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DIGEST CONTENTS
- October, 2005
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Peace and Blessing to you All:
DeColores All!
Please take a moment to see what's happening in your Cursillo community.
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*****NEW COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR FOR SAN DIEGO CURSILLO
*****HURRICANE KATRINA / RITA HOW CAN YOU HELP? Barry La Forgia
*****OCTOBER CURSILLO WEEKENDS
*****SPONSORING CANDIDATES
*****SCHOOL OF LEADERS
*****CALENDAR - Stay informed on What's Up!
*****WHISPERING WINDS ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
*****TSUNAMI RELIEF - Barry La Forgia
*****PRAYER REQUEST - Knee time for our friends!
*****A MESSAGE FROM CURSILLISTA RICK MELROSE
*****A MESSAGE FROM CURSILLISTA CHRIS TOZZI
*****A MESSAGE FROM CURSILLISTAS SEAN QUIGLEY
*****UNSUBSCRIBE
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NEW COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR FOR SAN DIEGO CURSILLO
Please welcome Paul Greer as the newest member of the San Diego Cursillo
Secretariat. Paul belongs to Saint Brigid's parish in Pacific Beach and was
on Weekend #222. Paul is an Assistant Professor of Health and Exercise
Science at San Diego City College. In addition to teaching, Paul coaches
over 500 athletes for the San Diego Track Club and serves on the Juvenile
Hall and Donovan State Prison Ministries. Paul is eager to serve the
Cursillo community and will oversee all communications with respect to this
beautiful movement including the Gazette, Website and Email communications.
The next Gazette will be distributed in November after our upcoming October
Cursillo weekends and Paul is looking for anyone who might be interested in
writing an article for this publication. Article topics include the value of
grouping, evangelizing our environments or the importance of formation. If
there are any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Paul Greer
at (858)573-1500 or email him at
paul@hipstars.com
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HURRICANE KATRINA!! HOW CAN YOU HELP? by Cursillista Barry La Forgia
International Relief Teams (IRT), in partnership with UCSD Medical Center,
has sponsored a 30 person specialized medical team (DMAT) that left on
Saturday night (Aug 27) to Texas, pre-positioned to LSU campus yesterday
morning (Aug 30), and traveled last night to the New Orleans airport where
the team is now providing emergency medical services for evacuees and others
being rescued from shelters and buildings within the city.
IRT will also be sending additional medical personnel as necessary.
Construction volunteers will be sent into the affected areas after the
waters recede and homeowners return, to help low income homeowners w/o
insurance repair/rebuild. Because of the extensive poverty in the region,
this will be a massive effort that will go on for many years!!
Cash donations to support IRT's disaster relief efforts for the victims of
Hurricane Katrina can be sent to: International Relief Teams, 3547 Camino
del Rio South, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92108 or online at IRT's secure
website: www.irteams.org . International Relief Teams has earned a 4-star
rating (the highest level) from the Charity Navigator, America's largest
charity evaluator ( www.charityNavigator.org ).
Volunteers (skilled and unskilled) wishing to help with relief and
reconstruction efforts should call IRT's office at 619-284-7979.
A. Barry La Forgia
Executive Director
International Relief Teams
3547 Camino Del Rio South, Suite C
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 284-7979 (ph)
(619) 284-7938 (fax)
email: blaforgia@irteams.org
web: www.irteams.org
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OCTOBER 2005 CURSILLO WEEKENDS
Oct 6-9, 2005: Men's Cursillo Retreat 240 - Rector: George Anderson -
pganders@pacbell.net
Oct 13-16, 2005: Women's Cursillo Retreat 241 - Rectora: Denise Caster -
dcaster@cox.net
Please keep team and candidates in your prayers as they proceed into the
weekends. Don't forget to come and show your support at Clausura on Sunday
Oct. 8 & 16 at 5:00 pm and the Welcoming Ultreya on Oct. 29th. See calendar
below for more details.
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SPONSORING CANDIDATES
When's the last time you sponsored someone to a Cursillo retreat? There no
better gift to give someone then to sponsor them on a Cursillo weekend. For
applications contact the Pre-Cursillo Chairpersons: Patrick and Danielle
McCay. They can be contacted at precursillosd@gmail.com or 858-272-7286. Be
sure to use the current applications and send them to Pre-Cursillo
Committee, 2025 Chalcedony St., San Diego, CA 92109
PALANCA: Palanca is the driving force of Cursillo. Please keep the team
coordinators, teams and candidates in your prayers over the coming months.
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SCHOOL OF LEADERS
De Colores Everyone, October is here and it is time to set aside the two
dates for School of Leaders. We meet on Oct. 3 at St. Therese in Murray
Hall at 6:30pm and in Escondido on Oct. 13 at 6:30pm. This month we dig
into the book 1st Conversations at Cala Fiquera. This first chapter is
titled "Person". Dcn. Charlie Frice will begin the talks on the Holy
Spirit with his on the Fruits: Joy and Charity.
On Oct. 3: John Roberts will provide the meditation and John Gabbard the
snacks.
On Oct. 13, Jim Koed will give the meditation and the Bartolottas the
snacks.
God bless, Jim Koed
1338 Wicker Place, Escondido, Ca.
760-740-9324
jpkoed@cox.net
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CALENDAR 2005
Oct 2, 2005: San Diego Life Chain 2005 - 2:00pm – 3:30pm - In Clairemont,
along Balboa Avenue between Genesee and I-805
Oct 6-9, 2005: Men's Cursillo Retreat 240 - Rector George Anderson
Oct 9, 2005: Clausura for weekend 240 at 5:00 pm - Whispering Winds
Oct 13-16, 2005: Women's Cursillo Retreat 241 - Rectora Denise Caster
Oct 16, 2005: Clausura for weekend 241 at 5:00 pm - Whispering Winds
Oct 29, 2005: Welcoming Ultreya for weekends 240-241. Our Lady of Grace
8:00 am
CALENDAR 2006
March 16-19, 2006: Men's Cursillo Retreat - Rector (to be announced)
March 23-26, 2006: Women's Cursillo Retreat - Rectora (to be announced)
Aug 25-27, 2006: Back to the Mountain Weekend: Contact Jim Koed for more
info at jpkoed@cox.net
Oct 12-15, 2006: Men's Cursillo Retreat - Rector (to be announced)
Oct 19-22, 2006: Women's Cursillo Retreat - Rectora (to be announced)
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WHISPERING WINDS ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
Dear Friends of Whispering Winds,
Dear Friends in Christ,
Below are some upcoming events with Whispering Winds. Our next newsletter
(Special 12-page Color Edition) should arrive in your mail next week. If
you're not on the mailing list and would like to receive our materials by
mail, please contact our offices at (619) 464-1479.
ADVENT MINI-RETREAT for Women & Men - November 16, 2005
The Whispering Winds Women's Auxiliary invites you to attend an Advent
Mini-Retreat for Women & Men featuring guest speaker Father Justin Langille.
Come experience a powerful evening of prayer, talks and music as we prepare
to celebrate the birth of Christ. Location: Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall,
4540 El Cerrito Drive, San Diego. Registration: 6:00-6:30pm. Program:
6:30pm. Cost: $10/pre-register $12/at the door. Registration Forms will be
available at www.WhisperingWinds.org in October. For more information,
contact Cathy Sperrazzo (858) 565-9100.
6TH GRADE CAMPS for Catholic Schools...Is YOUR Parish School attending
Whispering Winds?
St. Barbara (Santa Ana) - Nov. 14-18, 2005
Pope John XXIII (Scottsdale) - Nov. 14-18, 2005
St. Michael Academy (Paradise Hills) - Nov. 28-Dec. 2, 2005
St. John of the Cross (Lemon Grove) - Jan. 23-27, 2006
Sacred Heart (Coronado) - May 22-26, 2006
Santa Sophia Academy (Spring Valley) - May 22-26, 2006
STAFF POSITIONS OPEN - Earn up to $400/M-F & impact a child's life at Camp.
Please spread the word.
For more information on how you can be part of our 6th grade camp ministry
team, please contact Katie O'Loughlin @ (619) 464-1479
SAVE THE DATE: Whispering Winds 24th Annual Dinner Dance Gala & Auction -
April 22, 2006
In Christ,
John Sperrazzo
Executive Director
Whispering Winds Catholic Conference Center
(858) 361-4495 - cell
(619) 464-1479 - main office
www.WhisperingWinds.org
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TSUNAMI RELIEF UPDATE
Tsunami Update
International Relief Teams (founded by Cursillista Barry LaForgia) continues
to help survivors of this unprecedented tragedy. IRT activities now
include:
1. Conducting mental health training programs to train teachers,
caregivers, and professional counselors how to effectively help men, women
and children suffering from post-traumatic stress.
2. Purchasing construction tools, boats, fishing nets, vehicles, bicycles,
and sewing machines to help survivors regain their independence and
livelihoods.
3. Financing the construction of 150 permanent homes and apartment units
for displaced families, as well as schools and other facilities that sustain
community development.
To make a donation to support IRT's efforts, please go to www.irteams.org or
send to International Relief Teams
3547 Camino del Rio S., Suite C, San Diego, CA 92108, or call 619-284-7979.
Thanks so much and De Colores!
Barry
A. Barry La Forgia
Executive Director
International Relief Teams
3547 Camino Del Rio South, Suite C
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 284-7979 (ph)
(619) 284-7938 (fax)
email: blaforgia@irteams.org
web: www.irteams.org
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PRAYER REQUEST
Note: If one of the following prayer requests is from you, and the
information can be updated, please email me at
cursillocommunications@arc -socal.com with the updates. Thanks. John Sawaya
Please take a few minutes to pray for the following........
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My husband Harold Bell needs prayers right now, as he is having a brain MRI
tomorrow and brainwave scan in a week or two -- they said he definitely has
a neurological problem, probably Parkinson's.... God bless you and I am so
grateful to have "prayer warriors" to ask for prayers! Love you all! xoxo
Rena Bell
Sent September 21:
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Please pray for a complete recovery for Mark Jorgensen who had surgery on
his shoulder on Wednesday September 28 thanks and love (Billie and his
family)
Sent September 28 :
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Prayers urgently needed for Jayden, the four year old great granddaughter of
our friend Gloria. She is in the hospital at this hour with a temperature of
105 degrees. The doctors do not know at this time what the problem or cause
is. They are keeping her overnight for observation. I will keep you posted
when I know more. Michael Morck
Sent September 27:
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Prayer for Ina Silva from OLPH Lakeside who passed away on Sept 22 from
complications of brain cancer. A Cursillista, Ina and her deceased husband
were parishioners at OLPH for many, many years. Funeral at 10:00 a.m. at
OLPH on Monday morning.
Fran Axelson
Sent September 23:
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Please add Hal Roll to your list of the sick. Hal has Pancreatic Cancer and
is now being attended by Hospice. Many thanks and God Bless Liz Ravenis
Sent September 23:
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Please add Juan Moran to the list of people serving in Iraq.
Thanks!!!! Marisol Alberdi
Sent September 23:
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Please pray for my friend Gina in Florida. She has many problems.
God bless, Michael Morck
Sent September 23:
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Please pray for (one of my groupies) Erika Toraya Johnson, who is suffering
knee problems and received a serious diagnosis this week. Thank you -Janelle
Buckley #233
Sent September 23:
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Gael Ralph underwent surgery yesterday and is in intensive care with
lung/heart problems. Please keep her in your prayers for a complete
recovery. Jerry Ralph
Sent September 23:
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Please add my son, Mike, to the prayer list. He is a medical student in
Houston and is riding out Hurricane Rita in his apartment. Please pray for
the safety of Mike and all others who are in the path of this deadly storm.
In his name, Yesmin.
Sent September 23:
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Could you please add Mike Mansour to the prayer list. For healing of his
heart condition. Thank you. Tracy Spinner
Sent September 23:
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BATTLING CANCER:
Lisa George * Roy Corr * Mary Lynn Porter * Ina Silva * Kelly
O'Loughlin * Jorge De Leon * Normand Duhamel * Harold Roll * Dick
Martin * Joe Deegan * John Pierce * Joan McBride * Bill Beck *
Joan Kull * LaLita Green * Pat Burke's Brother * JoAnne LaVine *
Steve Uliano * Cecil Spinner * Betty Barnhart * Liz Ravenis *
Liz Schwartz * Margie Fiedler
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LEUKEMIA:
Deacon Bob Fitzmorris * Roy Hubecki *
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KNEE PROBLEMS:
Ed Psota * Ingrid Russon * Marion Adams *
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SERVING IN IRAQ
Juan Moran * Pfc Ed Psota * Lt. Brian C. Scull *
DECEASED
Jane Meulmester's mother * Rita Stewart * Danielle DeVaul *
Georgiana Burke *
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* Brian Biamonte's dad, heart attack
* Frank Biamonte Multiple Sclerosis
* Marion Adams relatives effected by the hurricanes
* Deacon Frank Reilly, back surgery.
* Frank and Linda Callahan...and their little unborn daughter
* Zach Weinstein auto accident
* Cursillista Ashley Rabun and her husband Dan Graney: house flooded by
Katrina
* Melissa Ashbacher kidney failure
* Mike Mossuto cardiac bypass surgery
* Harry Collins, who is in a coma from a head injury.
* Ian Penate, a young man who is trying to quit smoking
* Carolyn Manchoff who having stroke like symtoms/problems.
* Virgie Sandford complications from a car accident
* Duke Stewart degenerative hearing loss
* Frank Thornton surgery recovery
* Walt Butcher surgery recovery
* Charlene Jimenez internal bleeding
* Pete Tellez deceased
* Michael Morck's daughter who lost her house in a fire
* Friend's brother has Chrones disease. Leticia Mendoza
* Sharon cirrhosis of the liver
* Daniel Perwich's mother heart attack
* For Melissa Finch who is having pancreas problems
* For Lillian Beda a 10 year old who almost drowned and is in a drug
induced coma.
* Liam Hearne and family in your prayers as they continue to fight CF
* Mary Beth Ekhaml fighting infection
* Dave Pierce, Parkinsons Disease
* Lynn Graves spot on her lung.
* Gael Ralph who is battling a heart condition
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A MESSAGE FROM CURSILLISTA RICK MELROSE
DeColores!
I am thrilled to send this wonderful note along with my personal thanks to
each and every Cursillista for their prayers and most especially for the
generosity of the wonderful donor. I hope that each Cursillista will take
just a few seconds to read this entire note from Monsignor Lechner. His
personal generosity, support and commitment to Higher Values for Youth
demonstrates a continuing need to help our needy brothers and sisters. I
thank you and each and every Cursillista. You are remembered in my prayers.
In His Service
Rick Melrose
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From Msgr. Lechner
Dear Rick - DeColores,
I wish to thank the Cursillo Movement, through you, for their assistance in
helping a single mother have her two children attend Our Lady of the Sacred
Heart School this year. A Cursillo family has promised $1,500.00 for this
cause - if the funds were matched. Higher Values for Youth today matched
this amount and the remainder of the tuition needs for this family.
Higher Values for Youth was established several years ago to assist our
Catholic and Christian families to attend a Catholic or Christian school of
education. We help in the area of Cathedral Deanery of the Diocese of San
Diego. Since our elementary school was closed, we have seen the need to help
other parishes and schools with their needs. We have one fund raiser a year,
usually in May, to accept funds for this cause. Higher Values has assisted
St. Didacus school, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart school, Blessed Sacrament
school, St. Rita's school, St. Jude Academy, Lutheran High School of San
Diego, Nativity Prep Academy (for inner city youth), Saint Augustine High.
Scholarships have been given to Catholic High School students in the San
Diego area - Saints, Marian, Our Lady of Peace and University High (now
Cathedral Catholic).
Higher Values for Youth serves the Cathedral Deanery youth. The Deanery
parishes serve in the poorest "per-captia economically speaking area" of the
Diocese of San Diego.
The students who achieve in our very good schools are encouraged to go onto
higher education at a Catholic or Christian school.
We have honored our teachers in our elementary parish schools with gifts and
financial assistance over the years. We usually honor an outstanding person
at our annual dinner. We have given out over $30,000.00 in the past years
for the needs of our mission to assist our Catholic Christian schools.
Jim Martinez, of San Diego National Bank, assists Higher Values by
coordinating fund raising efforts mainly through our annual dinner to raise
funds - usually in May. highervalues_foryouth@hotmail .com
I invite Cursillo of San Diego to know about this effort and to seek its
financial support to achieve it's goals.
Msgr. Roger Lechner - Holy Spirit Parish.
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A MESSAGE FROM CURSILLISTA CHRIS TOZZI
Dear Friends,
I just wanted to send you a very short note letting you know that I'll be
leaving tomorrow for Canada. A number of you called and/or e-mailed in the
last day or so to express your support and I was not able to reconnect with
you. Your well wishes were/are very much appreciated.
I have been frantically trying to get ready to travel and at 8:10 PM I still
have to pack.
I wanted to take a minute though to tell you that you'll be in my prayers
and
that I look forward to catching up with you all during Advent.
Till then, God Bless...
Chris
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A MESSAGE FROM CURSILLISTAS SEAN QUIGLEY
To All My Catholic Friends,
It is with great enthusiasm that I want to introduce you all to a rapidly
growing Order of Dominican Sisters named The Sisters of Mary, Mother of the
Eucharist out of Ann Arbor, Michigan.
As you can see, by their name alone, these Sisters have a strong devotion to
our Blessed Mother and the Holy Eucharist. Their days are filled with
prayer, including Holy Mass, Rosaries, Eucharistic Adoration, and daily
Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. They are holy Sisters with a
vocation to teach children in Catholic schools around the country. They are
truly a God-given blessing and a miracle at a time when they are so greatly
needed.
I am writing this letter from Bend, Oregon, where our family attended a
Catholic "Family Camp" and four of the Sisters of Mary, Mother of the
Eucharist came to lead our children in prayer, music, and religious
education classes. They even played soccer with the kids in their religious
habits which they wear no matter what activities they are involved in. They
had a joy about them that was infectious and it was felt by all the families
that attended.
There was a very special moment during the weekend, when a young lady came
into the "mess hall" and sat down next to Sister Joseph Andrew across the
table from me. She whispered something in her ear and then sat back with a
big smile on her face. Sister Joseph Andrew took a short gasp of breath and
then lit up with excitement with the news that this young woman had decided
to enter the convent. She had driven six hours with her mother to bring the
news to Sister Joseph Andrew in person. It was truly a memorable moment and
what a blessing to see the beginning of this young woman's journey of
serving our Lord.
In just eight short years, the Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist have
sixty-four Sisters and the number of new vocations is growing rapidly. They
are extremely orthodox, which is what is so appealing to the young women
entering the convent. They truly love the Lord and they are extremely humble
and obedient to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
They have just sent seventeen Sisters down to New Orleans to help teach in
the schools hit by Katrina.
The reason I am writing you this letter is to appeal to you all to help them
build a third wing on to their convent in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They are
bursting at the seams and are severely under-funded at this time. They
desperately need $25 Million dollars to make that next step and we need to
help them. Please visit their web-site to learn more about them at
www.sistersofmary.org .
So, all I need you to do is help me in raising some fast cash for the
Sisters and I came up with a plan to get it done quickly. We are going to
call it the "Give me five" Drive. The plan is as follows:
1. Each person that receives this e-mail makes a tax-deductible donation of
five dollars and quickly puts it in an envelope and sends it directly to the
Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. If you can not afford it at this
time, send them a letter of encouragement and offer up five Hail Mary's for
the future of their ministry.
2. Pass this e-mail on to every Catholic friend that you know around the
country so this gets into all 50 States as quickly as possible.
3. We will try to reach 5 million Catholics in the next thirty days in order
to make our goal of $25 Million Dollars!
4. I will ask the Sisters to keep a list of all the people that made
donations and offered prayers for them so that I can report back to all of
you that we made our goal and how many States participated.
5. 100% of the money will go directly to the Sisters by doing it this way.
Please send your offerings to: Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the
Eucharist
4597 Warren Rd.
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105
Thank you so much for your help and prayers. I am sealing my envelope this
minute to send to the Sisters.
Please join me by doing the same and let's keep the "Give me five" Drive
Alive!
Your Friend in Christ,
Sean Quigley
P.S.: Use this opportunity to have your children pray for the Sisters of
Mary, Mother of the Eucharist in their mission and, who knows, we may
inspire new vocations along the way.
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John Sawaya
Cursillo Communications
Last Updated:
September 30, 2005
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