Written by Tom Frazer:

The opening group topic for the Secretariat meeting held August 17th was, "What was your close moment as a Cursillo leader?” I wasn't aware of the question before the meeting, but instead of my usual deer in the headlights reaction, I had two! The first was at our last Ultreya when Linda Corrigan made a two hour round trip drive to make a presentation to our group on the new method for sponsoring candidates. She's in the process of visiting all of our Ultreyas. No one asked to her to do this. She saw a task that needed to be done and then did it. At that Ultreya I sat somewhat humbled by Linda's example. 

The second close moment was an offshoot of the first. One evening a month for the last two years my wife Patti and I have shared a table with Linda and fourteen people cut of the same cloth. They live out the saying "if you want something done ask a busy person". They had sons and daughters involved in scouting and were adult leaders. If their kids were active in sports they were volunteer adult assistants. They are all very active members of their respective parishes. To a person these individuals on Secretariat are people who recognize the value in certain organizations and see the importance in taking their turn to contribute to its life. Patti and I had something wonderful happen on our weekend in 1985. It wouldn't have happened without the gift of time and labor of many. It has been a rewarding time in our spiritual journey for Patti and I to sit at the Secretariat table for these two years. Paul Mordorski, thank you for taking over the task of Men's music leader. Patti is grateful Mary Beth Maki stepped forward to take over responsibility for the Secretary position. We walk away very thankful to have known and worked with you all. We have been richly blessed and we are better for our experience. Patti and I entered the Secretariat positions with little or no previous experience. As it turns out everybody else who signed up to serve was in the same boat at one time. We were quickly comfortable contributing input. 

If you too had "something wonderful" (and long lasting!) happen at your weekend please consider the next logical step and taking your turn at a Secretariat position. 

De Colores
Tom and Patti Frazer
Weekends #105 and #106