Season’s Greetings: Some Thoughts from Mike on St ALBANS #8 All SoUls – MAY 11th 14th 2017 BibLe Sunday AT FELDEN All SainTs The usual apprehension on arriving at Felden lodge on the Thursday morning, RemembRance quickly replaced by the spirit of fellowship and community on meeting AdvEnt the other Staff Team members. John Year Brown, our Lay Rector (pictured here), New seemed relaxed outwardly, but was probably very nervous inside! I ChristmAs remember I was when I was Lay Rector. We quickly set up the Rollo Welcome to your room and the Chapel as we wanted it and waited for the Pilgrims to arrive! latest Newsletter! By 6.30pm all ten pilgrims had arrived This issue is being and were settling in with a glass of Sangria. It quickly became clear that sent to the 92 there was a good relaxed atmosphere and everyone – staff and pilgrims – Cursillistas who are were keen for the weekend to start. now a part of the The meal was soon over and after some introductory words from John Cursillo family in our we were well into the evening session, the Silent Retreat and the Stations of Diocese. the Cross. Remembering the Silent Retreat is for everyone not just for Pilgrims. the last issue our Friday, up bright and early, everything numbers have increased and it in place for the Eucharist. Everyone all began with St Alban’s #8 . was there on time – a good start! To be honest, Friday is a bit of a blur as . . . . . so much happens. My recollections of
Season’s Greetings: All SoUls BibLe Sunday All SainTs RemembRance AdvEnt New Year ChristmAs Welcome to your latest Newsletter! This issue is being sent to the 92 Cursillistas who are now a part of the Cursillo family in our Diocese. the last issue our numbers have increased and it all began with St Alban’s #8 . . . . . . Some Thoughts from Mike on St ALBANS #8 MAY 11th – 14th 2017 AT FELDEN The usual apprehension on arriving at Felden lodge on the Thursday morning, quickly replaced by the spirit of fellowship and community on meeting the other Staff Team members. John Brown, our Lay Rector (pictured here), seemed relaxed outwardly, but was probably very nervous inside! I remember I was when I was Lay Rector. We quickly set up the Rollo room and the Chapel as we wanted it and waited for the Pilgrims to arrive! By 6.30pm all ten pilgrims had arrived and were settling in with a glass of Sangria. It quickly became clear that there was a good relaxed atmosphere and everyone – staff and pilgrims – were keen for the weekend to start. The meal was soon over and after some introductory words from John we were well into the evening session, the Silent Retreat and the Stations of the Cross. Remembering the Silent Retreat is for everyone not just for Pilgrims. Friday, up bright and early, everything in place for the Eucharist. Everyone was there on time – a good start! To be honest, Friday is a bit of a blur as so much happens. My recollections of
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