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ONLINE RESOURCE
The United States Catholic Conference of Bishops provides a variety of video, audio and online materials to facilitate the traditional Lenten practices of fasting, prayer and almsgiving, Simply click on the icon above to access these resources.
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. Click on the image below for an application.
ONLINE SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
The Maryknool Fathers and Brothers are sponsoring their second 'Explore My Mission' contest. Two Catholic young people, ages 18-35, will win an opportunity to work along side Maryknollers in Tanzania, East Africa. To enter the contest, simply create a video, three minutes or less, featuring you, the service or ministry with which you are involved, and the reason you would be a good choice for this mission project. Video entries may be uploaded to the contest web site through April 9th. For complete details, click on the icon below.
Click above to find out more about the Marist Brothers
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Dear Young Adults,
Although February is a short month, the Marist Young Adult Program managed to offer many opportunities to reflect, serve and socialize. A glimpse of these activities is offered in the current e-newsletter.
Much is also planned for the upcoming months both regionally and online. Please check the young adult web site, www.MaristYoungAdult.com, and the facebook group page regularly for updates and information.
As always, if you have any suggestions for an event please feel free to contact me at Fallon85@gmail.com.
Be well,
Matt Fallon
Chair, Marist Young Adult Advisory Committee |
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March 7 - MYAAC Conference Call
March 14-20 - Alternative Spring Break in Esopus - Activities include retreats for St. Joseph Regional HS and Mount St. Michael Academy
March 25-28 - "Retreat within a Retreat" - Esopus, NY
March 26 - Day of Reflection - Esopus, NY
Throughout Lent - "Winning Hearts & Minds in Afghanistan" - an opportunity to send school supplies to soldiers in Afghanistan sponsored by "Do One Nice Thing" - details available on the facebook group page.
Arrangements for other alternative spring break weeks can be made by contacting Bro. Steve at smilanfms@aol.com.
Please check the facebook group page for upcoming regional activities.
Visit the Marist Young Adult group page on facebook for specific details, additional activities and sign-up information. |
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"RETREAT WITHIN A RETREAT"
Young Adult staff members at the February "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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HERE AND THERE - REGIONAL EVENTS - ONLINE EVENTS - AND MORE
Young Adults in Miami gathered to help the Daughters of Charity pack materials to be shipped to Haiti...The Miami Regional Committee met to plan activities for the remainder of the semester...Mike Negron and Mike Sweeney represented Marist Young Adults at the Mid-Huson Valley Regional gathering of the Marist Brothers and their associates...The Marist Young Adult Advisory Committee held a conference call to continue to look at long range plans...A group of young adults had lunch with Bro. Dominick Pujia, the incoming Director of Marist Youth programs...Mike Sweeney, Lauren Lenzo and Erin Sisk from the MYA service sub-committee met to plan a Habitat for Humanity  trip and a three-on-three basketball tourmament, "Hoops for Haiti"...The Marist Young Adult Program offered two chats during the month of February: "Avatar: Movie as Metaphor" and "Giving Up, Giving Back", a discussion to begin the season of Lent...Also offered during February was a Lenten Day of Reflection in Esopus and a gathering in Boston to make Valentine's Day Cards for hospitalized patients. | |
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MEET ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER KATIE DUGARD
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School/Occupation:
Florida International University HS graduated from:
St. Brendan High School
Miami, FL
How did you get involved with Marist?
I first became involved with Marist when I attended Marist Youth as a sophomore in high school. I learned a great deal about Marist spirituality on this trip and began living my life by the Marist vision.
Why are you still involved with Marist?
I'm still involved with Marist because I believe that the Marist Brothers have a great foundation and spirituality. Being involved with Marist can be a physical commitment or a lifestyle commitment, so it is fairly easy for anyone to live each day by the Marist principles.
How do you live out your Marist identity now?
I continue to live out my Marist identity by continuing to do the little things. I keep my faith alive by going to mass every Sunday and I make Jesus known and loved by doing community service and by simply trying my utmost to be the Christ in my family and friends' lives. |
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