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Cursillo Newsletter December 2016 1
FROM THE LAY DIRECTOR
Our new year has now begun, with the arrival of the Advent season on November 27, 2016. Advent means coming.
There are three meanings of the coming of Jesus:
To celebrate that Jesus came into the world as a baby at Christmas.
To remember that Jesus came into your life and filled your heart with love.
Anticipating that Jesus will return to the world as our Savior.
During Advent we are to prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of Jesus. So, during this Advent season, take
some time to think about all three meanings of the coming of Jesus.
First, we prepare for celebrating Christmas. In our parishes we light the Advent candles, we pray together, we sing
Christmas carols; and at home we decorate a Christmas tree, we put up a manger scene, we send Christmas cards,
and we bring gifts to our loved ones, like the wise men brought gifts to Jesus. Christmas is a special time to show our
love for others.
Second, we remember when Jesus came into our lives. We remember how loved that made us feel. Jesus told us to
love one another as He loves us, unconditionally. Attending a Cursillo weekend is one way to experience the love of
Jesus. Sponsoring a pilgrim to attend a Cursillo weekend is our way of sharing the love of Jesus with the pilgrim we
sponsor. Working on the Team for Christ at a Cursillo weekend is our way to show the love of Jesus to the pilgrims.
It is amazing to watch as the pilgrims experience and begin to really understand just how much they are loved, by
Jesus and by complete strangers. The pilgrims become part of a family, the family of Jesus.
Third, we know that Jesus will come again. We live our lives in anticipation of His return. We continue to love one
another as Jesus loved us. Through the love of Jesus we were given His understanding, forgiveness, and hope. Be-
cause He lived as one of us, He understands the challenges we face. By His willingness to die on the cross for our
sins, He gave us forgiveness of our sins. And, He gave us the rainbow as a reminder of hope for the future. When we
love one another like Jesus loves us, we need to understand the other person, we need to forgive, and we need to
provide hope.
During this Advent season, prepare your hearts and minds for the coming of Jesus.
Merry Christmas,
Karen Jones, Lay Director
Southwest Florida Cursillo Web Site: http://www.cursilloswfla.org
National Cursillo Web Site: www.nationalepiscopalcursillo.org

FEBRUARY 9 - 12, 2017 - CURSILLO #134 WEEKEND
February 11th - Serenade - 7:00 p.m. (meet at 6:00 grassy area)
February 12th - Clausura - 4:00 p.m.
DAYSPRING CONFERENCE CENTER, PARRISH
MARCH 124TH DAYTBA
MAY 18 21, 2017 SPANISH CURSILLO 4 - CURSILLO #136
DAYSPRING CONFERENCE CENTER, PARRISH
MONDAYS - ULTREYA
January 9, February 13 - 6 PM
ST. MARY'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
9801 Bonita Beach Road, SE, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Bring a friend and a dish to share
Theresa Rowe, 239-298-6095, [email protected]
BACK TO THE MOUNTAINTOP DAY OF RENEWAL
Saturday, June 17, 2017
8:00 AM 3:30 PM
Dayspring Conference Center

CURSILLO #135
From the Rectora #135
Be Still and Know that I Am God
February 9 - 12th, 2017
Team #135 began with its Team Leadership Meeting on November 12th at St. Johns
Tampa. December 10th brought the first Team Meeting at DaySpring Conference Cen-
ter in the new facility. We are truly blessed and excited to be the first Cursillo team to
venture forth in the new, and I mean really new pavilion. God is good.
The team is just about full. We need 1 female Cha Cha. We would love to have a newbie
come forward. Part of our mission is to create leadership and grow Cursillo. So if you
have never worked a team before, send me your application, Id love to hear from you.
With less than 60 days to kick off, 22 applications have been received from potential
pilgrims and invitations will be sent shortly. We are receiving applications daily. Please
check the website for additions.
Please continue to keep the team and pilgrims in your prayers
In HIS Service,
Sharon Stoll
Rectora #135
Psalm 46:10
Psalm 46:10

FROM SERVANT TEAM - CURSILLO #135
There are many time slots available on the Prayer Vigil during each of the four days of Cursillo
#135. Please sign up for these open times and encourage other Cursillistas at your parish church
to sign up for their prayer times. Go to the www.cursilloswfla.org website and drop Nancy Kinney
an email or give her a call 727-375-2282.
The usual practice for your scheduled hour of prayer is to pray for the Pilgrims, the Team Mem-
bers and for Christ to be among and guiding the weekend of Cursillo #135. At the end of your
prayer hour, please phone or email the next person on the Prayer Vigil schedule to alert them that
their prayer hour for Cursillo #135 Vigil is now beginning. It is appropriate and usual that you in-
clude in your notice to them the phrase, Christ is counting on you.
Drinks are needed for the weekend. Soft drinks and large supplies of water are welcome as your
palanca. Smaller bottles of water are encouraged as many people leave water bottles half filled.
Beverages can be given to any team member or Sponsor for delivery to Dayspring. Green palanca
is also welcome, and that can go to Arlene Maloney, the weekends Bell Ringer.
All placemats are out for coloring and we thank you for taking them. Please be sure to return them
promptly. AND remember, no colored markers. Only crayons should be used as the colored mark-
ers run on the tables when they get wet. Please return them to Nancy Kinney.
Be Still and Know that I Am God,
Servant Chair: Nancy Kinney - [email protected]
REGISTRAR MARY ANDERS reports there are currently 22 Pilgrim applications with invitations going
out shortly . If you know of a good candidate for Cursillo, dont wait too long. We are less than 60
days away. Please keep the Cursillo #135 Pilgrims in your prayers AND it is not too early to begin
writing palanca. Watch the web site for the upcoming Pilgrim List as it unfolds and the Team List is
posted: www.cursilloswfla.org

Cursillo Weekend #135
February 9 12, 2017
Be Still and Know that I Am God, Ps. 46:10
Leadership
Rollos
Family Workers
Set-up
Cha-Chas
Servant
Friends of Team
Rector: Sharon Stoll Set Up Chair: Karen Jones
Spiritual Director: Rev. Ernestein Flemister Set Up Chair: Brian Cleary
Asst. Spiritual Dir: Fr. Michael Todd Servant Chair: Nancy Kinney
Asst. Spiritual Dir: Deacon Kathleen Moore
Observing Rectors: Jack Overton & Mickey
Vallejo
Music Chair: Sherre Henley
Bell Ringer: Arlene Maloney Asst. Music Chair: Beth Kendall
Ideal: George Walters Action: Nancy Kinney
Grace: Rev. Ernestein Flemister Obstacles to a Life in Grace: Rev. Ernestein Flemister
Laity: Karen Maurer Leaders: Bill Cox
Faith: Deacon Kathleen Moore Study of Environment: Sara Lemley
Piety: Jane Boritz Christian Life (Life in Grace): Fr. Michael Todd
Study: Judy Wenzel Christian Community in Action: Nicholas Nitch
Sacraments: Clergy Group Reunion: Marsha Savage
Ultreya: Sharon Stoll
Bill Cox Margie Jefferson Lynn Kallop Sara Lemley
Gail Malecot Diana Overton Marty Purvis John Humpal
Dudley Savage Marsha Savage Jody Tiffany Judy Wenzel
Jane Boritz Audrey Cull Karen Maurer Dean Jones
Holley Pitman Theresa Rowe Juliette Shaheen
Ray Stoll George Walters
Anthony Campanaro Dawn Head Mike Magnant A/V
Marta Meloy Nicholas Nitch Maisie Reddy (Altar Guild)
Eileen Prins Pat Magnant

MMMAYAYAY 18 18 1821, 201721, 201721, 2017
SPANISH CURSILLO #136 - REQUEST FOR TEAM APPLICATIONS
News About Cursillo #136-4to en Espaol
Cursillo #136-4th in Spanish is ready to go! Rectora Mickey Vallejo has selected her leadership
team and is anxious to start the exciting planning phase. This weekend is scheduled for May 18-21,
2017. The weekend is completely in Spanish, but don't let that stop you. She is now accepting
team applications. Mickey can be reached at [email protected] or 727-743-1772.
Noticias del Cursillo #136-4to en Espaol
Cursillo #136-4to en Espaol ya est listo! La Rectora Mickey Vallejo ha escogido su equipo de
liderazgo y est ansiosa de comenzar la fase emocionante de planificacin. Este fin de semana
ser Mayo 18-21, 2017. El fin de semana es completamente en Espaol. Ahora est aceptando
solicitudes para el equipo. Mickey puede ser contactada por [email protected] o 727-743-
1772.
Mickey Vallejo
Rectora #136, Spanish Cursillo #4
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8:00 AM 3:30 PM
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