Together for Holy Week—Online!
Even though we can’t gather at the Casa for Holy Week, we can celebrate together on the Casa's YouTube channel . The liturgies of the Triduum (the three days before Easter) celebrate the foundation of our faith. If you haven’t participated in the Triduum liturgies before – or if it has been awhile – consider it this year.

The Casa's Holy Week schedule and other updates can also be found at thecasa.org
 
  • Begin Holy Week with Palm Sunday Mass, livestreamed at 7:30 am.
  • On Monday, we will have a Benediction at 5 pm.
  • Tuesday, you can join online to pray the Rosary with us at 6:00 pm.
  • On Wednesday evening, Richard Guerra will present a unique Tenebrae service at 7:00 pm.*
  • Holy Thursday, the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, will be livestreamed starting at 7:00 pm
  • The Good Friday Passion of the Lord will be livestreamed at 7:00 pm.
  • And Easter Sunday, we will livestream the Mass beginning at 7:30 am.

* Song of the Shadows, a Tenebrae service sung by Richard Guerra, Assistant Director of Liturgy, and Music. Narrated by Pat Bennier, Director of Volunteer Services. Even as Jesus entered the world, under the starlight of the manger, the shadow of the cross was already forming. Now, as we enter into Holy Week, join us as we present a sung reflection of the Passion of our Lord and Savior.


Please note: Currently, we do not have staff in the office to answer phone calls. If there is an emergency requiring a priest for the Anointing of the Sick for someone who is dying, please call 480.948.7460 and choose option #2. Someone will get back to you as soon as possible. We always want to be available for the people in danger of death, but especially now.
 
 
 
The Casa is participating in AZ Gives Day
The Casa is a lifeline for countless people seeking spiritual growth, healing and transformation, and service to others. Here, they can find an accepting and welcoming place to build foundations for renewal, which they bring out into the world. If you are able, please support the Casa with a donation during AZ Gives Day on April 7. Your gift can also be scheduled in advance at AZGives.org/thecasa . Thank you for helping to continue our shared mission and provide services that cannot be found anywhere else. Once the threat of the pandemic is over, people will need us more than ever.
 
While we’re stuck at home, let’s work on a project together! 
Send us your photos taken at the Casa, or other Casa community activities like service projects, pilgrimages, etc., and we’ll create a music video montage to share on social media. For those who have been coming here for decades, old photos are especially appreciated. Sound like fun? Email images to  communications@thecasa.org  and we’ll use as many as possible. By emailing the photos to us, you are giving the Casa permission to publish. Thank you!

Ways to stay healthy during social distancing
Ryan M. Sheade, LCSW, the Casa’s Director of Therapy, Support, and Counseling Ministry, shares tips to help you through these challenging times.

Watching a lot of videos, lately?
Make room in your playlist for the Franciscan Vision Series, courtesy of the Franciscan School of Theology. Click the links below, or find them on our Facebook page, and enjoy:



Ways to help/receive help
The Casa's Faith in Action Ministry provides information for the social service agencies we collaborate with. Click here for the list and details on this weekend's EMERGENCY FOOD DRIVE April 4 & 5 | 10 am – 2 pm: Benefiting Scottsdale Seniors and Vista del Camino Food Bank. 


The friars are praying for us all. We look forward to the day when we celebrate our reunion on campus. Until then, be well!  

Peace and good,
The Casa friars and staff