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Dear Marist Young Adults,
Welcome to the beginning of a new academic year! I am excited about all of the opportunities for the year ahead. September has been a busy month with local gatherings, online chats and service opportunities. And much more is planned for the remainder of the year. I hope that you will take advantage of the many opportunities that the Marist Young Adult Program offers you to get involved and reconnect with your Marist family!
Best wishes as we move into the fall season! Know that you have the prayerful support of fellow Marist Young Adults throughout the country!
As always, if you have any comments, questions, or ideas please email me at Matt@MaristYoungAdult.com. I hope to see you at a future event or connect with you through one of the online programs this year!
Peace,
Matt Fallon
Marist Young Adult Advisory Committee Chair
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ONLINE RESOURCE
Rejectapathy.com, an offshoot of the young adult magazine "Relevant", is a website for "Sustainable change. Sacrificial living. Spiritual revolution." Its mission is "to be the voice of a generation desiring to authentically live out a radical faith - to live differently, through service, simplicity, and sacrifice". The website offers access to a digital version of its print magazine and tackles such issues as violence, poverty and care of the earth. To view the site, simply click on the icon above. To read the current issue of the print magazine, click below.
LOOKING TO DO SOME SERVICE?
It is not too late to make a commitment to be part of the Marist Young Adult Evangelization Community in Esopus. Live, pray and work with other young adults on retreats.
If you can't commit for the year, consider volunteering for a week, a month or the semester. Click on the image above for additional information. Contact Bro. Steve Milan at smilanfms@aol.com if you are interested.
ONLINE SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
Autism affects 1 in 110 children - 1 in 70 boys. With each click on The Austism Site, sponsors help to fund therapy for autistic children. Once on the site, visitors can send inspirational e-cards, sign up for a free newsletter (and receive a gift), and sign a petition. To visit The Autism Site, click on the image above. To learn more about autism visit the website Autism Speaks by clicking the icon below.
INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE MARIST BROTHERS? CLICK BELOW.
 
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| Upcoming Events |
October 1 - Hiking Retreat
October 8 - Marist Brothers 125th Anniversary Celebration
October 8 - NY Regional Gathering
October 12 - College Transitions Chat
October 15 - Apple Picking - Esopus, NY
Ocober 15 - Headless Horseman - Esopus, NY
October 20-23 - Marist Youth Encounter Christ
October 22 - Day of Reflection - Esopus, NY
October 26 - Final College Chat
November 20 - Marist Young Adult Day of Fasting
November 20 - Day of Reflection in Esopus
November 27 - Online Advent Retreat Begins
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HERE AND THERE - REGIONAL EVENTS - ONLINE EVENTS - AND MORE
 Katie Murphy facilitated the first college transitions chat on September 14th and Christina Hernandez moderated the second college transtions chat on September 28th...Casey Evan Garcia is sharing his blogs about his college experience...Matthew Gomez has begun blogging about his time in the seminary...The MYA website has been updated with new prictures from recent events...Jaclyn Fortich is now the face of welcome on the website homepage...Stanley Delacruz continues blogging about his experiences as a first year college student...NY/NJ and Miami young adult facebook pages have been updated.. .Mike Kennedy, Opal Vadhan, Frank Tartarone, Dominick Scipioni, Luis Ramos and Irving Burbano led retreats for Ursuline Academy, Mount St. Michael Academy and St. Joseph Regional High School...Matt Fallon, Vinny Caramele and Valerie Savino are serving on the newly formed Marist Evangelization Advisory Board...Young adults in Miami gathered at the Brothers' house in King's Creek on September 24th for a barbecue and an afternoon of games.
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MARIST YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM PREMIERES NEW VIDEO
On September 8th, the Marist Young Adult Program premiered its new promotional video, "Keeping the Marist Connection". The video, featuring interviews with Danny Bradley, Chris Clesca, Matt Fallon, Jaclyn Fortich, and Katie Murphy, highlights the spirit and purpose of the Marist Young Adult Program. To view the video, click below.
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MEET ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER PATRICK MEYER
 Name: Patrick Meyer
Hometown: Evergreen Park, IL
High School: Marist HS - Chicago
School: Marquette University
Major: Biology (Spanish Minor)
Interests: Football, basketball, volleyball and mission trips
Accomplishments: Marist Service Award and Block M Award winner at Marist Hish School
How did you get involved with Marist?
I chose to go to Marist High School not only because my dad went to the school but because after I spent a day there as an 8th grader I knew it was the best fit for me. I immediately got involved with service at Marist by doing mission trips and helping to organize different retreats and service projects.
Why are you still involved with Marist?
At Marist High School we have a slogan, "Students four years, Brothers and Sisters for Life." I am still involved with Marist because we are a family that can never be left behind. The Marist Family has helped me overcome many obstacles in my life and as I stay involved I know that my family will help me in the future.
How do you live out your Marist identity now?
I was very active in Campus Ministry at my school and now I am an active member of the Marist Young Adult Advisory Committee. I live out my Marist identity on a daily basis by being a leader, helping others, organizing different event for Marist Young Adults, and more.
For more information about events in the Chicago area or to suggest an activity, please contact Patrick at Patrick@MaristYoungAdult.com. |
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 The Marist Young Adult Program invites interested young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to further explore their Christian faith. Through spiritual, social and service activities, both online and in person, young adults can experience an alive and vibrant faith rooted in the Marist tradition. Facebook Group: Marist Young Adult |
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