As we near the end of this year, I want to share an encouraging update on the life and health of our Cursillo community. It has been a blessed and positive year, filled with great evidence of God’s grace and faithfulness.
Both our spring and fall weekends had strong team participation and an abundance of candidates whose lives were touched by Their Cursillo. Each weekend was fully supported by the Fourth Day—your dedication in prayer, sacrifice, service, and presence continues to sustain this community. God is good!
This year, we also welcomed new and newer church communities who entered, or entered more deeply, into the Cursillo family through both candidates and team members. Their participation brings a refreshing spirit and helps sustain the good work God is doing. Let us also be grateful for the new leaders who have stepped forward to serve. Their willingness to lead helps keep us steady and clear in our purpose. God provides!
As with any long-standing ministry, we have said goodbye to some long-faithful members. While their absence is felt deeply, their influence remains as we model the lessons they lived out. Even here, this year revealed something encouraging—a spirit of hunger, and perhaps determination. Many newer (and not-so-new) members showed a sincere desire to understand the Cursillo Method, to embrace it fully, and to trust God for the Miracle. Thank you for your heart’s desire. God is faithful!
As we look ahead to 2026, we do so with hope and expectation shaped by the faithfulness of our loving God. As we prepare for the coming year, please hold Jennifer and Brian especially in prayer as they prepare to lead our spring weekends. May they feel supported, encouraged, and surrounded by the love of this community.
"The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” – Deuteronomy 31:8
Thank you, Family, for a year marked by faithfulness, unity, and the joy of living our Fourth Day together. Great is His faithfulness! "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23
Men's 97th Cursillo
April 30th - May 3rd
Brian Thomas, Rector
Phone: 270.339.0367 [email protected]
21135 Dawson Springs Rd
Dawson Springs, KY 42408 Men's Team Application
Members Present: Stacy Baker, Jason Buckman, Keith Buckman, Jason Hedrick, Donna Jewell, Blair Lamb, Clay Norman, Megan Randolph, Kenny Quinton, Barbara Thomas, Mark Thomas, Randy Trent, Joey Willett Members Absent: Jim Lyon
Meditation: Jason Buckman discussed signs from God that lets us know He loves us. God’s peace is beyond our understanding. The righteous should not be involved in evil. Our job is to spread God’s word and peace.
Minutes: Minutes of the August 2025 meeting were read and approved after a motion by Jason Hedrick and second by Megan Randolph.
Treasurer’s Report: Barbara Thomas presented the August report. Report accepted after a motion by Clay Norman and second by Megan Randolph.
Pre Cursillo Report: Jason Hedrick reported he had talked to the Camp Clark caretaker who reported the wall in the boys dorm had been reinforced. The outdoor swing outside the palanca room had been repaired. Some painting had been done and the stair rail at the end of the girls dorm will be repaired. Jason Buckman stated he had supplies to fix the grate outside the girls dorm and allow rainwater to drain properly.
Post Cursillo Report: Kenny reported there were 52 at the Ultreya in Sebree.
Palanca Report: Holly Hedrick is getting palanca letters for the fall weekends.
Old Business: Kenny reported that he had talked to everyone giving talks on the weekends at the first formation.
The revision of the songbooks will be done between the fall and spring weekends. It was noted that the books are updated about every 5 years so the Rector/Rectoras theme songs are not automatically put in the books immediately after a specific weekend. Adding/deleting songs involves updating individual books as well as changing the table of contents.
Kenny presented the most updated schedule of musicians for both fall weekends. There will be someone responsible on each weekend to inform the incoming musicians of the atmosphere of the weekend and timing of the needed music.
A discussion about board members attendance was held. Blair Lamb made a proposal to the attendance. “ Secretariat board member are expected to attend every bord meeting if possible. Each board member will be allowed to be absent three (3) times during a calendar year (January through December ) effective 1/1/2026. A fourth miss would require the approval of the Secretariat board. Family emergencies, illness and work will be considered.
The current Lay Director will be responsible to bring every such absence to the board during the meeting that is missed for consideration by the board. The Lay Director will also be required to explain this policy to incoming board members when they are notified that they have been elected to the board for every new rotation.” A motion to adopt this policy was made by Mark Thomas and second by Clay Norman. Motion passed.
New Business: Ballots were completed by board members present were completed by members present for election of Rector/Rectora for the spring 2026 set of weekends. Kenny received the ballot from the members absent prior to the meeting.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned after a motion by Keith Buckman and seconded by Joey Willett
Closing prayer: Jason Buckman
Respectively submitted by
Donna Jewell, Secretary
Board & Chairs
Spiritual Director
Bro. Jason Buckman
270.748.0236
10564 Mullins Lane
Robards KY, 42452
Lay Director
Kenny Quinton
812.499.4292
2912 Waller Omer Road
Sturgis KY 42459
Members
Keith Buckman
Donna Jewell
Megan Randolph
Mark Thomas
Jason Hedrick
Barbara Thomas
Randy Trent
Joey Willett
Blair Lamb
Jim Lyon
Clay Norman
Stacy Baker
