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Dear Marist Young Adults,
For those of you who were covered by a foot of snow this weekend, fall may have seemed too brief! But nonetheless, I hope that everyone is enjoying the fall season.
There has been a lot going on this past month. As you'll read below, many young adults joined the Marist Brothers in celebrating 125 years of Marist presence in the United States! Many young adults also participated in events in Esopus and online.
We hope that you will be able to participate in the upcoming events for Thanksgiving and Advent. Check out our website, www.MaristYoungAdult.com, for more information.
As always, if you have any ideas please feel free to send me an email at
matt@maristyoungadult.com!
Peace,
Matt Fallon
Marist Young Adult Advisory Committee Chair |
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ONLINE RESOURCE
The website, uscatholic.org, is the online resource for the religious general interest magazine, US Catholic. The website contains up-to-date news on today's church-related issues, thought provoking blogs and articles, as well as reviews of books, movies and music. Visitors can sign up to receive a weekly e-bulletin. To view the site, simply click on the icon above. To visit the "Glad You Asked" page and to see information on church teaching, click below. The US Catholic website is just one of many websites listed in the resources section on the Marist Young Adult website.
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 either image for additional information. Contact Bro. Steve Milan at smilanfms@aol.com if you are interested.
ONLINE SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
During the month of November, the Church commemorates All Saints and All Souls Day, a time to remember and pray for all of our loved ones who have gone before us. Take a moment to place the names of your deceased family and friends on the Marist Young Adult prayer wall. Marist Young Adults throughout the country will remember your loved ones in prayer.
INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE MARIST BROTHERS? CLICK BELOW.
 
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| Upcoming Events |
November 20 - Marist Young Adult Day of Fasting
November 20 - Day of Reflection in Esopus
November 27 - Online Advent Retreat Begins
December 4 - Online Advent Retreat Week 2
December 11 - Online Advent Retreat Week 3
December 18 - Online Advent Retreat Week 4
NY/NJ Area Day of Reflection
Taize Prayer at Archbishop Molloy HS
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HERE AND THERE - REGIONAL EVENTS - ONLINE EVENTS - AND MORE
 The final college transitions chat took place on October 26th...New blogs have been posted by Roland Varriale, Stanley De La Cruz, Kristine Sullivan, Matthew Gomez and Bro. Steve Milan...The MYA website has been updated with new prictures from recent events....Mike Kennedy and Mike Pastore led a  senior retreat for Notre Dame Academy...Katie McCarthy joined Valerie Savino and Bro. Steve Milan in running a retreat for freshmen from Mt. St. Michael Academy...The MYA program promotional video has been viewed almost 650 times on YouTube.
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125th ANNIVERSARY OF MARIST PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES
 Throughout this year the Marist family is celebrating 125 years of Marist presence in the United States. On Saturday, October 8th, approximately twenty members of the Marist Young Adult Program joined affiliated members, students, brothers and their colleagues for the NY/NJ/NE celebration. Katie Murphy and Irving Burbano read the intercessory prayers and Matt Fallon and Jackie Fortich served as eucharistic ministers. Following the reception, about forty young adults gathered at Nelly Spillanes in Manhattan for an after party/fund raiser. The group raised $150 for "Ryan's Toy Round Up", a charity that provides Christmas gifts for needy children.
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RETREAT WITHIN A RETREAT - KAPS RETREAT - ENCOUNTER LEADERS
 About a dozen young adults served in a variety of capacities at the October Encounter in Esopus; each was invited to "continue to encounter Christ". In addition to leading discussions, group leaders participated in a "Retreat within a Retreat". Through music videos, scripture, shared prayer and private reflection the leaders were invited to reflect upon their own experiences while building community. The KAPS (Kitchen and Program Support) team also participated in a retreat. Called "Martha, Mary, Marcellin and Me", the KAPS team reflected on their role as servant leaders using popular scripture stories and Marist values.
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MEET ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER
CASEY GARCIA
Name: Casey Garcia
Hometown: Miami, FL
High School: Christopher Columbus High School
School: Univ. of So. Florida
Major: Biomedical Science
Interests: Traveling and leading retreats
Accomplishments: Outstanding L.I.F.E leader
How did you get involved with Marist?
Attending Columbus, I was always involved in campus ministry. Matt Fallon, the Marist Young Adult Advisory Committee chair, introduced me to the Marist Young Adult Program. I thought it would be the perfect way to continue being Marist.
Why are you still involved with Marist?
Being Marist has become such an important part of my life that I can't just let it go. It has made a difference in my life and I hope to make a difference in the lives of others.
How do you live out your Marist identity now?
I try my best to stay inolved in my high school and the Marist Young Adult Program. I hope to get involved in campus ministry at my university.
For more information about events in the Miami area or to suggest an activity, please contact Casey@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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