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Dear Marist Young Adults,
Summer is finally here! Whether you are in the work force or in school, the lazy days of summer give us all some time to re-energize.
Looking back over the last academic year, I am energized by all that the Marist Young Adult Program has accomplished with its online and in-person activities. The most recent accomplishments are highlighted below.
I am also energized by the promise of the year ahead. We have already had 150 recent high school graduates join our facebook group. The regional chairs are planning some exciting summer activities and thinking ahead to the fall. And we anticipate the launch of our new mobile app. shortly.
Be assured of the prayers and support of our Marist family during these summer days and, as always, if you have a suggestion or an idea for an event, please feel free to contact me at Matt@MaristYoungAdult.com.
Peace,
Matt Fallon
Chair, Marist Young Adult Advisory Committee
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ONLINE RESOURCE
The young adult magazine for spiritual seekers, bustedhalo.org, is inviting everyone to attend summer school. Through a daily calendar of questions and answers, the summer session teaches about the sacraments, Catholic beliefs and Church teachings. "Students" who submit questions are even eligible to win a weekly prize. And the homework isn't too bad! Click on the icon below to attend summer school. The icon above will take you to the other great resources at Busted Halo.
ONLINE SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
The mission of the website, freetheslaves.net, is to "liberate slaves around the world and change the systems that allow slavery to exist." To achieve this goal, Free the Slaves works with grassroots organizations, businesses, governments and researchers for a holistic approach to end slavery. The website offers information about modern day slavery, highlights the stories of survivors and activists and elaborates on its plan "to end slavery in our lifetime". The site offers several suggestions for action and visitors can sign up to receive a free e-newsletter. To learn more about slavery today, click on the icon above. To take action, click on the image below.
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BULLETIN BOARD
Esopus Service Experience
Interested in a long term or short term service opportunity in Esopus? Contact Br. Owen Ormsby at boofms@gmail.com. Read what former volunteers have to say about their experience by clicking below.
To learn more about the Marist Brothers, click below.
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| Upcoming Events | |
June 30 Miami Welcome Barbecue
July 2 - NY/NJ Welcome Event - Bryant Park
Week of July 2 - TX Welcome Event - Gladys Porter Park
July 28 - Camping in Esopus
Check out our website, www.MaristYoungAdult.com, for additional information on gatherings to welcome new members as well as other summer events.
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HERE AND THERE - REGIONAL EVENTS - ONLINE EVENTS - AND MORE
 Marist Young Adults in the New York and New Jersey area attended the installation of Br. Ben Consigli as provincial. Matt Fallon and Mary Napolitano served as Eucharistic Ministers at the mass...The Marist Young Adult Program's promotional video, "Keeping the Marist Connection," reached a new milestone of over 1000 views...New pictures from recent events have been added to the Marist Young Adult photo gallery...The Marist Young Adult app. is now being beta tested in the Apple platform...The Marist Young Adult Program is now on LinkedIn. Thanks to Mike Sweeney for creating the group..."Marist Minutes", daily reflections based on the Marist spirituality document, Water from the Rock, were shared with the Marist community from Easter Monday through Pentecost...There are now 139 people following the Marist Young Adult Program on twitter...Brownsville, TX young adults engaged in days of service at the Alpine Adult Day Care Center and the Brownsville Regional Medical Center...Young adults in Miami gathered at the Brothers' Kings Creek community to celebrate Champagnat's feast day...Corrine Crowhurst, Mary Napolitano, Chris Clesca, Courtney Coccia, Luis Ramos, David Nikac and Opal Vadham have been training new Encounter leaders during the month of June...Over thirty Marist Young Adults served as group leaders, adult leaders and staff at the "Power of Presence", this year's Marist Youth event. Many of these young adults had an opportunity to represent the deceased brothers buried at Marist College during a memorial prayer service...Recent graduates from Marist schools through the United States have swelled the Marist Young Adult facebook group to over 750 members! |
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MEET ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER
JACQUELINE MUNDRY
 Name: Jackie MundryHome Town: Salem, NH
High School: Central Catholic HS
School: University of New Hampshire
Interests: Figure Skating, Reading, and Writing
Accomplishments: Br. Vincent Service Award nominee; figure skating awards
How did you get involved with Marist?
I got involved in the Marist community through the campus ministry department at Central Catholic High School. I went to the Marist Youth Leadership Conference during my junior year and was a Marist Youth core member at Central during my senior year.
Why are you still involved with Marist community?
I'm still inolved in Marist because it was something that changed my life. It opened my eyes to so many different things and it is something that means a lot to me. I've made some of my best friends through the Marist community and have served the least favored in many different ways. I want to continue to help others and to make new friends who share my beliefs.
How do you live out your Marist identity today?
I think the way I live out my Marist identity today is by spreading the word. I tell people about Marist Youth and how it helped me to become who I am today.
For more information about events in the Massachusetts area or to suggest an activity, please contact Jackie at JackieM@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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