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Please Pray For:
For Deb Thomas of Florence, Kentucky and her family as they struggle with very unfortunate circumstances.
Also please include prayers for the repose of the soul of Anne Lisjak who returned home on November 7th. Anne is the mother and mother-in-law of Lay Marianists, George and Margy Lisjak formerly of Pittsburgh and now in living Dayton, Ohio.
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Reflection - Blog
by Greg Calhoun
I am in Cleveland doing a year of service with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps.
I am a member of the Summons community hoping to get involved in non-profit writing or journalism involving religion, and run a blog called intention on purposeful living and social justice.
Reach Out and Be Present
When I walked home on Friday, I said "Good evening" to a stranger raking some leaves. At first, he didn't say anything in response. After a few steps, I heard him say, "Same to you." He seemed to return to raking and I returned to walking. Then, he continued, saying, "There should be more people like you in the world."
What lesson is there in this experience? ...
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Nonviolence - Is It Possible?
Is your Marianist Lay Community, ministry or other group interested in exploring how to make nonviolence a practical alternative in our violent culture?
The MSJC Alternatives to Violence Team is promoting the use of Engage, a study program on practicing nonviolent living today.
For more information, contact Larry Hufford - lhufford@stmarytx.edu - or Jim Vogt - jimvogt2@yahoo.com.
Jim Vogt, Director
859-291-6197 jimvogt2@yahoo.com; www.msjc.net |
Start Your Day with a Daily Gospel Meditation from Father Bert Buby SM
Link to the blog for his Scripture Reflections.
http://scripmed.blogspot.com
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THANK-YOU
For the October donations to MLNNA mission from:
- Michael Gillespie
- John Eise
- Al Prendergast
- State Community
- Anonymous
JOYFUL NEWS
Do you want to share a big event in your life? New job, new baby, or recovery from an illness. You can submit any information for the E-news Click here
PRAYER REQUEST
Submit a request for community prayers to the E-news here.
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Environmental Tips
Marianist Environmental Education Center
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).
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 t he 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.
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President's Message
 I don't know how long Tony Garascia has been involved with the Marianists. It has been decades. He is a member of the State Community and the Shekan Community in South Bend, Indiana. He is one of the original incorporators of MLNNA and he has served MLNNA in many capacities including President.
Tony Garacia
He is currently President of the International Organization of Marianist Lay Communities and Treasurer of MLNNA.
This Summer, after the International meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, Tony will be stepping back to take a well earned breather from his long and dedicated work on our behalf. He'll always be a phone call away, thank God, but he will be missed.
Tony and his wife Beth deserve some uninterrupted weekends enjoying each other and their family but this leaves MLNNA with a dilemma - we need a new Treasurer. If you're interested, or if you know someone who might be interested in this ministry, contact me at aj@marianistfamily.org
Our finances are not complicated, but some knowledge of basic bookkeeping would be helpful. Should you accept the task you will join the MLNNA Leadership Team to assist us in handling our growth and developing new direction. We hope to have a new person on board before the end of the year so that Tony can concentrate his efforts on his final international meeting in Kenya this August, so a quick reply is appreciated.
You will not be able to fill Tony's shoes but you can bring your own shoes to our walk and leave footprints for others to follow.
peace and love,
AJ Wagner
For your musical pleasure here's a world of enjoyment from Playing for Change.
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Marianist Volunteer Reflection
 Marianist Volunteer Molly Heineman is working in Karonga, Malawi as part of the Women's Empowerment Program at M.I.R.A.C.L.E. - a vocation and technical training school run by the Marianist District of Eastern Africa. Below are some of her reflections about her work and one particular woman she has encountered.
Margaret Nyirenda
A Woman to Meet.....
This is Margaret Nyirenda and she is caring for her 4 grandchildren by herself. Their parents died and Margaret is a widow. She joined MIRACLE to help support her eldest granddaughter who is in secondary school because she didn't have enough money for school fees. When we visited her yesterday, she told us that she was so grateful for MIRACLE because her granddaughter just graduated from secondary school this term!
In our meeting with all the women in her village after we visited her home, Margaret was a clear advocate for our office, the program policies and how we stick to them. Several times women asked questions that Margaret chose to answer instead of forcing us to repeat policies we have.
Margaret is just another example of why I'm grateful to be a part of this program. Knowing that the work we're doing is leading to grandmothers caring for their grandchildren is definitely something I can support. :)
Click here to read more about Molly's experiences and the women she's met...
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You Can Now Donate to MLNNA on-line!!
Your Marianist Lay Network organization is coming into the 21st century and now has the capability, with the assistance of Network for Good, to accept your financial contributions electronically. Check out our --> Donation Page.
Please remember that your contributions support this MLNNA E-news, the Saying Yes reflection, the Magnificat and Gifts and Tasks. Your contribution also supports the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative, the International Organization of Marianist Lay Comunities and the Marianist Lay Formation Initiative.
We want to do more for you and for our mission to others, but our budget is very limited. Our only source of contributions is our members, so any gift is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or comments about our fundraising or our spending or if you have any suggestions, please let me know at aj@marianistfamily.org. You will shortly receive our annual appeal letter, but feel free to get a jump on giving what you can at our
Donation Page. 
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 Marianist State & Miryam Joint Retreat in Dayton
On a crisp October day the Family of Mary came together in Dayton OH for a day of sharing and reflection on the Roots of our mission and ways to continue Father Chaminade's vision into the next decade. There was a rich diversity of experiences and lifestyles with Marianist sisters, brothers and married and single lay members attending.
The retreat was jointly planned by the State Community and the Myriam Community. These two communities renewed their Marianist commitments at mass. This was followed by a fun evening singing songs and roasting marshmallows around a bonfire.
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From Family on Line A slew of Lay and Vowed Marianists gathered for the East Coast Reunion the first weekend of October.
Here's proof:
On
Oct. 17, the "International Day for Eradication of Poverty,"
participants from the Philadelphia workshop "Think Global, Act Local"
attended sessions at the United Nations as guests of Bro. Steve O'Neil
and the Marianist NGO. Pati Krasensky, director of the Marianist Lay
Formation Initiative, assisted in organizing the trip. Read reflections
on the experience from Mary Snyder.
On
Oct. 19, four men and women made their commitment as Lay Marianist
Affiliates during Eucharist at the Marianist Retreat and Conference
Center in Eureka, Mo. The ceremony was part of a retreat for the
Affiliates given by Bro. Jack Ventura and Fr. Steve Tutas. Fr. Al
McMenemy also attended the weekend. On Oct. 12 in Eldersburg, Md., Vito
Piazza, a member of the St. Joseph's Catholic community, made his
commitment as a Lay Marianist Affiliate. Fr. Paul Reich presided at the
ceremony. A dinner followed at the home of Vito and his wife Doris
Piazza. Congratulations to the new Affiliates!
Bro. Jack Ventura invites all members of the Marianist Family from the St. Louis area to Eucharist and dinner to celebrate the 208th anniversary of the Foundation Day of Marianist Sodalities
Sat., Jan. 31, 2009, at 4 p.m.
at St. Mary's High School.
Bring a favorite wine or dessert to share. For information or to RSVP, contact Donna Tucker by Jan. 23.
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Ready to Deepen your relationship with the Marianist Charism?
 Not sure where to start?
Consider an invitation to join the
Marianist Lay Formation Initiative.
The MLFI is a one-year program designed to help people build, re-energize and sustain Marianist Lay Communities in their home towns.
We meet face-to-face twice - and keep in touch during the year online.
For information click or call Pati Krasensky at 215-634-4116
The next formation group will begin March 27-29 2009
Pati Krasensky
Director
Marianist Lay Formation Initiative
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New Canadian Area Representative for MLNNA
Marcel Dion has been selected as the new MLNNA representive for Canada. He and his wife Jos�e Roberge have four beautiful daughters who join them in family music ministry.
I'm happy to report that even though Richard Thibault will step down as the MLNNA representative he continues in the role of liason to Haiti. It's a big job on its own, and he is invaluable to the leadership team.
Marcel's email...... marcel.josee@globetrotter.net
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From the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative
The Economic Crisis
Social Justice and the Marianist Family In Light of Current Economic Problems
by Victor M. Forlani, SM
To Readers with a Social Conscience
Which of these principles of Catholic Social Teaching are adhered to and which not and how?
1. The economy exists for the person, not the person for the economy.
2. All economic life should be shaped by moral principles. Economic choices and institutions must be judged by how they protect or undermine the life and dignity of the human person, support the family, and serve the common good.
3. A fundamental moral measure of any economy is how the poor and vulnerable are faring.
4. All people have the right to life and to secure the basic necessities of life (e.g., food, clothing, shelter, education, health care, safe environment, economic security).
5. All people have the right to economic initiative, to productive work, to just wages and benefits, to decent working conditions, as well as to organize and join unions and other associations.
6. All people, to the extent they are able, have a corresponding duty to work, a responsibility to provide for the needs of their families, and an obligation to contribute to the broader society.
7. In economic life, free markets have both clear advantages and limits; government has essential responsibilities and limitations; voluntary groups have irreplaceable roles, but cannot substitute for the proper working of the market and the just policies of the state.
8. Society has a moral obligation, including governmental action where necessary, to assure opportunity, meet basic human needs, and pursue justice in economic life.
9. Workers, owners, managers, stockholders, and consumers are moral agents in economic life. By our choices, initiative, creativity, and investment, we enhance or diminish economic opportunity, community life, and social justice. There is no wall between these two facets of our involvement.
10. The global economy has moral dimensions and human consequences. Decisions on investment, trade, aid, and development should protect human life and promote human rights, especially for those most in need wherever they might live on this globe.
Read the entire essay here.
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GOODSEARCH.COM
www.GoodSearch.com 
You can help us generate $$ everytime you search the web. Click the link above. Set Marianist Lay Network of North America as your charity. And everytime you search for something (powered by Yahoo - competitor for Google) our organization will receive 1 cent.
The GoodSearch website provide instructions for how to set this site up as your default web browser.
During October, we earned $5.56 because of members who used this service. THANK-YOU.
BEFORE YOU START SHOPPING FOR CHRISTMAS - think about the companion service - GoodShop which provides our MLNNA organization a portion of the sale price if you enter a store's website (such as Amazon, EBAY, Staples, Old Navy, Target, WalMart, the Gap and others) through the GoodShop portal.
Spread the word about GoodSearch, it doesn't cost you anymore to help us earn a little money.
GoodShop.com
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Editor's Note
This is your newsletter. I welcome your articles. Submit an article for the next newsletter by Dec 6th. Think about what you might share with your fellow Lay Marianists
Send article and pictures to MLNNA editor MLNNA editor
Keep copy short and describe who, what, why, when and how
If possible, select 1 or 2 of digital images in JPEG format (100 - 900K) and attach to the e-mail
Thanks for reading to the end.
No matter how you feel about the outcome of the election in the United States "In the unlikely story that is America there has never been anything false about Hope."
Here's a reminder.
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