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 New Year's Resolutions
What is your New Year's Resolution?
By now, some of you, like me, have already forgotten it. (Maybe next year.)
I heard a wonderful homily about making a resolution to be like Mary and be God-bearers to those around us. This idea isn't new to Marianist, but it reminded me that our resolution is not an easily forgotten promise, but a life-long commitment to live an intentional, Christ-centered life. Blessed Chaminade's vision is for Marianist Lay Communities to bring Christ to the world by being witnesses to Jesus by being different, at times, from the world around us.
Like Mary, we can be mindful of others and walk in their shoes. Imagine the compassion Mary felt at the wedding in Cana as she saw the pain in the faces of the bride and groom and remembered her own humble wedding. When we see others in need, we can help to ease their suffering.
Like Mary, we can stand up for those who are oppressed. Mary stood at the foot of the cross, suffering with her son and actively demonstrating against the injustice that was done to him. We can stand with the homeless, the immigrant, the impoverished and give them a voice in our communities and governments.
Like Mary, we can seek Right Relationship with God and others. Imagine the scene in the upper room after the crucifixion. Mary held the community together by forgiving and consoling the Disciples after what they must of thought was their darkest day. We build and strengthen communities by being humble, and seeking and giving forgiveness.
Mary's resolution at the Annunciation was not for a year, it was an eternal commitment to give Jesus to the world.
May God continue to bless us as we continue Mary's Mission to bring Jesus to the world with passion, energy, and intentionality 365 days every year.
Mike Wasno
Chair of the Marianist Lay Network of North America
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MLNNA Update
The MLNNA Leadership Team is pleased to announce that Marg Van Herk-Paradis has joined the Leadership Team as an At-Large Member. Marg will be responsible for engaging our Marianist partner organizations (NACMS, the Marianist Center, etc). Last month we announced Marceta Reilly has joined the MLNNA leadership team and she will be responsible for Regional and MLC engagement.
We are also improving electronic access to the leadership team. We have registered the MLNNA.ORG domain and created emails for each position so that it is easier for you to contact us.
If you have news to share about your MLC, please send it to News@mlnna.org.
If you are looking for information or have a question, please send it to Info@mlnna.org.
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Volunteer and Support MLNNA
As Marianist, we recognize that community depends on our complementary gifts and talents for us to work together for the common good.
MLNNA is an all-volunteer organization and we are always looking for help all year round. Please let us know what talent, skill, and time you can offer and when. When we have a project that matches your interest and schedule, we will contact you. Send an email to info@mlnna.org.
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We Remember the Following In Our Prayers
Brother Paul Fennelly, S.M. (Cupertino Marianist Community, Cupertino, Calif.), who is dealing with some health issues. Intention submitted by Brother Tom Redmond, S.M.
Mary Sullivan, sister of Brother Jerry Sullivan, S.M. (Marianist Residence, San Antonio, Texas), who is seriously ill with pulmonary fibrosis.
Tony Fitzgerald (Lay Marianist, Cleveland, Ohio) who is hospitalized and in serious condition. Intention submitted by Father Marty Solma, S.M. (Maryland Avenue Community, St. Louis, Mo.)
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The Year of Consecrated Life 
Please remember to pray for and support our Marianist Sisters, Brothers, and Priests this year.
Let's start by congratulating Bob Jones, Daniel K'Osino, Javier Sanz, and Gautier Som�, who were ordained Deacons on January 10 in Rome.
Prayer for the Year of Consecrated Life
O God, throughout the ages you have called women and men to pursue lives of perfect charity through the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. During this Year of Consecrated Life, we give you thanks for these courageous witnesses of Faith and models of inspiration. Their pursuit of holy lives teaches us to make a more perfect offering of ourselves to you. Continue to enrich your Church by calling forth sons and daughters who, having found the pearl of great price, treasure the Kingdom of Heaven above all things. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. � 2014, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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Ministry/Education Opportunities
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS at the University of Dayton -a Catholic and Marianist Institution - are available each year. This two year program allows graduate students to gain campus ministry experience while pursuing a Master of Theology or Pastoral Ministry. GAs engage in 20 hours/week. There are six Campus Ministry positions available to begin the 2015-16 academic year. They are within Residence Life Ministry, Neighborhood Ministry, Center for Social Concern, Retreats, Program for Christian Leadership, and Parish Faith Formation. Responsibilities include building community through spiritual and social programs, directing retreats, planning worship services, planning service outreach, coordinating faith formation, and providing pastoral support. Tuition, stipend, and housing are provided. For more information, click here or direct inquiries to Kelly Adamson, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469-0408. 937-229-2574. Applications are due February 1.
ONLINE MARIANIST CLASSES - NACMS Virtual Learning classes coming up in January are on Mary and Community. Click HERE for more information.
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New at NACMS
Fr. David Fleming, SM has just published a new book, A NEW FULCRUM: Marianist Horizons Today. It is a collection of essays on different Marianist topics: spirituality, future of lay communities, directions for mission, leadership, education, integrating diversity. The book can be ordered on-line from NACMS here.
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 Young Adults - Peru-USA Social Justice Encounter June 27 - July 5, 2015
The first ever Marianist International Encounter for young adults will take place this summer in Peru. Organized by the Adele Social Justice Project, participants from our two different cultures will learn from each other how to better live our Marianist charism in light of an active search for justice. For additional information check out the brochure. |
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Some dates to be mindful of...
January 22
February 2
February 11
February 18
Plan ahead...
September 22-27 | Death of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade
Presentation of the Lord, Anniversary of Foundation of First Sodality in 1801
Our Lady of Lourdes
Ash Wednesday
World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia |
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Your Support Matters
Thank you all for your generous response to our Annual Appeal. If you missed making your donation before the end of the 2014 tax year, get a head start on 2015 and make your tax-deductible donation today!
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