Franciscan Renewal Center - Fall 2010 Catalog

Franciscan
Renewal CenteR
SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2010

CATALOG OF PROGRAMS, RETREATS & EVENTS
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Franciscan
Renewal CenteR
Fr. Joe Schwab, OFM

Executive Director
Charlie Brown
General Manager
Fr. Peter Kirwin, OFM

Rector, Our Lady of the Angels
Pat Julian
Director of Programs &
Spiritual Direction
Our Vision
Patti Sills-Trausch
Director of Faith In Action We are a center for the experience
Sue Force of spiritual growth which transforms
Director of Meetings & Conferences and moves us beyond ourselves
in the service of others.
Norbert Zwickl
Director of Music & Liturgy
As a Christ-centered community,
Judith McHale, MA, LPC we embrace the Catholic tradition
Director of Counseling Ministry
in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi
Kristine M. Cook, CPA and welcome all to share in:
Director of Finance
Patty Tafolla
Director of Catechesis Prayerful Celebration
Adam Stein and Contemplation
Director - Youth & 
Young Adult Ministries Learning
Elias Zamora 
Food Services Manager Social Action

Mike Slivers Healing
Operations Manager

Hospitality
Board of Directors
Tom Simmons - Chair
Kevin Gralen - Vice Chair
Anna Thomasson - Secretary
Carole Whittaker, PhD - Treasurer
Charlie Brown
Chloe Leibowitz
Bonnie Wright
Barry Sargent, PhD
Fr. Joe Schwab, OFM
Fr. Peter Kirwin, OFM
Cover Photograph by Peter Jordan
Fr. Michael Doherty, OFM 602-258-9466
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Dear Friends,
The Franciscan Renewal Center exists to
witness the Franciscan way of life and share
with others a vision that captures the trans-
formative influence of Franciscan spirituality
for peace and good in the world. So it is with
great joy that we introduce the Franciscan
Mentors Program beginning in October, 2010.
This is a long-term program that supports the

community’s desire to not only learn about
Franciscan spirituality in more depth but to
share that knowledge with other community
members.
Learn more about the Mentors Program on page 9 and come to a

kick-off dinner hosted by the friars on October 29. There you can get
all of your questions answered and enjoy some delicious medieval
food.
Along with our Mentors Program this Fall, we have a

wonderful slate of retreats, programs and events sup-
porting our vision. Some are explicitly based on Fran-
ciscan spirituality or what we refer to as The Franciscan
Way. Those are identified by the symbol of a Franciscan
friar in habit. The habit is a full-length tunic designed in the form
of a cross. Originally, it was made of rough, unbleached, homespun
wool to reflect a life of simplicity and poverty. It is generally brown
in color and tied at the waist by a cord. Three knots at one end recall
the three Gospel vows which are at the base of a Franciscan friar’s
life. If you want to know more about the Franciscan world-view,
these retreats and programs are for you.
We hope you will look through this catalog and find something that
stirs your soul. I look forward to seeing you on our peaceful grounds.
Peace and All Good,
Fr. Joe
Father Joe Schwab, OFM
For information about Our Lady of the Angels Church,

sacraments, catechesis or any of our programs or offerings,
go to www.thecasa.org or call 480- 948-7460.
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Private Retreats
Directed and Non-directed
The Franciscan Renewal

Center is a beautiful retreat
site for anyone who seeks
a quiet place in the desert…
”and there I will speak to
your heart.”
Hosea 2:14.
A private retreat provides time away in a peaceful place for anyone seeking solitude,
rest, renewal and prayer. Enjoy a private room with bath, delicious meals, daily Eu-
charist and access to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Meditation Chapel, desert walk,
labyrinth, pool and whirlpool. The Center is located on 25 acres of beautiful desert
between two Arizona landmarks: Camelback Mountain and Mummy Mountain.
On a directed private retreat you have a spiritual director as a guide for your time
away. A director will help structure your quiet time with scripture, prayer and spiri-
tual practices that will deepen your retreat experience. Our spiritual directors include
lay men and women, priests and religious with experience and training. Our sug-
gested donation for spiritual direction is $60 per visit.
Private Retreat Costs

All rates include meals, lodging and private bath.
Winter Rates (September through May) Summer Rates (June through August)
Single occupancy: $110 per night Single occupancy: $95 per night
Double occupancy: $90 p/p per night Double occupancy: $75 p/p per night
Check-in time: 1 pm. Check out: 12 noon.
Advance reservations are required. Rooms can be reserved by phone with a credit card.
Please call Pat Julian, 480-948-7460 ext.160 or email Pat at franciscanway@thecasa.org.
Please note: Cancellations received less than 7 days prior to check-in date will be
charged 50% of the total night’s stay.
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SEPTEMBER
S eptember
Arizona Bible Class

Fall Quarter, Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30 am
September 8-December 15 (Nov. 10 class at St. Maria Goretti’s;
no class Nov. 24)
Kevin Saunders, MA
Kevin will open the fall quarter with “The Book of Acts.” Please bring
your Bible and a friend! We meet in the church.
Fee per person per quarter: $65. Remember, no one is excluded

because they cannot pay. Each session is recorded and will be posted
on the www.arizonabibleclass.com website. This means that you will
never have to miss a class!
No pre-registration required. Register in lobby upon arrival.

For more information call 480-699-1752.
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 Ecole
Biblique. Kevin leads annual tours to the lands of the Bible.
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SEPTEMBER
Daughters of Eve
Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 am or Mondays, 7:00-9:00 pm
Mary Jo McLaughlin
Dates:
Thursday mornings
Session I: September 9-October 14
Session II: October 21-December 2 (no class Nov. 25)
Session III: December 9-January 20 (no class Dec. 30)
Monday evenings
Session I: September 13-October 18
Session II: October 25-November 29
Session III: December 6-January 24 (no class December 27 or January 3)
No registration.
Suggested offering: $45 per 6-week session
For details: Mary Jo McLaughlin (602) 957-8949
Mary Jo McLaughlin, a longtime Casa community member, previ-

ously served as a Franciscan covenant worker in the Adult Educa-
tion and Retreat Department at the Franciscan Renewal Center.
Marriage Preparation: “Marriage in the Lord”

Saturdays, 8:30 am-5:30 pm
2010: September 11, October 23, November 20
2011: January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16
Each Marriage Prep program in 2010 and 2011 will meet for one Satur-
day from 8:30 am-5:30 pm.
The entire one-day program must be completed to receive a certificate

of completion which fulfills the requirements for the Married Life Skills
Training, Step 3, of the marriage preparation program of the Diocese
of Phoenix. Topics include covenant, communication, intimacy and
finance.
Fee per couple: $110 includes workbook and lunch. Registration

necessary.

SEPTEMBER
The Word Made Fresh
Sunday Bible Study with Barry Sargent, PhD
Sundays, 9-10:30 am
Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 5
All are welcome at this informative, insightful and interactive explora-

tion of the Word of God. Using the upcoming month’s Sunday read-
ings as our text, we will enter into the historical and cultural world in
which they were written to uncover their full meaning. Together, we
reflect on what that same text means to us today as we seek to grow in
holiness, community and service. Informative and fascinating, you are
sure to leave these sessions with fresh insights and new perspectives.
No registration and no prior Bible study necessary. Come as you are

and bring a friend. Suggested donation: $10
Dr. Barry Sargent, PhD received an MA degree in Theology from

the University of San Francisco and earned a doctorate in Histori-
cal Theology at Marquette University. Barry is the former director
of Kino Institute of Theology and Pastoral Ministry for the Diocese
of Phoenix where he served as its first lay director.
T’ai Chi/Qigong – For Health & Harmony

(Beginners)
Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm
Session 1: September 13-October 11
Session 2: October 18-November 15
Don Fiore, Certified Instructor
T’ai Chi and Qigong are 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. Registration required.
Don Fiore is a certified T’ai Chi/Qigong instructor and Feng Shui

consultant. He has taught at Scottsdale Healthcare, Thunderbird
Samaritan Hospital and Phoenix City Hall.

Contemplative Prayer Day
SEPTEMBER
Daily Practices for those who crave a deeper relationship

with the Divine
September 18, Saturday, 9 am – 12 noon
Pat Julian and Kathleen Flanagan
Contemplative Prayer is the opening of our hearts and minds to the

Ultimate Mystery who is God. There is a wealth of wisdom in our
Christian Tradition that leads us to identify several prayer practices
that can lead us into our heart space: the place where authentic con-
templation is experienced.
The day will include silence, short teachings on contemplative prayer

practices, and meditation/Centering Prayer sessions. Mark your calen-
dar. Enrollment limited to 15.
Fee per person: $25.
Pat Julian, MA, director of The Franciscan Way programs,

spiritual director and teacher, holds an MA in Communication from
ASU and was an associate at the Shalem Institute in
Washington, DC.
Kathleen Flanagan is a retired international executive, a writer,

photographer and contemplative.
Straight Talk Theology

Sacraments: Exploring the Deeper Meaning of Life
Bill Cieslak, OFM, Cap
Sundays, 9:00-10:30 am
September 19, October 24, November 28, December 12
The sessions will focus on “living life in abundance” through the

lenses of the various sacraments. Come explore what it means to have
a sacramental outlook on life.
Suggested donation: $10 per person. No registration necessary.

Order session CD for $15 and pick up at following session.
William Cieslak, OFM, Cap is a former President of the Fran-

ciscan School of Theology at Berkeley and a Professor of Liturgi-
cal Theology. He is one of the founding advisors and an ongoing
advocate for The Franciscan Way programs at the Casa.

SEPTEMBER
Season for Nonviolence 2010
at the Franciscan Renewal Center
Honoring the International Season for Nonviolence and following in the

tradition of St. Francis, we are seeking to plant “Seeds of Peace” by offer-
ing events focused on peace throughout the year. These programs can be
identified by the Franciscan Renewal Center Lotus symbol shown above.
May 2010 be the year we are all inspired to make peace personal, to be “the
change we want to see in the world,” and to offer to every environment we
find ourselves in our “seeds of peace.”
International Day of Peace

Prayer Service
Tuesday, September 21, 7-9 pm
The Faith In Action Ministry at the Franciscan Renewal Cen-

ter and Arizona Dept. of Peace (AZDOP) invite you to com-
memorate the International Day of Peace with prayer. The
International Day of Peace occurs annually on September 21. To
inaugurate the day, the Peace Bell is rung at UN Headquarters.
The bell is cast from coins donated by children from all conti-
nents as “a reminder of the human cost of war.” On this day, we
gather to put aside our differences …on purpose.
There will be prayers of peace from different faith communities

and dances and songs by children of different ethnic groups ex-
pressing their passion and hopes for peace. The evening prom-
ises to be inspiring and uplifting.

october
O ctober, the month the friars have

dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, is filled with special
events to bring us closer to our founder and allow us to
steep in Franciscan spirituality. The kick-off event for this
year is a special weekend retreat with monk and musician,
Cyprian Consiglio, OSB, Cam, entitled, Prayer in the Cave
of the Heart. It is followed by the moving Transitus and
Feast Day celebrations of St. Francis and the joyous and
much loved Blessing of the Animals. The month will be
capped off with a very special new addition, a Medieval
dinner, with a menu overseen by Fathers Joe & Peter,
marking the beginning of our new Franciscan Mentors
Program.
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Announcing
october
The Franciscan Mentors Program
A certificate program for Casa Community members
There are many special things about the Franciscan Renewal
Center but the one thing that stands out above all the others is our
Franciscanism:
 Our belief that God is all love and all goodness and that it is
God ‘s overflowing love that is the source of creation and the
Incarnation.
 The well-known Franciscan values of joy, hospitality, service

to the poor and marginalized, simplicity of life and care for all
creation.
 The lesser known Franciscan values of relationship over

efficiency, looking to the coincidence of opposites for answers,
and intuition as a superior form of knowing over rationality.
 The hard teachings around poverty and humility and their

surprising relationship to generosity, love and joy.
These are beliefs we want to preserve and pass on. These are
teachings we want to more fully explore. These are values we want
to better understand and support in one another.
In short, we want to encourage the way of life pioneered by Saints

Francis & Clare to be carried forward by our community in a
contemporary way.
Our vision is that the Franciscan Mentors Program will serve to

better educate a group of community members about our founders,
history, values and the Franciscan way of life. In turn, these
community members would then serve as mentors to the rest of the
community. The program will involve courses, retreats, prayer days,
films and experiences such as visits to the San Carlos Mission and
sessions on how to be a mentor.
Find out more about the Franciscan Mentors Program.

Come to the Information Session & Kick-off Dinner
hosted by the friars in the Dining Room.
October 29
Time: 6pm, Cost: $10
Registration Necessary
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Prayer in the Cave of the Heart

Weekend Silent Contemplative Retreat
October 1-3
Fr. Cyprian Consiglio, OSB, Cam
“There is no better retreat for those who

celebrate St. Francis and seek to deepen
their interior prayer life.”
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 lead the celebration in the Franciscan tradi-
tion of prayer, some silence, chanting, singing, teaching and several
guided meditations. This gifted Camaldolese monk, musician and
teacher will draw new insights about the “interior way” from the life of
Francis, the teachings of Jesus, St. Paul and the desert fathers.
Cyprian’s teachings include the joyful message that the call to contem-
plation is universal and awakened in us at baptism. This awakening,
he believes, is one that is already within us and is waiting to be re-
discovered.
Spiritual directors will be available to give retreatants an opportunity to

share their faith journey in individual sessions.
Fee per person includes lodging, meals, Friday’s concert, and

materials: $215 single, $165 double. Commuter includes meals and
materials: $130.
Check-in Friday, 5 pm; dinner at 6 pm. Retreat concludes Sunday
with lunch.
Cyprian Consiglio, OSB, Cam, is a monk, musician, and

spiritual teacher. An internationally known performer, record-
ing artist, and composer, he has numerous collections of original
sacred, world, and liturgical music to his credit. A student of the
world’s spiritual traditions, Consiglio has offered retreats and
conferences around the world. He is the author of “Prayer in the
Cave of the Heart.”
John Pennington, an acclaimed percussionist, will join Consiglio in an opening

concert of sacred music in honor of St. Francis.
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Transitus
The memorial of the passing of St. Francis
Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the church.
Each year, Franciscan men and women all over the world solemnly
gather to commemorate a touching event in the life of St. Francis.
It is called the TRANSITUS – that is, his passage from earthly life to
everlasting life. Francis died (on the evening of October 3rd) just
as the brothers were singing the verse from his Canticle of Brother
Sun:
“Praised be You, my Lord, through our

Sister Bodily Death, from whom no living
person can escape.”
This is a bittersweet night. On this night we recall some of the

legends of Saint Francis while we encourage one another to live
lives of praise deeply rooted in the Gospel.
Francis is rumored to have had a “sweet tooth” … Lady Jacoba used

to bake almond cookies as a gift for him. In fact, she brought them
to him the night he died. To celebrate that sweet memory, each year
we have a dessert potluck by the pool after the Transitus service.
All are invited to bring something sweet to share!
The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

Sunday, October 3, 2010,
A celebration of the life of St. Francis of Assisi
observed at all the regular Sunday masses
As we have come to know, Saint Francis was a man with keen

vision, exquisite sensitivity, a great heart, and a deep conviction of
the eternal values. Certainly he was someone deserving of a great
celebration of his gift to the world. Please come and celebrate his
life and inspiration in these beautiful festive liturgies!

I Conoscenti di San Francesco — The Ones
october
Who Knew St. Francis, is a concert of stories
and songs about Saint Francis of Assisi told
from the perspective of those who knew him
best: his mother and his friends.
Created by Norbert Zwickl.
I CONOSCENTI THE ONES WHO KNEW SAINT FRANCIS
di San Francesco
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The Casa
THE FRANCISCAN RENEWAL CENTER
5802 East Lincoln Drive Scottsdale, Arizona 85253
480.948.7460 Phone 480.948.2325 Fax
www.thecasa.org
Audience Reviews:
“I could not stop crying from beginning to end; it was so moving.

I was entranced and loved every minute.”
“We totally enjoyed the program!!! I have never gotten more out of a
$20 bill than I did that night. How deeply it touched my heart.
The story was so well done and the music and vocalists were truly
remarkable.”
“I was left speechless. It was so beautiful and so well done and the
acting was great.”
“I felt closer to Jesus than I have ever felt in any church.

It was awesome and I was deeply moved. I don't think I
have seen any better at the Gammage.”
“Thank you to all the people who brought Francis to life

this weekend. I have now seen it four times and I am
still captivated by the music and the emotions of the cast.
Bravo!!!!”
Written & directed by Norbert Zwickl
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Survival School
october
Managing Church Leadership Successfully
Saturdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 8:45 am-4:45 pm
Team: Pat Bennier, Tricia Hoyt, Norbert Zwickl and Rick Hardy
“One of the best, most practical, encouraging

workshops I’ve attended.”
Doug Bland, Pastor,
Community Christian Church, Tempe, Arizona
This event is a hands-on, leadership training by professionals who de-

signed the program out of their life experience working in Church and
non-profit settings. Excellent team-teaching and well-researched mate-
rial provide the building blocks of this highly respected program. You’ll
learn by participating in hands-on, spiritually based workshops that let
you discover vital principles, techniques and methods of leadership.
Survival School covers the following topics:
 Minister as Manager Principle-Centered Leadership

 Developing Volunteers Team Building
 Power and Influence Managerial Dynamics
 Conflict Management Personal Growth
Who should come? Pastors, Associate Pastors, Volunteer Leaders,
Youth Ministers, Volunteers, Professional Church Staff, Educators,
Administrators, Music Ministers, Music Directors, Elders, Deacons or
anyone who wants to be a more effective leader.
Fee: $295.
The Art of Intentional Loving: A Path to

Creating Happiness, Harmony and Intimacy
in Your Relationships
Wednesdays, 7-9 pm
A seven week series: October 6-November 17
Gabrielle Lawrence, PhD
“You are offering something very important for

all people struggling to go further in their
relationships and love more deeply.”
From a class evaluation

What does it mean to love intentionally? How do we do it? Dr. Law-
october
rence 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. Here’s what it’s all about:
• “Airline wisdom,” a way to be fully present to yourself and others

• Gender differences and how they help and hinder
• Clear boundaries and how they create loving relationships
• Relationship insurance strategies
Fee per person: $85
Gabrielle Lawrence, PhD is a licensed psychologist and a certi-

fied counselor in the State of Arizona, a clinical member of the
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, a regis-
tered Play Therapy Supervisor and a Certified Trauma and Loss
Specialist.
Walking the Way of Nonviolence:

Kingian Nonviolence Training
Saturday/Sunday, October 9-10 am, 9-4:30 pm
Trainers: Nicolas Katkevich, Mark A. Klym,
Lori LeChien
“Christ furnished the spirit and motivation,

while Gandhi furnished the method.”
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr.
Nonviolence is a way of life for courageous people. The International

Season for Nonviolence calls us to focus on the legacies of two great
beacons for nonviolence, Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther
King. Jr.
Dr. King and others successfully responded to acts of terror and vio-
lence with nonviolent methods and strategies. These methods and
strategies, now known as Kingian Nonviolence Training, brought about
social change in the United States. Walking The Way of Nonviolence
is a 2-day training that teaches nonviolence as a courageous way of life
and a powerful strategy of social change. This interactive and inspir-
ing training will give you tools and methods for creating peace in your
personal life and in the world.
Fee per person: $90 includes lunch.

Nicolas Katkevich has a diverse background in community orga-
october
nizing, political activism, and economic justice work. He is com-
pleting a Master’s Degree in Labor Studies through a limited resi-
dency program at U.Mass-Amherst.
Mark A. Klym holds a Master of Public Administration degree and

is certified by the University of Rhode Island, Center for Nonvio-
lence and Peace Studies, to teach the “Core Introduction to Kingian
Nonviolence.”
Lori LeChien is most interested in the healing elements of Kingian Nonvio-

lence, especially in regard to healing social wounds such as youth incarceration
and racism.
Christian Spirituality
Saturday, 9 am-4 pm
October 9
Sr. Marilyn Bever CSA, MA
“We are not human beings on a spiritual

journey; we are spiritual beings on a
human journey.”
Teilhard de Chardin
This short course will introduce participants to the meaning, develop-

ment and practice of spirituality in the Christian tradition. Learn from
Origen, Cassian, Dionysius, Gregory the Great, Hildegard, Teresa of
Avila and others as we discuss their journeys to God and the spiritual
practices that led them there. This is a class that gets to the heart of
the matter -- our yearning for meaning, our longing for the Divine.
You will be introduced to the essential elements of Christian spiritual-

ity and some of the spiritual practices within the Christian tradition
including Spiritual Direction.
Recommended reading: The Holy Longing: The Search for a Christian
Spirituality. Ronald Rolheiser, Doubleday, New York, 1999
Fee per person includes lunch: $75
Marilyn Bever, CSA, MA, a vowed member of the Congregation

of the Sisters of St. Agnes, is currently the Director of the Arizona
Ecumenical Institute for Spiritual Directors in Phoenix. She re-
ceived her formation as a spiritual director at the Hesychia School
in Tucson and has a Master’s degree in spirituality from Prescott
College in conjunction with studies at the Interfaith Theological
Seminary in Tucson.

Spiritual Spa Overnight
october
Saturday, 7:30 am - Sunday, 12 pm

October 9-10
Amanda Petersen, M.Div.
Need time to rest and renew—come to our Spiritual

Spa Overnight!
Check in to your private room Saturday morning at 7:30 after Mass.

Following breakfast, your hostess will make you aware of special ac-
tivities prepared for you, give you a short tour of our beautiful Casa
grounds including a labyrinth, healing garden and desert walkways, two
sacred chapels, a pool and whirlpool on twenty-five acres of Sonoran
Desert and then leave you to enjoy the quiet and the beauty of this
peaceful place. Delicious meals will be served in our dining room.
Fee per person includes all meals, private room and program: $95
Registration is required.
Optional services available:

(fees paid to providers - cash or checks only)
Massage: 25 minute session $25; 50 min. session, $50.
Gentle Rebalancing: 25 min. session, $25.
Spiritual Direction by appointment (donations accepted).
A Spiritual Spa Day gift certificate makes a great gift!
Amanda Petersen, M.Div has experience as a Pastor, Hospice

Chaplain, Spiritual Director and Life Coach. She leads workshops
and retreats for individuals, churches and other organizations.
Spirituality Retreat for Women

6 pm Friday-4 pm Sunday
October 15-17
Carole Whittaker, PhD and Gloria Cuevas-Barnett
As our world moves toward globalization and increasingly pervasive

technology, it also holds the possibility of opening up a new kind or lev-
el of human consciousness that can lead to greater freedom and whole-
ness for humankind, both individually and collectively. In order to do
so, it needs a spirituality that is adequate to understand and express
the depth dimensions and meaning of contemporary experience. How
does Divine Presence manifest in this kind of world? Does our personal
participation matter?
Women are particularly well-suited to develop and embody the

spirituality that integrates inner spiritual dimensions of being with
everyday experience and relationships. During our time together on
october
this retreat, we will explore our understanding of creation and human
consciousness, ground our bodies in prayer and movement, and open
our hearts in dialogue and ritual.
Please join us in this special gathering of women who are developing

and embodying the spirituality that is so needed today.
Fee per person includes lodging, meals and materials:

$220 single, $180 double.
Commuter fee includes meals and materials: $140.
Check-in Friday, 5 pm; dinner, 6 pm.
Retreat concludes Sunday at 4 pm.
Gloria Cuevas-Barnett is Director of the Center for Develop-

ment of Human Potential. She provides individual coaching and
facilitates process work with small groups. She has taught work-
shops and courses and led retreats for many years in the United
States, Europe, Canada and Mexico and recently at the Franciscan
Renewal Center.
Carole Whittaker, PhD, earned her doctorate in physical chem-

istry from UCLA. Since retiring from careers in teaching science
and in agricultural businesses, Carole has been engaged in sup-
porting 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.
Catholics Can
Come Home
New Session beginning this Fall
at St. Mary’s Basilica
231 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix
People have told us they decided to come to

these gatherings because they had one or
more of these experiences:
• Drifted away from the church
• Hold some hurt or anger about the Church
• Find Catholic religion is no longer relevant
There is no fee.
For more information, or to let them
know you’ll be coming, contact
Frank Pecora at 602-354-2100
Spring session will take place at the

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Franciscan Renewal Center – dates TBA
La Porziuncula Church
october
Where the Franciscan

Movement Began
Saturday, October 16, 6:00 pm
Angela Alioto
On the edge of the plains outside Assisi, Italy

stands the 9th century church where St. Fran-
cis first understood his vocation—La Porziuncula.
In San Francisco, Angela Alioto built a replica of the Porziuncula “the

little portion,” in honor of her favorite saint. Her vision is to build a
Franciscan Shrine dedicated to “peace and good” in the world. Please
join Angela after the 5:00 pm Mass on October 16 in the church to
hear the story of her vision and watch a video of the beautiful replica
of the place Francis began and ended his journey on this earth.
No fee.
Angela Alioto is an attorney, politician and member of the Secular
Franciscan Order.
T’ai Chi/Qigong - Oct. 18 – Nov. 15 - See page 5
The Miracle of the Rosary:

The Franciscan Crown
Rosary of the Seven Joys of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saturday, October 23, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Arasely Chelsea Tallman
The Rosary is the fulcrum of Catholic prayer and faith, yet many
still ask, what is the Rosary? When did it come to be and why? The
Rosary of the Seven Joys of the Blessed Virgin Mary is treasured by the
Franciscan order and is an ancient sacramental dating back to 1422.
This workshop will explore the history of the Rosary and the chaplet
known as the Franciscan Crown. You will design your own Franciscan
beads, have them blessed by a friar, if you choose to, and take home
your beautiful work of art.
Course Fee: $85.

Materials fee for beads, medals and other items: $30 payable to the
instructor day of program.

october
Arasely Chelsea Tallman, a local artist, was introduced to the art
of making rosaries when she was 8 years old and has been design-
ing unique heirloom rosaries since 2001.
Prayer and Meditation:

Introduction to Centering Prayer
Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
October 23
Carole Whittaker, PhD & Sharon Taszarek
“This program helped me to grow closer to God.”

“It brought new insights into my prayer practice.”
From recent retreat evaluations
The intention of this workshop is to provide the foundation for partici-

pants to develop a personal practice of Centering Prayer as a practice
that leads to contemplation. In this workshop, participants will learn
the basic elements for sitting in silence and have several opportunities
for practice. Content includes background on this form of prayer in
the Christian tradition and a discussion of how contemplative prayer
practice leads to spiritual awareness. There is also time for discussion
and feedback.
Fee per person: $45.

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. Since retiring from careers in teaching science and in
agricultural businesses, she has been 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 is a spiritual director trained through the Ari-

zona Ecumenical Institute for Spiritual Direction. She works in
the programs department at the Franciscan Renewal Center.

Spiritual Direction
Exploring a relationship with God
Within each of us lies the desire beyond

the moment, to discover our true selves, to grow
closer to God and to one another. A spiritual
director can help you satisfy that longing.
Spiritual direction is a time-honored term for a conversation, ordinarily be-
tween 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 not about being “directed.” Rather, it is very
much about being encouraged to draw closer to God through conversation,
listening and prayer. We talk about what’s on your mind. For example:
 What is happening in your life that separates you from living into
deeper meaning?
 How is God present or absent in your life?
 How do you know God’s direction for your life?
How do I find a Spiritual Director?

Call Pat Julian at the Franciscan Renewal Center,
480-948-7460, extension 160 or email franciscanway@thecasa.org.

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Franciscan Renewal Center Retreats & Programs Dept.
5802 East Lincoln Drive • Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Phone registrations: 480.948.7460 ext. 157 or 800.356.3247
Fax: 480.948.2325 • e-mail: registration@thecasa.org • online: www.thecasa.org
Phone, fax, e-mail or online registrations accepted with credit card.
For all Programs:

You are considered registered only when your payment is received. In the event of a program
cancellation, FRC does not assume responsibility for airfare and transfer fees. Cancellations received
prior to 7 days of the program start date will be charged a $10 processing fee deducted from your
refund. Cancellations received within 7 days of the program start date are subject to full forfeiture.
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 Orext
register online at www.thecasa.org
157 or 800-356-3247.
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How To Register for Programs, Retreats & Events
Phone: 480-948-7460, ext. 157 or 800-356-3247
Fax: 480-948-2325
On line: www.thecasa.org
Mail in registration form, (previous page) to:

Franciscan Renewal Center Retreats & Programs Department
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 usually May - September. Dress in light,
comfortable, casual clothes (cotton is coolest). Walking shorts are
acceptable. In the cooler months, Oct - April, a light 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 at retreats to give retreatants an

opportunity to share their faith journey in individual sessions.
Times for Retreat Check In and Check Out

Check-in time for retreats is generally on Friday at 5 pm; dinner is 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
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. Super Shuttle reservation numbers:
602.244.9000 or 800.258.3826
A Training Program for Spiritual Directors
Hosted at the Franciscan Renewal Center
This two-year ecumenical program is designed to provide training, resources and

support for persons called to do spiritual direction. Development of this gift in a
community of believers is the main goal of the program. The program is open to
selected students who feel called to the ministry and the experience of spiritual
guidance. They include laypeople, clergy, vowed religious and other professionals
representing a wide variety of vocational and faith traditions. Acceptance into the
program is contingent upon applicant’s knowledge of spiritual theology (see FOUN-
DATIONS IN SPIRITUALITY series), experience of receiving spiritual direction, and
time of personal discernment (see OASIS IN THE DESERT series).
Foundations in Spirituality
This series provides ongoing theological/spiritual nurturance, formation and
education for adults seeking personal spiritual growth and satisfies the prerequisite
requirements for those participating in the program for the formation of Spiritual
Directors. Individual sessions are open to any interested participant.
October 9, 2010 Christian Spirituality (Sr. Marilyn Bever)

November 13, 2010 Hebrew Scriptures (Vern Meyer)
December 11, 2010 Christian Scriptures (Vern Meyer)
January 15, 2011 Christology (Vern Meyer)
February 12, 2011 Human Faith Development/Faith Styles (Sr. Marilyn Bever)
Oasis in the Desert

Beginning October, 2010, The Arizona Ecumenical Institute for Spiritual Directors
will be offering an eight-month program for personal discernment. OASIS IN THE
DESERT is an opportunity for anyone seeking to:
 Be spiritually nurtured in a Christian environment
 Discern personal life questions
 Learn a discernment process through participation in a discernment community
For more information, contact:

Marilyn Bever, CSA
aeisd@aeisd.org
480-948-0707, ext. 124
Books and Blessings

Bookstore and Spiritual Boutique at the Casa
Looking for a unique gift?

Our ever changing collection of spirit inspired art and gifts will delight the eye and the soul.
You’re sure to find just the right gift for that special someone.
In need of a good read... to enlighten, inspire and enlarge your mind and spirit?
Our diverse collection of books will fill the bill. If we don’t have what you’re
looking for, we’re happy to special order it for you.
We are open Monday - Friday from 10am - 2pm, Saturday from 10:30am - 6:30pm
and Sunday from 8:30am - 2pm and from 5:30pm - 8:30pm.
Please stop by, we look forward to serving you.
Blessings!
The Franciscan Mentors Program
october
Information Session & Kick-off Dinner

hosted by the friars in the Dining Room.
October 29
Time: 6 pm, Cost: $10
Reservations Necessary
For more information, see page 9
St.Francis Festival 2010

Blessing of the Animals
PACC911 Pet Adopt-a-thon
Dog Wash! • Fun! • Food!
Saturday, October 30, 2010

Sunday, October 31, 2010
Event Times: 10 am – 3 pm
Blessing Times: Noon & 2 pm

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Remarrying Couples Seminar

Saturday, 9 am–4 pm
2010: November 6 • 2011: February 19, April 9
Judith McHale, MA, LPC & Tom Mitchell, PhD, LPC
This is a program for those seriously considering another marriage.

The preparation for this marriage can be more important than that
for the first marriage whether that marriage ended by death or di-
vorce. The seminar will deal with aspects of the couple relationship
and parenting. This preparation will fulfill the educational compo-
nent of the current marriage preparation requirements effective in the
Diocese of Phoenix.
Fee per couple includes lunch: $110.

november
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, LPC 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 12 years.
Popcorn, Pizza & Peace: Movie

and Discussion
Friday, November 5, 6:00 pm
This is another opportunity to view and discuss

movies that encourage us to stand for peace in nonviolent ways.
These movies and discussions are offered to inspire, inform, help, and
empower us to “make peace personal.” Check the Franciscan Renewal
Center website for movie title.
Fee: $10 per person.
Real People, Real Communication:

The Secret to Intimacy
A Weekend Retreat
November 12-14
Terry Hershey
“Terry is funny, high energy and has a

magnificent gift for storytelling.”
“The material was simple but life-changing.”
From recent retreat evaluations
What does it mean to be real, honest and authentic? What does it mean
to practice real communication (even with people who are different or
difficult)? Why are we afraid to be real? Terry teaches us--with very
practical tools--about a life with real and open communication built
on a foundation of kindness, appreciation, honesty, sensitivity and
attention. The retreat will also help us understand that intimacy has
little to do with the other person. Intimacy begins with me.

november
Spiritual directors will be available to give retreatants an opportunity
to share their faith journey in individual sessions.
Fee per person includes lodging and meals:

Commuter includes meals: $130.
Materials Fee: $5 (paid to instructor)
Check-in Friday, 5 pm; dinner 6 pm. Retreat concludes with lunch
on Sunday.
Terry Hershey has served as a Protestant minister and cur-

rently writes and designs landscapes on Vashon Island near
Seattle, Washington. He speaks throughout the United States
and Canada on relationships, spirituality and gardening. Terry
is the author of numerous books including “The Power of Pause:
Becoming More by Doing Less” (September, 2009).
Hebrew Scriptures
Saturday, 9am-4pm
November 13
Vernon Meyer, PhD
Ever wonder what really happened in the Sinai desert? Did the apple
truly taste that good? Is it profit or prophet? Just how long did the
Israelites wander in the desert? These questions and many others will
be answered in this exploration of the Hebrew Scriptures.
The Old Testament is an adventure with God. This class reveals how
scripture can be both map and key to that adventure. This provoca-
tive program will keep you thinking long after the day ends. Bring
your Bible.
Fee per person includes lunch: $75.
Vernon Meyer holds a PhD in Theology from the University of

Dayton, Dayton, Ohio. He is Director of Programs at the Ari-
zona Center for Theological Studies, an ecumenical center for the
study of scripture, theology and spirituality.

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Institute for Contemporary Franciscan Life
“St. Francis of Assisi, An Introduction”
Saturdays, 9:00am-12:00pm
November 13, December 11, 2010
January 22, February 19, March 26, April 16, May 21, 2011
Barry Sargent, PhD
This course is designed for adults who are interested in studying

the life and spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi. With the aid of class
notes and Chiara Frugoni’s book, Francis of Assisi: A Life, our in-
structor, Barry Sargent, will guide the cohort on a virtual journey
through the life and times of the poor man from Assisi. There will
be time for discussion, learning and other experiences all designed
to bring alive the historical and spiritual forces that shaped Francis’
dream of following in the footsteps of Christ.
Fee: $125 p/p includes material (excluding text)

Required text: Francis of Assisi: A Life, Chiara Frugoni
Dr. Barry Sargent, PhD received an MA degree in Theology

from the University of San Francisco and earned a doctor-
ate in Historical Theology at Marquette University. Barry is
the former director of Kino Institute of Theology and Pastoral
Ministry for the Diocese of Phoenix where he served as its first
lay director.

november
LOGOS Advent Retreat
“Forgive Us Our Sins”
November 19-21
Kevin Saunders, MA, Bill Creasy, PhD
and Rabbi Michael Mayersohn
We will develop the theme of the forgiveness of sins as it appears in

the Hebrew Bible and is fine tuned in the New Testament by Jesus
and the early church.
Fee per person includes lodging, meals and program:

Single: $225. Double: $175. Commuter per person includes meals
and program: $135. Check-in Friday, 5 pm; dinner, 6 pm. Retreat
concludes with lunch on Sunday.
Kevin Saunders, MA holds a Master’s Degree in New Testa-

ment from the University of Notre Dame. He has lived and
studied the Bible in Jerusalem, attending graduate courses at
the acclaimed Ecole Biblique.
Bill Creasy, PhD received his BA from ASU, summa cum

laude, his MA from ASU, and his Ph.D. in English Literature
from UCLA in 1982. He retired from the UCLA English faculty
in 2005.
Rabbi Michael Mayersohn, ordained Rabbi in 1979, is found-

ing Rabbi of Temple Shir Tehva, Wayland, MA. He is a mem-
ber of Reform Judaism’s National Commission Outreach and
Synagogue Community and a widely recognized teacher of
Jewish history.

december
D ecember
Birthing Christ
A Weekend Advent Retreat
December 3-5
Michael Crosby, OFM, Cap
“…suddenly the angel of the Lord appeared

to him in a dream and said…”
Matthew 1:20
Prepare for the birth of the Christ; prepare to give birth to the Christ in
this weekend retreat with inspirational and insightful Capuchin Friar,
Fr. Michael Crosby. Explore the parallels between the themes at the
core of Matthew’s “Infancy Narrative” with those at the core of our
lives. From the presence of angels to the realities of violence, this is not
so much a Bible study as it is an excavation into the heart of who we
are and who the Christ is for us.


Fee per person includes lodging, meals and materials: $215 single,
december
$165 double.
Commuter fee includes meals and materials: $130.
Check-in Friday, 5 pm; dinner 6 pm. Retreat concludes with lunch
on Sunday.
Michael Crosby, OFM, Cap is a Capuchin Franciscan living in

community with other friars in a downtown Milwaukee, Wis-
consin parish that serves urban poor, homeless and marginal-
ized. He has written seventeen books including Finding Francis,
Following Christ (Orbis: 2004) and The Paradox of Power: Mov-
ing from Control to Compassion in a Violent World (Crossroads:
2008).
A Brush with God

Wednesday – Sunday
December 8-12
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. All
materials will be provided. Discussions include: the development of
iconography, praying with icons and the spirituality of creating an icon.
Every session begins and ends with prayer and includes a blessing of the
icons created during our time together.
Fee per person includes lodging, meals and program for 3 nights
and 4 days: $425 single; $355 double; $250 commuter fee includes
program, Wednesday dinner, and lunch Thursday through Sunday.
There is an additional materials fee of $75 that all participants pay
to the instructor at the start of class. Class limited to 28.
Check-in Wednesday 5 pm; dinner, 6 pm. Class times: Wednesday,
7-9 pm; Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 9 am-5 pm; Sunday, noon-4 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.

In the Wake of Death
december
A Weekend Grief and Loss Retreat

December 10-12
Sheila Marchetta, MA, Mauro Pando, MC, & Timothy Ringgold, MT-BC
“Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall

be comforted.”
This retreat is designed for anyone experiencing grief over the death of a
loved one. The retreat team provides a supportive setting, shares informa-
tion 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.

Fee per person includes lodging, meals and materials:

Commuter includes meals and materials: $130.
Check-in Friday, 5 pm; dinner, 6 pm. Retreat concludes with lunch
on Sunday. Limited to 20 people.
Sheila Marchetta, MA, formally in private practice in Scottsdale as

well as facilitating support groups for cancer patients and their fami-
lies at The Wellness Community of Central Arizona, is currently living
in Durango, CO. Sheila continues to co-facilitate the Grief Retreats at
the Casa and works with cancer patients and grief groups in CO.
Mauro Pando, MC, previously Director of Counseling Ministry at the

Franciscan Renewal Center, recently retired as Director of the Wellness
Community of Central Arizona. He is also a spiritual director.
Tim 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.
Christian Scriptures
Saturday, 9 am-4 pm
December 11
Vernon Meyer, PhD
Ever wonder what the New Testament might

have looked like if Paul had a facebook page
and the Gospel writers tweet’d?

It is hard to imagine that with limited means of communication, the Gos-
december
pels and Letters of the New Testament managed to change the known
world! In just one day you will be able to share in the challenge and ex-
citement of the early church as they learned more about Jesus and came
to understand their discipleship. This thought-provoking seminar is sure
to both challenge and delight you. Bring your Bible.
Fee per person includes lunch: $75.
Vernon Meyer holds a PhD in Theology from the University of

Dayton, Dayton, Ohio. He is Director of Programs at the Arizona
Center for Theological Studies, an ecumenical center for the study
of scripture, theology and spirituality.
New Year’s Retreat

Small Steps Take Us Forward
December 31-January 2
Kelly Cullen, OFM
You can count on Brother Kelly to know how to celebrate the New Year
– “one step at a time.” Telling it like it is, he reminds us that we do not
reach our potential in life in big leaps, we make it in small steps with
patience and practice. A great coach, Brother Kelly taps into the life of
St. Francis of Assisi for spiritual teachings and practical insights. Come
celebrate the end of what was and the beginning of what will be with
Brother Kelly. Let this New Year be one that you move into with grace, joy
and small steps.

Fee per person includes lodging, meals and materials: $215 single,
$165 double; commuter includes meals and materials: $130.
Check-in Friday, 5pm; dinner, 6pm. Retreat concludes with lunch
on Sunday.
Kelly Cullen is the new Retreat Master at Mission San Luis Rey
in Oceanside, CA and is a lover of movies, music, spirituality and
life. He holds a Master’s of Divinity from the Franciscan School of
Theology.

Someone has observed that the longest journey is the 18 inches from the head to the heart. Similarly, for
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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.
Join us on the last Wednesday of every month

7:00 – 8:30 pm
Our Lady of the Angels Church at the
Franciscan Renewal Center
T H E C ON V E N T UA L C H U R C H OF
OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS
AT T H E F R A N C I S C A N R E N E WA L C E N T E R
A Roman Catholic community of the Franciscan Province of St. Barbara
On February 26, 2006, the Chapel at the Franciscan Renewal Center was
dedicated as The Conventual Church of Our Lady Of The Angels. Since that
time, many have asked the question: “What is a conventual church?”
Churches are “conventual” when they belong to the convent of the religious
community (in this case, the Franciscans) rather than to the diocese. We are
not a parish.
We will continue to belong to the Franciscan community and continue our

cooperative partnership with the mission of the diocese. A conventual church
is not a parish church; rather it is guided by the religious order—for the Casa,
the Franciscans—in its mission and ministries.
In addition to daily and Sunday Mass, the church offers:
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.. We do not offer private baptisms except in
the case of medical emergencies. If you would like to start the conversation

about your child’s baptism, please call Patty Tafolla at 480 948-7460 ext.
154 or email dcm@thecasa.org. Copies of our Infant Baptism policy are available
in the lobby or on our website.
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, Confirma-
tion and Eucharist) at the Easter Vigil.
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 registered at Our Lady of the Angels. This process combines
monthly family meetings, home study materials and participation in Sun-
day Liturgy. Meetings are held on Sunday mornings. Registration is open
throughout the year.
Sacrament Preparation for Children

All sacrament preparation programs require that families be registered
members of Our Lady of the Angels and are co-enrolled in the Family Cat-
echesis program.
First Reconciliation
Children in grades 2 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 Initia-
tion; 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 ext. 154 or email Patty at
dcm@thecasa.org
Youth and Young Adult Programs

In these programs youth, teens 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.
Middle School Youth Ministry: for students grades 6-8.

We meet regularly during the school year for a dynamic program that is as
much fun as it is education.
High School Youth Ministry: for students grades 9-12.

We meet regularly during the school year after the 11 am Mass.
Every meeting starts with lunch. (We feed bodies as well as minds &
souls!)
These meetings are designed to be engaging and hope to empower you to
know and live your faith.
Young Adult Ministries: “Solomon’s Porch”

For anyone out of high school from age 18-35ish.
Meets weekly for Bible study & faith sharing. www.solomonsporchaz.com
For more information on these programs, including

schedules & locations please contact Adam Stein, Director
of Youth & Young Adult Ministries (480) 948-7460 ext. 123
or email adam@thecasa.org.

Sacraments for Adults
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.)

This program is for a person considering becoming a Catholic or who simply
wishes to learn more about the Catholic Church. 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 in October 2010.
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 ser-
vices 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 Sacra-
ment 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.
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 Eu-
charist to members of our community who are unable to attend Sunday lit-
urgy because of sickness, disability or aging. These Lay Ministers provide
fellowship, prayer and an opportunity to share in Holy Communion.
For information on any of these programs or to register as a member of

Our Lady of the Angels Church, call 480.948.7460 or go to
www.thecasa.org and click on OLA Church.

Index
A N
Arizona Ecumenical Institute New Year’s Retreat 33
for Spiritual Direction 23
Arizona Bible Class 3 P
Art of Intentional Loving 13 Popcorn, Pizza & Peace 26
Prayer and Meditation 19
B Prayer in the Cave of the Heart 10
Birthing Christ Advent Retreat 30 Private Retreats 2
Blessing of the Animals 24
Books and Blessings Bookstore 23 R
Brush with God 31 Real People, Real Communication:
The Secret to Intimacy 26
C Registration Form/Information 21
Catholics Can Come Home 17 Remarrying Couples Seminar 25
Christian Scriptures 32
Christian Spirituality 15 S
Conventual Church Info 35 Sacraments for Adults 38
Counseling Ministry 40 Sacraments for Children 35
Season for Nonviolence 7
D St. Francis of Assisi,
Daughters of Eve 4 An Introduction 28
Dinner Dance 17 St. Francis Festival 2010 24
Spiritual Direction 20
F Spiritual Spa Overnight 16
Family Catechesis 36 Spirituality Retreat for Women 16
Feast of St. Francis of Assisi 11 Straight Talk Theology 6
Franciscan Mentors Program 9, 24 Support Groups 40
Survival School 13
H
Hebrew Scriptures 27 T
T’ai Chi/Qigong 5
I Transitus 11
I Conescenti 12
In the Wake of Death 32 W
Infant Baptism 35 Walking the Way of Nonviolence:
International Day of Peace Kingian Nonviolence Training 14
Prayer Service 7 Water from Rock 34
Word Made Fresh 5
L
La Porziuncula Church 18 Y
LOGOS Advent Retreat 29 Youth and Young Adult Programs 37
M
Marriage Preparation 4
Miracle of the Rosary 18
Or
Register
registeronline
onlineatatwww.thecasa.org
www.thecasa.org 39
Individual Counseling & Support Groups
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 counsel 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.
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, extension 133, between the hours
of 8:30am and 12:00 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.
Grounded in the Gospel concepts of peace and human dignity, the Casa
CounselingMinistry 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.
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: Kat Von Rhau, LCSW and Sylvia Hernandez, LISW
Depression Support Group

This group helps with issues surrounding depression, stress and anxiety.
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, every other week
Facilitator: Mike Finecey, MA, LPC, LISAC
Gestalt Therapy Support Group

Gestalt Therapy is an existential and experiential psychotherapy that focuses on the
individual’s experience in the present moment and the environmental and social contexts
in which these experiences take place. This group will help attendees acquire the tools to
make self-regulating adjustments that enhance their lives.
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Facilitators: Deborah Weir, MC, LPC and Rose Casey, MC, LPC
The counseling ministry will be closed with no support group meetings on the
following dates: 2010: Labor Day, September 6; Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 26;
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24, 25.

Plan Your Next Meeting or Conference Here...
Serving the people of the Valley since 1951
Great Meeting Rooms

Audio/Visual Selections
Delicious Food
Comfy Sleeping Rooms
Refreshing Swimming Pool
Meetings and Conferences

Our Meetings & Conferences Ministry invites non-profit organizations to
plan meetings, retreats or conferences with us. The Franciscan Renewal
Center is an exceptional location and our spacious grounds offer an
atmosphere of spirituality and peacefulness that add to the focus of your
gathering. Our twenty-five acre campus features not only conference
rooms and overnight rooms (all with private baths) but also a Desert Walk,
Labyrinth, Swimming Pool, Chapels, Ramadas, and Healing Garden.
Our meeting rooms accommodate up to 150 and overnight lodging is

available for up to 100 guests. The full-service dining room seats 175 and
provides three delicious meals per day served buffet-style, as well as socials
and coffee breaks served in the meeting rooms.
For more information, visit www.casameetings.org or to check date

availability, contact:
Sue Force Edel Carrick

480-948-7460 x 173 480-948-7460 x 164
sue@thecasa.org hosted@thecasa.org

Mass Times
Daily Mass 7 am • Saturday Mass 5 pm
Sunday Mass 7:30 am • 9:15 am • 11 am and 7 pm Franciscan Non-Profit Org
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The Franciscan Renewal Center is located 20 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Address Service Phoenix AZ
Requested Permit No. 2694
International Airport. Our twenty-five acre spiritual oasis is in the heart of the
Paradise Valley and Scottsdale resort district.
The Franciscan Renewal Center is continuing its mission of being “green” and environmentally
responsible. The paper used in this catalog supports responsible use of forest products.
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To Flagstaff
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Bell Road
Thomas Rd
McDowell Rd
Glendale Ave
Camelback Rd
From Sky Harbor Airport:

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Piestewa Peak Parkway
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Take 44th Street to the Francisan Renewal Center

Sky Harbor Airport
44th Street
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To Tucson
Lincoln Dr
Tatum Blvd
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Freeway
Franciscan
McDonald Dr
Supersition
Scottsdale Rd
5802 E. Lincoln Drive l Scottsdale, Arizona 85253
Rural Rd
480.948.7460 l 800.356.3247 l Fax 480.948.2325
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Franciscan

SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2010

Fr. Joe Schwab, OFM

Fr. Peter Kirwin, OFM

This is a long-term program that supports the

Learn more about the Mentors Program on page 9 and come to a

Along with our Mentors Program this Fall, we have a

Peace and All Good,

For information about Our Lady of the Angels Church,

Or register online att www.thecasa.org 1

The Franciscan Renewal

Private Retreat Costs

2 Call to register 480.948.7460 ext.157 l 800.356.3247

Arizona Bible Class

Fee per person per quarter: $65. Remember, no one is excluded

No pre-registration required. Register in lobby upon arrival.

Kevin Saunders holds a Master’s Degree in New Testament from

Mary Jo McLaughlin, a longtime Casa community member, previ-

Marriage Preparation: “Marriage in the Lord”

The entire one-day program must be completed to receive a certificate

Fee per couple: $110 includes workbook and lunch. Registration

4 Call to register 480.948.7460 ext.157 l 800.356.3247

All are welcome at this informative, insightful and interactive explora-

No registration and no prior Bible study necessary. Come as you are

Dr. Barry Sargent, PhD received an MA degree in Theology from

T’ai Chi/Qigong – For Health & Harmony

T’ai Chi and Qigong are easy-to-learn movements recommended by

Fee per person: $60 for 5-week program. Registration required.

Don Fiore is a certified T’ai Chi/Qigong instructor and Feng Shui

Or register online att www.thecasa.org 5

Daily Practices for those who crave a deeper relationship

Contemplative Prayer is the opening of our hearts and minds to the

The day will include silence, short teachings on contemplative prayer

Fee per person: $25.

Pat Julian, MA, director of The Franciscan Way programs,

Kathleen Flanagan is a retired international executive, a writer,

Straight Talk Theology

The sessions will focus on “living life in abundance” through the

Suggested donation: $10 per person. No registration necessary.

William Cieslak, OFM, Cap is a former President of the Fran-

6 Call to register 480.948.7460 ext.157 l 800.356.3247

Honoring the International Season for Nonviolence and following in the

International Day of Peace

The Faith In Action Ministry at the Franciscan Renewal Cen-

There will be prayers of peace from different faith communities

Or register online att www.thecasa.org 7

O ctober, the month the friars have

8 Call to register 480.948.7460 ext. 157 l 800.356.3247

 The well-known Franciscan values of joy, hospitality, service

 The lesser known Franciscan values of relationship over

 The hard teachings around poverty and humility and their

In short, we want to encourage the way of life pioneered by Saints

Our vision is that the Franciscan Mentors Program will serve to

Find out more about the Franciscan Mentors Program.

Or register online at www.thecasa.org 9

Prayer in the Cave of the Heart

“There is no better retreat for those who

Spiritual directors will be available to give retreatants an opportunity to

Fee per person includes lodging, meals, Friday’s concert, and

Cyprian Consiglio, OSB, Cam, is a monk, musician, and

John Pennington, an acclaimed percussionist, will join Consiglio in an opening

10 Call to register 480.948.7460 ext.

“Praised be You, my Lord, through our