CALVERT ULTREYA

 

February 9, 2009

 

LEADERS:            Joe and Cassie Garcia

                             Joe and Trudy Mihalcik

 

This is a summary of our February 9th Ultreya gathering.  We met in the Columbus Room of the McFadden Conference Center at St. John Vianney Church at 7:30 PM. There were about 30 Cursillistas present from our small group reunions.  This month’s gathering was led by Cassie Garcia.

 

Gathering:  Our opening song was “Here I Am Lord”.  Music for the evening was provided by Pete Abresch on his banjo and Carlos Victoria on the bongos.

Welcome and Opening Prayer:   Cassie welcomed all new and returning members and prayed from the prayers for the beginning of Lent, since Ash Wednesday would soon be here.   

Introductions:  After our opening prayer we introduced ourselves and shared information about our Cursillo weekend.  (This is why it is a good idea to wear your “cookie”)  We were especially happy to see a few visitors who have not yet made a Cursillo weekend.

Small Group Sharing:  In order to form into smaller discussion groups, we counted off by 8s.  We spent about 15 minutes In our small groups, sharing our experiences of piety, study and action since our last meeting.

Regathering:  Our Gathering Song was “Eagles Wings”

 

Witness Talk:   Chuck Knapper was our witness speaker.  He shared with us his decision to be a volunteer for Hospice.  After joining, he realized that he was called to something more personal and with greater responsibility towards the Hospice clients.  He took courses at the community college to become a Hospice health care worker and has been moved by his experience as a care giver for Hospice.  He has felt that God called him to something more and he is humbled to accept the call.

 

Old and New News:  We discussed several upcoming events:.

·         February

o         Feb. 12-15-- 197th Women's Weekend - Gwen Sutton Coordinator, Josephite Center, Washington DC. Sandy Sullivan provided an update and collected water, snacks and bunk junk for the women’s weekend; she asked for our prayers. 

o        Feb. 18 -- 7-9 pm Cursillo School of Leaders at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 2020 St. Joseph Drive, Largo, MD. Recitation of Divine Chaplet of Mercy at 6:30.

March

Mar. 12-15-- 198th Men's Weekend - George Sullivan Coordinator, at the Josephite Center, Washington DC. George Sullivan updated us on the team formation activities.  Applications are also now being taken.

o         Mar. 18 -- 7-9 pm Cursillo School of Leaders at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 2020 St. Joseph Drive, Largo, MD. Recitation of Divine Chaplet of Mercy at 6:30.

·         July 2009

o        July 24-26-- Relax and Reflect Retreat** - Our Lady Mattaponi Retreat Center, Upper Marlboro, Md.

·         October 2009

o        Oct. 8-11-- 199th Women's Weekend, Josephite Center, Washington

 

Nest Meeting:  Since St. John Vianney is hosting a Parish Mission Mar. 8 – 11th, the next Ultreya will be on Monday, April 13th, 7:30 PM in the SJV basement, Mc Fadden Center. 

 

Closing:  Cassie closed our celebration with the concluding Prayer:

 

 

Socialization and Refreshments:  We all enjoyed the food and drinks provided by everyone attending.