Erie Cursillo Bulletin Board

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Michele Garvey

Prayers for friends brother

Its me again. A friend called this am her brother is having surgery so I am asking for many prayers for a great surgery and recovery. Thanks again.

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Last Post: Oct 18, 2013 10:07am
by Michele Garvey

Mary Skladanowski

Prayers answered!

Last month on September 16th, I asked for prayers for a four month old little boy who had a cancerous tumor behind his eye. Many, many people were praying for this little one. He has been undergoing treatment in Philadelphia and I just received word that his cancer i...

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Last Post: Oct 15, 2013 4:55pm
by Mary Skladanowsk...

Erie Cursillo Office

Final Update for M#227

This will be the final update for Men's #227. We, unfortunately, lost Auxiliary Mike Gelsick from St. Marys due to the death of his father-in-law. Replacing Mike will be Doug Bauer from St. Mary Parish in St. Marys. Thank you Doug for stepping in at the last m...

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Last Post: Oct 15, 2013 3:59pm
by Erie Cursillo Of...

Poster Child

ACTION!

De Colores! I was just looking through the Free Press and came across this ad - if we hurry and get a card in the mail Friday or Saturday, it should work!! Our resident Mrs. Melvine Rowland will celebrate her 90th birthday October 14. We are asking all kind...

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Last Post: Oct 10, 2013 9:13pm
by Poster Child

Brenda Jackson

Update on Father Tom Brown

Fr. Tom went to his appointment in Pittsburgh yesterday, but....the doctor was delayed in surgery and had to reschedule his appointment for next Wednesday. Please keep him in your prayers.

Views: 248 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 9, 2013 4:43pm
by Arco

Mike Cross

Prayers for a fellow Cursillista

Friends, Please keep our fellow cursillista friend Al Harrison in your prayers as he is experiencing heart problems and is hoping to be fine so he can work a Metanoia prison weekend October 24th-27th.

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Last Post: Oct 9, 2013 10:50am
by Randy Crays

Betsy DiSantis

Benefit for Randy Crays

All are invited to a benefit for Randy Crays and family on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013 at Blessed Sacrament cafeteria from 12n-5pm. Tickets available at the door, $5, over 21 yrs. Food, drink, live music, great basket auction. Randy is battling amyloidosis, getting chemo...

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Last Post: Oct 4, 2013 8:55pm
by Betsy DiSantis

Kathy and Wendell

Prayers for a young woman

A good friend of mine is asking that her future daughter-in-law be put on every prayer chain possible. She just found out yesterday she has cervical cancer and today was rushed back to the hospital because she was unable to walk. They are running all sorts of tests...

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Last Post: Oct 4, 2013 6:25am
by Arco

Mike Cross

Event reminder- Mark your calandars

Hello Everyone, Just a quick reminder that there will be a benefit for Randy Crays and his family in his battle with Amyloidosis on Saturday October 26th at Blessed Sacrament Cafeteria from Noon-5. Donation $5.00, must be 21 to attend. Hope to see all of you there!...

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Last Post: Oct 1, 2013 12:12pm
by Mike Cross

Mary Skladanowski

Great News

Here is the latest e-mail we received on Mel Parker. Hey everyone- Well, guess who is getting out of the hospital tomorrow ???? That's right Mel Parker is being released tomorrow night! they removed the trach tube today, and he is coming back to Erie. He is not...

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Last Post: Sep 29, 2013 6:06am
by Poster Child

Arco

Erie Ultreya Location Change

Hi Team: Erie county Ultreyas are moving back to St. Mark the Evangelist in Lawrence Park starting NEXT Friday (Oct. 4). It is hoped that by having a fixed location that more people will attend and celebrate w/ the new Babe Chicks (Yea!). So - mark your calend...

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Last Post: Sep 26, 2013 10:17pm
by Arco

Mike and Jen Gelsick

Prayer request for Dad

Hello everyone! Jen's Dad has been in the hospital since Friday with pneumonia again from the radiation. This morning, he was told that it has actually gotten worse and they are going to do a bronchoscopy tomorrow to take a sample of the infection and define what i...

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Last Post: Sep 25, 2013 6:03pm
by Poster Child

Rhonda Paglia

"The Little Lambs and the Very Special Mission" book

Hi Everyone - I just wanted to let you know that my book - dedicated to the children and teachers of Sandy Hook Elementary School - is now available on Amazon. Some wonderful reviews have been posted there. The link is: http://www.amazon.com/Little-Lambs-Very-Speci...

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Last Post: Sep 24, 2013 10:18pm
by Rhonda Paglia

Kathy Pytlarz

Prayers requested...

Hi everyone. My friend asked me to post a message for prayers for Melissa ("Missy") Andrzejczak. She had surgery yesterday and it was longer than expected. She is stable and comfortable, but asked for your prayers. With Jeff going back and forth, and their son Ad...

Views: 218 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 24, 2013 10:56am
by Debbie Hosler

Poster Child

HURRY! HURRY! HURRY!!

Hurry all ye who put off all things until the last minute - the last minute is here!! There is just one more day to make your reservation for the 50th Anniv. celebration dinner on OCtober 6, 2013. Remember: Mass at 2:30pm at St. Peter Cathedral followed by Dinn...

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Last Post: Sep 23, 2013 6:28pm
by Poster Child

Linda

St John's Festival

St. John's Girard Festival is today from noon until 10 pm. Over 100 baskets for Chinese auction, $2013 grand prize, kids games and lots of entertainment including Elvis impressionator and Gem City Jazz quartet. Casino from 5-10. Fun for the whole family.1001 Main St...

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Last Post: Sep 21, 2013 10:03am
by Linda

Poster Child

50th Anniv. Reservations-make yours now!!

Hello to All We have extended the reservation deadline for the dinner on October 6 that will follow the Mass at St. Peter Cathedral. Dinner will be at the Avalon, and you must have a reservation in order to attend the dinner. If you're one of those people who...

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Last Post: Sep 21, 2013 6:28am
by Poster Child

Judy and Dave Diehl

Prayer request

Prayers needed for Connie Palmer who has been undergoing continued testing liver problems.

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Last Post: Sep 21, 2013 6:17am
by Poster Child

lew nordin

Cursillo Choir

UPCOMING CURSILLO CHOIR EVENTS BOOKED FOR AUTUMN ….... ….... PLEASE MARK THE FOLLOWING DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR MUSICIANS AND SINGERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE DATES BELOW * Sunday, September 29 at St. Peter Cathedral from 2:00 'til 4:00 p.m. This will be a...

Views: 297 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 21, 2013 6:13am
by Poster Child

Mary Skladanowski

Prayers needed

Prayers are needed for a four month old baby boy. He is undergoing treatment in Philadelphia for a cancerous tumor behind his eye. Pray that the doctors can save this little one and save his eye. His mother is a friend and made Cursillo about four years ago.

Views: 159 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 21, 2013 6:08am
by Poster Child

Dave Wayman

First Annual Erie Men's Conference, 2013

PLAN TO ATTEND! 2232 Men are hosting a half day men's conference on Saturday, November 23rd at the beautiful Bayfront Convention Center in Erie. The event will be a day of prayer, learning, adoration and worship. Bishop Lawrence Persico will host the opening cerem...

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Last Post: Sep 17, 2013 4:07pm
by Dave Wayman

Rhonda Paglia

Cursillesta writes children's story - to be featured in September Faith Life Magazine

DeColores - I just want to let everyone know that the children's book I authored and illustrated along with Kennedy Catholic freshman, Taylor Galaska, will be featured in the September issue of Faith Life Magazine. The book is titled, "The Little Lambs and the Very...

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Last Post: Sep 12, 2013 9:58pm
by Rhonda Paglia

Mike and Jen Gelsick

Prayers needed

Jens Dad sees one of his oncologists tomorrow, please keep him in your prayers. They may also be traveling to NYC next week to see the doctor there and also have yet another scan. Please pray for safe travels and cancer free results.

Views: 167 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 12, 2013 1:53pm
by Mike and Jen Gel...

Poster Child

50th Anniv - it's not too late!!

De Colores!!! There's still time to get your dinner reservation in for the 50th Anniversary celebration on October 6!! Don't miss out - lots of food, fun, and unconditional love!!! Janet

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Last Post: Sep 11, 2013 7:55am
by Poster Child

Rick Skladanowski

update and address for Mel Parker

I have been receiving updates on Mel from his daughter. The latest report says that Mel is now out of ICU and in a step down room. Doctors say the esophagus looks great, no leaks or problems. Mel is alert and making his own decisions on his health care. His daughters...

Views: 196 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 11, 2013 7:52am
by Poster Child

SOX

Crawford County Closing

Again well done to my brothers and sisters in Crawford County. The Holy Spirit was present as always at Cursillo. I always enjoy being with all of you and come away with a lot of new friends and wonderful memories. Since the Ass't Rector decided to go into the "...

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Last Post: Sep 10, 2013 4:54pm
by SOX

Poster Child

You're Invited!!!!

Hello Friends! Just in case some of you SHAMEFULLY have not read your newsletter, here is some important information for you: 1. 50th Anniversary Celebration 2. Sunday 10/06/13 3. 2:30 pm Mass at St. Peter Cathedral followed by dinner/social at the Avalon 4....

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Last Post: Sep 5, 2013 12:36pm
by Poster Child

Chris & Debi Robson

Welcome to the family

Congratulations to Josh and Lori on their 2nd little boy, born Sept. 3rd at 7:42 AM he weighs 8 lbs. 7 oz. We have been blessed to enjoy spending time with Logan, while his parents are having his little brother. We are excited to welcome this little boy to the...

Views: 215 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 4, 2013 10:29pm
by moose

Chris and Debi Robson

Prayers needed for a family

Please keep some dear friends family in your prayers. Karen's brother in law -Jimmy has Leukemia, he had a bone marrow transplant that did not take, so now they need to get him stable again so they can do another bone marrow transplant in a year, in the mean time...

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Last Post: Sep 4, 2013 2:09pm
by Chris Robson

David Jones

Lots of prayers needed

Our family is in urgent need of prayers. Martha's Dad is having heart valve replacement surgery in the morning on Tuesday at Hamot. He has been having some heart related issues for a while now so we are praying that this will take care of his heart problems and get...

Views: 242 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 4, 2013 11:44am
by Randy Crays

Chris Robson

Prayer & email Palanca for Birmingham Men's 129 Cursillo

To All my Cursillo Brothers & Sisters in the Erie Cursillo Movement: I have been asked to be on the Cursillo team for Men's Cursillo 129 in the Birmingham Alabama Diocese September 4-7 2013. Even though this is a new experience for me considering some unique trad...

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Last Post: Sep 1, 2013 12:57pm
by Chris Robson

Doug Schenberg

Prayer request

My brothers and sisters, change is hard but necessary sometimes in our lives, we have been blessed through our Cursillo family over the years, and as we enter another chapter in our lives, please pray for Carole for courage and strength. I have accepted a position in...

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Last Post: Sep 1, 2013 12:40pm
by Chris Robson

Jim Hess

Update of candidates for women's #232

Hi to all. We have had a few changes this past week so I am posting all candidates names who will be making Women's 232 September 5-8. Carrie Diane Hannah,Notre Dame-Hermitage, Tammy Spatara,Notre Dame-Sharpsville, Joann Chizmar,St.Michael-Greenville,Cathryn Burns,No...

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Last Post: Sep 1, 2013 11:28am
by Jim Hess

Mike Cross

Mark Your Calandars for October 26th

A Benefit for Cursillista Randy Crays and his family in his battle with Amyloidsis is set for Saturday October 26th from noon to 5pm at Blessed Sacrament cafeteria located at 1626 West 26th Street in Erie. Come and spend an afternoon with friends,food, drink and live...

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Last Post: Aug 28, 2013 2:10pm
by Mike Cross

Lew Nordin

choir sing St. Philips Church

Calling all Cursillistas from Erie County. Crawford County Cursillistas have invited us to come and join them at St. Philip's Church for their 4:00 Mass on Saturday, Sept. 7th. If you are a musician and have any questions about the music please call Jim Hess at 814...

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Last Post: Aug 25, 2013 10:15pm
by Lew Nordin

Linda Tolhurst

Prayers needed

What started out to be a normal knee replacement surgery has turned into something serious. As you all know I have been loosing weight since my Knee replacement surgery on July 10, after a return visit to the hospital last week and more tests done it seems that the D...

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Last Post: Aug 24, 2013 3:20pm
by Bob and Theresa

Diane Wisinski

prayers

Please pray for my daughter, Amelia, as she heads off to college. Prayers needed for her to stay happy, healthy and holy. Thanks

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Last Post: Aug 24, 2013 3:12pm
by Bob and Theresa

jeff Rzepka

Jen and her family could use some extra thoughts and prayers today

Jen's Dad had to go to the ER today because he just isn't feeling himself. There is always the concern something is "coming back". Living thru Cancer treatments does that to your mind and every time it happens your mind starts thinking the worst. Please join me in pr...

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Last Post: Aug 24, 2013 3:09pm
by Bob and Theresa

Poster Child

Immediate Need

Hello Fellow Cursillistas! We are putting together a 50th Anniversary Booklet for the Oct. 6 Celebration. We are in need of pictures to include in the booklet. Please send your pictures of Cursillo events - both old and new - electronically to: frbillolol@gmail.co...

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Last Post: Aug 19, 2013 4:33pm
by Poster Child

Arco

Bill Thompson - Men's 185 - RIP

Hi Team: I just got a call from Joe Hoag telling me that Bill Thompson, his father-in-law and my friend died today at 3 pm. Bill and I made Men's #185 in June of 2004 at our Lady of Lourdes and he was wonderful on the weekend and we have been friends ever since....

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Last Post: Aug 17, 2013 9:08am
by SOX

Kathie Iarussi

Heartfelt Thanks from St. Paul's

Hi all my friends: Thank each one of you who celebrated our special Mass for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sunday. The 4 guitarists were GREAT & all those who sang were SUPER too. It was a blessing to have each & everyone of you to come & celebrate...

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Last Post: Aug 15, 2013 7:01am
by SOX

Cyndi

Today's, "sign of God's love around us..."

Happy Anniversary to the Presidential couple, Janet and Arco. Thirty one years:) hip hip hurray, hip hip hurray, hip hip hurray! Gee, that's sweet!

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Last Post: Aug 14, 2013 12:16pm
by Poster Child

Erie Cursillo

WE NEED CANDIDATES!!!

Dear Friends: We are again in desperate need of candidates for the September 5-8, 2013 Women's Cursillo being held at St. Philip's in Linesville. This is only 19 days away! To date, we only have seven (7) candidates: 3 from Mercer County, 2 from Erie County an...

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Last Post: Aug 12, 2013 1:47pm
by Erie Cursillo

Kathie Iarussi

Feast of Assumption

Thanks to all the guitar players who said yes in helping for our Procession of the Blessed Virgin Mary -- Reminder for everyone, please come & sing in the procession. This Sunday AM practice 10AM Mass with Bishop Persico at 11 and procession follows -- Please wear C...

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Last Post: Aug 9, 2013 9:38am
by Kathie Iarussi

Mike and Jen Gelsick

Almost scan time

Hello friends, in early September, Jen's Dad will be traveling back to NYC for another scan. Please pray for his continued recovery from pneumonitis and that his scan shows there to be no cancer. God has blessed us and we are thankful every day.

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Last Post: Aug 6, 2013 10:32am
by Mike and Jen Gel...

Ken and Gretchen Wagner

Cursillista death

Please pray today for Connie Walsh - her husband Joe is the every year "coffee guru" for Mercer County Cursillos as he provides all of his family O'Neill coffee for our weekends. She died Saturday, will be buried today on the Feast of the Transfiguration - she can "...

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Last Post: Aug 6, 2013 9:44am
by Ken and Gretchen...

Poster Child

50th Anniversary - save the date!!

Just a reminder that the last official celebration of: "50 Years of 4th Days" is coming up!!! The festivities will be October 6, 2013-Mass at St. Peter Cathedral at 2:30pm followed by dinner(no cost)with social and program. There will be a cash bar available. Te...

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Last Post: Aug 5, 2013 4:41pm
by Poster Child

SOX

Picnic Mass

Will there be a Mass Sunday morning August 4th at Camp Sherwin? If so what time? Decolores!!!

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Last Post: Aug 3, 2013 9:38am
by SOX

Arco

Cursillo Picnic - Musicians

Hello Musicians: Please bring your instruments to the Picnic so that we can make a joyful noise unto the Lord and everyone else w/i hearing distance. Also, please bring your music stand and music so we can have informal jam sessions around the campfire. Hope t...

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Last Post: Jul 31, 2013 6:16pm
by chuck

Elaine Buckel

Prayers for John (aka "Buck")

John fell off scaffolding at work today - he landed on his right side and broke his elbow. He is REALLY sore, and will have to see the orthopedic Dr in a couple of days, after the swelling goes down, for casting.

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Last Post: Jul 25, 2013 8:45am
by Elaine Buckel