WE WILL BE GOING TO THE VICTORY HOUSE A MEN'S SHELTER IN BETHLEHEM ON SUNDAY JULY 27TH AT 5:00PM .WE WILL MAKE AND SERVE THE MEAL. THE ADDRESS IS 314 FILMORE STREET BETHLEHEM PA 18015. IF YOU CAN HELP PLEASE EMAIL KRIS@ABCYA.ORG,OR CALL 610-509-9953.

Happy Birthday this month to: Jackie S. (1st), Kevin S (2nd), Ruthie C and Grace B (18th), Deb C (20th), Joy G (22nd) and Jen R (29th)! May God hold you close in this next year and fill your days with many pleasant surprises!

Need to take a break from family and picnics this weekend, come spend some time with us at Cedar Creek Park, or some of the locals call it, Cedar Beach. We will be playing volleyball, basketball, frisbee, whatever the mood strikes us for the day. So stop by at 2pm to the right of the cedar beach pool, at the volleyball courts and join us for some fun! Please RSVP to Cheryl cfpt03@aol.com for this event and for directions.

Come out for some Tuesday night fun. We'll grab something to eat at the Chicken Lounge and than head over to Dorney Square Mini Golf. The Chicken Lounge is right next to Dorney Park on 222S & Cedar Crest Blvd. 3245 Hamilton Blvd Allentown, PA 18103. Near to the Dunkin Donuts. If you can only make mini golf, we'll probably be over there at 8pm. It is across the street from the King George at the corner of 222/CC. Please rsvp with Ruthie@abcya.org

It is time for our annual trip to the Poconos to do some "exhilerating" white water rafting! Cost: $63 or $68 w/ lunch included and needs to be paid before the RSVP date. Please contact Eddie by July 23rd at stannee66@yahoo.com to RSVP, details and where to send your check. Hope to see you there! This is always our best event of the year, don't miss out! : )

We will gather Friday night August 1st at 7pm for Prayer Time in the Chapel of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. We will follow with a group social event. RSVP with Gerry@abcya.org or if you have any questions.

Meet up with us at the Tilghman Street Kmart shopping plaza just before the turnpike at 10am to go for a nice hike up the Glenanoka falls. This hike is not for ammatures, there are a few very steep spots where you need to climb. Please pack a lunch and snacks and plenty of water to keep ya hydrated. RSVP to Christine at Chris@abcya.org by July 18th.

We will begin our new Faith Sharing Series on July 10 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. For the next weeks we will be studying the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will begin by examining the doctrine of Mary from the bible.We will also look at the evidence from scripture for the doctrines of the Assumption and the Immaculate Conception. We will also be watching and discussing videos on Fatima and Medjegore.

ABCYA will be celebrating the King's Men 2nd anniversary. 11:30 am Mass will be at Stella Maris Church (2901 S. 10th St. Phila 19148) followed by tailgating with a BBQ. Phillies vs Dodgers starts at 3:55 pm. $25 for ticket, food and drinks (killer deal and awesome peeps). RSVP with Damian by July 15th, damian@thekingsmen.us or call 215-906-8878. If you'd like to carpool, email youngadults_abe@hotmail.com

ABCYA IS CELEBRATING IT'S 2ND ANNIVERSARY AND WE WANT YOU TO BE APART OF THE FUN! COME ON OUT FOR OUTDOOR GAMES AND EVENTS LIKE KICK BALL, WHIFFLE BALL, WATER BALLOON TOSS AND MORE. THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF FOOD AND DRINKS. PLEASE BRING YOURSELVES AND ANY FRIENDS. FEEL FREE TO BRING CHAIRS, BLANKETS, AND ANY SPORTING EQUIPMENT. THIS PARTY WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE AS WE CAN USE THE CHURCH BASEMENT FOR INDOOR ACTIVITIES AS WELL. PLEASE RSVP HERE BY AUGUST 4TH. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL
Youngadults_abe@hotmail.com

I am sorry hikers, but I had to cancel Saturday's waterfall hike due to lack of respondants and the heat index warnings. I will be rescheduling this event for the month of September, check the blog for updates! Enjoy your weekend!

WE WILL BE HELPING AT A CHARITY SOFTBALL GAME TO BENEFIT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE OF MACUNGIE ON SUNDAY AUGUST17TH AT 4:00PM AT BI-CENTENNIAL PARK THE ADDRESS IS 1008 SOUTH HOWARD STREET ALLENTOWN PA 18103. IF YOU CAN HELP,OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL KRIS@ABCYA.ORG, OR CALL ME AT 610-509-9953

Cedar Beach Park is hosting a Sports Fest on the day of our Sporty Sunday event so we are changing the meeting place to the same park but across the street at the Rose Garden in or around the Gazebo. Our very own Joe J. will be hosting this event, let's give him a round of "thanks!" The possibilty of playing volleyball or attending the festival are a few ideas Joe has up his sleeve, there may be more up there, who knows!! : ) Please feel free to call for directions and to let Joe know you are coming by calling him at 610-597-9390. Thank you!

A local Lutheran Young Adult group has challenged us to some softball games. Mondays July 28th, August 11th and 28th @ 7pm at ASSUMPTION BVM PARISH (same place as the ABCYA anniversary Bash, near the new Promenade Shops)
Bethlehem Pike and Oakhurst Dr., COLESVILLE, PA 18105
Come on out for some fun, whether you are a Jeter or not! Bring any equipment for you or to share. There will be an ump as well: Catholics vs. Lutherans. Game Time: 7:05 Cheerleaders and friends welcomed. If you get lost, call 484 554 5618.

We've all seen them, those kind ladies and gents who hand out the wet towelets at the PortaPotties....be a volenteer for ShareCare, an organization that raises funds for the needy. August 7th, from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. All you have to do is hand out the towelets, no toilet cleaning. Please call John at 610.691.0288 if you can volunteer. You will get a free t-shirt and if you want a free ride, meet at Our Lady of Perpetual Help church at 6pm and you can leave your car there and they will take you in a van and pick you back up. So far there are 6 volunteers and they are looking for 10.

Way to play last night everybody, what a blast!! Let's get em next time. If anybody new wants to join in, we still have softball games on Aug. 11th & 25th. It is all good Christian fun! Go Team!