Women’s Cursillo Weekend at the Immaculate Conception Seminary, Huntington, NY—November 2-5, 2023 By Ann Marie Dodd
On the weekend of November 2-5, 2023, twenty-two women came to experience an encounter with Christ and deepen their relationship with our loving God at the Seminary in Huntington. Truly God was present in this place. From the time they arrived on Thursday evening, throughout the weekend, the Spirit of God moved in each of the candidates as the Team shepherded them on their journey.
An incredible team of faith-filled women came to serve this weekend, women who continue to say yes to the invitation “Christ is Counting on You”! Our Rectora, Silvia Madison, led the women throughout the weekend with a peaceful, gentle presence. Our table team consisted of Cathy Klimar, Cathleen Bauer, Lorraine Paceleo, Anne Haffey, Rosemary Maikis, Darlene McGovern, Maria Sullivan, and Lorraine Kosinski who graced us as a walk-on. These women live their life in Friendship with God as was very evident in their talks and in the service. The Angel Team was led by Head Angel Missy Lewis along with Nikki Longo, Joanne Lauro, Norma Scally and Lorraine Esposito. Their loving presence and attention to the women on the weekend earned them their halos this weekend. Lisa Eastwood shadowed our Rectora, Silvia as she prepares to be the Rectora for the July 2024 weekend. Our Spiritual Team included Beth Barker, Angie Vazquez, Jo Anne Ayers, Lisa Brogan, and Theresa McHugh.
A weekend cannot happen without the village of the St. Paul’s Community. ‘It takes a village …’ is a proverb that carries a profound message about community and shared responsibility. It is a proverb that the St. Paul’s Community brings to life as it is members of our community who sponsor candidates, come to greet on Thursday evening, offer prayers and Palanca and come to welcome our Cursillistas to their 4th day at the closing. The closing was full of joy, laughter, and grace-filled hearts. It was a beautiful testimony to what took place between God and those twenty-two women.
To the women of Cursillo #291, welcome to the village of St. Paul’s Community!