[Cursillo327team] Team Meeting 5 Notes

Fri Apr 11 20:36:32 MDT 2025

I am bringing home made Mac & cheese. 

Carl Root
carl.root at me.com

> On Apr 11, 2025, at 4:41 PM, PETER LAROCHELLE via Cursillo327team <cursillo327team at nhcursillo.org> wrote:
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> Good afternoon gentlemen,
> I’ll bring bread for the chop suey and a garden salad if that works for everyone?
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> Peter
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>> On 04/11/2025 3:15 PM EDT Dave Hemeon via Cursillo327team <cursillo327team at nhcursillo.org> wrote:
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>> I will be bringing everything needed to make smoked turkey sandwiches. 
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>> Stay Salty,
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>> Dave Hemeon 
>> 603-581-4095 <tel:603-581-4095> 
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>>                               Lord Jesus, give us the strength to be patient 
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>> with those, I meet today so that I may 
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>> On Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 10:58 AM tiger2010 via Cursillo327team <cursillo327team at nhcursillo.org <mailto: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.        
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>> De Colores 
>> Rene Laferriere 
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>> -------- Original message --------
>> From: Rob Dachowski - Tech Coordinator via Cursillo327team <cursillo327team at nhcursillo.org <mailto:cursillo327team at nhcursillo.org>>
>> Date: 3/29/25 10:47 AM (GMT-05:00)
>> To: cursillo327team at nhcursillo.org <mailto:cursillo327team at nhcursillo.org>
>> Subject: [Cursillo327team] Team Meeting 5 Notes
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>> All:
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>> Thanks for a great team meeting today.  
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>> 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 <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?
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>> I look forward to seeing all of you from 9-4 on 4/12 at IHM.
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>> De Colores,
>> Rob
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>> 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
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>> Rob: Create a writable Dropbox folder for team members to submit their royal texts
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>> Rob: Print compiled royal texts into a book before the all-day meeting
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>> Al: Complete and send the Study of Environment royal to Kevin and Rob by end of the week
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>> Peter: Add personal witness stories/examples throughout the Lay Person in the Church royal
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>> Peter: Add Bible verse citations to the handout for distribution after the royal
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>> Peter: Update royal to include points from "The Solution for the World" section
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>> Kevin: Adjust wrap-up talk to incorporate community and family themes heard from other speakers
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>> Kevin: Check with Carl about his royal outline document
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>> Karl: Complete and finalize the Sacraments talk
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>> All Team Members: Bring checks to the all-day meeting for collection by Rob
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>> Team: Confirm kitchen access and facilities at the church for the all-day event
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>> NHC: Coordinate with Dave regarding his offer to prepare roasted turkey for lunch
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>> NHC: Bring coffee maker and coffee supplies for the all-day event
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>> NHC: Prepare and bring outline sheets for reviewing royas during the all-day event
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>> NHC: Arrange for podium or music stand for presentations at Immaculate Heart of Mary
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>> 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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