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Father Joseph M. Shimanek Fund
Fr. Joesph Shimanek, Diocese of Joliet, Deceased 2005
Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ:
Do you remember your Cursillo weekend? Did it make you aware of God’s love, peace, and joy? Was it a life changing spiritual experience?
Although each of us had a slightly different experience on our Cursillo weekend, most of us remember experiencing the presence of the Holy Spirit, in a powerful way. Either during a talk, quiet prayer, or Mass we had an encounter with God. Like the woman in the Gospel of John, who went to the well to fill her water bucket and met Jesus, we have also been to the well. We have also met Jesus in a personal way and He filled us with His Living Water. He has given us a gift. We left our weekends with a deeper understanding of our connectedness as brothers and sisters in Christ.
Due to this experience most did not return home the same but with a sense of being part of a larger fourth-day community. As part of that community we also understand that what we received on our weekend was not something for ourselves to keep hidden but a gift meant to be shared.
God calls each of us to generously share what we have received. One way the fourth-day community shares the gift of Cursillo is through an invitation. However, some of the invited are unable to attend because of financial reasons. Inability to cover the cost of a weekend seems to be occurring more and more. Candidates who have yet to experience a Cursillo weekend might struggle with the cost, which has increased over the years. For some the value of a weekend cannot be appreciated or the cost fit in their budget. It seems inconsistent with our call as the fourth-day community to allow finances to prevent individuals from attending a weekend. As a community, our contributions, whatever the amount, will assist future candidates and the Cursillo movement.
Will you help give the gift of Cursillo?
“Whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst.” John 4:14
November GivingTuesday Fund
In November each year, we participate in the National Giving Tuesday where visitors to our website are invited to contribute to Joliet Cursillo Movement’s Scholarship Fund.
More Information?
- Frequently asked questions about the Father Shimanek Fund FAQ Sheet
- Article about the life of Father Joseph Shimanek and his influence on Joliet Cursillo. See pages 1, 6-17
- Video of presentation at Ultreya Grande (Nov 2014) on the Father Joseph M. Shimanek Fund
presented by Tom Mayer, Mark and Elizabeth Young
– Presentation Video
Questions?
Email the Treasurer of the Joliet Cursillo, Steven Gaydos, treasurer [at] jolietcursillo.org