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ONLINE RESOURCE
"ClosertoJC.com," a multi-media web site sponsored by View The Truth Exodus Ministry, is dedicated to evangelizing youth and young adults through scripture, music, and video. Visitors can make prayer requests, listen to podcasts, watch videos or listen music and scripture reflection by tuning into the site's radio broadcast at "Catolicos con Vida." The site is bilingual and multi-cultural and offers a monthly newsletter, as well as valuable links to other Catholic web sites.
Click on the icons above to access the web site and the radio station.
LOOKING TO DO SOME SERVICE?
Have a weekend, a week or a month or two and want to do some service in Esopus? In addition to a year-long service commitment the Marist Young Adult Program is offering short-term service opportunities doing retreat ministry and assisting at the Marist Brothers Retreat House. For more information contact Bro. Steve Milan at smilanfms@aol.com
ONLINE SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
Throughout the upcoming month, Marist Young Adults throughout the country will be making and sending cards to those who have served in the military. In particular, the young adults will be remembering veterans who have been injured in the line of duty. In addition to making cards for veterans in local hospitals, the Marist Young Adult Advisory Committee invites you to send an e-card to paralyzed veterans. For more information, click on the icon below.
Click above to find out more about the Marist Brothers.
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Dear Marist Young Adults, 
I am happy to send you the latest Marist Young Adult e-newsletter. As you read through it, you will see that October has been a busy month.
Many more events are scheduled for the upcoming months. Please check the "Upcoming Events" section below and the Marist Young Adult group page on facebook for more information.
If you have an idea or suggestion for an event, please do not hesitate to contact me at Fallon85@gmail.com.
Peace,
Matt Fallon
Chari, Marist Young Adult Advisory Committee |
| Upcoming Events |
October 30th - "Marist Spooktacular Shindig" - Miami, FL
November 6 - Regional Gatherings - Card Making for Veterans
November 22 - Marist Young Adult Day of Fasting/Hunger Chat
November 27 - NY Regional Gathering @ BBQ's
November 29 - Advent Online Retreat
Visit the Marist Young Adult group page on facebook for specific details, additional activities and sign-up information. |
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BLACK CREEK HIKING RETREAT |
 Twelve young adults participated in an afternoon hiking retreat at the Black Creek Preserve in Esopus, NY. The hikers were challenged to let God speak to them through nature. Before, during and after the hike, the participants reflected upon God in their own lives using the metaphors of the river, the mountain and the valley. |
There has been a lot of communicating going on among Marist Young Adults! During the months of September and October four chats were held to help first year college students to acheive academic, social and spiritual balance. In addition to the chats, Boston University freshman Danny Bradley continues to share his first year experiences through his blog and on twitter (dannyhbradley). Former Young Adult Evangelization Community member and current teacher at Marist High School in Chicago, Roland Varriale, has begun to blog about his experience. Lastly, the Marist Young Adult Program hosted a chat about the movie "District 9" to look at prejudice, stereotypes and what makes one human. | |
MARIST YOUNG ADULT "RETREAT TEAM"
 This year the Marist Young Adult Evangelization Community in Esopus, NY has broadened its scope to include others in offering retreats. Community members Michael Grabowski, Mike Pastore and Siobhan Skerritt have been joined by Mike Sweeney, Nick Cano and Lauren Lenzo to offer retreats for St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, NJ and Notre Dame Academy in Staten Island, NY. Future retreats are planned for Mt. St. Michael Academy in the Bronx , St. Agnes Boys High School (Manhattan) and Marist High School in Bayonne, NJ. |
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Young Adult staff members at the October "Marist Youth Encounter Christ" program participated in a "Retreat within a Retreat." Using scripture, the young adults were invited to reflect upon their experiences, to explore ways of being Christ for one another, and to look at their role in bringing Christ forth in the encounterites. The participants were offered input and reflection questions each morning and gathered for shared prayer each night.
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MEET ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER MICHAEL DEL RIEGO
 Name: Michael Del Riego
School/Occupation:
Florida International University
HS graduated from:
Christopher Columbus
High School
Miami, FL
How did you get involved with Marist?
I became involved with the Marist community when I became a L.I.F.E. leader at Christopher Columbus High School
Why are you still involved with Marist?
I am still involved in Marist because I would like to continue learning and teaching the Marist way. I would like to continue making Jesus known and loved.
How do you live out your Marist identity now?
I live out my Marist identity by being a young Catholic and by continuing to make Jesus known and loved among my friends and the people I meet.
Do you have a Marist story to share?
Being a Marist has brought me closer to God. I feel that becoming a Marist and being a L.I.F.E. leader has made me a better person. |
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