Friday Notes NewsletterJuly 12, 2019 | WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF THE PROVINCE OF THE USA

PROVINCE NEWS

A group of around 40 Brothers will gatherat the San Alfonso Retreat House inLong Branch, New Jersey next week forthe 2019 Brother's Retreat. The theme ofthis year's retreat is "Wherever WeGo...Today, Tomorrow, Together" andwill focus on the revised 2018 MaristBrothers Constitutions and our newestSpirituality Document. Special welcome toBr. Josep Maria Soteras from the FMSGeneral Council who will present with Br.Sean Sammon the daily retreat reflection.

Brother Dan hosted Colin Northmore andCharlette Magerit from South Africa thisweek. Colin and Charlette wererepresentatives for the Three2SixFoundation, a Marist Project withRefugee Children, at the High LevelPolitical Forum at the United Nations.

Welcome, Br. Brendan Geary, formerProvincial of FMS Central Western EuropeProvince, who is visiting Brothers in the USAthis week.

Seventeen Marists from around theProvince made the pilgrimage toL'Hermitage this week. Maureen Hagan,

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UPCOMINGEVENTS:

Directed Retreat WeekDirected Retreat WeekOur Lady of Grace

Spiritual CenterJuly 10th - July 16th

Camp AngelsCamp AngelsJuly 14th - July 20th

Adult Vacation CampAdult Vacation CampJuly 21st - July 27th

Matt Fallon, and Br. Hank Hammer ledthe experience.

Br. Brian wraps up his visit to the El Pasocommunity in Texas this weekend.

The ladies in the Development Officehad a pizza party on Monday to celebrateThelma Walker who is getting marriedtomorrow. Congratulations Thelma!

Sr. Pat's CampSr. Pat's CampJuly 28th - August 3rd

Sacred Heart CampSacred Heart CampAugust 4th - August

10th

Br. Louis First VowsBr. Louis First VowsAugust 10th

Kids 2 CampKids 2 CampAugust 11th -August 17th

Young Adult CampYoung Adult CampAugust 18th -August 24th

Irish CampIrish CampAugust 25th -August 31st

MBCE UPDATEThe Mid-Hudson Valley Summer

Camp season is in full swing!Molloy Freshman Camp endstomorrow, and Camp Angels

starts on Sunday.

Continue to pray for all of thecampers and more than 800

volunteers that will keep camp

Tuesday, July 16thMike Doherty

Vice Principal and Director ofAdmissions at Saint Joseph Regional

High School

Wednesday, July 17thRichard Karsten

President at Archbishop Molloy HighSchool

Friday, July 18thTyler Pereira

Volunteer at the Marist Brothers

running smoothly this summer! Center in Esopus

PILGRIMAGE TO L'HERMITAGEThis past week, a group of Maristsfrom around the United States madethe Pilgrimage to L'Hermitage inFrance. The group was made up ofKaren Ramirez, Richard Karsten,Dorthy Dinoto, Anthony Miserandino,Sally & Pat Hennessy, Brigid & BobWolff, Billy Carvalho, Patrick Meyer,Ruth Moloney, Margie Sweeney, MikeGermano, and Joe Chowskie. It wasled by Maureen Hagan, Matt Fallon,and Br. Hank Hammer

Br. Brian Poulin has started anew blog series called "Thank

God It's Saturday!"

Read his latest postRead his latest post, and besure to check out the websiteevery weekend for new posts!

Also, follow the new USAVocations Instagram

page! @calledmarist @calledmarist

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The second session ofCamp Marist started last

weekend!

Campers take part inmorning prayer and theraising of the flag each

morning.

Continued blessings andprayers to the faculty, staff,

and campers attendingCamp Marist this summer.

JOB OPENINGSBishop Molloy Retreat House,

Jamaica, Queens, NY, isseeking:

An experienced female pastoralminister to join Fr. John M. Lee,C.P., and Fr. Michael Greene, C.P.in leading approximately 14adult retreats during the 2019-2020 retreat season (Sept.through May). Credible trainingand experience required.

A experienced youth minister tolead youth retreats on an irregularschedule. Credible training andexperience required.

Applicants please send a:* Letter of Application* Resume* 3 References to: Fr. John M.Lee, C.P., Retreat Directorc/o Theresa Clarkeat: T.Clarke@bishopmolloy.nyT.Clarke@bishopmolloy.nycc

THE 2019 RELIGIOUSTHE 2019 RELIGIOUSBROTHERS ASSEMBLYBROTHERS ASSEMBLY

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

The Religious Brothers Conference(RBC) is a service organization inthe Catholic Church. The mission

of the RBC is to promote anawareness of the calling ofBrothers in the Church andsociety. We encourage allBrothers to live the Gospel

message in a prophetic way withrespect to the charism and

tradition of their particular institute.

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Br. Brian Poulin Visitedthe Encuentro Project inEl Paso, TX this Week.

Br. Brian has enjoyed the pastweek in El Paso! He got to seethe Encuentro Project in actionwhile visiting our Marist placesin Ciudad Juárez, and began

imagining the possibilities for a'come & see' experience here.

Special thanks to BrothersTodd and Lalo for being such

gracious hosts!

Let's Not Forget Those in Need...

For our Brothers taking part in the"Marist Together" retreat nextweek.

Mr. Alphonse Pujia, father of Br.Dominick, who is recovering from aserious fall.

Our Marist Family and friends in NewOrleans and Louisiana as theyundergo another major storm. Br.Steve Synan reports that he is safeand dry for now, however, there isconcern as the storm approaches.

Br. Robert Andrews, whocontinues to rehab at CabriniNursing home in Dobbs Ferry, NY.

Br. Brendan Brennan, who isrehabbing at Cabrini NursingHome after a recent hospital stay.

For all of our senior Brothers,other Marists of Champagnat,family members, and friends whoare ill. May the Lord bringhealing, and our Good Motherbring comfort to them.

For all of our Brothers throughoutthe world, our affiliates, ourfamily members, and benefactors.

Patricia Mallahan, maternalgrandmother of Erin Gilbert(Director of Communications,Marist Brothers USA), whosefuneral is tomorrow.

Fr. Edwin Keel, SM

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