Here in Haiti, things are not doing so well since the hurricanes seem to be trying to destroy us. In Port au Prince it rained so much that some parts of the city are flooded, many families are striken, without any help and are left to themselves, bringing still more misery to our small country. Outside the capital, the damages are terrible, especially in the Gonaives region where it is still worse than three years ago when hurricane Jeanne hit. In the North and North-East the damages are so great that we can't describe them. In St-Marc, where there is a very active MLC, some people are also hit by the storms.

Please pray for the Haitian people and our Marianists brothers and sisters.

Wesly Etienne

National Responsible, CLM Haiti

(Translation - Richard Thibault, MLC Quebec, Photos - Bro. Herv� Guillo du Bodan, SM)

 

 HAITI'S HEARTBREAK - Video link to CBC.ca

The Marianist Family of Brazil has the pleasure of presenting the Patron of Brazil, Our Lady of Aparecida and her sanctuary, for the Marianist World Day of Prayer, October 12, 2008.

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Bro. Domingo Fuentes, SM has provided a link to photos of Marianist Life in Brazil and the Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida. These photos can be viewed as a slide-show, making them a great resource for local World Day of Prayer celebrations. Thank you, Bro. Domingo!



THE FULL DOCUMENT PRESENTING THE MARIANIST WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2o08 IS AVAILABLE ONLINE:

 

The MLNNA (Marianist Lay Network of North America) Leadership Team met with Area Reps and Marianist Ministry Leaders in Dayton, Ohio from September 5th to 7th.










Saturday evening was graciously hosted by
Joan McGuiness Wagner.

 







Feasting and enjoying friendships at the Wagner's Table.

 
The 7th Millenium Development Goal is to "Ensure Environmental Sustainability". The Friday Magnificat focusing on this theme, and all in the MDG series, are available at www.clm-mlc.org.

The Friday Magnificats are a wonderful resource for both individual and communal prayer, reflection and action.

The Marianist Lay Network of North America has received an incredible gift. The gift of unabated enthusiasm! Six people have been designated as delegates for the USA to the  5th International Meeting of Marianist Lay Communities in Nairobi, Kenya next year and the "Yes" couldn't be louder nor the smiles broader. Each delegate has not only accepted with cheer, but has also promised to attend the meeting at their own expense. Thanks be to God for the dedication these souls have for God's Mission within the Marianist Family!

The six USA delegates are:

Michael Pera of Saint Louis, Missouri and member of the Brook Community. Mike will represent the Young Adults of the United States,

Lisa Vega of Honolulu, Hawaii a member of the Companions on a Journey Community is an employee of Chaminade University and also a Young Adult Delegate.

Pati Krasensky of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a member of the Cor Maria Community and Director for Community Development for the North American Center for Marianist Studies (Wishes she were a young adult because she is young at heart!)

Susan Vogt of Covington, Kentucky is a member of the State Community and Executive Secretary for MLNNA.

Jacqui Griswold of Indianapolis, Indiana is also from the State Community and Editor and Communications Coordinator for MLNNA.

A.J. Wagner of Dayton, Ohio is a member of the Grand Walkers Community, President of MLNNA and National Responsible for the United States.

We all look forward to meeting our brother and sister delegates from around the world!

peace and love,
aj

(The MLNNA also includes Canada and Haiti. Winnipeg, Quebec, and Haiti are allowed one delegate each. Delegate selection is in progress.)

The Marianist Family in Hawaii is celebrating the 125th anniversary of the arrival of the Society of Mary on the islands with year long festivities.

On September 28th, the Mackey Lecture will be hosting a discussion on the Marian Dimension of Church. Presenters are Carol Ramey, Bro. Jack Ventura, SM and Isabella Moyer.

More information about the Lecture can be found at: