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Like video games? Have a socially conscious mind? Then check out http://gamesfor
change.org Raise a family in Haiti,virtually experience homelsessness, experience deportation, be a farmer in a developing country - and much more.
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THEOLOGY ON TAP
Are you over 21 and in the NY/LI area? Then you might want to attend "Spirituality on Tap" at Monahan Fitzgerald's Pub, 214-17 41st Ave., Bayside, Queens on April 17 from 7 pm to 9 pm. Topic: Unbind Him, Let Him Go Free: A Spiritual Strategy on Freedom and Forgiveness | |
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Interested in Moking a Difference? |
The Marist Young Adult Program will be offering a year-long volunteer opportunity in Esopus. Responsibilities will include hospitality, planning retreats, and being part of a retreat team. If you are 21 or over, graduating from college, looking for a change, or simply want to have the volunteer opportunity of a lifetime, check out the Marist Brothers web site ( www.maristbr.com) for a brochure and application or contact Bro. Steve at smilanfms@aol.comfor more information. |
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ONLINE SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
The Coalition of Immokalee Workers (C.I.W.) is attempting to get a one penny per pound increase in pay for picked tomatoes from Burger King. The workers currently make around 40 cents for every 32 pound bucket of tomatoes picked. This means that they must pick roughly 2 tons (4000lbs) to make $50 in one day. The one penny increase would almost double their pay. For more information on the efforts of C.I.W. or to sign a petition visit http://ciw-online.org/
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 On behalf of the Young Adult Advisory Committee, we are happy to offer you the April 2008 issue of our e-newsletter. See what we have been up to and what is coming up in the near future. If you would like any additional information about any of the activities you can contact Bro Steve at smilanfms@aol.com
Matt Fallon
Chair |
| UPCOMING EVENTS |
May 17 - Six Flags Trip (NJ)
May 22-26 - Marist Youth Leadership Conference - Esopus, NY
May 26-28 - Esopus Service Project (NY)
May 31- June 1 - Beach Retreat (FL)
Early Summer - Young Adult Gatherings (TX, IL)
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PALM SUNDAY RETREAT -MIAMI, FL |
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 Eleven young adults in Miami gathered for a Palm Sunday retreat on the campus of Msgr. Pace High School. The theme of the retreat focused on preparing for the upcoming events of Holy Week. The retreat ended with mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Hialeah where students from Msgr. Pace High School performed a pantomime of Christ's passion.
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GOOD FRIDAY/HOLY SATURDAY RETREAT - ESOPUS, NY |
 Twelve young adults in the NY/NJ area gathered for a Good Friday/Holy Saturday retreat in Esopus. Participants were invited to enter into the passion of Jesus the Christ through music, video and visual arts. Retreatants walked the Way of the Cross set to popular music, explored the effects of social sin through music videos and engaged in a visual meditation of the passion of the Christ using a variety of famous paintings. Those present also joined the Redemptoristine Sisters for their Good Friday liturgy. |
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MS WALK MIAMI - AND BEYOND
 On March 9th Marist Young Adults in Miami participated in a 6.2 mile "Walk MS" to raise awareness and funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Association. At the same time Marist Young Adults throughout the country were encouraged to participate in a "virtual" MS Walk that could be done anywhere. The event, organized by Jackie Fortich, Marist Young Adult Advisory Committee member, raised over $3500.. | |
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MEET
CAROLINE WHITE - YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER |
 St. Mary's HS (Manhasset, NY) grad. - St. John's University student and restaurant manager
How did you get involved with Marist?
My first Marist experience was during my junior year of high school when I was invited to attend the Marist Youth Encounter.
Why are you still involved with Marist?
Three days at a retreat house in Upstate New York changed my life forever. It gave me a chance to look deep inside and realize who I am, what I wanted to do, and what I wanted to change. The experience helped me to take a new look at myself and my relationships with God and with others. More importantly it helped me to grow. After that weekend I was hooked. I found any excuse to return to Esopus with amazing people - even if it meant cleaning some dishes :) I wanted to help others feel the way I felt after I left an awesome experience.
How do you live out your Marist identity now?
I try to be the best person I can be and live the Marist way. It's hard now being in the "real world," working and going to school. It's hard to take time to reflect and think about what Jesus has taught us. Thankfully I was asked to be part of the Marist Young Adult Advisory Comittee. It is truly an honor to share my thoughts and experiences with everyone in the Marist Community.
Anything that you want to add?
Before embarking on my Marist Encounter, I didn't even know who Marcellin Champagnat was. He was a face that was incorporated in our school's hallways and church. But that was it, he was just a face. After hearing the stories of Marcellin's life, his passion and the love the Brothers all shared, a face became a true hero, someone to admire and respect.
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