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 Dear Marist Young Adults,
I've got a confession to make. I'm a nerd. Maybe you knew that, or maybe you didn't. In the weeks preceding my first day of class, I found myself extremely eager to get back to school! My class schedule is excellent, while my classes are the toughest I have ever enrolled in. With that said, you may be wondering why I have been so excited.
Expectations! My expectations for this fourth and final year of college have prompted me to get ready to have a great year. I surely cannot control everything about this year, but my expectations give me something to act towards. In preparation for the year, I have organized myself (books, planner, etc.) like never before. When we expect something, we must also act!
Excitement for this new year also comes from the relationships that I have with friends and faculty at school, and with many of you. As a young adult community, we start a new school year and a new year for our program, as well! I pose a few questions to you as we begin again: What are you expecting the young adult community to look like this year? What are you expecting your school year to be like? What do you expect from God this year?
Now I pose a few challenges to you. How will you be present in the young adult program this year? How will you approach the new school year? How will you work with God to fulfill both of your expectations?!
Jesus tells us in James 2 that "faith, if it does not have works, is dead". Do not wait on your expectations, but find a way to make them real. Get excited! Become active. In your school, in our program, and in your faith.
God bless you all, and keep living Marist!
Luis Ramos
Chair, Marist Young Adults Advisory Committee
P.S. And speaking of expectations, expect a new look to our newsletter, a new YAP app., and a revamped website during the upcoming academic year.
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ONLINE RESOUCES | |
The people at BustedHalo.com are once again offering online resources to help first year college students adjust to school. Their suggestions, though, can be invaluable to all college students. This year they are offering a "Dorm Room Care Package" that covers topics such as stress, budgeting, roommates, homesickness, prayer and faith. Click on the icon above to view the "Dorm Room Care Package". Click on the image below to view the many other useful articles and resources at BustedHalo.com.
ONLINE SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
ONE has launched a campaign called "The Power Project" to rally Senate support for the Energize Africa Act. The Act would help to bring energy to areas of Africa for the first time. By creating a profile page or connecting a Facebook account participants encourage everyone they know to send letters to their senators to support the Energize Africa Act. The top three recruiters will win a trip to Washington, DC. To join The Power Project, click on the image above. To learn more about the Energize Africa Act and the work of ONE, click on the icon below.
BULLETIN BOARD
The MBCE is always looking for volunteers. If you have a week, a weekend or longer and would like to offer your time and talent as a volunteer in Esopus contact
Matt Fallon at mfallon@maristbrotherscenter.org. For more information, click on the image above.
Take a moment during this year of Marist vocations to find out more about the vocation of a Marist Brother. Simply click on the icon above.
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Upcoming Events |
Sept. 17 - College Transitions Chat - Adjustment
Sept. 24 - College Transitions Chat - Faith
Sept. 27 - Kayaking - NY/NJ Regional Event
Oct. 1 - College Transitions Chat - Midterms
Oct. 4 - Hiking Retreat with Marist College
Oct. 11-13 - LaValla Work Weekend - Esopus, NY
Oct. 23-26 - Marist Youth Encounter Christ
Retreat within a Retreat - Esopus, NY
Oct. 25 - Retreat outside a Retreat - Esopus, NY
Service Opportunities in Esopus
Sept. 7-8 - Kitchen Crew
Sept. 18-20 - Leader for SJR Frosh Retreat
Sept 29-30 - Leader for Mount Frosh Retreat
Oct. 10-12 - Kitchen Crew
Oct. 19-21 - Leader for NDA Retreat
Oct. 27-29 - Kitchen Crew
Oct. 31- Nov. 2 - Kitchen Crew
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HERE AND THERE - REGIONAL EVENTS - ONLINE EVENTS - AND MORE
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Summer regional gatherings continued during July and August. Young Adults in Chicago gathered at the Brothers' Leavitt St. community to discuss their hopes for the MYA Program... In New England, MYAs spent a day at Lazarus House in Lawrence, MA helping in their outreach to the homeless. The event culminated with ice cream at Kimball Farms... David Beazel, Tim Cherry and Gabe Mickey, recent graduates of Bishop Donahue High School, met with Br. Steve Milan to discuss connecting young adults in West Virginia to the MYA Program...Over twenty young adults in the New York/New Jersey area participated in an evening
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Nate Hall at Lazarus House |
of "glamping", (glamor camping) in the Esopus cabins. Valerie Savino led the group in a series of ice breakers and initiative games to help integrate new members...The Marist Young Adult Advisory Committee held a conference call in early August. During the call the group decided to offer service opportunities at the Juan Diego Project in East Harlem; support Educate for Change, a non-profit organization founded by Kristine Sullivan that offers educational opportunities in Uganda; and create a new campaign for the Montagne Year...In addition to blogs by regular bloggers Luis Ramos and Danny Chomat, guest bloggers Tyler Perreira, Shaunte Smith, Ash Johnson, Paty Elizondo, Teresa Santana and Opal Vadhan contributed to the "Significant Summer" blog series...Numerous young adults participated in a pilgrimage to the Hermitage sponsored by Br. Dan
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MYAs West Virginia Style |
O'Riordan. Luis Ramos created a BlogSpot so that others could virtually share in their experience... Resources to help first year students to adjust to college have been shared via social media.
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Check out all the event pictures in the
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"got marist?" TEE SHIRTS
 Still haven't purchased a "got marist?" tee shirt? The FINAL order of "got marist?'"tee shirts will be placed on September 15th. The cost is $20 and includes shipping and handling. All shirts are black. Domestic orders only. Proceeds go to the Marist missions in Jamaica.
To purchase a shirt simply send an email to maristyoungadults@gmail.com.
Indicate your size, the number of shirts and your mailing address.
Checks made payable to Marist Brothers should be sent to:
Marist Young Adult Program
PO Box 197
Esopus, NY 12429
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 The Marist Young Adult Program invites interested young adults to explore further 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
Website: www.MaristYoungAdult.com
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