contemplative Prayer the Front Desk or at the Information Table in
Divorced Separated Support Group the hospitality area. As of June 1, 2010 we
The Rosary 6:30pm have 3,056 members.
Tuesday - August 17 You can also print out an Adobe.pdf copy of
Water from Rock (AM & PM) the Registration Form on the website at
Grief Support Group www.thecasa.org.
Depression Support Group
The Rosary 6:30pm
RCIA Continuing Mystagogy
Wednesday - August 18
Water from Rock (AM)
Finance Sub-Committee Meeting
Arizona Bible Class Catalogs are available at the front desk
Immaculate Heart Radio Please register early as it helps us in many ways:
Pax Christi better planning for the event
Gestalt Therapy Support Group ordering and preparing food for meals
The Rosary 6:30;m room reservation and set up needs
Baptism Preparation Team Meeting and a number of other related details that go into
Thursday - August 19 making sure the program is the best it can be for
Contemplative Prayer you.
Funeral Mass You can see programs at www.thecasa.org
Education for Ministry
The Rosary 6:30pm
Missed Getting a Sunday Bulletin?
Friday - August 20
Education for Ministry Not to worry…Now you can see the
The Rosary 6:30pm complete Sunday Bulletin online!
Saturday - August 21 Go to www.thecasa.org and scroll to the
Watercise bottom of the Home Page. The most current
Education for Ministry bulletin is available, with an archive of
Resurrection Church several past bulletins for your convenience.