Cursillo STL

Cursillo STL An encounter with Christ and a Model for Christian living. Cursillo, in this context, means "a short course in Christianity."

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Cursillo (pronounced cur-SEE-yo) is a Spanish word meaning "short course"; it might be best described as a seminar. It begins with a weekend, starting on a Thursday evening and continuing until Sunday evening. The weekend consists of daily celebration of the Mass, visits to the Blessed Sacrament, talks, meditations, and good old-fashioned Christian fellowship. The goal of the weekend i

s to empower the attendee to become a Christian leader in each of his or her environments. Notice that Cursillo begins with a weekend. At the end of the weekend, the attendee begins his or her Fourth Day. This Fourth Day consists of the rest of one's life. After encountering Jesus Christ in such a special way on the Cursillo weekend, the attendee returns home with the challenge of remaining focused on Him in all facets of life. Two tools are used to achieve this goal:

GROUP REUNION
A regular, preferably weekly, gathering of a group of 3 to 6 friends. These friends share their experiences and activities of the past week, and the ways in which they encountered Jesus Christ since they last met. Special emphasis is placed on Piety, Study, and Action. ULTREYA
A weekly or monthly gathering together of all Group Reunions in an area to share prayers and songs and snacks. At each gathering, one member gives a witness talk about how our Lord is currently present in his or her life. Attendees on Cursillo weekends are sponsored by other members of the movement. If you live within the Archdiocese of St. Louis, and you think Cursillo might be for you, feel free to attend the monthly Ultreya meeting nearest you.

06/02/2026
For 16 years, Fr. Jason Schumer has faithfully served Christ & His Church as a priest, bringing countless souls closer t...
05/29/2026

For 16 years, Fr. Jason Schumer has faithfully served Christ & His Church as a priest, bringing countless souls closer to Jesus through the sacraments, preaching, & his dedication to the Cursillo movement.

Many Cursillistas have been blessed by Fr. Schumer & his encouragement & reminder that holiness is found in the ordinary moments of daily life. His love for Christ, the Eucharist, & making disciples inspires us to live our Fourth Day well.

Please join in praying & thanking God for Fr. Schumer's priesthood & praying for many more years of faithful service.

De Colores!

SAVE THE DATE!Mark your calendars, dust off your name tags, & get ready for a day of prayer, fellowship, formation, & Fo...
05/24/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Mark your calendars, dust off your name tags, & get ready for a day of prayer, fellowship, formation, & Fourth Day renewal!

The St. Louis Cursillo Movement is excited to announce a Cursillo Workshop Day coming this September!

Saturday, September 12
St. Raymond – St. Elizabeth
1420 S. Sappington Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63126

A day filled with:
✓ Prayer
✓ Inspiring talks
✓ Mass
✓ Christian community

Whether you made your Weekend recently or decades ago, this will be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, recharge, & continue living your Fourth Day with joy!

“Christ is counting on you!” — and your Ultreya friends too. 😉

More details coming soon… but for now, SAVE THE DATE & start inviting your Cursillo family!

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“No one walks the Fourth Day alone.”One of the greatest gifts of the Cursillo Movement is knowing that there are brother...
05/23/2026

“No one walks the Fourth Day alone.”

One of the greatest gifts of the Cursillo Movement is knowing that there are brothers & sisters in Christ praying with us, for us, & alongside us through every joy, struggle, cross, & grace.

Do you have a prayer intention you would like the St. LouisCursillo community to lift up in prayer?
A friend in need?
A family situation?
A health concern?
A thanksgiving?
A special intention for your grouping or parish?

We would be honored to pray with you & for you. Please submit your prayer intentions here:
https://forms.gle/TCR36NWWHd74LmPZ9

“Make a friend. Be a friend. Bring your friend to Christ.” Sometimes that begins simply by praying for one another.

“Make a friend. Be a friend. Bring your friend to Christ.”Sometimes the Lord invites us to slow down, step away from the...
05/23/2026

“Make a friend. Be a friend. Bring your friend to Christ.”

Sometimes the Lord invites us to slow down, step away from the noise, & simply sit with Him. This Morning of Recollection at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary is a beautiful opportunity to do just that.

Join fellow Catholics from around the Archdiocese for a grace-filled morning of:
✓ Mass
✓ Eucharistic Adoration
✓ Spiritual reflections by Fr. Paul Hoesing
✓ Fellowship & refreshment for the journey

This special Morning of Recollection celebrates the 10-year anniversary of Forming Men for Christ & the Fiat Women’s Group — two communities helping people live their Fourth Day more deeply as sons & daughters of God.

📍 Kenrick-Glennon Seminary
📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 8:30–11:30 AM
Registration is due by June 2. Cost is $10/person.

Come rest with the Lord, rekindle your friendship with Christ, & allow Him to speak to your heart in the silence.

More information & registration:
https://kenrick.edu/Morning-of-Recollection/

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Come cheer on teams made up of priests, seminarians, & high school men as the GOLD Team (North of the Missouri River) ta...
05/22/2026

Come cheer on teams made up of priests, seminarians, & high school men as the GOLD Team (North of the Missouri River) takes on the BLUE Team (South of the Missouri River)!

This year’s match is especially exciting as we celebrate the newly ordained of St. Louis — 1 new priest & 5 new transitional deacons! What better way to continue the joy of ordination weekend than with soccer, fellowship, & support for vocations?

📍 CBC High School
🕡 Doors Open: 6:30 PM
⚽ Opening Ceremonies: 7:00 PM
📅 Thursday, May 28

Whether you know a player, love vocations, or just want a joyful Catholic night out — ALL are invited! Bring your family, your Ultreya spirit, & your loudest cheers!

“Christ is counting on you!” …and maybe on your soccer chants too. 😉

More information & team rosters:
https://stlvocations.org/soulsandgoals

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Come, Holy Spirit! What a grace-filled weekend ahead for the Archdiocese of St. Louis!Please join us in praying for voca...
05/22/2026

Come, Holy Spirit! What a grace-filled weekend ahead for the Archdiocese of St. Louis!

Please join us in praying for vocations & celebrating the priesthood as Deacon Michael Laugeman is ordained to the Holy Priesthood!

HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS
Friday, May 22 at 6:30 PM
Immaculate Conception – Dardenne Prairie
Join in prayer for an increase in holy vocations, with a special witness from the Servant Sisters of the Home of the Mother. A social will follow.

PRIESTHOOD ORDINATION
Saturday, May 23 at 10:00 AM
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
Let us gather in thanksgiving as Deacon Michael Laugeman is ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of St. Louis!

FIRST MASS OF THANKSGIVING
Sunday, May 24 at 2:30 PM
Immaculate Conception – Dardenne Prairie
Fr. Michael Laugeman will celebrate his First Mass of Thanksgiving on the Solemnity of Pentecost. Reception to follow in the parish hall.

Let us continue to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood & religious life — and for all those courageously answering the Lord’s call.

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Pack your palanca bags & get ready to roll to Wheaton!Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 National Cursillo Encounter ...
05/22/2026

Pack your palanca bags & get ready to roll to Wheaton!

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 National Cursillo Encounter — July 23–26 at Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL!

Come reconnect with old friends, make new ones, deepen your Fourth Day, & be renewed in the joy of living your Cursillo “from the inside out.”

The Encounter includes:
• 3 nights lodging
• Double occupancy rooms
• 8 meals
• Full program participation
• Round-trip transportation from Chicago O’Hare Airport

Register & pay in full by June 15, 2026: $550
Final registration deadline: July 1, 2026

Don’t let this opportunity “pass you by” — make your move, answer the call, & keep the fire of Cursillo burning brightly!

REGISTER HERE:
https://cursillousa.org/national-encounter-2026/

Please prayerfully consider attending!
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De Colores!Please pray & invite those in your circle who would benefit from one of the upcoming weekends.Women's Fall We...
05/15/2026

De Colores!

Please pray & invite those in your circle who would benefit from one of the upcoming weekends.

Women's Fall Weekend
November 19-22, 2026

Men's Fall Weekend
December 3-6, 2026

Cursillo Weekend Application can be accessed via the QR code or using this NEW link: https://forms.gle/M2SQkVLQcWPF7QY69

TONIGHT! Ultreya! Onward!Holy Mass @ 7:00 PM with Fr. Jason SchumerPotluck Dinner to follow, so please bring something t...
05/08/2026

TONIGHT!
Ultreya! Onward!
Holy Mass @ 7:00 PM with Fr. Jason Schumer
Potluck Dinner to follow, so please bring something to share.
(OR NOT - just show up!)

MAKE A FRIEND
BE A FRIEND
BRING A FRIEND TO ULTREYA (because Christ will be there)

DE COLORES!

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