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The Glory of God is the Human Person Fully Alive - St. Irenaeus
Here we are, in the midst of Lent AND in the Year of Mercy. Double Whammy! Pope Francis has had, and continues to have, a powerful impact on our world. Because of his leadership, I have been spending a lot of time this Lenten season considering the humanity of Jesus-the example he set when her was here and living out the Works of Mercy. I want to share a few Gospel passages that highlight that call to action through example...
Matthew 4:23- Jesus was going throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness among the people.
Matthew 8:2-3 and a leper came to Him and bowed down before Him, and said, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean." Jesus stretched out His hand and touched him, saying, "I am willing; be cleansed." And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
Matthew 9:36- Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd.
Mark 14:22 While they were eating, He took some bread, and after a blessing He broke it, and gave it to them, and said, "Take it; this is My body."
Luke 24:50-51 And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. While He was blessing them, He parted from them and was carried up into heaven.
When I look to Jesus, I see very clearly how he experienced people. He was present to them. He taught, preached, journeyed, prayed, and ate. He stretched out, touched, and healed so many. He connected to others in such a simple, compassionate way.
As a person of faith, I know I am called to be like Christ...to live as Jesus lived in every way possible. When I get down to the core of my faith, I can come to see that the Incarnate God shows us how to maximize our humanity and to be in relationship with each other with mercy and God at the center. THAT is what being fully alive means to me.
I invite you, over these last few weeks of Lent, to be fully alive, like Jesus was fully alive. Embrace every moment and every person with patience, love, and mercy. Offer a greater quality of presence in every conversation and moment of silence. Allow this time to give glory to God... because, quite simply, the glory of God is the human person fully alive.
Mallory Green
Head of Temporalities
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Community News
For their closing retreat, the Marianist Lay Formation Initiative met in San Antonio, February 19-21. Some highlights included a session with Sr. Grace Walle on Marianist styles of Leadership, as well as Jim Vogt and the Call to Advance Justice.
Participants will continue to serve the Marianist family in a variety of ways, bringing with them a deeper sense of the Charism and their own calling to spread the Spirit.
Pictured below:Pati Krasensky, Dan Wade, Terri Burgin, Ashley Davidson, Jacob Ambrose, Brian Buchmeyer, Alisa Cavilla, Catherine Amore,Karen Brenner, Ricky Garcia, Leeann Mucci, Vicki Wade, Terri Maze, Patty Pirog
For 10 years the Harvest Women Marianist Community, founded by Marceta Reilly, has sponsored a retreat for the women of Hoyt, Kansas. Using this year's theme, Come Pray With Me, Chris Suriano and Joanne McCracken from the Marianist family Retreat Center in NJ helped the women to examine how and why we pray especially during the storms of life.
In addition for the first time this year, a night of Reflection on Ruth was presented to the Women's Bible Study of Christ The King Parish in Topeka, Kansas. Lots of good things happening in the Midwest!
Pictured below: Joanne Walker, Mary Ellen Salttery, Regina Butts, Joanne McCracken, Joanne Byrnes, Marceta Reilly, Jeri Albright and Chris Suriano.
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MLNNA Election Update
This October will be the end of terms for a few of the MLNNA Leadership Team members. Tony Fitzgerald and AJ Wagner along with Fr. Ted Cassidy are preparing an MLNNA Election and Nomination team.
If you are interested in helping with the election and nominations, please email us by clicking here.
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Contribution Appeal Update
Thank you to all who have made contributions and/or pledges to MLNNA so far this year. It's never too late to make your contribution or donation.
Did you know that if you buy stuff at Amazon.com that you Amazon will make a donation to MLNNA? How? By using Smile.Amazon.Com. If you use Amazon.com to buy stuff, please consider using smile.amazon.com and selecting Marianist Lay Network as your charity. There is no additional cost to you and it really is the same site as Amazon. Last month we received $22.88 from Amazon.
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Volunteer Opportunities with MLNNA!
We rely on people with many talents and skills to help MLNNA to provide services to our members. Kerryanne Bollman is our MLNNA Treasurer and set up our accounts on Quickbooks Online. LeeAnn Meyer is our Secretary, taking the minutes of our Leadership Meetings and helping put the Newsletter together.
Brian Gravunder, a lawyer in  Dayton, OH recently volunteered to help MLNNA by providing some guidance on a project to review our corporate documents.
So you see, we need all types of talents and skills.
Let us know what your skills are and when you are available and we can match you with a project that utilizes your skills just like Brian.
We're looking for people to join the MLNNA Leadership Team, help with the Assembly, help with the 2016 MLNNA Elections, and freshen up our website and integrate our social media presence.
If you, your community, or a team of friends would like to volunteer project, please email us.
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2017 Assembly
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Al Prendergast & Kathleen Gushoney
2017 Assembly Co-Chairs
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By now you should have received the "Save the Date" Announcement stating that the Assembly will be held at University of Dayton on July 13-16, 2017. There is an optional pre-conference meeting on July 12th, too.
Thank you to all who have sent input on assembly content and offering to volunteer.
The Assembly is a great opportunity for everyone to participate and meet other Marianists from around the country. We hope everyone will consider participating in this fun and faith-filled weekend.
We are still looking for people to join the team. There is a lot to do in the remaining 15 months. If you're not available until sometime in the future - let us know, we can use your help when you are available.
If you are interested, or know someone who would be interested, in being a part of the 2017 Assembly Committee, please contact
Al Prendergast or Mike Wasno.
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Prayer Intentions
For those who need our prayers for healing...
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Fr Dan Triulzi, S.M. (Cupertino, CA)
| Br Rayappan B., S.M. (Andhra Pradesh, India)
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For those who have gone on before us... |
Br. George Nelson Lytle
(Lima, Peru)
Br. Marcello Bittante
(Verbania, Italy)
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Fr. Jules Hasler
(Issenheim, France)
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For all Marianist Sisters and novices as we continue to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the founding of the FMI by Blessed William Joseph Chaminade and Ad�le de Batz de Trenquell�on. For Marianist Vocations and for all those in formation.
For the 2017 Continental Assembly Team as it adds new members and begins preliminary planning. For the 2016 MLNNA Election Team as it prepares for the nomination process for the upcoming MLNNA elections. For a grace filled and fruitful Lent for all of us. |
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Marianist Feast Days
March 17 - Feast of St. Patrick, Patron of the McMarianist Clan and O'Chaminade's favorite Irish Saint.
March 19 - St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Patron of the Society of Mary
March 25 - Feast of the Annunciation - Patronal Feast of the Marianist Family
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Retreats
The Marianist Family Retreat Center is still accepting applications for the Summer Retreats. Week-long family retreats beginning June 27 and running through August 27
Interested in volunteering to staff a summer family retreat?
Contact Anthony Fucci at afucci@capemaymarianists.org
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MSJC - Changemakers
Check out the MSJC website and learn more about how the Marianist Family is responding to issues that impact our world today: Ecology & Environment, LGBT Initiative, Racial & Immigrant Justice, Death Penalty & Restorative Justice, and the Adele Social Justice Projct. |
MLFI - Calling All Marianists!
Have you always wanted to start a Marianist Lay Community but didn't know where to start?
Do you know anyone who may be interested in deepening their commitment to Marianist life through forming a Marianist Lay Community?
Are you currently in a community that could use a little boost? Need a way to re-energize your community?
We are currently in the planning stages for the next gathering of the Marianist Lay Formation Initiative (MLFI).
Call Director Pati Krasensky at 215-634-4116 for more information or visit our website at www.marianist.com/mlfi.
The Marianist Lay Formation Initiative is a one-year program to support laity who are passionate about the Marianist charism and desire to spread the Marianist spirit in their area.
Check out the MLFI Community Resource page here.
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Virtual Learning Community for Faith FormationThe VLCFF courses on Marianist Studies are great ways to meet Lay and Religious Marianists from around the continent and the world. During these 5-week courses you can interact with and learn from others about our Marianist History, Charism, and Spirituality.
The next cycle begins April 3. For details about available courses and more, go here.
If your community would like to take a course together, contact Patti Gehred at NACMS to learn about reserving a group course.
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Your Contribution Makes A Difference
We receive contributions from all branches of the Marianist Family and people who are touched by the Marianist Charism.
Our success depends on having the resources available to provide current and new programs that benefit our members.
If you'd like to make a one-time or recurring on-line contribution, click here. You may also send a check to the address below (in the footer).
If you can offer your time and talent to help, please click here. Thank you for your generosity and support. Together we can grow and expand the Marianist Charism.
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