Casa Angelica Connection...Casa Angelica 5629 Isleta Blvd SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 (505)877-5763...

Casa Angelica

5629 Isleta Blvd SW

Albuquerque, NM 87105

(505)877-5763

Letter from Sr. Kay 1

Highlights 2

The Pope’s Visit 3

“In Memory” 4

Benefit Dinner 2015 5

Donations 6-7

Wish List/Updated Website 8

Inside This Issue:

Casa Angelica Connection www.casaangelica.org

Fall 2015 Newsletter of the Daughters of Charity of Canossa

Sister Ellen K. Taylor, FdCC

Executive Director

Greetings to all in St. Magdalene,

Since last we shared our newsletter aptly named “Connection” we

have had the opportunity to experience our connectioness on many

levels.

We understand that the passing away of three young residents

allowed us to explore our connection to them and I personally attest

it lives on, our hearts richer. Each made such an impact on our

lives that they live in our thoughts while rejoicing in the Lord.

Now we ask their incercession for us. Ask our angels to seek the

favor of God on your needs. They were always grateful for our help

and will help you now. Stay connected!

Inside you will see not only their photos but photos of our three

newest residents. I invite you to pray for the well being of our new

friends. Learn their names, their needs and like all children their

likes and dislikes. Get connected to these beautiful children. I

promise you will fall in love.

And finally I ask you to help us by supporting our work, allowing

Casa Angelica to be connected to the world. You, our friends who

receive this Newsletter, are our first point of reference, particularly

when you act as our connection by praying for us, telling our story

and writing a check. Why not invite those to whom you tell our

story, sharing our need, to write a check as well. I have no

hesitation in asking for your help given the connection of hearts.

Thank you.

Please be assured of our ongoing prayers and know we rely on

yours.

SAVE THE DATE

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Sponsored by the Casa Angelica Auxiliary

When: December 5, 2015

Enjoy a morning with Santa Claus,

Lobo Louie, Orbit and Elsa

Call 294-5622 for more information and

tickets

Casa Angelica is a home to 16 children and young adults. Our Mission Statement is:

Challenged by the vision of St. Magdalene of Canossa to serve those “most in need” and believing in the value and

uniqueness of each person, Casa Angelica is committed to empower, educate and form young people with pervasive

needs, accompanying their growth process, calling forth their gifts and enabling them to develop fully their

potentials. This mission is carried out in a family atmosphere that is both collaborative and supportive of the

residents and their families.

This past summer, God called home three of our young people…their mission on earth was

complete. Although it is very difficult for their families and everyone at Casa Angelica, we

now open our arms and our hearts to three children needing the love and care that Casa has

to offer.

We admitted Lupita and Nadeen in August. Lupita turned nine years old within a week of

coming to live at Casa Angelica. Lupita loves music. She will crawl to the piano, reach up

and play a tune. Lupita will clap while Rhod plays the piano and often

she will play along with him. Lupita is able to walk with the

assistance of a gait trainer; watch out here she comes! Lupita has already bonded with our

therapy dog, Garden and I know they will be great friends. Lupita is adapting well to her

new home and has stolen the hearts of all our staff.

Nadeen is a sweet eight year-old little girl with great big beautiful eyes! Nadeen loves to

sing “chant” and enjoys making funny sounds. She loves anything with lights or is shiny

along with the colors of red, yellow and orange. Nadeen can sit up all by herself and turn the

pages of a book as staff is reading a story. Nadeen is the youngest in the Road Runner family

and is pulling the heart strings of all our staff.

Jesse came to live at Casa this October so we are very busy learning all about him. He is a 13 year old boy, soon to

be 14 in November. Jesse enjoys going for walks, is able to sit up and will sign for “more.” We are excited to learn

all about Jesse as he learns about us.

THANKS!

Special Thanks to the Casa Angelica Auxiliary for their

amazing support of our children and young adults. The

Auxiliary raised $85,000.00 this past year! The money will

be used to update the building electrical panels to include a

new transformer. The dedication and hard work of this group

of ladies is amazing!

The Casa Angelica Foundation approved a grant for Casa

Angelica this summer. The $25,000.00 will go towards new

sensory light room equipment, new sliding glass doors in the

pool area and new windows for the office and conference

room. Thanks so much for your help.

Casa Angelica was the recipient of a grant from the Catholic

Foundation for $6,500.00. The money will be used for the

sensory/light room for the Casa Angelica Day Program “Art

From the Heart.”

Thanks to all our supporters.

Casa Angelica Connection

HIGHLIGHTS

Louise Turner, RN

Administrator

Newsletter of the Daughters of Charity of Canossa

“ALL LIFE IS MEETING”

Pope Francis’ visit to our country in September for a few very intense and relevant days left thousands of people

feeling not only happy that he came to “get to know” us, but also hopeful and blessed.

Thanks to CNN and EWIN, many were able to be virtually present for the various public events and watched the

Pope move from speeches to the joint session of Congress to a shelter for the homeless, from a visit to children in an

inner city to meeting thousands of families gathered in Philadelphia for the International Meeting of Families,

towards the close of his visit. All are memorable moments.

One of those moving moments that stood our for me took place at the Mass for the canonization of Junipero Serra

in the magnificent Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. A young woman got up to do the

second Scripture reading. Imagine the pressure to be in front of the Pope and the 25,000 people in attendance, and

millions more watching on TV from around the world. Her reading was clear and confident. She was poised and

precise. She had Down Syndrome. Without evening knowing her, I felt so proud and happy that she had been

chosen for such an important role of Lector. Now that’s inclusion!

Our young people at Casa Angelica wanted to be a part of the Pope’s visit and so they wrote a letter of welcome to

His Holiness. I quote a short excerpt:

Dear Holy Father Francis,

We send you warm and loving greetings from Albuquerque, New Mexico!

We wanted to write to you to say thank you for all you do and all you are for the church. Thank you for loving

people, especially those who have some visible disabilities, like us who live at Casa Angelica. We know that

everyone has disabilities inside that cannot be seen as much as ours. We are all God’s beloved children and each one

of us is special in God’s eyes…

This letter, to the head of the Church universal, was

accompanied by prayers and a card made especially for Pope

Francis.

Wednesday, October 7th, two of our Casa residents, Colleen

and Patrick, attended Mass at Sacred Heart Church where

Archbishop Wester, head of our Archdiocese of Santa Fe,

presided. This special gathering was for people living with

disabilities and those who care for them. The Archbishop

publicly acknowledged the presence of our young people of

Casa Angelica and later, at the reception, came over to

meet them again and to allow us to take this photo,

promising that he would come and visit us.

Pope Francis and Archbishop Wester seem to have a

singular gift of trying to include everyone. Martin Buber,

the famed Jewish philosopher noted, “All life is meeting,”

and I believe every encounter has the potential of an encounter with grace and never more so than meeting those

who are differently-abled.

Sister Liz Chambers


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Jayne Nicole Healy was born to her new life on June

21, 2015. Jayne had a beautiful smile that would

melt your heart. She loved to play outside with

yellow, red and green cellophane paper. What

beautiful colors it made. She had a heart of gold.

Jayne was part of the Casa Angelica Day Program

“Art From the Heart.” She volunteered at The Indian

Pueblo Cultural Center and St. Vincent de Paul.

Jayne was loved by all and will be missed. Until we

see you again, it’s not good-bye, it’s see you later!

Daniel “Devante” Martin was born to his new life on July

10, 2015. Devante loved being dressed up and smelling

good. He loved lots of compliments and would give you a big

smile when you told him how handsome he was. He loved

playing around with staff and thought that was the coolest

thing he could do.

Devante graduated from Rio Grande High School in May of

2015 and attended his Senior Prom at Casa Angelica. It

was a wonderful event and Devante loved it very much. We

are going to miss his kisses and his love but we will meet

again in heaven.

Adam Martin was born to his new life on September 2, 2015. Adam

was a member of the Casa Angelica Day Program “Art From The

Heart.” Adam was a hard-working young man that loved to get up

in the morning and go to work at the Rio Grande Food Project on

Tuesdays. He took his work very serious and learned to enjoy the

hand-over-hand technique with the staff of Casa. His work ethic

was extraordinary and it would be hard to achieve by anyone else.

Adam loved his jazz music and for the sun to shine on his face. His

charming smile charmed all of us here at Casa, something that we

will never forget.

Jayne Devante Adam


Benefit Dinner 2015

What a wonderful time shared by all.

New Venue for Casa and all our friends.

Beautiful! Beautiful!

Pretty Girls An Elegant Evening

Place Seating

Sandia Resort

&

Casino&


Mr. & Mrs. Santos G. Abeyta

Mr. & Mrs. Michael B. Adams

Albertsons, LLC

Mr. & Mrs. Allen Archambault

Mr. & Mrs. William Atkins

Mr. Leonard Baca

Mr. & Mrs. Ramon D. Baca

Mr. & Mrs. James H. Bankroff

Mr. & Mrs. Earl H. Baugher Jr.

Mr. Fred Bunge

Mr. Joel Burgas

Mr. & Mrs. Sean Burton

Mr. & Mrs Connor Cahill

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Carroll

Casa de Amigos Duplicate Bridge Club

Ms. Charlotte Chavez

Mr. Frank L. Chavez

Mrs. Alice Csepregi

Mr. Michael P. Fioranti

Mr. & Mrs. Richard K. Gallegos

Mr. Herman Garcia

Mr. & Mrs. Juan Garcia

Mr. & Mrs. John I. Gaona, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Francis J. Graham

Donations

Donations listed below were received June 1, 2015—September 30, 2015

Mr. Lee Gutierrez

Mr. & Mrs. John Halbleib

Mrs. Clare Hanson

Mr. Thomas Hawley

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis F. Herrick

Drs. Cornelius & Patricia Higgins

Mr. Cornelius den Hollander

Hunter Bower Lumber

Mr. Joe L. Jaramillo

Ms. Shirley C. Jaramillo

Knights of Columbus #5729

Knights of Columbus #9928

Mr.& Mrs. Steven M. Kymes

Mr. Mark Lucero

Dr. & Mrs. Tim McKenna

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey P. Micono

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Milone

Mr. & Mrs. David I. Mones

Mrs. Lorena C. Montano

Ms. Lupita Montoya

Mr. & Mrs. Russell W. Morris

National Christian Foundation

Madelyn Novick

Peggy O’Hara

Mr. & Mrs. Ray Pick

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Prasek

Mr. & Mrs. Guenter G. Prokesch

R & R Trim Supply, Inc

Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. Reynolds

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ridenour

Ms. Elizabeth A. Rodriquez

Mr. & Mrs. Daryl H. Ross

Mr. Gaylord Ross

Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Rudys

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Slowen

Mr. Robert R. Stephens

Ms. Dina Suazo

Mr. & Mrs. John H. Tenbrink

Ms. Anita Thomas

Mr. Johnny Vigil

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Williams

Special thanks to CG Printers for all our printing needs.

Benefit Dinner 2015

Ability First, LLC.

Mr. & Mrs. Bruce L. Anderson

Annunciation School

Mr. & Mrs. Allen Archambault

Mr. & Mrs. Albert Arrigoni

Mr. & Mrs. James H. Bankroff

Mr. & Mrs. Martin F. Barker

Dr. & Mrs. Douglas Barrett

Mrs. Odelia G. Beach

Berger/Briggs Real Estate & Insurance

Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Borek

Mr. & Mrs. William Brown

Deacon & Mrs. Donald G. Bruckner

Mrs. Angelina M. Burwinkle

Mr. & Mrs. Lyndon Butler

Ms. Bernice C. Chase

Mr. & Mrs. Frank N. Chase

Mr. & Mrs. Albert Chavez

Church of the Risen Savior

Dr. Paul M. Clifford

Mr. & Mrs. Guy Conway

Mr. & Mrs. James B. Cushman

Mr. & Mrs. Leo G. D’Amour

Mr. & Mrs. Ralph D’Amour

Mr. Cornelius den Hollander

Mr. David E. Devlin

Mr. & Mrs. James Dimagiba

Mr. & Mrs. V. Dolan

Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Donaldson

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Dupuis

Mr. Philip H. Dugan

Ms. Mary C. Fernandez

Mr. Ken Fanning

Ms. Mary C. Fernandez

Mrs. Mary A. Flanagan

Ms. Carol Frank

Mr. William G. Grady

Mr. & Mrs. Jon Grisson

Ms. Janet M. Guifoyle

Ms. Marie T. Hall

Mr. Kevin D. Hammar

Mr. Randy Hed

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Jenks

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kauzlaric

Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Kawal

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Keleher

Mr. & Mrs. William R. Keleher

Mr. & Mrs. Gary R. Kissock

Mrs. Viola F. Livingston

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Long

Mr. & Mrs. Floyd W. Lopez, P.A.

Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Lujan Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. James Magovern

Dr. & Mrs. Michael F. Malizzo

Mr. & Mrs. Clyde F. Milligan

Dr. Mark S. McConnell & Dr. Johanna Ramo

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry McDowell


Mr. Steve Moore

Mr. & Mrs. Nathan A. Morley

Mrs. Crescentia K. Morris

Ms. Marie Myskier

Mr. & Mrs. Brian S. Nellis

Maj. Gen. & Mrs. Francis W. Nye

Our Lady of the Annunciation

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary

Pelican Pools, LLC

Mr. & Mrs. Paul E. Phipps

Fr. June N. Ramos

Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Redford

Mr. Daniel E. Rees

Mr. & Mrs. Benigno Rodriguez

Mr. Paul Roney

Mr. & Mrs. Daryl H. Ross

Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin C. Roybal

Ms. Kathy Roybal

Ms. Allyson Royer

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Royer

Mr. & Mrs. L.R. Sanchez

Sandia Wheelchair Solutions

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Scholl

Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Skarsgard

Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Sorenson

Ms. Marian F. Sotel

Mrs. Sue P. St. Cyr

Mr. & Mrs. Scott W. Stafford

Mr. & Mrs. Frank L. Stoll

Mr. & Mrs. Pete Tannen

Mr. & Mrs. Jim D. Tierney

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Trammel

Triangle Paving Co., Inc.

Vida Pharmacy

Ms. Justina Vigil

Vigil & Asso. Architectural Group

Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Villamarin

Mr. J.J. Vittal Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence W. White

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Wickett

In Memory of Mary Seavey

Mr. & Mrs. John G. Feely, Jr.

In Memory of Nephi Paul Seavey

Mr. & Mrs. John G. Feely, Jr

In Memory of Dr. James Shively

Mr. Patrick L. Kinsella

Mr. & Mrs. John A. Lorenz

Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd D. McKee

Ms. Amy McGuckin

In Memory of Phil Ulanowicz

Ms. Marie I. Williams

In Memory of Frank Vallucci

Ms. Loretta Moore

In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Ben Weidle

Ms. Cathy N. Weidle

Goods & Services

Memorials

If you wish to remember a loved one or send an expression of sympathy, a memorial gift

is a beautiful tribute. Donations listed below were received June 1, 2015 - September 30, 2015.


In Memory of Ed, Nancy and Robert

Mrs. Clare Hanson

In Memory of Evelyn Berkson

Ms. Mary D. Erickson

In Memory of Lou Cameron

Mr. & Mrs. Louis E. Madrid

In Memory of Marvin & Dorothy Carpenter

Mr. & Mrs. John A. Carpenter

In Memory of Baron Clifford

Dr. Paul M. Clifford

In Memory of Bob Dawson

Mr. & Mrs. Joe K. Dawson

In Memory of Orcilia Zuniga Forbes

Ms. Marie I. Williams

In Memory of Manuelita Garcia

Ms. Lorena C. Montano

In Memory of Andrew Hodyke

Mr. James D. Kane

In Memory of Doc

Lynn & Vic Collins

Honorariums

Families and friends can be recognized on special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries and holidays through an

Honorarium. Donations listed below were received June 1, 2015—September 30, 2015.

In Honor of The Arrigoni Family

Mr. & Mrs. John A. Lorenz

In Honor of C. Anthony Montano


In Honor of The Casa Angelica Children

Lorena C. Montano

In Honor of Our Grandson Riley Montano

Mr. & Mrs. Celso B. Montano

Tree of Life

Casa Angelica has established a Tree of Life honoring generous friends with leaves recognizing contributions of

$1,000 or more. If you wish to contribute to the growth of our Tree of Life,

please call 505-877-5763 for more information and a brochure.

Mr. & Mrs. Martin F. Barker Casa Angelica Auxiliary

Casa Angelica Foundation Casa de Amigos Duplicate Bridge Club

Catholic Foundation Footprints Ministry, Inc.

Dr. & Mrs. Michael F. Malizzo

In Memory of Mary Kane

Mrs. Regina A. Bower

In Memory of Donald Koppenhaver

Mrs. Mary Koppenhaver

In Memory of Adam & Daniel Devante Martin


In Memory of Daniel Devante Martin

Footprints Ministry, Inc.

In Memory of Mario Menicucci

Mr. & Mrs. Joe T. Chiado

In Memory of Donna Meyer

Mr. Paul G. Meyer

In Memory of Beatrice Pineda

Ms. Mary Jean Koury

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Statzula

In Memory of G.P. Reyes

Mrs. A. Rosanna Reyes

In Memory of Jim Pressley

Mr. & Mrs. J.H. Carlson

Mrs. Delores Kelly

Mr. & Mrs. James F. Ney

PLEASE REMEMBER US IN YOUR WILL

OUR LEGAL NAME IS:

DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY OF CANOSSA, D/B/A CASA ANGELICA

A & B Laundry Equipment

Annunciation School

Ms. Magdalena Avila

Mr. & Mrs. Guy Conway


Pizza 9

Ms. Rosalinda Schnabarger

Becky Speed

Ms. Barbara Stetz

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Turner

Jiffy Lube #1938

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Loechl

Magdalena Elementary

Miss Jordyn Montano

Mr. David Murchio

Non-Profit

Organization

U.S. Postage

PAID

Albuquerque, NM

PERMIT NO. 1525

Daughters of Charity of Canossa Casa Angelica 5629 Isleta Blvd SW Albuquerque, NM 87105

Daughters of Charity of

Canossa

Sr. Ellen K. Taylor, FdCC

Provincial Leader

Executive Director

Louise Turner, RN

Administrator

Jim Magovern

Business Manager

Dr. Natalie DeBassige

Medical Director

Casa Angelica

5629 Isleta Blvd SW

Albuquerque, NM 87105

(505)877-5763

Casa Angelica Wish List

Twin Size Bed Sheets-16

Flannel Sheets

Twin Size Bed Sheets-16

Cotton Sheets

Large Back Pack

Laundry Detergent

(powder)

Clorox

Garbage Bags 13 & 33

Batteries AA, AAA, 9 volt Clorox Wipes

Paper Towels

Shampoo

Hair Conditioner

Body Lotion

Body Wash

Hand Sanitizer

Bacterial Hand Soap

EXCITING NEWS FOR CASA ANGELICA

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