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Dear Marist Young Adults,
Happy Easter! Many of you will have or have had a spring break. Even if you do not , it's important to take a moment to refresh and renew yourself at this time of year and to experience some joy after the long, dark and cold winter. It is no coincidence that the Easter season falls about the same time as spring break. The joy of the resurrection at Easter brings the light back to our world after the darkness. Both spring break and the resurrection are intended to bring us back to life. Even though winter has seemed eternal for many of us around the United Sates, it is the hope of the Resurrection which is truly eternal.
I hope that our online Lenten retreat, the resources suggested on facebook and twitter, the daily prayers on our app. and our blog posts have been able to bring a little light into your life during the past month. Please visit our website to look for future social, spiritual and service opportunities to help ypu to continue your growth as a Marist Christian.
As always if you have any thoughts or suggestions, please feel free to contact me at matt@maristyoungadult.com.
Peace,
Matt Fallon
Chair, Marist Young Adult Advisory Committee
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ONLINE
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Made In A Free World has created a three part video campaign to educate and inspire people to work against modern day slavery such as human trafficking and the child sex trade. The videos of Dr. King's march on Selma and protests at the Berlin wall and Tiananmen Square give people the opportunity to insert themselves into the footage and share the videos with others. By uploading the video, individuals are pledging themselves to eradicate forced labor. The theme of the campaign is "You couldn't be there then, but you can be here now for the 27 million people trapped in slavery today." To access the site, click on the image above. To visit the main site for Made In A Free World, click on the image below.
BULLETIN BOARD
Opportunities for service are available in Esopus throughout the year. To volunteer or to explore opportunies, contact Br. Owen Ormsby at boofms@gmail.com.
Still haven't downloaded the YAP App. yet? Receive daily prayers and announcements while staying connected to the Marist Young Adult Program. Click below for more information.
Interested in learning more about the lifestyle of the Marist Brothers? Click on the icon below.
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Upcoming Events
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April 27 - Hiking Retreat - Esopus, NY
April 28 - Taize Prayer - Mount St. Michael Academy
May 24-27 - Marist Youth Leadership Conference
Service Opportunities in Esopus
April 14-15 - Mount St. Michael Junior Retreat
April 21-22 - Mount St. Michael Scholars Retreat
If interested, please message Br. Steve through facebook or at smilanfms@aol.com .
Please visit Marist Young Adults on facebook for event details and local service opportunities.
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HERE AND THERE - REGIONAL EVENTS - ONLINE EVENTS - AND MORE
 Eleven young adults serving as Encounter leaders participated in a "Retreat within a Retreat" in March. In addition to exploring some traditional Lenten gospels, the young adults participated in a nightly shared prayer. During the final shared prayer, the group blessed Mary Napolitano who completed her final Encounter as a leader. To see pictures of Marist Young Adults at the March Encounter, visit the photo gallery on the MYA website...Young adults in Miami will be participating in a Good Friday Day of Reflection coordinated by Casey Garcia...The Marist Young Adult Program offered a freshman and sophomore retreat for Mount St. Michael Academy. Luis Ramos , Rob Costello and Forest Wilson helped participants to connect scripture to a variety of activities...The online Lenten retreat ended with reflections presented by Vicki Blaszak, Chris Clesca, Erin Kane McGrath and Joe LoGiudice. The first week of the retreat received over 200 views!. |
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MEET MYAAC MEMBER
OPAL VADHAN
 Home Town: Queens, NY High School: Archbishop Molloy HS
College: Pace Uviversity
Interests: Volunteering; Going to Esopus; Fashion
Accomplishments: New York Women in Communication We TV scholarship winner; Featured on MTV and in 17 magazine; Encounter Rector
How did you get involved with Marist?
I got involved with the Marist community in my freshman year in high school. I was chosen to go to the Marist Youth Leadership Conference in Esopus and after that I was an active member in Marist Youth, leading retreats in Esopus for underclassmen at Molloy, being on the Lantern committee and volunteering at the summer camps in Esopus. And once I started, I knew I couldn't live my life without being involved in the Marist community.
Why are you still involved with the Marist community?
I am still involved because I can't picture my life without being Marist. Being Marist is what makes up a lot of who I am, and I can't imagine my life without having my home in Esopus or having my Marist family.
How do you live out your Marist identity today?
I live out my Marist identity by trying to do one good deed a day to help others like Marcellin did. I also have a stronger faith because I am Marist and continue to strengthen my relationship with God. I also live out my Marist identity by making the Marist Young Adult program a major priority in my busy life by tweeting for the MYA Program and leading retreats. |
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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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