[Nh-secretariat] Fw: More questions about NH Cursillo at Magdalen Center this Fall and other Secretariat news

Wed May 21 11:58:23 MDT 2025

Hi all,  This is a long email, but necessary, so please bear with me....

I have written to Sean Hoeing to address the questions we have discussed.  They are included in this email.
I will ask you to respond within 24 hours to vote to go forward with NH Cursillo weekends at the Magdalen Center, so that I can begin the process of asking potential rector/as with your suggestions of people to ask, as soon as I get a response from Sean re: these questions.  Remember, Rob was #8 in the queue for the Spring weekends, so hopefully one of the other men who were asked would be available for the Fall.  Any suggestions for rectors?  Same for rectoras-suggestions?

Weekends at Camp Sentinel are not good dates and the price has gone up a bit to $3700/weekend with minimum of 20 participants=$185 (we've been paying $175pp).  They sent along contracts to sign for October 23rd and 30th, but I haven't answered them yet since Halloween weekend is not good for us.  One weekend in November is iffy, too, but I think we're all in agreement that we'd like to host weekends on a Catholic site, so I am going to graciously decline their invitation, yes?  Warner campus is also a bit more accessible from many parts of the state, being located off of rte 89 via rte 93. ��

Good news!!  Len Campbell has agreed to come on board as the Post-Cursillo (4th Day) Coordinator.  I have discussed the position with him at length and we have a plan going forward, but I told him we will have to vote to accept his nomination to the Secretariat at our June meeting, so he will be on stand-by to join us around 6:15, after we vote.  I think he will be a wonderful addition to the Secretariat, as he is very well known throughout the state and he is very anxious to help NH Cursillo grow again, with all of our help.  He lived his Cursillo in Miami, FL about 50 years ago.��

Rob and Sandy and I had a great time at the Region 1 Cursillo Encounter last weekend.  3 wonderful rollos to contemplate...

1. "Cursillo is Jubilee"- Matt McSorley explained how Jesus is the fulfillment of the OT /present Church jubilee requirements and Cursillo brings Jesus to all, so we should all be living in Jubilee at all times!  Matt stressed the relativism that dominates our world today, and so we must bring the Truth to all, especially our young people who are craving something more important than self.
2.  Spiritual rollo given by Fr. Tom Gaughan on "Pilgrims of Hope."  Fr. Tom explained that Hope is a defining part of our humanity and as Cursillistas we must proclaim the Gospel to bring hope to all about Jesus' resurrection>salvation for all.  Hope is a grace that strengthens our ability to trust in God's will.
3.  "Exercise the Power of Love" was presented by Lou Lysonski.  After defining the three main words in her title, she connected them to piety, study, and action.  Exercising the power to love is our Apostolic Action.  She defined Action as "God's voice in motion."  Love that!! �� She also discussed what true friendship is, that it is a vocation and it must be virtuous to be authentic.

The next Region 1 Encounter will be held in Seymour, CT (between Waterbury, New Haven, and Bridgeport) at the Parish of St. Nicholas, on September 27th.  It will be a one-day encounter with no overnight option, except for those traveling long distance.  I'm sure they'll look into special group rates for those who want to stay over.  They are asking for topics to present- any suggestions?

Happy Memorial Day weekend (although probably another soggy one...).  May we remember and pray for all who gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives in service to our country.  "No greater love is there, than to lay down one's life for one's friends." (John 15:13).   These men/women gave their all for so many that they didn't know at all.  May they rest in peace.  Amen.

De Colores.
Claudette ��

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From: laydirector at nhcursillo.org <laydirector at nhcursillo.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 1:24 PM
To: Sean Hoeing <shoeing at rcbm.org>
Subject: More questions about NH Cursillo at Magdalen Center this Fall

Hi Sean,
I have spoken with the Secretariat and we have some questions for you:

  1.
 Three weekend dates have been identified as possibilities for NH Cursillo- 10/16-19, 10/23-26, and 11/13-16.  Are these dates available for NH Cursillo weekends?  We would only require two of these weekends, which would begin on Thursday around 2pm (for Team preparation of the space) and end on Sunday around 5pm (after the community closing).

  1.
If so, you have identified the cost at $25 per person per day if we supply the food and kitchen staff.  What would the cost be if you had 2 people prepare meals for us and you supply the food?  The team could assist with serving and cleaning up, if needed.  We could provide desserts and snacks for the weekend, so basically breakfast, simple lunch (soup and sandwich) and full course supper with a salad and main entree with veggies?

  2.
Would there be a minimum attendance #?

  3.
Will there be a contract with a deposit to sign?

  4.
Will we need to provide an insurance rider for use of the Center?

  5.
Where would our clergy be housed?  I understand you have a priest center, so would our priest/and or deacon(s) stay there or would you prefer they stay in Joseph house with the rest of the team and candidates?

  6.
We would like to have Mass in the chapel and we could use the smaller Adoration chapel in Joseph house for other spiritual activities.  Is that ok?

I think that's all the questions for now.  Thanks for your quick response so that we can make some decisions and begin the Team preparations for the Fall weekends.

Easter Blessings,
De Colores,
Claudette Dachowski
NH Cursillo Diocesan Coordinator

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