http://abcya.org/blog/ Catholic Life in the Lehigh Valley en Copyright 2012 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:22:58 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Download file]]> http://abcya.org/blog/2012/02/an_evening_with_jesus_march_2n.html http://abcya.org/blog/2012/02/an_evening_with_jesus_march_2n.html Spiritual Spiritual Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:22:58 -0500 Do we get your attention? This will be this month's Brew N Believers talk on Tuesday night Feb 21st. Come hear a charismatic young adult male tell his story about chastity in this sex driven world. Everybody should hear this talk as well as gather with friends for food, drinks, fellowship and fun at Keystone Pub at 7pm. 3259 Easton Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18020-4257 http://abcya.org/blog/2012/02/brew_n_believers_dec_20th.html http://abcya.org/blog/2012/02/brew_n_believers_dec_20th.html Spiritual social Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:14:15 -0500 Our third GIGGLES night, which is ABCYA's Women's Accountability Group will be on February 28th at 7:30 at Ruthie's house in Allentown. If you missed the previous meetings, no big deal, just email for paperwork to Ruthie@abcya.org Please RSVP for directions. http://abcya.org/blog/2012/02/giggles_1.html http://abcya.org/blog/2012/02/giggles_1.html Socials Giggles Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:01:40 -0500 Come on out and help with this fun evening get ready to dance! We are going to help chaperon the Valentine's Dance at Mercy Special Learning Center. Please be there at 6:45pm to help setup and decorate. We have been asked to bring snacks and decorations. The Dance starts at 7:30 and if you don't dance you can help serve punch, or sit and chat with those that don't dance. The address is 830 S.Woodward St. Allentown Pa.18103. If you have any more questions or can help please email Kris@abcya.org http://abcya.org/blog/2012/01/chaperons_for_mercy_special_le.html http://abcya.org/blog/2012/01/chaperons_for_mercy_special_le.html Service Projects SERVICE PROJECTS Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:27:46 -0500 Join us for our monthly Holy Hour at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel 3219 Santee Road Bethlehem, PA 18020. We will have a social following. http://abcya.org/blog/2012/01/february_3rd.html http://abcya.org/blog/2012/01/february_3rd.html Spiritual Spiritual Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:19:15 -0500 Our major holiday festivities may be behind us, but let's not forget our friends' birthdays this month: Robin I. 10th, Jason S. 15th, Beth W. 17th, Clare G. 19th, Joey M. 21st, Chris C. and Maureen C. 23rd, and Julie C. 29th. May our Lord Jesus always be your guiding light, and may our Blessed Mother intercede for you among the saints. http://abcya.org/blog/2012/01/january_birthdays.html http://abcya.org/blog/2012/01/january_birthdays.html ABCYA News Birthdays Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:46:26 -0500 We will be going to Victory House in Bethlehem,we will be bringing ,preparing ,and serving a meal to about 26 men Victory House is a shelter for men and the address is 314 Fillmore St. Bethlehem. We usually arrive around 5:00pm to start the meal and we serve at 6:00pm.If you can help ,or have any questions please email Kris@abcya.org http://abcya.org/blog/2012/01/victory_house_soup_kitchen_sun.html http://abcya.org/blog/2012/01/victory_house_soup_kitchen_sun.html Service Projects SERVICE PROJECTS Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:51:30 -0500 Join us for our monthly Holy Hour at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel 3219 Santee Road Bethlehem, PA 18020. We will have a social following. http://abcya.org/blog/2012/01/adoration_january_6_2012.html http://abcya.org/blog/2012/01/adoration_january_6_2012.html Spiritual Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:51:56 -0500 Years ago most of us got all dressed up and brought to the church where our parents and godparents made promises for us and we entered the Church. But how much do you really know about Baptism? Is it just a covering over of your sinful nature? Did it make you a new person? Why can't I be baptized again now that I understand who Jesus is and what He did for me? And why do we celebrate Jesus' baptism in the Jordan river every January? Be ready for a fun interactive night where you willl learn the answers to these questions and more. 7:30 pm ABVM Church Bethlehem PA 18015 http://abcya.org/blog/2012/01/faith_sharing_series_01122012.html http://abcya.org/blog/2012/01/faith_sharing_series_01122012.html Spiritual Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:48:36 -0500 A diocesan cocktail event for YA's 22 - 34 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our Diocese. Bishop Barres will be there. Come socialize, have a few appetizers and drinks and meet others. You must call Abbie to register at 610.289.8900. Allentown Art Museum 31 N Fifth St Allentown PA 18101 http://abcya.org/blog/2012/01/city_lights_jan_14th_711pm.html http://abcya.org/blog/2012/01/city_lights_jan_14th_711pm.html Socials social Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:17:23 -0500 Join a group of us going to DC for the March with St Thomas More. The info is below. So far 3 of us are going together from ABCYA, the more the merrier. We'll be meeting up with some Kings Men guys most probably when we get there. MONDAY JAN. 23, 2012 Please consider joining members of St. Thomas More on Monday, January 23th, to participate in the 39th annual MARCH FOR LIFE. The March begins on the National Mall and concludes at the United States Supreme Court Building, approximately ½ hours walk. It is an extremely exhilarating and prayerful day! The cost for transportation to Washington is $20 per person and students $10. Please mail your payment to Deacon Jim Toolan, St. Thomas More Church, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown, PA, 18103. Questions/reservations - 610-433-7413 or email him at jim@stmchurchallentown.org. Mass is at 7am and the bus will leave afterwards around 7:30. We will arrive back between 9 & 10. Bring a bagged lunch and we will stop for dinner together. http://abcya.org/blog/2011/12/march_for_life_washington_dc.html http://abcya.org/blog/2011/12/march_for_life_washington_dc.html Spiritual March for Life Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:36:56 -0500 Due to the Christmas and New Years Holiday the group has decided that we will not have Bible Study on 12/22 or 12/29. We will begin Faith Sharing again on January 5 2012 with the annual Epiphany party at my house (720 Shields St. Bethlehem PA) Traditionally, Catholics celebrate 12 days of the Christmas season with parties and other gatherings culminating on the evening of Epiphany. Each year we celebrate this evening by having a party on the evening of the Epiphany. Guests will arrive at 7 pm and we will have a meal followed by the crowning of the monarch. Other games and festivities will follow. Then in January, be ready for a more interactive and exciting Faith Sharing experience Growing Closer to Christ. http://abcya.org/blog/2011/12/epiphany_party_january_5_2012.html http://abcya.org/blog/2011/12/epiphany_party_january_5_2012.html Spiritual Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:41:30 -0500 This month we extend birthday greetings to: David Z. 13th, Joe H. 20th, Christine O. 22nd, Shelly E. 23rd, Christine M. 29th, and Susan F. 30th. During this season of joy, as you contemplate the wonder of our Savior's birth, may you be renewed in faith, hope, and love. http://abcya.org/blog/2011/12/december_birthdays_2.html http://abcya.org/blog/2011/12/december_birthdays_2.html ABCYA News Birthdays Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:01:10 -0500 There has been interest in having the group go to different parishes once a month together. We would like to start doing this. If you have an interest in hosting this monthly ABCYA event please call me or e mail at gerry@abcya.org. We will have a meal together afterward at a nearby restaurant. http://abcya.org/blog/2011/12/sunday_mass_at_your_parish.html http://abcya.org/blog/2011/12/sunday_mass_at_your_parish.html Spiritual Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:02:20 -0500 There has been interest in having the group go to different parishes once a month together. We would like to start doing this. If you have an interest in hosting this monthly ABCYA event please call me or e mail at gerry@abcya.org. We will have a meal together afterward at a nearby restaurant. http://abcya.org/blog/2011/12/sunday_mass_at_your_parish_1.html http://abcya.org/blog/2011/12/sunday_mass_at_your_parish_1.html Spiritual Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:02:20 -0500