january 2015 newsletter · 1 decolores newsletter january, 2015 lay director’s message: hi! my...

1 DeColores Newsletter January, 2015

LAY DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE: Hi! My name is Bev MacMahon. I made Cursillo 119 in the Diocese of Southern VA in Nov 2003 and I sat at the table of St. Theresa of Avila. I have served on four Cursillo teams in Virginia and since moving to Punta Gorda, FL in 2008, I have served on four teams in the Diocese of SW Fl. I have completed one year of ser-vice on the Secretariat as Music Chair and recently was elected to serve as Lay Director for the coming year.

As a Cursillo community, we have much to celebrate. During the past two years we have moved from having only one weekend a year to now having three. Last year we had our first Hispanic weekend, which by all accounts, was a huge success. Several of our more active parishes, in terms of Ultreyas, have had over-whelming responses when they invited the wider community to join them on occasion. Also, several deaner-ies have instituted regularly scheduled Ultreyas, which have also been open to Cursillistas throughout the diocese. Plans are well underway for another active year for Cursillo in our diocese.

Most of us have made New Year’s resolutions in other areas of our lives. Why not take a moment to examine our commitment to the promises made during our Cursillo weekend.

Do I practice piety through corporate worship and personal quiet time with God?

Do I study God’s word and apply it to my everyday life?

Do I seek opportunities for Christian action that will effect positive change in the lives of those around me?

Am I grouping regularly?

Do I support Ultreyas in my geographic area?

Do I sponsor pilgrims?

Do I serve on teams?

Do I support the weekends with Palanca (including prayer)?

Do I attend Serenades and Clausuras?

Have I volunteered to serve on the Secretariat or as a Servant Community Coordinator?

Sadly, I cannot truthfully answer all of these questions in the affirmative, but I can pledge that I will improve in those areas where I am negligent. I challenge you to do the same. Don’t forget –

Christ is counting on each of us. DeColores!

Bev MacMahon Lay Director

Southwest Florida Cursillo Web Site: http://www.cursilloswfla.org

National Cursillo Web Site: http://www.episcopalcursillo.org


January 31 -Team Meeting #1 (9-3) Church of the Holy Spirit, Osprey

February 14 -Team Meeting #2 (9-3) St. John's, Tampa

February 14, - Diocesan Ultreya (3-5) St. John's, Tampa

February 26 - March 1-Cursillo #129, DaySpring, Parish

February 28—Serenade for Cursillo #129—Practice 6:30; Serenade 7

May 15 - 17 Cursillo #130/Spanish #2, DaySpring, Parish

March 1—Clausura #129—4 p.m., DaySpring, Parish

March 21- 4th Day Celebration (9-2), Annunciation, Holmes Beach


CURSILLO #129

February 26-March 1, 2015

Dear Christian Brothers & Sisters, Greetings from Ray Stoll, Rector for Cursillo #129! I made my Cursillo weekend in February 2010 at #118, and sat at the Family of St. Anne. I attend St. John’s Tampa, having been a member there for 30 years. On behalf of myself and the rest of the Team that Christ has selected to work this upcoming Cur-sillo Weekend, we want to thank you for your continued prayers, as they are strongly felt every day as The Holy Spirit continues to guide us in preparing for this wonderful task . I recall Ellen Seto, Rectora of #125 (on whose Team I was honored to serve as Bell Ringer) say-ing: “It is nothing less than MIRACULOUS to see His Spirit at work and those of us involved in this process are in awe!” NOW I can see exactly what she meant! The Leadership meetings have taken place and the Team formation is complete, pending any unforeseen, last minute changes, conflicts, et al. For all of you who have applied and do NOT see your name on the list included in this Newsletter, please be patient, as there is often some “attrition” for one reason or another. Please remember, you will be on the Team God chooses you to be on to share YOUR talents, your spirit and His Love. February is just around the corner – so please pray, talk to your Priest and perhaps sponsor one of God’s children, so that they may experience the life-changing Weekend we each have been blessed to attend. You will be reading more from our various Leadership Chairs as to the needs for the Weekend! In His Name, Ray Stoll-Rector, Cursillo #129 1027 S. Frankland Rd. Tampa, FL 33629 813-220-8127 (cell) [email protected]

“In Christ, All Things Are Made New”

2 Corinthians 5:17


February 26 – March 1, 2015

“In Christ all things are made new.”

Leadership

Rollos

Family Workers Bette Armon Margie Jefferson Sharon Julian

Eileen Prins Maisie Reddy David Schenck

Charles Scruggs Barb Gingrich Karen Jones

Marsha Savage Sharon Stoll John Schafer

Set-up Marty Purvis Ellenor Moncrief Jody Tiffany

John Goodhue Nancy Kinney Jane Boritz

Cha-Chas Dudley Savage Theresa Rowe Pam Monroe

Charles Hintzpeter Gerry Adams Judy Wenzel

Servant Gail Malecot Dan Hopkins Marta Meloy

Jack Overton Sharon Soto

Friends of Team Allie Maiocchi Mikki Muench Wendy Smith

Rector: Ray Stoll Co-Set Up Chairs: Arlene Maloney,

Audrey Cull

Spiritual Director: Fr. Michael Todd Co-Servant Chairs: Diana Tunnell Overton

Joyceanna "JA" Rautio

Asst. Spiritual Dir: Rev. Michelle Ortiz Music Chair: Ellen Seto

Asst. Spiritual Dir: Rev. Janet Tunnell Asst. Music Chair: Russell Tuff

Observing Rector: Pat Magnant Asst. Music Chair: Bev MacMahon

Bell Ringer: George Walters

Ideal: Theresa Rowe Action: Sharon Stoll

Grace: Clergy Obstacles to a Life in Grace: Clergy

Laity: John Goodhue Leaders: Pam Monroe

Faith: Clergy Study of Environment: Arlene Maloney

Piety: Karen Jones Christian Life (Life in Grace): Clergy

Study: Sharon Julian Christian Community in Action: David Schenck

Sacraments: Clergy Group Reunion: Bev MacMahon

Ultreya: Ray Stoll


Prayers and Donations for #129

Requested by the Servant Team

PRAYER VIGIL UPDATE: Thank you, Cursillo Community, for your enthusiastic responses to the Prayer Vigil for Weekend #129! We are now over 50%. Praise God! More volunteer Prayer Warriors are still needed! Please check the list of open times and sign up directly at the Cursillo website: www.cursilloswfla.org. Co-Servant Chair Diana Tunnell Overton is man-aging the Prayer Vigil. Click on her email address – [email protected] – state your prayer time/date choice, then provide your full mailing address, email address and best phone number to call. Your email will promptly appear in Diana’s inbox.

Please continue to pray regularly for Pilgrims to be called to Weekend #129. Please also con-tinue to pray for protection of Team Members.

DRINK DONATIONS REQUEST: The Servant Team is in charge of donations of 50 cases of water and 50 cases of soda for the Weekend. An inventory from the October weekend has already given us a healthy supply of water and soda. However we are only about half way to the goal. Please consider donating small size bottles of water. Also needed are regular and diet caffeine free soda along with regular and diet soda in a variety of choices. Co-Servant Chair JOYceanna JA Rautio is managing the weekend drink supply. It would be so kind and helpful to email her at [email protected] to advise what and the quantity you or your par-ish plan to donate. Or call her at 239-591-1130.

Green palanca is always welcomed. It is a great way to donate to the weekend refreshment

cause and other needed supplies. If the Spirit moves you to send green palanca either by

cash or check to the weekend, please place it in an envelope labeled with your church’s

name and city on it. Mail to Treasurer Pat Magnant 4006 Water Park Court, Riverview, FL

33578. Any amount will be graciously accepted.

Blessings, JOY, and Peace,

Co-Servant Chair Diana Tunnell Overton and

Co-Servant Chair JOYceanna JA Rautio


Living Your Fourth Day

As Cursillistas, are you utilizing the tools that enhance how you Live Out Your 4th Day? Yes,

that IS “the rest of your life” after your life-changing 3 Day Weekend! Do you regularly partici-pate in Group Reunions, attend Ultreyas, seek Spiritual Guidance and engage as a member of the Christian Community in Action? “Make a Friend. Be a Friend. Bring a Friend to Christ” is accomplished in a collection of activities be they small, medium or large “actions”. Opportu-nities abound all around us.

The upcoming Weekend #129 set for February 26th – March 1

st at DaySpring with the theme

“In Christ all things are made new” offers many actions for your involvement. Praying for Pil-grims, praying for Team, sponsoring a Pilgrim, signing up for the Prayer Vigil, coloring place-mats, writing palanca letters, creating pillow palanca, donating various items needed on the Weekend, attending the February 14

th Diocesan Ultreya, singing your heart out at the Febru-

ary 28th Serenade and attending the inspiring Clausura on March 1

st are all actions you can do

to Live Out Your 4th Day! I urge you to be involved and contribute as much or as little as you

can to our Cursillo Movement. Remember: Christ is Counting on YOU!!!

The Valentine’s Day Diocesan Ultreya will be held on Saturday, February 14th at St. John’s

Tampa from 3 PM to 5 PM. Parking is on the street by the church. Please do NOT block driveways. Join in this celebration of praise, love and JOY!

Watch for more information about our Weekend #129 Saturday Serenade and the Sunday

Clausura on March 1st. And please SAVE THE DATE of Saturday, March 21

st for the Fourth

Day Gathering at Church of the Annunciation in Holmes Beach!

I look forward to serving you as your Secretariat 4th Day Chair this coming year. Please don’t

hesitate to share your thoughts about activities and remember to alert me to all Ultreyas your parish schedules. We wish to continue to build on the incredible Ultreya sharing that contin-ues to grow in our Diocese.

Ultreya and DeColores,

JOYceanna JA Rautio, Secretariat 4th Day Chair

239-591-1130

[email protected]


My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

My name is Ellen Seto and I have been serving on Secretariat for the last few months as 4th

Day Chair and have now

moved in to the position of Music Chair. I made my Cursillo in 2005, Cursillo # 107 and sat at the table of St Anne.

Our theme for that weekend was “Shout to the Lord” and I believe I have been shouting to the Lord ever since that

weekend!!! In October of 2013, I was honored to be Rectora of Cursillo #125 and the theme was “Serve the Lord

with Gladness”, something I strive to do daily - So, enough about me, now on to some Cursillo Music items!

A number of people have asked over the years if they could purchase a copy of the Cursillo Songbook “Cursillo

Sings”. Unfortunately, they are not for sale as they are the property of the Cursillo Community and only a limited

number were printed many years ago at a significant cost. It is written in the front of each Songbook--- “The Cursillo

Sings Songbooks are for the sole use of the Cursillo Community at Cursillo functions. Any other use would put the

Community and the Diocese at risk.”

I hope this explanation helps.

Cursillo #129 is right around the corner and here are some important dates to put on your calendars:

Saturday, Feb.28, 2015 Serenade for Cursillo #129 7:00PM

Come early, picnic and enjoy fellowship before we raise our voices and the serenade the “Babe Chicks”.

PLEASE: No flames, gas or charcoal grills.

If you play an instrument PLEASE bring and play along. Music books will be provided for those playing instruments

and song sheets for those singing.

We will begin practicing music in the parking lot at 6:30 PM.

Remember to bring flashlights!

Sunday, March 1, 2015 Clausura for #129 4 PM

Clausura begins at 4 PM in the New Pavilion. Again all Cursillo musicians are invited to play – please bring your own

Cursillo music books.

A message to all: Remember how you felt when your Rollo Room was filled with members of the Cursillo Commu-

nity serenading you and then attending your closing, many traveling hours to show their support. I am asking all of

us to show our support and love for those who are about to engage in a life changing experience, we are being

called –“Christ is counting on YOU”.

Serving the Lord with Gladness,

Ellen Seto

Secretariat Music Chair

Music Notes

January 2015


Update on Pilgrim Applications for

Cursillo Weekend #129

In Christ all things are made new.

We are blessed to currently have 22 Pilgrim applications submitted so far for Cursillo #129 to be held February 26 to March 1, 2015. The up-dated Pilgrim Application can be downloaded from the Cursillo website: www.cursilloswfla.org . Click on APPLICATIONS, then click on

“PILGRIM”. You will be able to print the four page form that includes the Information page, Participant form, the Sponsor form and the Clergy form. All three of these forms are to be submitted together, with all the

required information completed.

Please submit the properly completed application via email at [email protected] or mail to: Mary Anders, Registrar, 1575 Simmons Drive, Clearwater, FL 33756 as soon as possible.

Sponsors: NOW is the time for you to get all this together and prayerfully submit your forms for clergy review and forwarding.

Thank you,

Mary Anders, Registrar

Hi, I’m Mickey Vallejo. I made my Cursillo #124 in February 2013 at Day-

Spring. I worship at Holy Trinity in Clearwater. I’m blessed to have been

selected as the Hispanic/Latino Chair on the Secretariat. As Chair I will be

concentrating on increasing the participation at Spanish Cursillos, Ultreyas

and groupings. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting several parishes in the

Southern part of the Diocese that have Spanish ministries to encourage

and promote the Spanish Cursillo. I have been well received and for the

most part everyone has been enthusiastic about attending a future Cursillo.

In the near future I will be calling on Cursillistas to assist them in starting groups and hosting Ultre-

yas. The next Spanish Cursillo #2 will be at DaySpring on May 15-17, 2015.

If you have any questions regarding the Spanish Cursillo I can be reached by phone at 727-743-

1772 or email at [email protected]

Mickey Vallejo

Hispanic/Latino Chair


Cursillo Parish Life – Welcome to 2015!

A new yearMa time for fresh starts with resolutions and personal determination to set and reach goals for making this year the best ever! As you greet these early days in 2015, perhaps an area to consider is your Cursillo Parish Life. Take a few moments and read over your Rule of Life and Grouping Card – the one that states ‘Christ Is Counting On You!’ Are there some areas that need extra personal work and dedication? Now, take those thoughts to the next level and see the needs within your parish that you, your

‘groupies’ and your parish Cursillo family can help remedy. Perhaps be part of a brainstorming ef-

fort with your clergy and vestry lay leaders to create a Parish Pastoral Plan which may include a

set of goals building on your Parish Cursillo Community foundation actively involved across many

parish ministries to build His Church. The Diocesan Cursillo Pastoral Plan is a good starting point

to see our Bishop’s vision for Cursillo within the diocese. Your parish rep should have a copy.

Next, find strength in sharing your apostolic actions with other parishes within your deanery or re-gion. The Cursillo Movement actively encourages meeting in progressively larger groups and at different churches for the expressed reason to hear each other’s apostolic successesMand fail-uresMon our Fourth Day journey so that we all may learn to see Christ at work within us, among us, and for us as we celebrate His grace and glory and give Him honor for all we do. Remember, for 2015, as it always and ever shall be, Christ is Counting On You! Rick and Connie Barfield Parish Rep Coordinators


Cursillo Secretariat

2014-2015 Contact List and Assignments

Voting Members & Assignments Term Ends Telephone E-mail

Bev MacMahon – Lay Director [11/14] 2016 941-979-2452 [email protected]

Joyceanna JA Rautio – 4th Day Chair [12/14] 2016 239-591-1130 [email protected]

Cheri L. Moyers – Pre-Cursillo Chair [11/14] 2015 239-593-6539 [email protected]

Karen Jones – 3 Day Weekend Chair [12/14] 2015 941-538-3131 [email protected]

Mickey Vallejo - Hispanic/Latino Chair [8/14] 2016 727-743-1772 [email protected]

Ellen Seto – Music Chair [12/14] 2016 727-709-1661 [email protected]

John Goodhue– Communications Chair [11/14] 2017 941-920-2193 [email protected]

Ray Stoll – Member At Large [12/14] 2015 813-220-8127 [email protected]

Fr. John Hartnett – Co-Spiritual Director [4/12] 2015 727-710-4133 [email protected]

Fr. Michael Todd – Co-Spiritual Director [7/13] 2015 941-966-1924 [email protected]

Ex-Officio Members & Positions

Sharon Stoll – Secretary [6/12] Annual 813-258-8725 [email protected]

Pat Magnant – Treasurer [11/14] Annual 727-365-2300 [email protected]

Servant Community Contacts

Coordinator Cursillista Telephone E-Mail

Songbook & Music Sherre Henley 813-988-5479 [email protected]

Palanca Bette Armon 813-779-3835 [email protected]

Registrar – English Mary Anders (2/14) 727-430-2467 [email protected]

Registrar – Spanish Mickey Vallejo (5/14) 727-743-1772 [email protected]

Website Mike Magnant 813-784-9767 [email protected]

Email Prayer Requests Bob Haeffner 914-378-2252 [email protected]

Logistics Barbara Gingrich 813-633-5649 [email protected]

Clausura Vacancy (12/14)

4th Day Gathering Jack Overton (2/14) 813-949-1011 [email protected]

4th Day Gathering Assistant Vacancy (11/14)

Parish Representatives Rick & Connie Barfield (2/14) 813-741-9504 [email protected]

Newsletter Editor Sharon Stoll [11/14] 813-258-8725 [email protected]

Book Table Allie Maiocchi 813-629-2002 [email protected]

Book Table Assistant Mikki Muench 813-418-2277 [email protected]

2014-2015 Update: 12/13/2014; 12/16/14 by Keeper of the Contacts JOYceanna JA Rautio

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