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Monarch CursilloIn 2011 we celebratethe 30th anniversary of theCursillo movement in theDiocese of Fond du Lac.Since November 1981,over 1000 members ofthe diocese have experiencedthis “Short Coursein Christian Living”. Formany, if not most, this hasled to enrichment of theirpersonal faith journey andof their congregation’s lifein general. As widespreadas the Cursillo movementhas become, there are stillmany in the diocese whoare somewhat mystifiedby it. I would like to try toclear this up as much as I can.The teachings of Cursillo are very ordinary Christianity.You will find nothing spiritual or theologicalin it that is not straight out of the Bible or the Bookof Common Prayer. The teachings of the weekendare presented simply through short talks, small groupdiscussions, and quiet meditations. The five basic ideasthat are taught will give you a sense of what Cursillotries to accomplish.• The first idea is that God offers us a life of joyand abundance, a life wrapped in His grace. The“Life in Grace” is an ideal that we all can strivefor.• The second idea is that there are obstacles tothis “Life in Grace”. Those obstacles are usuallyself-inflicted; we call them “sin”. There areremedies for these obstacles, and begin with thethird idea.• The third idea: building and maintaining aloving relationship with God. There are manymethods available, such as private prayer, meditation,and corporate worship.• The fourth idea we teach is the most Anglicancontribution to theology: “Scripture, Tradition,and Reason”. We need to use our minds to learnthe will of God, not as an abstract theory, but asa way of planning our daily lives.• The fifth idea: is we know from Jesus that holyand righteous living is not enough to bring thekingdom of Heaven to this world. We mustbring that life out into the world that we live inevery day. The “Life in Grace” is something wecan learn to share with others.If these ideas interest you, or if they only lead tomore questions, please talk with your priest or withsomeone who has been through Cursillo. We will behappy to answer any questions you might have. If youcan’t find someone to answer your questions, e-mailme. (see below)The next Cursillo weekend, Monarch #67, will beheld in Waupaca at Spencer Lake Christian Center onSeptember 8th to 11th.Dave Annis is a member of St. Anne’s, De Pereand will serve as Rector ofMonarch #67. He can becontacted at david.annis@gmail.com.Cursillo UltreyaWant to get a taste ofCursillo before attending?Why not attend an Ultreya?The next Ultreya is May15th 2011 at St. Thomas,Menasha. Why not see ifsomeone at your congregation,who has attended Cursillo,is going to the Ultreyaand hitch a ride? Fellowshipbegins at 2 pm and the Ultreyastarts at 3 pm. Pleasebring snacks and your itemsfor our recycling fundraisers.Cursillo is funded 100%by donations at Ultreya,Clausura, weekend fees andrecycling fundraisers. Referto monarchcursillo.org for a list. See you there!Ultreya!Monarch Cursillo #61 was held in 2006.Bob Cleworth Jr. is a member of St. John’s, WisconsinRapids and serves as the Lay Director of MonarchCursillo for the Diocese of Fond du Lac. He can becontacted at laydirector@monarchcursillo.org.Natzke Appointed Spiritual DirectorThe Rt. Rev. Russell E. Jacobus has appointedthe Rev. Vicki Natzke to serve as SpiritualDirector for Monarch Cursillo in the Diocese ofFond du Lac. Pastor Vicki serves as Rector of St.John’s, Wisconsin Rapids and has been an activemember of Cursillo in the Diocese. Thanks tothe Rev. Kenneth Okkerse, a retired priest of thediocese who also serves as Honorary Assistantat Grace, Sheboygan, for his years of service asCursillo Spiritual Director.Diocesan Women's Ministries EventsLadies! I am so excited that Carol FellerGottard, St. Ambrose, Antigo and Nancy Kuhn,St. Peter’s, Ripon have graciously accepted tobe on the Diocesan Women’s Ministry Team(ECW). Together we are planning some excitingevents for 2011 and beyond…Women's Mini-Week (August 18-21, 2011)will be held at Camp Lakotah in Wautoma(camplakotah.com). For the latest informationvisit womensminiweek.org. If you’ve alwayswanted to try a retreat and love the outdoors,this is the event for you!A Women’s Retreat (September 30 – October2, 2011) will be held at Camp Tamarck in Waupaca.Our guest speaker is Cynthia Davis, bestselling author of Rahab's Redemption, winnerof the Best Other Fiction award at the NMBook Awards in 2007. She has also authoredsix other titles including 2010 award finalistMary, My Love! A speaker much in demand,her monthly newsletter provides thoughtfulinspiration and a fun Biblical recipe for interestedreaders.Cindy will be joined in leading the retreatwith her friend, Pastor Mary Trainor, a priestcanonically resident in the diocese! Details willbe available soon.Linda Wallenfang is a member of St. Anne’s,De Pere and Coordinator of Diocesan Women’sMinistry (ECW).diofdl.orgMay 2011 Clarion D
Congregations, brieflySt. John’s, WausauThe Annual Meeting will be held onMay 1st following the 9 am Eucharist. AHigh Tea in honor of the Royal Weddingwas held April 29th.St. Luke’s, Sister BayThe Vestry approved constructionof an attached fellowshiphall to the existing buildingto be 32 feet by 56 feet andlocated immediately to the west.The new addition will be called"The Canterbury Room" andprovide dedicated space for coffee hours, church meetings,receptions, community-based functions, instructional programming,Sunday School, a priest's counseling office, alight-duty kitchen, mechanical room, storage space, and anADA-approved unisex rest room.St. Mark’s, WaupacaVacation Bible School willbe held June 27 - July 1.Women's Winter RetreatThe Diocesan Women’s Ministry (ECW)sponsored a winter get-a-way weekendin February with 21 wonderful womenin attendance! It was a spiritual weekendthat started with a group of gals headingoff to Lambeau Field to take in the sightsand sounds of the Super Bowl champs andtopped off with lunch at Curly’s Pub.Friday night we celebrated a healing masswith Pastor Vicki Natzke. Saturday was afun packed day with learning about the littleknown women of the Bible, swimming withGod’s Word, snowshoeing, prayer shawlsknitting/crocheting, book study, games andpuzzles and more! It was truly a remarkablegroup of women who became a communityof friends! Can’t wait until next year! Markyour calendar for February 17-19, 2012!Linda Wallenfang is a member of St.Anne’s, De Pere and serves as DiocesanECW Coordinator. Contact her atLinda4God@new.rr.com.St. Matthias,MinocquaA Guided Meditation& HealingCircle will beginand be held thethird Tuesday of themonth. The meditationis designed to help one step away from the stress andstrains of life and discover an inner world of calm, peace& joy and will be followed by a healing circle led by Healingin America (healinginamerica.com) trained healers,Jane Trotter and Sr. Rose Heil, FSPA.Grace, SheboyganThe Search Committeeis accepting namesfor the rector searchprocess and is acceptingnames throughApril 30th. Nick Whitfordhas been hiredas Director of Youth and Family ministries and has begunserving in earnest with the “It’s Happening @ Grace!” program.St. Anne’s, De PereMembers participatedin the firstDozen DenominationsDinner at the MautheEcumenical Center atUWGB on ThursdayMarch 24th. The dinnerwas to serve as a fundraiser for the Center that receivesno funding from the school or the state. Five churchesbrought dishes to serve to about 50 attendees.Members of ECW Snowshoeing on thegrounds of St. Norbert Abbey (top photo);learning and studying God's Word (middlephoto) and enjoying the “Frozen Tundra”of Lambeau Field (bottom photo).Does Prayer Heal?Studies show that when people are sick, hurting, or injured, the one thingboth they and those who care about them do besides head for a doctor ispray. “We find that whenever people are in any kind of distress, they cryout to God for hope and meaning,” says Harold Koenig, M.D., Director ofDuke University’s Center for Spirituality, Theology, and Health.Studies demonstrate that people who pray are healthier and cope betterwith health challenges. Prayer is known to be a big part of most belief systems.It is not so much about miracles as it is about getting your attitude inline with your faith traditions. Expressing gratitude for our blessings instead of always askingfor “things” makes a difference in our health.There are many different ways to pray and prayer shawls have been a part of tradition forcenturies. The prayer shawls are created in prayer and presented with prayer to those whoare hurt, ill, grief-stricken, in pain, or in need of loving care. As the prayer shawls are madeprayers are said that the recipient is cradled in hope, joy, peace and wrapped in love. Theybecome a symbol of our caring for all of God’s people as a physical reminder that God alwayshas His arms around us, surrounding us with His love.Delores Wiseman is a member of All Saints, Appleton and Coordinator of the DiocesanHealth Ministries Task Force. She can be contacted at deewiseman@aol.com.Celebrating 100 Years!Hal Hennig, the oldest member of St. Peter’s, Sheboygan Falls, celebratedhis 100th birthday on April 13th. Until recently, Hal has beenactively attending the Wednesday morning service. He is still in relativelygood health, and currently living at an assisted living facility inSheboygan Falls.diofdl.orgMay 2011 Clarion E
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