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FEATURED WEB SITE
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The new Marist Young Adult web site offers more than just information about upcoming events. You can read a blog from "down under" by Timmy Hagan. You can meet all of the advisory committee members. And you can also read about Lauren Lenzo's first year experience in college. Soon to be added to the web site are prayer resources and a blog from the young adult community.
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YOUNG ADULT EVANGELIZATION COMMUNITY OPENS
IN ESOPUS
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| On September 1st, John Mc Entee, Danny Pacheco and Roland Varriale moved to Esopus, NY to live in the Marist Young Adult Evangelization Community and to offer a year of service. Throughout the year John, Danny and Roland will provide hospitality, offer retreats, and serve as part of a retreat team. As a community member, the three will share in household responsibilities and will gather for prayer and reflection.
If you are 21 or over, graduating from college, looking for a change, or simply want to have the volunteer opportunity of a lifetime, contact Bro. Steve Milan at smilanfms@aol.com for more information.
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ONLINE SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
You might not think of voting as a service opportunity but when you exercise your right to vote you can support issues that help others. "Rock the Vote" offers online voter registration and suggested activities to get others to vote. Away at college? "Rock the Vote" also offers information on how to obtain an absentee ballot. And don't miss the music videos from famous artists who collaborate with "Rock the Vote."
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 I am happy to offer you the September e-newsletter. This month we have also launched a new website,
www.maristyoungadult .com, Please Check it out. You can find out about upcoming events in the "What's Happening" section and post special intentions on the "Prayer Wall." I hope you enjoy the site and, as always, if you have any suggestions or ideas for the website or future events please contact me at fallon84@gmail.com. Be well and know that you are in the prayers of Marist Young Adults across the country. Matt Fallon Chair |
| UPCOMING EVENTS |
September 28 - Miami Regional Gathering - 6 pm - Contact Jackie Fortich (chicabombom07@aol.com) for details
October 10-11 - Outdoor Retreat (a night of camping and a day of hiking) - Esopus, NY |
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SOUTH TEXAS YA'S MEET IN BROWNSVILLE |
 Twelve young adults met in Brownsville this summer to plan events for the Marist Young Adult Program in South Texas. Plans include local gatherings in Austin and San Antonio and a service project in Matamoros, Mexico. Julia Gutierrez ( mgutierr@princeton.edu) will be coordinating the group in Texas. Bernardo de la Garza (bernardodlg@gmail.com) will serve as the local contact in San Antonio and Erin Gamez (eringamez@hotmail.com) will act as the local contact in Austin. |
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FIRST ONLINE CHAT OF THE YEAR - "THE DARK KNIGHT" |
 The first online chat took place at the new Marist Young Adult website on Sunday, September 14th. Marist Young Adults were invted to explore their inner "Batman" and discuss religious themes in "The Dark Knight." Two additional chats will be hosted during September. See the Upcoming Events box for details.
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2008 - 2009 YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETS TO PLAN EVENTS
Members of the 2008-2009 Young Adult Advisory Committee met from July 25-27 in Esopus, NY to review the previous year and to plan activities for the current academic year. Serving on the committee this year are Matt Fallon (Chair), Jackie Fortich, Chris Hatem, Nikki Guerrero, Julia Gutierrez, Dan Hernadez, Joey Insua, Kristen Larubacker, Fernando Portilla, Katie Reilly, Mike Sweeney, Brian Warner, and Caroline White | |
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MEET
YA ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER - DAN HERNANDEZ |
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 Dan Hernandez
Junior at Boston College
Graduate of Marist High School (Bayonne, NJ)
How did you get involved with Marist?
Besides choosing to go to a Marist high school, I got involved with Marist through working with one of the Brothers at my high school, Bro. Bob Warren. He urged me to get involved with Marist through retreats, service, sports, etc. The first time I felt really involved with Marist was in May 2003 when I attended the Marist Youth conference in Poughkeepsie, NY. There I really got to learn what being Marist was all about.
Why are you still involved with Marist?
Marist is definitely an integral part of my life. The Marist morals and values have allowed me to grow into the person I am today. I constantly try to connect with the Marist family through retreats, youth gatherings and the Marist Young Adult program.
How do you live out your Marist identity now?
I live out my Marist identity by keeping prayer and love in my life. I believe that besides food, water, and air, prayer and love are all that you need to survive. | |
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