CURSILLO MOVEMENT 
Diocese of 
   Lansing, Michigan 

 AN ENCOUNTER WITH CHRIST

 Make a friend, be a friend, bring a friend to Christ!


What is the Cursillo Movement?

The first Cursillo in the United States was held in Waco, Texas in 1957
by two airman from Spain, Bernardo Vadell and Agustin Palomino
who were training with the USAF and Father Gabriel Fernandez,
who arrived in Waco from Spain in 1955. 

Fr. Gabriel Fernadez experienced his Cursillo, in Spain, under the direction of
Father Juan Capo and Eduardo Bonnin.

Fr Gabriel Fernandez and the two airman were responsible for
putting together the first two Cursillo Weekends in Waco, Texas.

To explain Cursillo, which means "short course", to someone who has not experienced Cursillo is at best, difficult. It`s not because Cursillo is a secret, but because it is a living experience that one must experience first hand.
No one can fully explain how God touches a person.
Christ, through the Cursillo and through His grace,
touches the person who is open to a
personal relationship with Him in a special way.

The Cursillo can help the person develop a deeper understanding of what it means to be fully Catholic by being fully Christian in order to excercise their mission as baptized individuals!

Come, See, Contact (below) one of the Lansing Diocese Center Leaders.

Click "More on Cursillo" link, to the left,  to read more !

 

Welcome! We hope this site is helpful to you in learning more about the Cursillo movement! You can use the bar to the left to navigate through this web site. You can also contact one of our Center Leaders directly, who are located in Adrian, Flint, Jackson and Lansing!

AND enjoy the "Cursillo Resource" page for other edifying Catholic websites, all to help you move towards a more Christocentric life!

Palanca Requests
 What is a Palanca?
Palanca is an action of intercessory prayer, sacrifice, and/or works of
mercy that is offered, by your Cursillo brothers and sisters,
 to God on your behalf. 

Request a  Palanca for another, for a weekend retreat, or for yourself!

 If outside of the USA,  please request, if possible,  4-6 weeks  in advance.


Palanca Requests Click Here


English Speaking
Men & Women 2009 Weekends
at Camp Dainava, Manchester, MI

Men: Men`s Weekend is 11/5-11/8/09
Women: Women`s Weekend is 11/19-11/22/09

Candidate Applications, for the Men and Women`s weekends, can be obtained via this website. On the left side of this page click on link "News/Application"

3-Day Weekend Retreats will be held at
 Camp Dainava in Manchester, MI
Make your Deposit Check of $50, for
your Weekend, to "Lansing Cursillo"
and return to your Center Leader. Expected total donation for the weekend is $100 if able.
See "Center Leaders" contact number below.



Spanish Speaking
Men & Women 2009 Weekends:
Francisca Aguilar from the
Grand Rapids, Michigan Diocese
is probably your best resource about
finding active Spanish Secretariats
in the 5-state region.

Frances will also speak and help those
interested in establishing
Spanish Weekends in a diocese.

Contact: Francisca Aguilar,
Region V Coordinator for the Spanish
1047 James Ave.,
Muskegon, MI 49442-2135

 Lansing Cursillo Centers & Leaders
&
  U L T R E Y A  times & locations 



Adrian Center:
Maria Jaimez
Contact telephone: 517.265.2720
Tom Thelen
Contact telephone: 517.265.6820
U L T R E Y A  at:  St. Mary of Good Counsel
The second Saturday of each month at 8:30 am

ADRIAN LEADER SCHOOL:

At: St Mary of Good Counsel; Adrian, MI
In the Erie St bldg.,  next to Church
Facilitator: Maria Jaimez
Day: Tuesday Evenings
 Time:  7-9pm



Flint Center:
Gene Myers
Contact telephone: 810.234.3693
U L T R E Y A   at:  Holy Redeemer
The second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm

Diane Rutter
Contact telephone: 810.686.3863
U L T R E Y A   at:  Our Lady of Guadalupe
The third Sunday of each month 

FLINT LEADER SCHOOL:

At: Holy Redeemer Parish,
In the Church Meeting Room
Facilitator: Gene Meyers
1227 E. Bristol Rd.
 Burton, MI  48529
Church is located on Bristol Rd. at I-475
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6-8pm



 Jackson Center: 
 
Steve Larsen
Contact telephone: 517.524.7185
U L T R E Y A  at:  Queen of the Miraculous Medal
The third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm

JACKSON LEADER SCHOOL

At: Richard Neunfeldt`s home
Facilitator: Steve Larsen
517.524.7185
Day: Monday, each week 
Time: 7:30pm

LANSING LEADER SCHOOL:
No Leader School for this area this year



Ann Arbor Center:
St. Andrews - Saline, Mi., 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 7pm
Jackie Rowe
Contact telephone: 734.429.5675



Brighton Center:
Cate Ross
Contact telephone: 810.225.8713

The Ten Commandments

1. I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt not have strange gods before me.
2. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.
3. Remember thou keep the Sabbath Day.
4. Honor thy Father and thy Mother.
5. Thou shalt not kill.
6. Thou shalt not commit adultery.
7. Thou shalt not steal.
8. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.
9. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour`s wife.
10. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour`s goods.

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