It felt like a homecoming. On August 25, members of the Cursillo community came together with friends to share in song, prayer, conversation and ice cream at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Edmonton.
During the introductions, it was mentioned that St. Mary’s was the original home of Cursillo Ultreyas (regular gatherings of Cursillistos, people who have attended a Cursillo weekend). The times of that fledgling group are memorable.
There were members in attendance from the first Cursillo held in the Edmonton diocese to the last one held pre-Covid; including members who had done their weekend in Ontario and others who have yet to attend a Cursillo weekend.
We all came together in Christian fellowship. With Stephen Heritage leading us on the piano, we raised our voices in song and celebration.
Bishop Stephen shared “words of wisdom” on how as Christians we are called to see and love the true person underneath the outer façade.
Corrina Kubos, Lay Director for Cursillo, announced the dates for the upcoming weekend as May 3-5, 2024. Janie Sequin has said, ‘yes,’ to being one of the lay directors for that weekend.
And did I mention there was ice cream?! Who doesn’t like a bowl of ice cream with a wide selection of toppings to choose from?
As is customary for the closing of an Ultreya, we gathered in a circle of prayer, holding up the needs of ourselves and others and giving thanks for this time of fellowship and the revitalization of Cursillo in the diocese.
The evening concluded with a rousing rendition of “Des Colores” (a traditional Cursillo song). It had been far too long since we all heard that joyous sound!
If you would like to know more about Cursillo, or participate in the upcoming weekend or the next Ultreya, please contact cursilloedmonton@gmail.com. Stay tuned to Synod Scene for announcements.
Submitted by Rita Stagman
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