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MLNNA
General Assembly
University of Dayton
July 13-16 2017
BONUS: July 12 is a pre-assembly bonus day with additional speakers and activities.
Save the Dates!
Registration Information Coming Soon
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MLNNA
Elections
September 2016
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MLNNA operates through the generosity of Lay Marianists and Marianist Lay Communities that make up its membership.
Our programs, activities, newsletters, and our support of MSJC, MLFI, and the IO-MLC need your support.
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LeeAnn Meyer
Illinois
Vacant
Mallory Green
Missouri
Maureen O'Rourke
Ohio
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Pentecost - Be Bold! 
This past weekend the MLNNA Leadership team gathered for a working retreat. We spent time with Br. Ray Fitz, SM to discuss ecclesial movements and looking at the Family of Mary as the "Marianist Movement." We talked about the importance of the Lay branch and some of the initiatives we have been working on as part of the MLNNA Strategic Plan, especially formation and identity.
"Be Bold," Ray told us. A fitting challenge a week before we celebrate Pentecost when the Apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit and boldly proclaimed the mighty acts of God. We took Ray's challenge to heart the rest of the weekend and the Spirit was with us as we worked through projects making decisions and putting an action plan together. Over the next few months, we will roll out the results of these actions.
MLNNA's success depends on all of its members being bold, get involved, and take action. Below in the newsletter you will read about communities that are taking bold actions, individuals working to put on a fantastic assembly program, the upcoming elections, a census, and other activities to improve MLNNA for the future. We can't do all of this without you and your financial support. Thank you for your continuing support.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Mike Wasno
MLNNA Chair
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Community News
Two communities have volunteered to support the 2017 Assembly. The Visitation Marianist State Community is sponsoring one of our speakers, Sr. Ilia Delio, OSF. The Micah-Theotokos Community will be the Office of Spirituality.
The St. Aloysius Cleveland Community is drafting a proposal to the Bishop of Cleveland to make the cathedral a place of safe haven, prayer and counseling during the political convention this summer for those trapped onto human trafficking.
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Congratulate the Marianist Sisters on their 200th Anniversary and Support the MSVF!
On May 15, the Marianist Family will begin a worldwide celebration of the bicentennials of the Daughters of Mary Immaculate (FMI) and the Society of Mary (SM). For more information check out the May 5th edition of Family on Line.
Click here to download the MSVF Brochure.
If you would like to make an on-line donation in honor of the 200th Anniversary, click here.
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MLNNA Election Update
Election of new officers for the MLNNA Leadership Team will be held this September. We will be electing a new Chair, who begins by joining the team as Chair-Elect for one year and then serves a four year term as Chair; a Head of Spirituality for a four year term; and a Head of Education for a two year term.
More information about the process will be forthcoming.
Those interested in nominating persons or wish to nominate themselves can email the Nominating Committee by clicking here.
If you are interested in helping with the election and nominations, please email us by clicking here.
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The MLNNA Census Team Needs Volunteers
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St. Mary's Marianist Leadership Program is Looking for MLC's to Host Service Trips
In early fall, some students in the St. Mary's Marianist Leadership Program (MLP) will be taking some immersion service trips around the country, specifically cities that have Marianist religious or lay people, for example: Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dayton, St. Louis, and Philadelphia. (How about your city?)
The goal of the service immersion trips is to broaden the students' perspective of the Marianist family & connect them with Lay and Religious Marianist. It will also strengthen and better establish the students' Marianist Lay Community identity and mission.
If you and/or your community would like to support this program by hosting 4-5 students & 1 staff member for a 3-night, 4-day experience, please email Brian Buchmeyer.
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2017 Continental Assembly 
The Assembly team has been conducting meetings with Lay Marianists from all over to hear what you want in the Assembly program.
We hope everyone will consider participating in this fun and faith-filled weekend in Dayton on  July 13 to 17, 2017.
We are looking for volunteers to help plan and to help during the assembly. If you and/or your community would like to help, please email us by clicking here.
Let us know, when you are available and we will match you up with a project.
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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 the MSJC website to register and learn more about how the Marianist Family is responding to issues that impact our world. |
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Family Retreats
The Marianist Family Retreat Center is still accepting applications for the Summer Retreats. Week-long family retreats begin June 27 and run through August 27.
Interested in volunteering to staff a summer family retreat?
Contact Anthony Fucci at afucci@capemaymarianists.org
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Prayer Intentions
Let us pray...
For those afflicted with Mental Health issues and those who care for them. (May is mental health month.)
In gratitude for all Marianist Religious, that these bicentennial celebrations be filled with joy and a spirit of renewal.
For the 2016 MLNNA Election Team as it prepares for the upcoming MLNNA elections.
For the 2017 Continental Assembly Team as it continues to make preparations.
For Justine Quiroz who will profess first vows in the Society of Mary on May 21.
For Marianist Vocations and for all those in formation.
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Marianist Feast Days
| May 15 | Pentecost - Rock the Red at your Church! | | May 25 | Mary, Help of Christians - Anniversary of the Foundation of the Marianist Sisters in 1816 |
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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.
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. Registration ends May 18th. To register, go here.
The following cycle begins July 10 and includes courses on Community and Mary, Holy Possibility. Registration is 5/25-7/7.
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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