In Memoriam
On January 12, 2005, one of the shining lights in the Santa Clara Cursillo Community went home to be with his Lord. Rick Todd, who made his cursillo in 1997, died. Among his survivors are his wife, Betty, and youngest son, Christopher. Ricks Memorial Service was held at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Mountain View on January 27. Bruce Horn reported that there were lots of cursillo folks in attendance. Sue Ramar spoke eloquently of Rick's attendance at cursillo in 1997 when she and Steve Kottmeier were rector and rectora, and of his many contributions since. Those of us who knew Rick are truly blessed. Because of Rick's disability he was unable to work as a regular member of a team. When Joanne Crary and Floyd Farlow were rector and rectora in 1999, Joanne suggested that the position of Prayer Palanca Person be created for Rick. He served in that position with distinction, praying for members of the team and for candidates as names were added. He always had a copy of the weekend schedule and prayed for rollistas at the time they were giving their rollos.
Rick, we will miss you.
Donations in Rick's memory to a scholarship fund for candidates with special needs may be sent to SCSC, PO Box 6735, San Jose, CA 95150-6735. Make checks payable to SCSC, with the notation "Rick Todd Memorial Fund." SCSC is a non-profit tax-exempt organization. Consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility.
2005 Weekend News
Weekend Date: Oct 6th to the 9th
Theme: Marked As Christ's Own Forever
Sponsor's Night: September 10th
The team for the 2005 Fall Weekend, led by Roy and Pat Morse from St. Edward's, is assembled and working hard to make this weekend a loving and spiritual event for everyone participating. However it's up to you to invite new candidates to experience a wonderful time and take that next step in their Christian growth. Be there to invite them to experience the amazing love you experienced on your Cursillo. Applications are available on the Santa Clara Servant community webpage at www.sccursillo.org.
Members of this year's Cursillo Team will be making appearances at each of the churches within the Santa Clara community over the next few months. You'll recognize them by their "Ask me about Cursillo" badges. Welcome them to your congregation and after service fellowship. Let's talk Cursillo!
Community News
The Santa Clara Servant community, which coordinates most Cursillo events, is looking for you. We need active, vibrant people from each congregation to represent us to your churches. This simple yet important position require very little of your time each month. Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:30 to 9:00 at St. Francis. If you are interested contact a board member.
ATTENTION SPONSORS
The Servant Community Board members are concerned that a few sponsors are failing to fulfil their expected duties. Just a friendly reminder. You are expected to
(1) Pick up your candidate and bring him/her to the weekend and pick him/her up again on Sunday at closing.
(2) Attend the home-coming at your church
(3) Attend the Sponsors Mass on Saturday during the weekend.
(4) Attend Sponsors Night before weekend and bring a coffee mug for your candidate
(5) Write palanca notes to your candidate
(6) Pray before, during and after the weekend
(7) Assist your candidate in finding a fourth day group
THE SANTA CLARA SERVANT COMMUNITY
Chair: John McCurry, Trinity
Vice-chair: Barbara Pugh, St. Edward's
Secretary: Isabelle Wright, St. Francis
Treasurer: Roy Morse, St. Edward's
Spiritual Advisors:
Max Wright, St. Andrew's
Mike Feritto, Holy Spirit
Editor: Floyd Farlow, St. Francis
Palanca: Frances Steitz, St. Stephen's
Weekend: Joanne Farlow, St. Francis
Music: Tim Miller, ECA
Pre-cursillo: Rod & Carol Davison