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Want to know how to find God on a street corner? Ever wondered if it was a sin to consult a psychic? Check out BustedHalo.com,
the Christian online magazine for young adults. Learn more about the bible at "Bible Boot Camp," listen to an interview with the Barenaked Ladies and find out about the gospel according to the Simpsons. And look for the Marist Brothers ad. on the left hand side! |
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Are you over 21 and in the NY/LI area? Then you might want to attend "Faith on Tap" at Monahan Fitzgerald's Pub, 214-17 41st Ave., Bayside, Queens on June 19th from 7 pm to 9 pm. Topic: We're On A Mission: Moving Faith Out the Church Door. Presenter: Sr.Pat Worman, OP | |
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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.com for more information. |
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ONLINE SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
World hunger
has reached a crisis level. In the last three years, the cost of staples such as wheat, corn and rice have risen 83%. People in some countries have taken to eating cakes made of mud, sugar and oil to combat hunger pangs. What can you do? Click on the ring above to visit one.org and learn more about the hunger crisis and to sign an online petition asking President Bush to be ready to take emergency action during the G8 summit in July.
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 On behalf of the Marist Young Adult Advisory Committee, it is my pleasure to present to you the May 2008 issue of our e-newsletter. In addition to what you see here, look for more exciting things this summer, including the launch of our own web site, www.maristyoungadult.com. If you are interested in getting more involved or you have an idea for an event or project, please contact Bro. Steve at smilanfms@aol.com.
For those of you who graduating or taking finals, know that you are in our prayers.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
May 22-26 - Marist Youth Leadership Conference - Esopus, NY
June 14 - Encounter Leader Training - Bronx, NY
Early Summer - Young Adult Gatherings (TX, IL)
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RETREAT WITHIN A RETREAT - ESOPUS, NY |
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 From April 3rd - 6th, a dozen young adults participated in the fifth "Retreat within a Retreat" during the Marist Youth Encounter Christ weekend. The young adults used the theme of "Seeing Gods' Face in Others/Being God's Face for Others" as a means of processing their experiences during the Ecounter.
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YOUNG ADULT CAMP RETREAT - ESOPUS, NY |
 Eighteen young adults in the NY/NJ area gathered at Holy Rosary in Esopus, NY for a retreat entitled "O God, Where Art Thou. " Through journaling, input and small group discussions the participants were invited to explore their relationshship with God beyond their summer experiences in Esopus. |
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YOUNG ADULT LEADER TRAINING - ROSELLE, NJ
 On May 10th, thirteen young adults from Marist High School (Bayonne, NJ) and Roselle Catholic High School participated in a training program for future Encounter leaders. Young Adult Program members Katie Murphy and Timmy Hagan helped the participants to examine effective leadership techniques and group dynamics as well as to learn important Encounter games like "Big Bootie." The participants were also able to practice talks they had prepared. A similar training will take place in the Bronx on June 14th. | |
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MIAMI YOUNG ADULTS VISIT CENTER FOR IMMOKALEE WORKERS |
 Several young adults in Miami visited the Center for Immokalee Workers to learn about the poor working conditions of migrant workers in Florida. For a virtual tour or for more information on how you can help, click on the icon above.
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MEET
KERRY SULLIVAN - YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER |
 Our Lady of Lourdes HS(Poughkeepsie, NY) and Fordham University grad. (2008). Teach for America Corps Volunteer (2008-2009) San Francisco, CA. | |
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How did you get involved with Marist? I became involved with Marist in my junior year at Our Lady of Lourdes High School. Brother Todd recruited a small group of my friends to participate in the February Encounter. That May I was trained as a leader and have been involved with Encounters, Leadership and Youth Conferences, the Marist Youth Exchange Program in '04, and now the Marist Young Adult Program.
Why are you still involved with Marist? I am still involved with Marist because of the profound and meaningful role it has taken in my life. After the many retreats and conferences, it is still humbling to know all that I still have yet to learn about my relationship with others and my relationship with Jesus Christ and how those two work together in my life.
How do you live out your Marist identity now? I live out my Marist identity in how I choose to live my life, including my interactions with others, what I find meaningful and am involved in, and my attitude. Although I'm attending Fordham, a Jesuit institution, maintaining my Catholic identity becomes difficult at times. I have found friends in the activities that I am passionate about who accept and encourage who I am. They help me to live out my Marist identity everyday.
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