MLC-NA GENERAL ASSEMBLY
University of Dayton
July 13-16 2017
BONUS: On July 13, there will be additional speakers and activities before the official Assembly begins.
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Registration Information Coming Soon
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LeeAnn Meyer
Illinois
Vacant
Mallory Green
Missouri
Maureen O'Rourke
Ohio
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Pok�mon & Mary's YES! 
When Pok�mon Go was released a month ago I was not sure what all the buzz was about. I saw people out and about in my neighbourhood, scurrying around, unsure of where they needed to go next. They were curious to discover what was around the corner and as their pace quickened I could see their excitement.
While not being part of the Pok�mon phenomenon I could appreciate the excitement it brought forth. I witnessed fathers and sons doing this activity together, I observed teenagers gathering in parks together and I heard lots of laughter.
Father Chaminade encouraged us to "read the signs of the times." What can the Pok�mon game teach us? Or, how can we take our current reality and make it into something meaningful?
This is exactly what Mary did. When she said "yes" to what the angel requested of her, it was not without fear and great uncertainty. Her entire journey was not knowing what was around the corner but once she got there accepting that this was where she needed to be.
Next week we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption. While it is sometimes hard to comprehend, we can understand that as Carl Jung explained "it is a mystery of human destiny." What is the mystery we need to discover in our life?
Two thousand years ago, a young Jewish woman changed the world by her "yes." What do we need to say yes to in our life and what mystery can be discovered by doing this?
Peace and joy,
Marg Van Herk- Paradis
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2017 Continental Assembly
The Assembly is only 48 weeks away!
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The Assembly Planning Team invites you to submit a proposal to present a keynote session or lead a breakout session at the 2017 Assembly next July.
If you, or someone you know, would like to share your story, an experience, or engage in a focused dialogue at the Assembly - this is your opportunity!
The theme for the Assembly is "Yes, God!" Committing to the Marianist Movement. We will examine the challenges of our current context of living our Marianist Charism, the challenges of the future, and how we might embrace the two and find food for the journey as we commit to the Marianist Movement. Workshop sessions will last roughly an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes. We have one keynote opportunity on Saturday afternoon for an hour and fifteen minutes. We invite anyone interested to submit a proposal for a workshop or a keynote as an individual or as a group of individuals, whether or not you are affiliated with the Marianists. The proposal form can be downloaded by clicking here.
If you have questions about the Assembly to help you shape your idea and proposal, please contact:
We're building a family-friendly program that will include Marianist-themed activities for children of all ages. We hope everyone will consider participating in this fun and faith-filled weekend in Dayton on July 13 to 16, 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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Election Update
Thank you to all the people who nominated candidates for our upcoming election. All of the nominees have been contacted and we preparing the final slate to be presented to you. We will be collecting votes from eligible members using SurveyMonkey and US Postal Service. We will send out a special announcement very soon with details.
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Census Update - Additional Help Needed
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Position Opening: Director of NACMS
The Marianist Province of the United States is seeking a director for the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS). NACMS creates and provides education and formation resources to assist members of the Marianist Family in sharing the Marianist charism. This key role, based in Dayton, Ohio, is charged with developing the vision of the organization and promoting it to its constituencies. Read the job description or visit the website to learn more. |
MLC-NA Community News
What are you and your community doing this Summer? Take a picture and send it to us so we can include it in an upcoming edition of the e-News. Waiting for something special? You're special, your community is special, your gathering is special! So take that picture and drop us a note - curious Marianist minds want to know what other communities are doing. Send us an email.
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Marianist Sisters 200th Anniversary It's not too late to make a contribution to the Marianist Sisters Vocation Fund in honor of their 200th Anniversary. Be creative and donate 200 of something - pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, dollars....
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Prayer Intentions
Let us pray...
In gratitude for all Marianist Religious, that these bicentennial celebrations be filled with joy and a spirit of renewal.
For the 2016 MLC-NA Election that we continue to build on our foundation for the future.
For the 2017 Continental Assembly Team as it continues to make preparations.
For Marianist Vocations and for all those in formation.
For renewed energy and purpose as students and teachers return to school this month and we transition to the fall season.
For Olympic athletes and coaches that their example may inspire continued peace and unity in our world.
For the sick, especially Lay Marianists Cheryl Reade and Velma Perkin, that they may know God's healing and comforting presence in their lives.
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Marianist Feast Days
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Aug 13
Aug 15
Aug 22
Sept 5
Sept 8
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Blessed Jakob Gapp, SM
Assumption of Mary
Queenship of Mary
Mary, Queen of Apostles - First Profession of Vows in 1818
Birth of Mary
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MLFI Update
As was announced in Family on Line, Pati Krasensky has stepped down as associate director of the North American Center for Marianist Studies and director of the Marianist Lay Formation Initiative (MLFI) effective Aug. 1. She has been a strong leader in Lay Formation and will be missed. Pati will finish with the current MLFI cohort. Stay tuned for more updates as the Marianist Family Council is in the process of evaluating the future needs and format of the 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 interact with and learn from others about our Marianist History, Charism, and Spirituality.
The next cycle is Aug 28 - Oct 1. Registration open until Aug 24; to register, go here. Courses include: Marianist Studies courses on Charism and the Founders.
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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 generous support. Together we will grow the Marianist Movement.
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