Illinois Valley Cursillo in Christianity

05/27/2026

05/24/2026

✝️ Tomorrow is Pentecost Sunday✝️
HERE'S AN AMAZING LIST OF WHAT THE HOLY SPIRIT DOES IN OUR LIVES
1. The Spirit guides us into all truth (John 16:13).
2. The Spirit convicts of sin, (John 16:8).
3. The Spirit regenerates us (John 3:5-8; Titus 3:5).
4. The Spirit glorifies and testifies of Christ (John 15:26; 16:14).
5. The Spirit bears witness in us that we are children of God (Rom. 8:16)
6. The Spirit reveals Christ to us and in us (John 16:14-15).
7. The Spirit leads us through the Word and Sacraments (Eph 6:17; Rom. 8:14; Gal. 5:18; Matt. 4:1; Luke 4:1).
8. The Spirit sanctifies us (2 Thess. 2:13; 1 Pet. 1:2; Rom. 5:16).
9. The Spirit empowers us (Luke 4:14; 24:49; Rom. 15:19; Acts 1:8).
10. The Spirit fills us (Eph. 5:18; Acts 2:4; 4:8, 31; 9:17).
11. The Spirit teaches us to pray (Rom. 8:26-27; Jude 1:20).
12. The Spirit produces in us the fruit or evidence of His work and presence (Gal. 5:22-23).
13. The Spirit distributes spiritual gifts and manifestations of His presence to and through the body (1 Cor. 12:4, 8-10; Heb. 2:4).
14. The Spirit anointed Jesus for ministry (Luke 4:18; Acts 10:38).
15. The Spirit washes and renews us (Titus 3:5).
16. The Spirit brings unity and oneness to the body (Eph. 4:3; 2:14-18).
17. The Spirit is our guarantee and deposit of the future resurrection (2 Cor. 1:22; 2 Cor. 5:5).
18. The Spirit seals us unto the day of redemption (Eph. 1:13; 4:30).
19. The Spirit sets us free from the law of sin and death (Rom. 8:2).
20. The Spirit quickens our mortal bodies (Rom. 8:11).
21. The Spirit reveals the deep things of God to us (1 Cor. 2:10).
22. The Spirit reveals what has been given to us from God (1 Cor. 2:12).
23. The Spirit dwells in us (Rom. 8:9; 1 Cor. 3:16; 2 Tim. 1:14; John 14:17).
24. The Spirit speaks in His Word to us( Eph. 6:17;1 Cor. 12:3; 1 Tim. 4:1; Rev. 2:11; Heb 3:7; Matt. 10:20; Acts 2:4; 8:29; 10:19; 11:12, 28; 13:2; 16:6,7; 21:4,11).
25. The Spirit is the agent by which we are baptized into the body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:13).
26. The Spirit brings liberty (2 Cor. 3:17).
27. The Spirit transforms us into the image of Christ (2 Cor. 3:18).
28. The Spirit cries in our hearts, "Abba, Father" (Gal. 4:6).
29. The Spirit enables us to wait (Gal. 5:5).
30. The Spirit supplies us with Christ (Phil. 1:19, KJV).
31. The Spirit grants everlasting life (Gal. 6:8).
32. The Spirit gives us access to God the Father (Eph. 2:18).
33. The Spirit makes us (corporately) God's habitation (Eph. 2:22).
34. The Spirit reveals the mystery of God to us (Eph. 3:5).
35. The Spirit strengthens our spirits (Eph. 3:16).
36. The Spirit enables us to obey the truth (1 Pet. 1:22).
37. The Spirit enables us to know that Jesus abides in us (1 John 3:24; 4:13).
38. The Spirit confesses that Jesus came in the flesh (1 John 4:2).
39. The Spirit says "Come, Lord Jesus" along with the bride (Rev. 22:17).
40. The Spirit dispenses God's love into our hearts (Rom. 5:5).
41. The Spirit bears witness to the truth in our conscience (Rom. 9:1).
42. The Spirit teaches us (1 Cor. 2:13; John 14:26).
43. The Spirit gives us joy (1 Thess. 1:6).
44. The Spirit enables some to preach the gospel (1 Pet. 1:12).
45. The Spirit moves us (2 Pet. 1:21).
46. The Spirit knows the things of God (1 Cor. 2:11).
47. The Spirit casts out demons (Matt. 12:28).
48. The Spirit brings things to our remembrance (John 14:26).
49. The Spirit comforts us (Acts 9:31).
50. The Spirit makes some overseers in the church and sends some out to the work of church planting [through the body] (Acts 20:28; 13:2).

05/21/2026

What Spiritual helps have brought you closer to Christ this week?
Every week at The Holy Rosary Shrine and St. Patrick Church in LaSalle we have the opportunity to spend time with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration.

Holy Rosary Shrine
Monday 8:30 am to 5:30
Wednesday 8:30 am to 8:00 pm
Thursday 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

St. Patrick Church
Tuesday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm

If you are looking for a way to find quiet time for yourself and your family, this is a wonderful opportunity to pray, reflect, and be renewed in God’s presence. ✨

You are also warmly invited to join us for our weekly Rosary devotion.🌹

05/19/2026

The men’s and women’s Cursillo team meetings have begun. Come support and pray for the teams at Mass on Monday nights 6:30pm in Peterstown.
Next meetings will be June 1st, 8th and the 15th.
Palanca! Palanca! Palanca!

05/13/2026

Illinois Valley Cursillo family please join us this Saturday May 16th for our May Ultreya. at Peterstown.
Potluck dinner begins at 6 PM followed by the program.
Speakers: Carol Lauer and Vickie Fullerton. Topic: "The Importance of Palanca".
Mass will be held in the church at 7:30 PM. Celebrant: Fr. Greg Nelson.
Guests are welcome at all Ultreyas. Meat and table service will be provided. Bring a dish to share.

05/08/2026

The Illinois Valley Cursillo will host their annual Cursillo weekends at Peterstown.
Men's weekend- June 11-14. Leader- Ray Aubry
Women's weekend- June 25-28. Leader- Jyll Pozzi
For more information please contact Greg Oseland, 815 252-4174, Laura Lugo, 815 579-1794 or ray Aubry, 815 488-4742

Applications can be found on the Illinois Valley Cursillo website.
https://illinoisvalleycursillo.com/application

IV Cursillo members are encouraged to sign-up for Palanca by contacting Carol Lauer, 815 303-4940, Vickie Fullerton, 630 272-0548, or by following the link on the Illinois Valley Cursillo website or at Sign-Up Genius.
https://illinoisvalleycursillo.com/
Men- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48A8AD2DA2FB6-63661534-june #/
Women- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48A8AD2DA2FB6-63764969-june #/

Cleaning and set-up of the facility at Peterstown for the IV Cursillo weekends will be Tuesday, June 9 at 4 PM. Volunteers for this event as well as in the kitchen during the weekends are needed and welcomed.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

05/07/2026

When did you feel closest to Christ this week?