Dear Fellow Cursillistas,
I’m thrilled that God has called me to be the Rector of Cursillo #147. My family and I worship at Church of the Redeemer in Sarasota. Cursillo has played an important role in shaping my faith and strengthening my relationship with Jesus Christ. I made my Cursillo in 2011 on Cursillo #122 in the Diocese of Southwest Florida. What an incredible weekend! Since then, I have been blessed to serve God on several Cursillo Teams. For me, every Cursillo weekend is a powerful one. I’m always amazed at God’s transforming love that He pours out onto the Pilgrims each weekend. Many, myself included, leave Cursillo on Sunday afternoon changed forever.
Please prayerfully consider joining me on Cursillo #147 (February 16 -19 2023). The weekend theme is “Walk On Water” based on Matthew 14: 22-33. I have always loved the image of Peter jumping out of the boat and walking on the water towards Jesus. Peter is completely focused on Jesus after he hears Jesus say “Yes, come”. Throughout our lives we face a similar choice, let doubt and fear keep us rooted in “what might have been” or “take courage!” and live wholeheartedly a life centered on our Lord Jesus Christ. To me, the Cursillo ministry is all about God equipping each of us to answer His call to “come”. All of us can courageously get out of our own boat and begin our personal walk on the water towards Jesus. All we have to do is keep our eyes fixed on Him and walk on faith not sight. Go ahead and take that first step and let God do the rest.
I’m looking forward to see how God’s hand will shape the Cursillo #147 Pilgrims and Team. If you feel called to be part of the February weekend, please complete the Team application and sent to me at the address below. Also let’s make sure to pray for the Pilgrims of Cursillo #147 to hear God’s voice calling them to “Come!”
DeColores,
Mason Ayres
4587 Camino Real
Sarasota, FL 34231
gmayres11@gmail.com
(239) 248-4570
Click Here Pilgrim Application
Leadership Team
| LEADERSHIP | |||||||
| Rector: | Mason Ayres | Co-Set Up Chair: | Anne Ayres | ||||
| Spiritual Advisor: | Rev. Rob Crow | Co-Set Up Chair: | Marte Toohill | ||||
| Spiritual Advisor: | Rev. James Reho | Servant Chair: | David Schutte | ||||
| Spiritual Advisor: | Deacon Ros Hall | Music Chair: | Scott Gardner | ||||
| Observing Rectoras: | Susan O’Carroll/Yami Roman | Asst. Music Chair: | Michael Turcotte | ||||
| Bellringer: | Russell Tuff | Asst. Music Chair: | Jeremy Rudicille | ||||
| Flotor: | Ray Stoll | Technical Support: | Mike Magnant | ||||
| ROLLOS | |||||||
| Ideal: | MaryPage Hill | Action: | Scott Gardner | ||||
| Grace: | Fr. Rob Crow | Obstacles to Grace: | Fr. James Reho | ||||
| Laity: | Anthony Campanaro | Leaders: | Mike Magnant | ||||
| Faith: | Deacon Ros Hall | Study & Evan. Environ: | Annie Hunter | ||||
| Piety: | Pat Magnant | Life in Grace: | Fr. Rob Crow | ||||
| Study: | Marte Toohill | Christ. Comm. In Action: | Ray Stoll | ||||
| Sacraments: | Bishop Doug Scharf | Group Reunion: | Lois-Lynn Bellemare | ||||
| Ultreya: | Mason Ayres | ||||||
| FAMILY WORKERS | |||||||
| Ray Stoll | Annie Hunter | Doug Smith | |||||
| Anthony Campanaro | Mary Anders | Jack Thompson | |||||
| Pat Magnant | MaryPage Hill | Maisie Reddy | |||||
| Dennis Accardo | |||||||
| SET UP AND CHA-CHAS | |||||||
| Janet Trefry (Cha-Cha) | Larry Kemm (Cha-Cha) | Mike Magnant (Cha-Cha) | |||||
| Candy Newman (Cha-Cha) | Jim Rissler | ||||||
| SERVANT | |||||||
| Jan DiUlio | Gussie Haeffner (Altar Guild) | Lois-Lynn Bellemare | |||||
| FRIENDS OF TEAM | |||||||
| Doug Spangler | Jan Spangler | ||||||
Pilgrims
Please pray for the Pilgrims who have signed up to attend #147. Also, please pray about sponsoring a Pilgrim. Let’s make sure all who might be feeling God’s nudge to experience the weekend are given an opportunity to be there. Below is a link to the Pilgrim and Team Applications.
Sandra Beltran – Church of Redeemeer, Sarasota
Mary Greer -Holy Trinity, Clearwater
Steve Greer – Holy Trinity, Clearwater
Rich Grinnell – St. James House of Prayer, Tampa
Lynn Grinnell – St. James House of Prayer, Tampa
Lourdes Guerrero – Church of Redeemeer, Sarasota
Tim Hensey – Church of Redeemeer, Sarasota
Molly Jennings – Ascension, Clearwater
Jeff Jennings – Ascension, Clearwater
Antonio Leal – Church of Redeemeer, Sarasota
Barry MacDonald – Holy Innocents’, Valrico
Georgia MacDonald – Holy Innocents’, Valrico
Chip McIlwain III – St. Catherine’s, Temple Terrace
Edie Racine – St. Vincent’s, St. Petersburg
Lori Reho – St. Catherine’s, Temple Terrace
Carol Sinks – Saint Hilary’s, Punta Gorda
Dale VanWormer – St. John’s, Tampa
Tania Wilkes – St. John’s, Tampa
Cursillo #147 is blessed to have such a wonderful Team that God has called to serve on the upcoming weekend. There remains room for others to join us. We could use additional Team Members. Please reach out to me directly at gmayres11@gmail.com or (239) 248-4570 if you are interested in serving.