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ONLINE RESOURCE
A project of Washington Theological Union, pathways2ministry.org is part of a series of efforts to connect to the "next generation" of pastoral leaders within the Church. The web site contains a "virtual toolkit" of stategies and helpful hints. The young adult section of the toolkit provides information and resources for volunteering and serving within the Church. Of particular interest are the suggested links for discovering personality types, ministry strengths and spirituality styles. To check out the site, click on the icon above. To access the young adult section, click on the image below.
LOOKING TO DO SOME SERVICE?
It is still not too late to apply for the Marist Young Adult Evangelization Community. The nine month service opportunity involves retreat ministry at the Marist Brothers Retreat House. Participants live together in community, share household chores and pray together daily. Time is built in for reflection and relaxation. Can't commit for the year? Why not consider a short term commitment? Click on the image below for an application. If you have any questions, please contact Bro. Steve at smilanfms@aol.com.
ONLINE SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
Join Marsist Young Adults and a million others on September 21st at 12 noon for "A Million Minutes for
Peace". Sponsored by Odyssey Networks, the event invites people of all faiths to stop and pray for peace on the U.N.'s International Day for Peace. To sign the plege, click on the image below. For more information and inspiration on peace and prayer, click on the icon above.
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Dear Young Adults,
It's that time again when we say goodbye to summer and begin the academic year! Sadly I did not achieve the suntan I was hoping for and instead had to settle for a few painful sunburns. I hope that you, unlike me, applied the necessary amount of sun block and were able to take a little time to relax this summer!
As you read this newsletter, I hope that you will find something that you have been looking for. The Marist Young Adult Advisory Committee met in June to begin preparing the year and we have many opportunities in the works for you to continue to grow as a Christian, as a Marist, and as a young adult. Please let me know if you have an idea or suggestion for an event. Perhaps your idea will be something others are looking for and together we can help to meet the needs of our growing Marist Young Adult Community! You can contact me at my new e-mail address, mfallon03@gmail.com. Matt Fallon
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Sept. 29; Oct. 13, 27 - College Success 101 - An Online Chat for First Year College Students
Oct. 2 - Apple Picking - Esopus, NY
Oct. 3 - MYA Gathering - Notre Dame, IN.
Oct. 7 - Miami Regional Gathering - Christopher Columbus HS
Oct. 16 - Hiking Retreat - Esopus, NY
Oct. 28-31 - Retreat within a Retreat - Esopus, NY
Oct. 30 - Retreat outside a Retreat (Autumn Day of Reflection) - Esopus, NY
Please check the facebook group page for upcoming regional activities.
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MARIST YOUNG ADULTS AT MARIST YOUTH 2010
Twenty-two young adults served as group leaders, facilitators and workshop participants at Marist Youth 2010. Several of the young adults present also shared their Marist experiences during a panel presentation entitled "Living and Growing as Young Marists".
On the third day of the program, other young adults came to Marist College for "Marist Young Adult Day at Marist Youth". Those who came for the day were  treated to a special workshop entitled "Champagnat 201" presented by Bro. Michael Flanigan. Following the presentation the young adults ran the Champagnat games, attended the mass and danced the evening away. |
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HERE AND THERE - REGIONAL EVENTS - ONLINE EVENTS - AND MORE
The Marist Young Adult facebook group reached the 400 member mark this summer...Danny Bradley continues to tweet for the MYA Program...Chris Clesca has taken up residence in the Marist Young Adult Evangelization Community in Esopus...Katie Reilly gathered a group of Chicago young adults in June to brainstorm ideas for future events...Michael Pierce has begun blogging about his first year in college...The Marist Young Adult web site is in the process of receiving a new look...Marist Young Adults in Miami have begun meeting every first Thursday of the month to reflect and socialize...Marist Young Adults in Massachusetts gathered at the Creamery in Haverhill to share ideas, ice cream and a movie...Lauren Lenzo, Chris Clesca and Mike Sweeney represented the Marist Young Adult Program at Bro. Brian Poulin's Profession of First Vows...Anna-Marie Dickinson, a lay Marist from New Zealand, is sharing her weekly gospel reflections on the Marist Young Adult website...On August 29th, the New York  Regional Sub-Committee held a conference call to plan fall activities...Jc Zamora has agreed to serve as the Christopher Columbus representative on the MYAAC..Jared Brechot has signed on to be the new MYAAC representative from St. Joseph Academy.
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MEET MYAAC REPRESENTATIVE
ALBERT FERNANDEZ
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School/Occupation: D
Florida International University/Technician at FIU
HS Graduated from: St. Brendan High School - Miami, FL
How did you get involved with Marist?
I was chosen to go to the Marist Youth Retreat at Marist College in 2005 and ever since then I have been involved in Marist Youth activities and now in the Marist Young Adult program.
Why are you still involved with Marist?
I am still involved today mainly because of my experiences with the Marist community. It is such a wonderful community to be a part of! I also enjoy being able to bring the community together; our events and activities help people to find their way while helping the needy. I think it is really important to be able to spread our faith and influence others in a positive way.
How do you live out your Marist identity now?
I am Marist by being me-LOL-and by always having faith, believing in others and always looking for the positive side of any situation. I believe that we learn from our mistakes and that everything in life is a test; the choices we make and the reason why we make them is what makes us who we are. I enjoy life to the fullest :) |
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