He who Sings prays twice according to St. Augustine. I’ve been doubly blessed to have been a part of Secretariat in the Music section. Have you ever considered volunteering for secretariat and then listened to the negative voice in your head that says, I can’t do that? I don’t play an instrument. I don’t have the time. Hmmm, do you think I might have had of few of those thoughts? Yup, but I took a leap of faith, trusted God and before you know it my two year commitment just flew by.

Each of us has gifts and sharing them on Secretariat can be a blessing not only for Cursillo, but for you as well. I have enjoyed a great sense of community and know I have helped the movement by supporting the important gift of music for the past two years.

Here are just a few talents the music section in Cursillo uses:

* Communication-- friendly phone calls & emails seeking musicians to play at the palanca masses, closura, 4th day encounters & picnics

* Storage --- Where the rollo & palanca guitar music rest when they are not being used on a weekend.

* Planner --- plan the liturgical music that is played at mass.

* Cheerleader --- encourage and thank the musicians for their time. The number of weekends they work/live is double/triple that of the rest of the 4th day community. Please thank them!

Is your river open to let the grace flow in and keep it clean, or is it closed off and stale? Freshen up your spirit and be open to new possibilities. What you gain is deep friendship to a wider community than just your small community. All you need is to be open, smile and God will guide you through it.

The person who gives with a smile is the best giver because God loves a cheerful giver.― Mother Teresa

By Mary Kay Marxen