Oklahoma Episcopal Cursillo

Oops!

2008-02-06T15:35:00.000-06:00

Oops, got the weekend dates wrong. Here they are, from now until 2010 (we'd have more dates set already, if the calendar at St. Crispin's was open)

March 27-30, 2008 #116
September 4-7 (just after Labor Day), 2008 #117
September 25-28 (Hispanic), 2008 #118

2009
February 26-March 1 #119
September 17-20 #120
September 24-27 (Hispanic) #121

2010
February 25-28 #122
September 16-19 #123
September 23-26 #124 (Hispanic)

Upcoming weekends

2008-02-05T20:42:00.000-06:00

At the last Secretariat meeting, held at St. Crispin's January 25/26, we decided to hold two weekends in the Fall (pending space available). The first, a co-ed weekend, will occur September 17-20. Lay Rector will be Bud Johnson, Assistant Lay Rector Dion Crider. The second weekend will follow one week later: September 24-27, it will be Hispanic, and will be led by Lay Rector Cuco Escalero; his assistant is not yet known. These will be #s 117 and 118. First, though, we need to concentrate on #116, scheduled March 27-30. The Lay Rector is Glen Boyer, St. Andrew's, Lawton, who replaces Lauri Watkins.

Please note that a Day of Deeper Understanding will be held on April 26th, 2008, at Emmanuel, Shawnee. We hope that the new Cursillistas and many 'old' ones will attend. DDU starts at 10 a.m. and should be over by 3:00 p.m.

The new 'digs' at St. Crispin's are wonderful and will serve Cursillo weekends very well. We think that conference room A will be the Rollo room; conference room B will be the chapel; conference room C will be Palanca chapel; and conference room D will be the Team room. The new 'lounge,' which has a full kitchen, will serve well for the Agape meal...unless they fill it with a bunch of tables and utilities. We will continue to eat in the old dining room, and the 'old' lounge will be available for evening programs.

It appears that the rates for Cursillo weekends at St. Crispin's will rise. We don't yet know the new rate schedule. If you have "extra money," please remember that Cursillo is always seeking money for scholarships.

DeColores!
Bud

Correction of previous blog

2008-02-05T20:33:00.000-06:00

In my previous comments, I said something like: "This Bishop is very supportive of the Cursillo movement." What I should have said, and I do apologize for a bad choice of words, is this: "The Cursillo Movement in Oklahoma has had wonderful support in the past from Bishop Moody, and I'm pleased that Bishop Ed will continue that ardent support."

On another matter, I specified that meetings of the Cursillo Secretariat would take place at Church of the Resurrection in Oklahoma City. That is NOT the case anymore. All 2008 meetings will take place at St. Mary's church in Edmond, OK. If you don't know where St. Mary's is located, call a Secretariat member or check with Mapquest.

And, finally, we encourage ALL Cursillistas to come to the Secretariat meetings. These meetings are not just for "the privileged few." We welcome and encourage attendance; the more, the merrier! This movement belongs to you, and if you're not present when decisions are made, we all lose out.

Team #116 Announced

2008-01-24T16:07:00.000-06:00

The spiritual advisors are still being finalized, but the current team will be led by Glen Boyer, St Andrew's Lawton, Lay Rector. Other team members include:

Steve Beck, St Peter's Tulsa
Eric Blazek, St Michael's Norman
Kris Bonner, St Luke's Bartlesville
Joanne Boyer, St Andrew's Lawton
Patrick Calhoun, St Michael's Norman
Mary Ann Coffman, St Mary's Edmond
Cuco Escalera, Santa Maria Virgen OKC
Biel Johnson, Church of the Resurrection OKC
Bud Johnson, Church of the Resurrection OKC
Andrea Jones, St. Matthew's Sand Springs
Lance Moody, St Paul's Cathedral OKC
Nancy Powell, St Mary's Edmond
Lynda Stephens, St Luke's Bartlesville
Lee Stephens, St Luke's Bartlesville
Mike Watkins, St Luke's Bartlesville

News from the Scretariat

2007-12-17T19:45:00.000-06:00

Some members of the Secretariat were pleased to meet with Bishop Ed on Monday afternoon, November 26. We explained the current state of the Cursillo movement in Oklahoma (struggling) and the reasons we felt this was so. We asked for a "bishop presence" at Clausuras, for more priestly involvement, and for direction. The Bishop told us that he was unaware of which priests had "made their Cursillo," but that he would inquire, in the course of inquiring about other things. He told us that he knew that Cursillo in OKlahoma was struggling, but thought we could get it going if we pointed our movement in the correct direction. One of those directions, he thought, was continued involvement of the Hispanic community in the movement. He is very positive about Cursillo, and thinks that it is a wonderful way to bring people into a relationship with Christ. He stressed, however, that it is NOT the only way. The Cursillo method has been proven very effective in developing that relationship, and he thinks that's another point we need to stress. Bishop Ed liked the idea of Cursillo putting articles into Oklahoma's Mission ("there's always space to fill.") and asked that we forward articles to him so that he could see the content (this was done with the first article and the Bishop made some corrections) All in all, we came away from the meeting much encouraged. This Bishop will be proactive for Cursillo. Attendees: Bud Johnson, Dion Crider, Glen Boyer, Mother Stephanie Swinnea

On another front, please remember the co-ed Cursillo scheduled for March 27-30. This weekend will be led by Lauri Watkins, St. Luke's, Bartlesville. Find candidates, tell them all about the weekend, and encourage them to use the weekend to begin their personal journey with Christ, or to deepen one already begun. Please pray for both candidates and team. Members of the team are not yet known.

Bishop Ed told us that, though theoretically next year's House of Bishops meeting has been postponed because of the Lambeth Convention, in fact the HOB WILL meet. The Secretariat will try to schedule both the Hispanic weekend and the next co-ed weekend at times when the Bishop will be "in town" for both Clausuras. This probably means that the 3rd weekend in September, which traditionally has been the date for a Cursillo weekend, will not be so in 2008.

Dates for the 2008 Secretariat meetings are set:

January 25/26 (overnight) St. Crispin's. Make reservations soon. Dinner at 7:00 p.m., meeting afterwards until compline. Breakfast the next day, more meeting, closing with Holy Eucharist shortly after 11:00 a.m. Contact Bud Johnson, 405-606-1942 to reserve a spot.

March 8. 10:00 a.m. starting time. Location: Church of the Resurrection, OKC

May 10. 10:00 a.m. starting time. Location: Church of the Resurrection, OKC

July 12. 10:00 a.m. starting time. Location: Church of the Resurrection, OKC

September 13. 10:00 a.m. starting time. Location: Church of the Resurrection, OKC

November 8. 10:00 a.m. starting time. Location: Church of the Resurrection, OKC. We will elect officers at this meeting.

Please note that we encourage all Cursillistas to attend the Secretariat meetings. If you don't attend, you won't know what's happening in Cursillo....unless you're willing to help publish The Rooster Tale.

The Secretariat is always looking for a few willing helpers. You don't have to do all the work, just some of it. It's not any harder than what you do for your own church.

New Secretariat Year and Officer Elections

2007-09-28T10:28:00.000-05:00

The secretariat's year is about over, and new terms begin at the next meeting, to be held at Emmanuel Shawnee, October 20th, 10:00 AM. If you are interested in joining the committee to help at a diocesan level committee, please contact a current member, or just show up :-) The annual election of officers will also take place.

Clausura #115

2007-09-28T10:24:00.000-05:00

Hola Amigos,

The Clausura en Espanol went very well, including the bilingual eucharist, only the fourth or fifth I've attended in my life. The Spirit was abundant, y la musica muy bonita. Obispo Ed is due to visit Santa Maria on the 30th, and I think there may be an Ultreya following that afternoon.

Ultreya,

Cursillo #115 en Espanol

2007-08-18T19:13:00.001-05:00

The next Cursillo weekend, #115, will be entirely in Spanish. There are already 35 candidates, and a huge team. Come and join us for the celebration on September 23rd at 3pm.

Secretariat Elections October 20

2007-08-18T19:06:00.000-05:00

If you are interested in serving on the Diocesan Secretariat, contact a current member and plan to attend the next meeting, October 20th, at Emmanual, Shawnee, 501 N. Broadway, 10:00 AM

Clausura

2007-03-16T09:03:00.000-05:00

Clausura went well, with standing room only in the St. Crispin's dining hall. The bishop and Lance spoke a few minutes and shared encouraging words. There was also news announced that there would be a Spanish language Cursillo in September. Evidently a rector has already been selected, and a number of possible team members have attended recent Spanish Cursillos in Texas. More news coming...

Clausura Feb. 25th

2007-02-21T13:18:00.000-06:00

We will be gathering (quietly) at the kitchen door at 3PM this Sunday, the 25th.

Nov. 4 meeting at Holy Apostles, OKC/Moore

2006-08-26T16:11:00.000-05:00

The October secretariat meeting has been changed to November 4th at Holy Apostles, OKC/Moore. All cursillistas are invited to come and join us for a pot-luck lunch at noon, followed by good music and a short presentation or two from the people who will have attended the National Seminar in Kansas City, October 12-15

If you have not been to Holy Apostles before, it is at 13600 S. Blackwelder, between Western and Penn just South of 134th Map

Costa Rica Tres Dias #1 and #2

2006-07-26T16:30:00.000-05:00

De Colores!

I received the following email requesting agape/palanca on behalf of Costa Rica Tres Dias #1 and #2. I invite each of you to include these cursillo weekends in your personal prayers and the prayers of as many others as you can contact. I also request that you attempt to have both Cursillo weekends included in your church's Prayers of the People! I have sent an acknowledgement and response from the Diocese of Oklahoma for each of the weekends.

Ultreya!

Gretchen "Biel" Johnson

John C. Grotjohn
3807 Hemlock Ct.
Rockford, IL 61107
815-397-3687
john2208@rockford.com

Greetings in the name of our precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ:

With the help of the Holy Spirit, Costa Rica Tres Dias ( CRTD ) is an emerging community sponsored by Northern Illinois Tres Dias. We are preparing for CRTD # 1, Enclosed are agape/palanca letters that you may use on your weekends. We would also like to request prayer and agape/palanca letter support for Costa Rica Tres Dias # 1 for both the men and the women. The dates for the men’s Spanish weekend is August 3 thru 6 and the women’s Spanish weekend is August 10 thru the 13. Please address the letters to Costa Rica Tres Dias # 1.

If possible, we would like to have everything in by July 27th because the team from the United States will be leaving July 30th to go down for training for the weekend and will remain there until after the women’s weekend is completed.

Also as long as I have your attention, I would also request an agape/palanca letter for Statesville, Illinois Kairos # 2 for the weekend of September 21.

Thank you for all your previous support and God bless. De Colores!

In His Service, John

Habla Espanol ?

2006-07-04T13:18:00.000-05:00

We are looking for a spanish bi-lingual volunteer who could help translate a few paragraphs from English. If you can, please send email to Eric Blazek. Thanks,

Rooster Tale Articles Needed

2006-07-04T10:58:00.000-05:00

Hello All,

The Rooster Tale editors are looking for articles to share with the rest of the Cursillo Community. If you feel like writing, drop an email to Bud Johnson or Dion Crider and they can give you all the details.

National Cursillo Seminar Oct. 12th-15th

2006-07-04T10:54:00.000-05:00

The National Episcopal Cursillo Seminar is to be held in Kansas City this year October 12th through the 15th. Oklahoma will have a large delegation going, as one of out own, Dion Crider, is seeking to be elected to the National Committee.

If you are interested in going, get the registration form online Here

Diaconate Ordinations

2006-06-11T15:18:00.000-05:00

June 24th will be the Ordination to the Diaconate at St. Paul's Cathedral att 11:00 AM - All are welcome. Join us in the beginning of new ministry for these candidates.

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2006-06-07T22:42:00.000-05:00

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New Palanca Coordinator

2006-06-07T22:34:00.000-05:00

Biel Johnson, Church of the Resurrection, OKC, has agreed to serve as the new Palanca Coordinator for the Cursillo movement in the diocese of Oklahoma. Biel will coordinate the exchange of palanca with other diocese, sending greetings on our behalf along with prayers for their weekends, as well as receiving palanca from other diocese for our own weekends.

Biel can be reached at budbiel@sbcglobal.net

Rooster Tales Editor Needed

2006-06-07T22:27:00.000-05:00

The Cursillo Newsletter of the Diocese, the RoosterTale (August 2005 issue), is in need of a new editor-in-chief. We are not looking for someone to dump the entire workload onto, but rather someone who can coordinate, and envolve other people into the process.

If you like to work with a small team and have any amount of newletter writing, publishing, or organization skills, please send email Here.

Ultreya,

Bishop Search Update

2006-06-07T22:25:00.000-05:00

Visit http://www.aNewBishopForOklahoma.org for more information on the diocesan search process. Several cursillistas from across the state are on the Profile/Search committee as well as the Election/Transition committee. Please keep all the members in your prayers as we seek to elect our next bishop.

Welcome

2006-06-07T22:20:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the Oklahoma Episcopal Cursillo weblog.

Registration for Cursillo #114

2006-06-07T22:09:00.000-05:00

The registration deadline for the upcoming co-ed weekend will be September 7th. If your church is out of registration forms, get one Here

The weekend will be Sept. 21-24, with Kay March as Lay Rector. Keep Kay and all her team in your prayers between now and then.