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A Message from our Chairman
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T H E N E W S L E T T E R F O R M I S S I S S I P P I C U R S I L L O
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F O U R T H D A Y S T . AND R E W ’ S
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D I O C E S A N C O U N C I L
B I L O X I C O L O S I U M ,
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Welcome to our newest Secretariat member!
Please join me in welcoming Barbara Hammer to the Secre-
tariat as our Vice-Chairman and Jennet Lacey as Fourth Day Chair.
They both are longtime Cursillo supporters.
Barbara lives in Hattiesburg and attends Ascension. She is
filling the spot left vacant from when I stepped into the role of Chair
of the Secretariat.
Jennet lives in Columbus and attends St. Paul’s. She is filling
the spot left vacant with the passing of our dear friend Cindy Thomp-
son.
I am so thankful for Barbara and Jennet’s continued support
of Cursillo and their willingness to step up and serve.
I also want to thank Alison Duncan for her past support and
service as our Treasurer for the past couple years. Alison recently
resigned her duties as Treasurer so she can expand her personal
business activities. In addition to her excellent job of keeping our
books balanced, she added invaluable knowledge and energy to the
Cursillo movement. She will be greatly missed on the Secretariat.
That being said, we currently have an opening for Treasurer.
If it sounds like something you would be interested in, please drop
me a line at [email protected] .
Being on the secretariat is just one way to serve this com-
munity. Please fill out the time and talent sheet so we can know
where and how you are willing to serve.
Ultreya!
Julie Goforth
Tell us about your upcoming
Ultreya events.. Deadline for
next newsletter is Nov 1
Send information to
You can find
us under
Mississippi
Cursillo.
As we are well aware,
prayers are a vital part of
the Cursillo movement.
Here are dates of Cursillo
weekends occurring in
other dioceses. Please add
them to your prayer list.
D E C O L O R E S , Y ’ A L L !
Sept 17-20 : Dioceses of Oregon, New Jersey
Sept 24-27: Dioceses of Mississippi, Southeast Florida,
San Francisco, Oklahoma
Oct 1-4: Dioceses of Los Angeles, East Tennessee,
New York
Oct 8-11: Dioceses of San Francisco, Los Angeles,
Florida
Oct 15-18: Diocese of Florida
Oct 22-25: Dioceses of San Diego, South Carolina,
Tennessee
Oct 29-Nov 1: Diocese of Upper South Carolina
Nov 5-8: Dioceses of East Carolina and Texas
Nov 12-15: Diocese of Colorado
Hear what are
people are
taking away
from a Cursillo
Weekend.
Through the Eyes of
A Cursillista
As pilgrims, we gathered from across the state—seekers coming together with anticipation
and apprehension. On day one, we were told by strangers: “We’ve been waiting for you”
and “I’ve been praying for you by name.” Confusion and trepidation set in as we were in-
troduced to roommates and told we must spend the night together in silence. On day two
we learned that some of us have secret identities (e.g., Deb) and others have secret loca-
tions (e.g., the pooh room). The love professed in words became manifest by outward ac-
tions that took our breath away. Like Mary, we wondered: “How can this be?” On day
three the truth was revealed in celebratory splendor. The Kingdom of God is upon us. The
love of Christ makes all things possible—even the miracles of Cursillo 128.
Judy Guice
Redeemer, Biloxi
FOURTH DAY: A DAY FOR ALL.
Fourth Day has two meanings in Cursillo: each day after your three day weekend is the “Fourth Day”, but it is
also a day of review and renewal following the weekend. Fourth Day workshops serve to bring the entire Cursillo com-
munity together, and give energy and purpose to every Cursillista- old and new!
I had the expectation that my Fourth Day would be a continuation of the wonderful weekend experience. We met at
Gray Center, in the same space, with many of the same people, but there were changes that I didn’t understand or ap-
preciate at the time. There were strangers there, with different nametags; we didn’t sit at our same tables; we sang
different songs; and there were no placemats when we ate lunch! Since that Fourth Day, I have come to love Fourth
Days because of those differences. It is important for each of us to participate in as many Fourth Days as possible, mak-
ing new connections, being reenergized, and sharing God’s love.
The Cursillo weekend provides each of us a deeper understanding of our own faith and how to carry and share
our faith in different environments. Each of us needs to be reminded of what we have learned and experienced during
the weekend in order to meet the challenge of maintaining Piety, Study, and Action in daily life. The Fourth Day talks
provide this information by different speakers, and the floating group reunion is a valuable connection with strangers
on the same journey, whose paths would never have crossed ours had it not been for Cursillo. The Fourth Day work-
shop boosts our understanding and commitment.
There are many different ways to be involved in Fourth Days: the host church’s Ultreya provides food, speak-
ers and a musician are needed, as well as participants! I have gained new understanding from each Fourth Day I have
attended, and encourage each of you to come. Please put Saturday, October 17th, on your calendar. We will be gather-
ing at St. Andrew’s from 8:30- 3:00.
Jennet Lacey, Fourth Day Chair
St. Paul’s, Columbus
Please print out this 2 page survey and return it to:
Mississippi Episcopal Cursillo Time and Talent Survey
Name _____________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
E-mail ____________________________________________
Phone ____________________________________________
Parish: ___________________________________
I attended Cursillo # ______________________________
Served on staff(s) _____________________________________
Duties ___________________________________
How much time are you interested in offering to Cursillo? (Mark all that apply)
_____ I am willing to be involved in ongoing duties
_____ I am willing to help prior to weekends
_____ I am willing to help during weekends
_____ I am willing to help following weekends
_____ I am willing to help with Fourth Day
_____ I am willing to help between weekends
_____ I am NOT able to help at present
(next)
Cursillo in Mississippi P.O. Box 16834 Jackson, MS 39326-0834
The best time of year for me to volunteer tome to Cursillo is: (Mark all that apply)
_____ ______ ______ ______ ________
Spring Summer Fall Winter I am unable to help at present
Talents (Mark all that apply)
_____ Music Instrument(s) played: _________________________
_____ Crochet
_____ Computer graphics
_____ Webmaster
_____ Woodworking
_____ Painting
_____ General placemats
_____ General palanca
_____ Sewing (for banner repair)
_____ Newsletter
_____ MS Episcopalian articles
_____ Photography
_____ Ultreya leader
_____ Payer vigil coordinator for Ultreya
All information provided in this survey is intended for informational purposes only. Mississippi Episcopal Cursillo
will not use or disclose any personal information collected about you other than for the purposes for which it has
been collected. We will not use, sell or disclose your information for any other purpose without your consent
Cursillo 129 is scheduled for Setp 24-27 and a great team has been assembled. Please pray for the staff of this
weekend and the pilgrims who will come. Also pray about sponsoring someone for this weekend. Last day to
register for the weekend is Sept 12. Sponsor forms can be found on our website, www.cursillo.dioms.org
Rector: Katharine Surkin Spiritual Directors: The Rev. Margaret Ayers
Head Cha Cha: Alison Duncan The Rev. Charlie Deaton
Observing Rector: Beth Robertson The Rev. Charles Hawkins
Observing Head Cha Cha: Barbara Hammer
Music Director: Witt Rayner
Staff: Jan Belote, Mike Boolos, Suzie Boolos, David Chew, Frank Cuervo, Margaret Love Denman, Hollie Hull, Douglas
Kennedy, Jenny Newman, Cindy Nichols, Susan Nix, V.A. Patterson, Paula Provine, Bruce Scarborough, Stacey Smith,
Ramona Underwood, Greg Webb
Meet Katharine Surkin – Cursillo Prodigy
I met Katharine when we attended Millsaps together. She and I didn’t hang out in
the same groups, but I always admired how friendly she was and how quick she
was to share a smile. Cursillo has helped nurture our friendship, and I was
honored when she asked me to serve as Head Cha Ha for #129.
Katharine first attended Cursillo in the womb, but she decided to attend again as an adult for #102 – what a lucky
woman to have a lifelong connection to Cursillo!! After graduating from Millsaps, Katharine attended law school
at Ole Miss School of Law, and she currently works for Judge Randolph’s office. Katharine and her husband, Joe,
live in Madison and attend St. Andrew’s Cathedral. She is a member of the vestry, avid supporter of the Holy
Smokers (Joe in particular) and the former Ultreya rector. She’s a huge football fan and loves keeping up with
Peyton Manning and the Broncos.
It’s been such a pleasure to work so closely with Katharine preparing for Cursillo #129. It’s been very special to be
able to share this experience with such a dear friend. Katharine has called an amazing staff, and I am confident
she will be led by the spirit as we welcome the pilgrims into the Cursillo community. Please pray for Cursillo #129
and consider sponsoring someone for the weekend.
Alison Duncan, Head Cha Cha
St. James, Jackson
Preparing Placemats: A few helpful hints
As we begin to prepare for Cursillo #129, it’s a good time to talk about placemats. As you may know, the weekend rector decides how many personalized placemats will be used for the weekend, and sponsors are responsible for getting the placemats ready for pilgrims. (Often Ultreyas will schedule placemat parties, so that responsibility doesn’t fall on one person.)
At Cursillo, personalized placemats are used as ice breakers – a way for pilgrims and staff to get to know one an-other during the weekend. Each Cursillo pilgrim is an individual and each placemat should showcase some part of that individual’s life or personality.
Think about the different activities your pilgrim might be involved in. Does she serve on the vestry or altar guild? Is he part of the LEV team or the choir? Consider creating a placemat that highlights the ways that your pilgrim is involved in the church community. What about hobbies? Does she knit? Does he love to fish? A placemat that highlights a hobby is a great way for a pilgrim to share something that he or she loves with the group. Other placemat themes might include family, friends, favorite Bible verses and, since this is the South, football.
Last, but not least, none of us is one dimensional, so try to create a broad picture of your pilgrim.
Placemats should be 10X14 and can be scalloped or straight. You can order them from Amazon.com.
Kimberly Lassiter
St. Andrew’s Cathedral
Mississippi Cursillo’s Secretariat
Position Name Email
Chairman Julie Goforth [email protected]
Vice Chairman Barbara Hammer [email protected]
Treasurer Open
Secretary Kimberly Lassiter [email protected]
3 Day Weekend Rep Garrett Wallace [email protected]
Registrar/Pre Cursillo Rep Katharine Surkin [email protected]
4th Day Rep Jennet Lacey [email protected]
Spiritual Director The Rev. Sam Godfrey [email protected]
Spiritual Director The Rev. Mary Berry [email protected]
Been awhile since you’ve attended a Cursillo event? There are always several opportunities during each Cursillo
weekend for former Cursillistas to catch up with old friends and to support our new Pilgrims. Please join us for
the following events!
Saturday, September 26, Pot Luck, Grace Episcopal Church, Canton, 6:30 pm
Bring a dish and enjoy some Cursillo fellowship! The Jackson Area Ultreya will provide drinks and set-ups. Just
bring your own adult beverage if you so choose. There will be lots of singing, food, and laughter- what more
could a Cursillista ask for?
For those who need lodging (sorry, the Big House is unavailable), we’ve secured a special rate at the Hampton Inn
of Canton. They are located at 133 Soldier Colony Road, just off Exit 119 on I-55. Just call (601) 859-8700 and
mention Cursillo for the discounted rate of $89 (their normal rate is $109).
Sunday, September 27, Wake Up, Gray Center, Canton, 6:00 am
Dig out your nametags, rosters and rainbows for wake up at Gray Center. We gather in the Dining Hall at 6:00 am
sharp. We’ll walk to the Chapel as a group and with our joyful voices surround the pilgrims with love.
Sunday, September 27, Clausura, Gray Center Chapel, Canton, 2:30 pm
Come and let the Holy Spirit “stoke you up” as Bishop Seage celebrates Eucharist and our newest Cursillistas
convey their thoughts and experiences from the weekend. Show your support for Cursillo during this closing
event!
We hope to see you there! Webb Morgan: [email protected] Fonda Devrow: [email protected]
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