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FEATURED
WEB SITE
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Sponsored by the Upper Room Ministries, "Method X - The Way of Christ" ( www.methodx.net), is a Christian site which provides a young adult friendly approach to spirituality and an online young adult community. Visitors can read movie and music reviews, obtain information about prayer styles and personality types, receive instruction on prayer methods and share prayers on the "prayer wall.""Method X" is one of the many spirituality web sites listed as a prayer resource at www.MaristYoungAdult.com. |
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NEWS FROM THE YA EVANGELIZATION COMMUNITY
IN ESOPUS |
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The young adult community - John Mc Entee, Danny Pacheco and Roland Varriale - have been woking hard to bring the Christmas spirit to the Marist Retreat House. Throughout the last month, Roland, Danny and John have transformed Esopus into a winter wonderland while offering hospitality and working retreats for New York area schools and parishes.
If you are 21 or over, male or female, graduating from college, looking for a change, or simply want to have the volunteer opportunity of a lifetime, click on the icon above or visit
www.maristyoungadult.com for more information. |
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Best Wishes
for a
Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year!
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Dear Young Adults,
 It is hard to believe that it is nearly Christmas and I am presenting you with the December Newsletter. I hope that this newsletter finds you well! Each region is planning a small gathering in the near future to celebrate the Christmas season. If you are interested, please contact your regional representative listed in the "Upcoming Events" box.
The Christmas season is usually full of final exams and mad rushes on shopping malls, and sometimes we can forget that at the heart of this season is love and family. Know that as you gather at home with your families and friends, the Marist family, especially the Young Adults around the nation, will be keeping you in their prayers.
I hope that you have a safe, joyful, and relaxing Christmas!
Always,
Matt Fallon
Marist Young Adult Advisory Committee, Cha |
| UPCOMING EVENTS |
Young Adult Advisory Committee Retreat and Meeting - January 2-4 - Esopus, NY
College Chat - "New Year/New Semester Resolutions" - Success Strategies for the Spring Semester - January 20, 2009 - 9:00 PM ET
Book Chat - "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" - January 28, 2009 - 9:00 PM ET
Holiday gatherings are being planned in each region. If you are interested in a holiday gathering or other events in your region, please contact:
Look for details and sign up information at the Marist Young Adult group page on facebook. All discussions take place at www.MaristYoungAdult.com.
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MYA DAY OF FASTING |
On November 23rd, sixty-nine young adults participated in a Day of Fasting. Participants were invited to limit their food intake and to visit web sites to learn more about hunger. The young adults were encouraged to donate the money they saved on food to Catholic Relief Services. The Marist Office of Evangelization also sponsored a chat that evening to discuss the participants' experiences and the problem of hunger. |
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD |
 For the second year Marist Young Adults thorughout the country participated in Operation Christmas Child (OCC). Sponsored by Samaritan's Purse, OCC brings the joy Christmas to others by distributing gift-filled boxes to needy children throughout the world. Marist Young Adults were invited to purchase small toys, school supplies and everyday items, fill a shoe box and bring or mail the gift to a drop off point within the Untied States.
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MEET
YA ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER - KRISTEN LAUBACKER |
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Kristen Laubacker
Catholic University
Graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School - Poughkeepsie, NY.
How did you get involved with Marist?
I got involved with Marist when I went on the Marist Youth Leadership Conference during my sophomore year in high school. From then on I was hooked. Why are you still involved with Marist?
I'm still involved with Marist through the Advisory Committee and the Encounter retreat team. I am and always will be involved with Marist, because I am Marist.
How do you live out your Marist identity now?
I live out my Marist identity now by working as a retreat leader and by being part of campus ministry at Catholic U. I do my best to be there for people and to do whatever is needed of me.
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