[Cursillo327team] Team Meeting 5 Notes

Fri Apr 11 13:15:02 MDT 2025

I will be bringing everything needed to make smoked turkey sandwiches.

Stay Salty,

Dave Hemeon
603-581-4095

Lord Jesus, give us the strength to be patient
with those, I meet today so that I may
imitate you.

On Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 10:58 AM tiger2010 via Cursillo327team <
cursillo327team at nhcursillo.org> wrote:

> I will plan to bring a crackpot of American chop suey.  If anyone has any
> allergies to the American chop suey please let me know.
>
> De Colores
> Rene Laferriere
>
>
>
> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
>
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> -------- Original message --------
> From: Rob Dachowski - Tech Coordinator via Cursillo327team <
> cursillo327team at nhcursillo.org>
> Date: 3/29/25 10:47 AM (GMT-05:00)
> To: cursillo327team at nhcursillo.org
> Subject: [Cursillo327team] Team Meeting 5 Notes
>
> All:
>
> Thanks for a great team meeting today.
>
>
>    - As discussed, here is the link to a folder that you can upload your
>    Rollos to.  Let me know if you have any issues with this.
>    https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/46yuy547hht18utshyra0/AOkN_wKFlm093ydRK56lKM4?rlkey=5lge7qnrjdp1eu0a45jaadhz2&st=tnvja1pi&dl=0
>    - I will have Pilgrim’s guides for this in need at the All-Day
>    - The recording link is the Dropbox under Team Meeting 5
>    - Below is the unedited AI-generated meeting recap - based on this
>    recap, we don’t have to worry about Skynet at least for the time being…
>    - Rob will bring the coffee maker to the All-Day, so we shouldn’t run
>    out of coffee
>    - Lunch - crock pots dinners were suggested.  Any particular
>    suggestions or volunteers?
>
>
> I look forward to seeing all of you from 9-4 on 4/12 at IHM.
>
> De Colores,
> Rob
>
> Quick recap
> The team discussed preparations for an upcoming retreat and Cursillo
> event, focusing on participant recruitment, logistics, and presentation
> content. Kevin shared personal experiences with Catholic churches and
> community activities, emphasizing the importance of lay involvement and
> building connections within the church. The group reviewed presentation
> materials, discussed event logistics, and concluded with prayer,
> highlighting the overall themes of community, faith, and personal growth
> throughout the meeting.
> Next steps
>
> All Team Members: Submit royal texts in Word/RTF format with numbered
> pages to the Dropbox folder before the all-day meeting
>
> Rob: Create a writable Dropbox folder for team members to submit their
> royal texts
>
> Rob: Print compiled royal texts into a book before the all-day meeting
>
> Al: Complete and send the Study of Environment royal to Kevin and Rob by
> end of the week
>
> Peter: Add personal witness stories/examples throughout the Lay Person in
> the Church royal
>
> Peter: Add Bible verse citations to the handout for distribution after the
> royal
>
> Peter: Update royal to include points from "The Solution for the World"
> section
>
> Kevin: Adjust wrap-up talk to incorporate community and family themes
> heard from other speakers
>
> Kevin: Check with Carl about his royal outline document
>
> Karl: Complete and finalize the Sacraments talk
>
> All Team Members: Bring checks to the all-day meeting for collection by Rob
>
> Team: Confirm kitchen access and facilities at the church for the all-day
> event
>
> NHC: Coordinate with Dave regarding his offer to prepare roasted turkey
> for lunch
>
> NHC: Bring coffee maker and coffee supplies for the all-day event
>
> NHC: Prepare and bring outline sheets for reviewing royas during the
> all-day event
>
> NHC: Arrange for podium or music stand for presentations at Immaculate
> Heart of Mary
> Summary
> Retreat Participant Recruitment and Planning
> The team discusses the upcoming retreat and the need for more
> participants. Kevin mentions potential candidates, including Russipresa
> from Rochester and Rob White, while some others are unable to attend due to
> various commitments. NHC reports that they currently have three confirmed
> participants and need at least eight to break even, urging team members to
> submit their applications and recruit more candidates. The group plans to
> make announcements at a breakfast and during masses to attract more
> participants.
> Cursillo Event and Retirement Discussion
> Kevin led the meeting, with Al and NHC participating. Al was having
> technical issues with his camera, which were eventually resolved. The team
> discussed the upcoming Cursillo event, with Karl offering a prayer. Kevin
> then guided the discussion, with Al and NHC contributing. Al mentioned his
> busy schedule due to his upcoming retirement, but assured the team he would
> complete his tasks. The conversation ended with Kevin moving on to the next
> topic, with Rob set to discuss Christianity in action.
> Catholic Church Experiences and Community Involvement
> Kevin shares his experiences with various Catholic churches throughout his
> life. He describes his childhood memories of St. Mary's Church in
> Massachusetts and Nova Scotia, highlighting the strong community
> involvement and activities for children. Kevin then discusses his family's
> journey back to regular church attendance after having children, eventually
> settling at Holy Rosary Church in Rochester. He mentions becoming involved
> in church activities, such as leading Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts, which
> helped him connect with other families in the parish. Kevin also notes that
> the church started perpetual adoration shortly after he joined.
> Community Building Through Church Activities
> Kevin shared his experiences with various community activities, including
> praying in silence, involvement with coffee and donuts in his church, and
> attending Cursillo. He also discussed his role in organizing breakfast
> after mass, which eventually led to the opening of the church kitchen.
> Kevin highlighted the importance of community and the impact of these
> activities on building connections and fostering a sense of belonging. He
> also mentioned the challenges faced, such as managing finances and dealing
> with complaints about the cost of food.
> Men's Identity Crisis in Modern Society
> Kevin discusses the role of the layperson in the church, focusing on the
> challenges faced by men in today's society. He highlights how societal
> values have led to a loss of identity and moral clarity, with men often
> feeling pressured to be self-reliant. Kevin argues that this isolation,
> combined with constant exposure to negative media and life's challenges,
> can lead to a loss of hope and a cycle of seeking happiness through
> unhealthy means. He suggests that this situation creates a void in people's
> lives that they struggle to fill.
> The Role of the Church
> Kevin discusses the importance of a relationship with Christ and the role
> of the Church in a Christian's life. He explains that the Church is not
> just a building, but a community of believers united in faith. Kevin
> describes how his own involvement in the Church community led to personal
> growth and a sense of purpose. He outlines the Church's mission to spread
> God's kingdom and the roles of both clergy and laity in this mission. Kevin
> emphasizes that all baptized individuals are called to holiness and to
> serve as priests, prophets, and kings in their daily lives. He concludes by
> stressing the importance of loving God and neighbor as the foundation for
> fulfilling all other commandments.
> Improving Presentation Delivery and Content
> Kevin and NHC discussed the content and delivery of a presentation. Kevin
> was advised to add more personal examples and variation in his delivery.
> NHC also suggested incorporating more of the theme of community and family
> into the presentation. Kevin agreed to make these changes and will practice
> further. The logistics of the presentation were also discussed, with Kevin
> offering to do his part at a later date.
> Preparations for All-Day Event Talks
> The team discusses preparations for an upcoming all-day event, focusing on
> the delivery of talks called "royals." Kevin seeks feedback on his use of
> Bible verses in his talk, and the group agrees that including scripture
> references on a handout is a good idea. They also discuss logistics such as
> printing copies of the talks, using a podium or music stand, and the
> potential need for microphones. NHC reminds everyone to bring checks and to
> upload their talk texts to a shared folder. The team also briefly touches
> on the importance of timing and suggests making any necessary cuts to keep
> the talks within the allotted time.
> Logistics for Upcoming Event and Retreat
> The group discusses logistics for an upcoming all-day event and weekend
> retreat. They plan to bring coffee and consider using crock pots for food.
> NHC mentions having a draft menu and confirms there are no major food
> allergies to accommodate. Karl provides an update on his talk preparation,
> noting that the sacraments talk is still in progress. The group agrees to
> use outline sheets during the all-day event for feedback on presentations.
> They conclude with a prayer led by Deacon Carl.
>
>
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