August 2008
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Daily Gospel Meditation from Father Bert Buby SM

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Father Bert has sent his reflections via e-mail to a list of recipents for some time.  We now have a way to share this daily reflection with a broader group. 

Below is a link to the blog for his Scripture Reflections.  This may be used to see last week's reflections and also has handy links to the right
for the Mary Page and other Marianist Resources. 
    http://scripmed.blogspot.com

See the reflection for today,
Aug. 15th 2008
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary




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JOYFUL NEWS
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PRAYER REQUEST

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THANK-YOU

For July/August donations to MLNNA mission from:
  • Michael Gillespie
  • John Eise
  • Fr. Bernard Lee SM who turned over royalties from GIA for music to MLNNA.

Youtube posting of
Marianists in Action at Cape May New Jersey
Bringing Christ into the World
  
My shortest response to the question, "What is a Lay Marianist?" is to say, "Well, like Mary, we bring Christ into the world." 

Embers Branches

Pictured here are a number of Lay Marianists (and a few who aren't) from the Embers, Summons and Wellspring Communities. These Marianists are now scattered over the globe delivering on this basic promise. When we combine these communities with other recently formed communities and with not so recently formed communities we find that our promise is delivered.


In 2008 you could find Lay Marianists from North America in Africa, South Dakota, Los Angeles, New Mexico, West Virginia, Haiti, New York, New Orleans, Nicaragua, Texas, Maryland, Mexico, Ohio, Chicago, Portland, Baltimore, Italy, your home and so much more. In each of these places our companions were not just visiting, but delivering on the promise of bringing Christ to others by doing acts of service and kindness just as you do wherever you are.

 
The following LINK will take you on a joyful trip to the world we serve. (This is not a Marianist production.)

I hope you dance!

peace and love,

aj.
Prayers and Ideas Sought
 
The Leadership Team, Area Repreresentatives and Project Leaders of MLNNA will be meeting September 5 - 7 on the Campus of the University of Dayton.

Please pray that the Spirit's Grace will be present with us. If you have any agenda items you would like considered please forward them to [email protected]. If you wish to attend the meeting, you are more than welcome. More details can be obtained from AJ Wagner.


Small Christian Community Learning Center

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We don't need to reinvent the wheel.  Pati Krasensky has pointed us in the direction of another resource for small christian communities (SCC). 
Please check www.sccconnect.org for other ideas for your SCC.

[This Small Christian Community Connection was formally called Buena Vista.]

RESOURCES for Community or Indivdual Reflections
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NACMS have been receiving the newsletter EDUCATION FOR JUSTICE for several months, now.  I have found the offerings quite helpful.  To receive it does require a subscription. 

I was struck by how useful this resource might be to communities-the topical pieces could be used as interest dictates; the lectionary reflections might assist those communities struggling to find prayer resources or topics for reflection.  I talked with Katherine, the editor, and she told me a module on Mary and justice is just about ready and will come out in the early fall.  www.EducationforJustice.org

Peace,
Carol Ramey

3 o'clock prayerImmigration Resource Materials Available from MSJC

The MSJC Anti-Racism Issue Team is preparing a small packet of resource materials on the issue of immigration that could be useful to Marianist Lay Communities.  The packet will include suggested DVD's and discussion guides, prayer service, possible action steps, etc.  The packet will be available later this month.  If you or your community is interested in being more informed about this issue of learning what actions to take, contact the MSJC office ([email protected] or 859-291-6197) to get a copy.

Jim Vogt, Director
Marianist Social Justice Collaborative
523 East Southern Ave
Covington KY  41015
859-291-6197;  fax - 859-291-4742
[email protected]www.msjc.net
Environmental Tips from MEECrecycle around globe
Marianist Environmental Education Center
 
1) USE BOTH SIDES OF PAPER
American businesses throw away 21 million tons of paper every year, equal to 175 pounds per office worker. For a quick and easy way to halve this, set your printer's default option to print double-sided (duplex printing). And when you're finished with your documents, don't forget to take them to the recycling bin.

2) RETHINK BOTTLED WATER
Nearly 90% of plastic water bottles are not recycled, instead taking thousands of years to decompose. Buy a reusable container and fill it with tap water, a great choice for the environment, your wallet, and possibly your health. The EPA's standards for tap water are more stringent than the FDA's standards for bottled water.

3) SECOND-HAND DOESN'T MEAN SECOND-BEST
Consider buying items from a second-hand store. Toys, bicycles, roller blades, and other age and size-specific items are quickly outgrown. Second hand stores often sell these items in excellent condition since they are used for such a short period of time, and will generally buy them back when you no longer need them.

UDGo to Your Happy Place

The Princeton Review ranked the University fo Dayton in the top ten of the nation's happiest universities. Read more.
 
** BROTHER MEL'S RECEPTION **

  On Friday, Aug. 22, you are invited to attend the opening reception of an art display at the Marianist Galleries located at 1256 Maryhurst Drive in Kirkwood, Missouri
on the campus of St. John Vianney High School

Entitled "Bro. Mel Meyer Retrospective," the display celebrates Bro. Mel's 80th birthday, 60th jubilee of religious profession and 40th year at the Marianist Galleries.   No RSVP is needed.
LET US CELEBRATE!
Rich OrdinationAJ_May_08The ordination and reception for Bros. Patrick McDaid (right) and Richard Villa (left) on Saturday, Aug. 23, Our Lady of the Pillar parish in St. Louis.
 
FIRST MASSES Sunday August 24th

Patrick will celebrate his first Mass at 3 p.m. at the University of Dayton.
Richard will celebrate his first Mass at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Pillar in St. Louis.    You are welcome to attend either Mass.
East Coast Regional Gathering of the Marianist Family
Rainbow flowerLay & Religious, Come one, come all
Whether you live nearby, used to live near by, or wish you lived nearby!

Where: St. Josephs Parish Community
             Sykesville, MD
When:   October 3-4, 2008

Keynote Speaker: Tony Garascia
For more information call The Marianist Center at 215-634-4116
Job Posting - Executive Director

TECABOCA

Tecaboca, a Marianist Center for Spiritual Renewal, in Mountain Home, Texas is seeking a full-time Executive Director to oversee its operations and development.

The Executive Director is responsible for carrying out the mission of the center, managing day-to-day operations, supervising staff, managing accounts, marketing the property and its programs, and nourishing relationships with the surrounding community.

A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.  The complete job description is available at www.tecaboca.com.

Interested and qualified candidates should email a cover letter which includes salary requirements and resume by Friday, August 22, to the Chairman of the Board, Mary Shrader, at [email protected]

Editor's Note
Bejing OlympicsI am working on this newletter with the Olympics on TV in the background.  Wow, what dedication and perserverance these athletics have to be able to prepare to perform at this level.  Have I committed to anything in my life with the passion of an Olympic athlete?   What about you?
Peace to you, Jacqui Griswold
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