Secretariat
Meet the people who help run the Arlington Diocese Cursillo!
There are several committees that work to make Arlington Cursillo function. The heads of the Committees comprise the Secretariat who make decisions as needed. The head of the Secretariat is the Lay Director.
Volunteers are always welcome!
Current Secretariat
Fr. Tuck Grinnell
Spiritual Director
Colleen Duffy Kiko
Phil Kiko
St. Thomas Moore
Lay Director(s)
The Lay Director(s) is the diocesan coordinator for the Arlington Cursillo community. The Lay Director(s) leads the Secretariat and, in coordination with the Spiritual Director, sets a vision for Arlington Cursillo. They serve for four years and are selected by the Secretariat. The Lay Director(s) also manages the day to day operations of the Cursillo community, including ensuring finances are managed responsibly, Weekends are scheduled, and Secretariat activities are conducted in accordance with the Cursillo charism and method.
Jennifer Pence
Our Lady Queen of Peace
Communications
The Communications committee is responsible for ensuring that clear and consistant communications are pushed to all members of the Arlington Diocese Cursillo community. This includes the regular update of the website, maintenance of the database of Cursillistas, management of social media accounts, as well as ensuring other committee chairs are publishing timely announcements via email or the community’s social media sites.
Mary Power
Maggie Jones
Good Shepherd
Fourth Day
This Fourth Day committee helps identify ways to enrich the Fourth Day experience of local Cursillistas. This includes scheduling regular Diocesan Ultreyas and identifying themes and speakers, coordinating with Parish Sparkplugs on the execution of local/regional Ultreyas, and helping new Cursillistas find a Group Reunion.
Brigid Williams
Evangelization
The Evangelization committee is responsible for spreading information about Cursillo to the broadest reaches of the Diocese of Arlington, with the goal of bringing more souls into a closer relationship with Christ. The committee coordinates with parish leads (Sparkplugs) on ongoing Cursillo activities at the parish level and provides resources to support parish and diocesan Cursillo engagement.
Maureen Larrazabal
Our Lady Queen of Peace
Pre Cursillo
The Pre Cursillo committee is responsible for collecting the registration information and payment for Cursillo Weekends and assisting Sponsors and Candidates with the process, especially through welcome letters, packing lists, and Sponsor Guides. Additional duties include maintaining accurate information in the database on team members and candidates attending the weekends.
Trish Pirowski
St. Bernadette
Secretary
The Secretary maintains notes and records of all secretariat meetings
Leslie Schratz
St. Raymond of Penafort
Team Selection
The Team Selection committee selects team members for Cursillo Weekends from a broad base of Cursillistas throughout the Diocese of Arlington. The chair supports the Lay Director in the selection of the Rector(a) and Spiritual Directors in addition to directly recruiting the 10 other members of a Weekend Team. The chair and committee members contact individuals directly to explore the Cursillista’s interest in joining a Team.
Jim Ward
St. Ann
Treasurer
The Treasurer soundly and responsibly manages finances
Erin Benbennick
St. Mark
School of Leaders
The School of Leaders provides Cursillistas (leaders in their environments) with their spiritual formation as well as instruction in the Cursillo Method so they can lead effectively and further the purpose of the Cursillo Movement. The chair maintains a schedule of regular SOL gatherings, identifies themes, topics, and speakers, and coordinates with volunteers to identify locations or manage virtual logistics.