Once again October is upon us, and this months birthdays are: Gene B. 3rd, Ellen P. 10th, Chris B. 16th, Scott A. 17th, Jon F. and Jennifer R. 18th, Chris J. 21st, Han Thanh N. 25th, John R. 27th, and Steven G. 30th. During this season of transition, may you experience the peace and blessings that only our Lord can give you.

There will be a once in a lifetime pilgrimage to France from May 22 to June 2, 2011. Although this is not a ABCYA event, some friends have asked me to advertise it to our group. This pilgrimage includes stops at both religious and secular sites in places such as Paris, Lourdes, Nevers, Lisieux, and Tours, among others. If interested or for more information, visit www.canterburytours.com or contact me joe@abcya.org. FYI: This trip is listed on Canterbury's website to include hearing impaired persons, but it is open to hearing people as well.

On October 21 we will start a new Faith Sharing Series on the Gospel of Matthew. This series will focus on a video which will show the Gospel word for word acted out. We will then discuss the video and answer some faith sharing questions. The Gospel of Matthew while not the first Gospel written is unique in that it is the only Gospel written in Hebrew and directed to Jewish Christians. Matthew shows Jesus as the new Moses. He brings the Old Testament to fulfillment. Join us at 7:30pm on Thursday October 21. It seems like Thursday evenings are difficult for people to come.We have seen a significant drop in attendance. If you would be interested in holding Faith Sharing on another more convienient night contact me at aslan22918@aol.com.

Come out and help with a fall cleanup on Saturday November 20th we will be raking leaves,trimming bushes around the church grounds of Assumption BVM in Coalesville 4101 Old Bethlehem Pike Bethlehem PA,18015.We will meet that morning in the church parking lot around 10:00am ,this is the church where are weekly Bible Study is held, if you can come out and help please email Kris@abcya.org

With all the Halloween and Election hoopla, how about we take a break for a calm, relaxing dinner? Let's meet about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 27 at Bethlehem Brew Works. The downtown restaurant and microbrewery serves dinner, sandwiches, appetizers, and beer brewed onsite. Here is the menu. Hope you can join us for conversation and spiritual camaraderie. Please RSVP to me at tom@abcya.org

Join us for our monthly holy hour at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel 3219 Santee Road Bethlehem, PA 18020. We will gather at 7 pm for Adoration, Evening Prayer and Benediction. We willl have a social following.

With Advent approaching - yes it's almost that time - I thought it would be great to celebrate the Christmas season in a special way.

Sight and Sound theater in Lancaster, Pa. will soon be presenting The Miracle of Christmas. I am taking a poll as to whether anyone is interested in attending a production. Here is a possible date: Saturday, Dec. 11. Shows are 1, 4:15, and 7:30 p.m.

Tickets cost $55. ($52.25 for groups 15 and larger.)

If interested, please let me know at tom@abcya.org and I will organize. Given the distance, carpooling will be necessary.

(P.S: This event runs from Nov. 20 through the end of the year. The date is negotiable but I figure Saturdays are best and it's wise not to push too close to Christmas. If anyone suggests another date, let me know. But I can't do Saturdays Nov. 20 or Dec. 4.)