FROM BOB MORRIS, CURSILLO LAY COORDINATOR
60 Cursillistas (and a few future ones) from the Dioceses of Trenton, Camden, Metuchen, Newark, and the Staten Island Ultreya came together as one community this past Sunday, November 16 and had a wonderful time at our Grand Ultreya at St. John’s parish in Lakehurst.
It was so good to see so many people and to meet many Cursillistas from different places. The presence of the Holy Spirit was evident throughout the day. After a half hour of enjoying appetizers and fellowship, we kicked off the festivities in song led by our liturgist Tara Mika. After welcoming remarks from yours truly and a blessing from Father Lou Papera, we broke into 15 groups for Group Reunion.
We then had a powerful witness talk from John Bonviaggio, who gave amazing and moving testimony of how since making his weekend he has lived a life of bringing Christ to others. His witness was a perfect example of living the Environment talk.
Following some reflections on John’s talk, we sang another song and then current Lay Coordinator of Metuchen and the 4thLay Coordinator of Trenton Bill Grippo gave a brief history of Cursillo in the Diocese of Trenton and some encouraging words.
We concluded in song and prayer and then enjoyed a delicious potluck dinner with so much food that we all ate and took food home.
I’ve heard only overwhelmingly positive feedback on the day and how impactful it was.
Many thanks to our Secretariat for planning the day, especially to David and Alice Riggio, who spent so much time putting this day together and did a super job coordinating everything. Special thanks also to the volunteer kitchen crew of St. John’s for their help and support the entire day!
Photos coming soon!
God Bless everyone and if you couldn’t make it, we hope to see you soon.
Upcoming Events:
Quarterly Diocesan Mass-First Friday of Advent-7:00 PM, December 5 at Visitation Parish in Brick. Mass celebrated by Father Ed Blanchett followed by refreshments and fellowship.
School of Leaders: 10:00 AM Saturday, December 20 at Visitation Parish in Brick. We will celebrate Christmas with breakfast, grouping, a witness talk, and Christmas carols. We will provide bagels, rolls, and coffee. We invite everyone to bring breakfast items.
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