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The Easter Season - A Time to Fill Our Cups
"In the Jewish tradition there is service called the Havdalah service which is recited over a cup of wine that runs over into the saucer beneath. This cup symbolizes the intention to produce during the week ahead not only sufficient to fill one's own cup, but to have excess that will allow overflow for the benefit of others. I am obliged to first fill my cup and then continue pouring as it were so that I will have sufficient to give away to others." Rabbi Daniel Lapin
I don't know about you but lately I have feeling that my cup is pretty empty. I have been asking myself, how can I find balance in my life so that I can give from a place of abundance and not scarcity? You see I often thought I needed to give from a glass half full but what I discovered when I first read the above quote is that I needed more than a glass half full, I needed it to be overflowing so that it wouldn't run dry.
Jesus is a real model for this. He took time away to retreat, he enjoyed a good meal and it certainly wasn't work, work, work all the time. I am reminded that Jesus said, "I have come that they might have life, life in abundance" This abundant life is filled with relationship. Relationship is at the heart of the Marianist Charism and is balanced by five pillars: People of Community; Followers of Mary; People of Faith; People of Inclusivity; Leaders in Mission.
Which of the pillars are you strong in? Which ones help your cup to overflow? We love to hear from you!
Marg Van Herk-Paradis Head of Education/Partners
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MLNNA Update
The MLNNA Leadership Team will be meeting in Dayton, OH on May 6-8 for our annual retreat. Our primary focus this year is to continue working on the draft Lay Marianist Handbook. (Excerpts have been published in previous e-News editions.) We will also be catching up on other projects like the MLNNA organization and the upcoming elections.
You may have noticed this e-News came out on a different Friday. It wasn't an April Fool's joke. In order to focus on Earth-day, we switched weeks with the MSJC newsletter. We'll be back on schedule in May.
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Community News
Did your community celebrate an anniversary? Did you do something special? Did you have a community gathering?
Help us build a Community of Communities by sharing your story so we can all get to know each other. You may inspire another community to do a similar activity.
Send a picture and a brief story to news@mlnna.org.
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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. In March, we received $22.88 from Amazon!
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Volunteer Opportunities with MLNNA!
This summer, we are planning to update our membership database and need some volunteers!
We are working on a new platform that will allow members to register and update their own information.
If you are interested and available to help with this project throughout the summer, please contact Mallory Green at temporalities@mlnna.org
We are still looking for help with the Assembly, 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 
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...
For those affilicted with Parkinson's Disease. (April is National Parkinson's Awareness Month).
For our Mother Earth on this Earth Day, that we may follow Pope Francis' call to take action to repair our common home.
For those who have gone on before us... Myrtle Spitzer, Marianist Affiliate (Pueblo, CO)
Marie Kraehenbuehl, Marianist Affiliate (Galesville, WI)
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| Fr. Bob Backherms, S.M. (Dayton, Ohio)
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For the MLNNA Leadership Team as it gathers on May 6-8 for the annual leadership team retreat.
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 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 a joy filled and blessed Easter Season for all of us.
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Marianist Feast Days
| May 12 | Mary, Mother of Grace - Pius IX approves of the Society of Mary 1865 | | May 25 | Mary, Help of Christians - Anniversary of the Foundation of the Marianist Sisters in 1816 |
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Marianist Call to Action Against Bullying
May 6th is "The Million T-Shirt March against Bullying" co-sponsored by the Province of the USA. You can find more information a www.themilliontshirtmarch.org.
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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
July 22-24 in San Antonio or
Oct. 28-30 in Dayton
Are you someone who wants to make a difference in the world?
Are you someone committed to action and creating social change?
Then join us for "Changemakers: Creating New Responses for New Times."
Check out the MSJC website and learn more about how the Marianist Family is responding to issues that impact our world today and to register.
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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 May 22. Courses include Social Justice and Leadership. To register, 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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