Catholic Diocese of Lexington Cursillo
Cursillo Events & Activities
Please offer palanca for these and all Cursillo events and activities. You can offer palanca online by clicking on Palanca on the navigation bar to the left. Or you may email the Secretariat’s Palanca Chair, Myra Raiche.
You may offer and read prayer requests by clicking on Prayer Requests on the navigation bar to the left. Let us always remember to lift each other up in prayer to the Lord.
Please watch for pre-cursillo meetings at selected parishes.
July 29 – August 1, National Encounter, Kansas City, Missouri
October 21 – October 24, Men’s Retreat #49, at Cliffview Retreat Center
October 22 – October 24, Regional Encounter Weekend. Central Indiana Cursillo is hosting a Regional Encounter Weekend at the Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center in Beech Grove (Indianapolis), Indiana. Encounter talks will be based on the book by Fr. David Knight titled “Reaching Jesus, 5 Steps to a Fuller Life”. The weekend is focused at those individuals who have previously made a Cursillo and would like to renew their commitment to Christ! For more information and registration see http://www.cursillo.org/indy/registration.pdf
October 29-31, Regional Encounter, Indianapolis, Indiana
November 6, Lexington Cursillo School of Leaders, 8:45 am (registration) to approximately 12:30 pm, Catholic Center, 1310 West Main, Lexington. Bishop Gainer will deliver the doctrine talk and Mary Whitaker will deliver the technique talk.
April 28 - May 1, 2011, Women's Retreat #52, at Cliffview Retreat Center
Other Events & Activities
Vespers or Compline is sung every Sunday, in Gregorian Chant, after the 4:00 Mass. Generally it begins around 5:15 PM. Mass in the Extraordinary Form is offered every morning at 7:00 a.m. and on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Lexington Latin Mass, St. Peter, Lexington.
Vespers are prayed every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Cry Room, Christ the King Cathedral, Lexington.
Catholics Returning Home, six week series for anyone considering a return to an active practice of the faith. Information available online at http://home.catholicweb.com/CRHatCTK/. Please pray about and consider inviting family and friends who are away from the Church to consider this series. For additional information, contact Deacon Tim Weinmann (859-272- 0277 or tweinmann@cdlex.org).
Journey of Hope, a Catholic Divorce Recovery Ministry. Journey of Hope is a 15-week program addressing concerns of divorced or separated Catholics. It offers support and addresses important issues that arise as a result of a divorce or separation. There is a strong emphasis on prayer, scripture, and Catholic Church teachings which leads to healing and a better relationship with Christ. Email lexjourneyofhope@gmail.com or men call Bob at 859.492.4940 and women call Brooks 859.321.5789.
August 3, Bishop’s 3rd Annual Cathedral Series on Catechesis, Bishop Ronald Gainer, "Moral Law, Grace, and the Church as Teacher." Hehman Hall, Cathedral of Christ the King, 299 Colony Blvd., Lexington, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Free and open to the public. Pre-register by contacing Maryann Wellman at 278-9697 or Doug Culp at 253-1993 x 221 or emailing Doug Culp.
September 10-11, Journaling Retreat led by Barbara Whalen at Cliffview. For more information email Cliffview.
September 17-19, Marriage Encounter Weekend, Cliffview Retreat Center. For more details or reservations call: Keith & Lori Maurmeier at 1-800-547-1251 Code 00.
November 12-14, Rachel's Vineyard Retreat at Cliffview, for healing of the wounds of aboration. For more information email Cliffview.
Adoration Opportunities
Perpetual Adoration at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Lexington is in URGENT need of adorers or pray partners for the following days and times: Sunday 2 a.m., Sunday 9 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m., Sunday 6 p.m., Monday 10 a.m., Tuesday 8 a.m., Wednesday 8 a.m., Thursday 12 a.m., Thursday 2 p.m., Saturday 5 a.m., 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 p.m. There is also a need for Hourly Coordinators for the 12 a.m., 1 a.m., and 4 a.m. hours. If you would like more information or would like to sign up, please contact us here.
Perpetual Adoration at St. Luke's, Nicholasville. For more information email.
Adoration on First Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., St. Paul, Lexington
Adoration on First Fridays, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by Mass, St. Mildred, Somerset
Adoration on First Fridays, Sacrd Heart, Corbin.
Adoration on First Fridays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Good Shepherd, Frankfort, Downtown
Adoration on First Fridays, Mass at 8:30 a.m. followed by Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction. St. Lawrence, Lawrenceburg
Adoration every Friday 9:30 a.m. to Saturday 7:30 a.m. Church of the Annunciation, Paris.
Adoration every Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Lexington.
Adoration every Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., St. Joseph, Winchester.
Adoration every Tuesday, 11:00 to noon, St. Peter, Lexington
Adoration every Tuesday, 4:00 p.m., Holy Spirit, Lexington.
Every Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Friday. Sts Francis and John, Georgetown. To sign up for an hour, please call Melinda Asbridge at 867-1647 or Kathy Fister at 863-3437.
Adoration after 8:15 a.m. mass on Thursday to beginning of 8:15 a.m. mass on Friday, Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary, Lexington. For information email
Help Wanted
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society needs your help. Someone is needed to answer our phone at Christ the King one Tuesday a month from 10 to 12 to take calls from people requesting food vouchers. Also, help is needed to assist at our small grocery store in the Connie Griffith center on Second Street. This would normally involve one Wednesday afternoon every 8 weeks. Please call Bob Johnson at 223-8037 for more details.
Help Hospitalized Veterans -- Commpassionate, Caring, and Dependable Individuals interested in volunteering. For more details, call Greg Anderson at 859-281-4930.
Birthright of Lexington is an emergency pregnancy shelter. They are in need of maternity clothes. Call Birthright of Lexington's office 859.277.2635
Damas del Buen Pastor need sewing and craft items for the group of refugee women who are learning to sew. If you can donate a few yards of fabric, some spools of thread, needles, laces, etc., please call Linnette at 859-254-5507, or drop them off at Providence House on the grounds of the Catholic Center, 1310 West Main Street, Lexington.
God’s Pantry needs donations of non-perishable food items such as canned meats, soups and fruits, dried beans and pasta, flour, sugar, peanut butter for those in need. Donations can be made at our warehouse during normal operating hours. In Lexington: 1685 Jaggie Fox Way. In Prestonsburg: 74 Resource Court. In addition, residents of Fayette County can make their donation at any Kroger location by placing the food in our donation barrel near the customer service desk or exit. Many parishes also have donation barrels. If you cannot find the barrel, please ask at the customer service desk.
Catholic Action Center. "Helping hands and caring hearts are always welcome in preparing and serving meals, sorting donations, and being part of the ministry of presence to the marginalized and homeless of our community. If you would like to get involved in any way, let us know. All funding is through donations; all food and supplies are donated. Food, clothing, supplies, personal care items and caring people are always needed!" Call 859-255-0301
Habitat For Humanity. Habitat needs volunteers to complete their new house on 200 Maple Leaf Drive, Nicholasville. They meet on Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. for coffee, prayer, and a short devotion. No experience is necessary. You must be at least 18 years old to work on the job site or 16 if accompanied by your parent/guardian. Call 859-881-1906 for additional details.