Casa Angelica Connection
www.casaangelica.org
Newsletter of the Daughters of Charity of Canossa
Fall 2015
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.
Inside This Issue:
Letter from Sr. Kay
1
Highlights
2
The Pope’s Visit
3
“In Memory”
4
Benefit Dinner 2015
5
Donations
Wish List/Updated Website
6-7
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.
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Please be assured of our ongoing prayers and know we rely on
yours.
Casa Angelica
5629 Isleta Blvd SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505)877-5763
Sister Ellen K. Taylor, FdCC
Executive Director
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HIGHLIGHTS
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!
Louise Turner, RN
Administrator
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
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.
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“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
Devante
Our Indian Princess
Beautiful Smile
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!
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.
“Kissy Boy”
Brother To Adam
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.
Brother To Devante
Loved The Sun
Adam
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.
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Benefit Dinner
2015
What a wonderful time shared by all.
New Venue for Casa and all our friends.
Beautiful! Beautiful!
Sandia Resort
&
Casino&
Place Seating
An Elegant Evening
Pretty Girls
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Donations
Donations listed below were received June 1, 2015—September 30, 2015
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
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
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
Mrs. Lorena C. Montano
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
Special thanks to CG Printers for all our printing needs.
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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
In Memory of Mary Kane
Mrs. Regina A. Bower
In Memory of Donald Koppenhaver
Mrs. Mary Koppenhaver
In Memory of Adam & Daniel Devante Martin
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Grisson
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
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
A & B Laundry Equipment
Annunciation School
Ms. Magdalena Avila
Mr. & Mrs. Guy Conway
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Grisson
Jiffy Lube #1938
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Loechl
Magdalena Elementary
Miss Jordyn Montano
Mr. David Murchio
Pizza 9
Ms. Rosalinda Schnabarger
Becky Speed
Ms. Barbara Stetz
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Turner
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
Mrs. Lorena C. 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
PLEASE REMEMBER US IN YOUR WILL
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DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY OF CANOSSA, D/B/A CASA ANGELICA
Daughters of Charity of Canossa
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Albuquerque, NM
PERMIT NO. 1525
5629 Isleta Blvd SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Casa Angelica Wish List
Daughters of Charity of
Canossa
Sr. Ellen K. Taylor, FdCC
Provincial Leader
Executive Director
Louise Turner, RN
Administrator
Batteries AA, AAA, 9 volt
Clorox Wipes
Paper Towels
Shampoo
Hair Conditioner
Body Lotion
Body Wash
Hand Sanitizer
Bacterial Hand Soap
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
Jim Magovern
Business Manager
Dr. Natalie DeBassige
Medical Director
Casa Angelica
5629 Isleta Blvd SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505)877-5763
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