What Is Cursillo?
Cursillo (pronounced cur-see-yo) is Spanish for little course, specifically in the teachings of Jesus. The goal of the Cursillo Movement is to make Christ the prime influence in society. Cursillo is often described as a retreat. While there is quiet time and reflection, there is more discussion among peers than in most retreats. Perhaps, it is best described as an experience of living in Christian community.
The Cursillo Movement is worldwide. It began in Spain in the mid-1940s and came to the United States in the 1960s. All local dioceses in the US are affiliated with the worldwide Cursillo through the National Cursillo Secretariat in Dallas, Texas.
The Cursillo weekend in the Diocese of Scranton begins Thursday evening and ends Sunday evening, and is conducted by a team of priests, deacons, sisters and lay people. Weekends are held at St. Gabriel's Passionist Retreat Center in Clarks Summit.
Weekends
Women's Cursillo #60 -
March 22- 25, 2012
Cindy Hogan, Rectora
Men's Cursillo #54 -
April 19 -22, 2012
Tony O'Reilly, Rector
Women's Cursillo #61 -
October 4- 7, 2012
Donna Caputo, Rectora
Contact Joe Alinoski for more information (See Links/Contacts at upper/far left).
School of Leaders/Events
Saturday, February 4, 2012 - Queen of the Apostles Parish (formerly St. Mary), Avoca - Retreat. Mass begins at 10:00 followed by Apostolic Committment Service, retreat and working lunch for current and former rectors and rectoras. All are welcome but working lunch is for rectors/rectoras only.
Saturday, February 11, 2012 - St. Gabriel, Clarks Summit (9:30 -11:30) - School of Leaders
Saturday, February 18, 2012 - Queen of the Apostles Parish (formerly St. Mary) Avoca - Carnivale Dinner Dance
Saturday, March 3, 2012 - St. Gabriel, Clarks Summit (9:30 -11:30) - School of Leaders
Saturday, April 14, 2012 - Queen of the Apostles Parish (formerly St. Mary), Avoca (9:30 -11:30) - School of Leaders
Saturday, May 19, 2012 - Oblates of St. Joseph, Pittston (9:30 -11:30) - School of Leaders
Saturday, June 16, 2012 - St. Gabriel, Clarks Summit (9:30 -11:30) - School of Leaders
Saturday, July 14, 2012 - St. Gabriel, Clarks Summit (9:30 -11:30) - School of Leaders
Saturday, August 11, 2012 - St. Gabriel, Clarks Summit (9:30 -11:30) - School of Leaders
Saturday, September 22, 2012 - St. Eulalia, Roaring Brook (9:30 -11:30) - School of Leaders
Saturday, October 13, 2012 - St. Eulalia, Roaring Brook (9:30 -11:30) - School of Leaders
Saturday, November 10, 2012 - St. Gabriel, Clarks Summit (9:30 -11:30) - School of Leaders
Saturday, December 8, 2012 - St. Gabriel, Clarks Summit (9:30 -11:30) - School of Leaders
Cursillo Region 2 Spring Encounter, April 27 - 29, 2012, JPII Center, Vineland, NJ
July 2012 - Pittsburgh, PA - National Encounter
Cursillo Region 2 Fall Encounter, October 19 - 21, 2012, JPII Center, Vineland, NJ
National School of Leaders Page (click at left)
Ultreya
Click below to get a copy of the weekend application.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Queen of the Apostles Parish (formerly St. Mary), Avoca (after 7pm Mass) - Ultreya
Sunday, March 11, 2012 - St. Eulalia, Elmhurst/Roaring Brook (2-4 pm) - Ultreya
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - Queen of the Apostles Parish (formerly St. Mary), Avoca (after 7pm Mass) - Ultreya
Sunday, April 29, 2012 - St. Vincent, Dingmans (2 - 4 pm) - Ultreya
