The Mixer will be Monday night at 7:30. All members are invited for a fun evening of desserts, games and socializing.
Please bring a dessert to share with the group!

2420 West South Street
Allentown, PA 18104
484-554-5618

We would like to recognize the following members with a birthday in February: John G. 3rd, Jonathan B. 8th, Chris C., Chris W., and Lucinda C. all on the 21st, and finally Scott W. 24th. We are grateful to God for you. May the year ahead bring you blessings to help in your walk with our Lord.

We want to thank Tom Zanki and Jeanne Treadwell for their years of faithful service to ABCYA. Their hard work has been such a great contribution to all of us.
We'd also like to welcome and thank the four new core group members that have stepped up to help foster the growth of the group. Please welcome them and see their new email addresses on the main page that will be added shortly.
The new Social Co-Chairs are Tara Vanore & Phil Bigg.
The new Membership Chair is Holli Skrapits.
The new Publicity Chair is Shiela Maclean. This is a new position altogether which is really going to help get the word out about ABCYA.
We thank these 6 people for their dedication to our Lord and to ABCYA.

Come on out and help decorate ,setup, dance and befriend handicapped children and adults,we are asked if we could come around6:30pm to setup and decorate,and if we could bring decorations and healthier snacks. The dance starts at 7:30 and get ready to get down and dance. The address is 830 S. Woodward St. Allentown Pa,18103 this evening is so much fun.If you can help or have any questions please email Kris@abcya.org ,or call me at 610 509 9953

After finishing the series on the Gospel of Matthew in our new Faith Sharing series we will turn our attention to the Letter of St. James. James gives us a practical framework for living out the gospel message in the world. St. James has a unique perspective on Jesus' ministry being a close relative of the Savior who initially doubted Jesus' divinity. After his conversion James became an outspoken leader in the early church and eventually the Bishop of Jerusalem where he suffered martyrdom. Join us for a series of interactive lectures on the Epistle of James.

Assumption BVM, 4101 Old Bethlehem Pike. Bethlehem, Pa. 18015. Thursdays in the cafeteria 7:30 - 9. email Gerry@abcya.org if you have any questions.

Due to the Bishop holding Confirmation at Assumption BVM Church on Thursday February 17 the office has cancelled all other activities for that night. We will resume with Faith Sharing on Thursday February 24 at 7:30 pm. If you have any questions please contact Gerry at gerry@abcya.org

How exciting, it's time to hop on board with the Coalition Of Life and Join the 40 Days for Life!
What, Where, Who and Why?
40 Days for Life is a Pro-Life campaign that has saved more than 2800 lives from abortion!
A valuable component of the campaign will be the 40-day prayer vigil outside the local abortion clinic at 1409 Union Blvd in Allentown.
To help in any way you can or to sign-up for this vigil, please contact me, Theresa, at 610-704-6935 or email me at theresa4597@hotmail.com or visit www.40daysforlife.com/allentown and click on Vigil Schedule.
There will also be a MEETING on Monday, Feb. 21st at 7pm at Panera Bread on Tilgman St. in Allentown. Everyone is invited to come and find out more information.
The object is to get at least 1 person to pray in front of the center for each hour they are open from March 9 - April 17th.

On a side note, Ruthie typing here, I just finished reading unPLANNED by Abby Johnson which is a dramatic true story of a former Planned Parenthood leader's eye-opening journey across the life line....check it out, it's eye opening and very good!

This is not an ABCYA sponsored activity but a few of our members have already signed up and we thought more might like to join. A dinner, dance class and dance is being held at St. Catharine of Siena Cathedral. The cost is $25 to attend and includes a casual buffet dinner by Estell's Catering, dance instruction by Con Gallagher, and then dancing to DJ Best of Times. Mr. Gallagher will be giving a lesson on the East Coast Swing (formerly known as the Jitterbug) and the Foxtrot (basic ballroom dance). The Cathedral is located a few blocks from the fairgrounds at 1825 West Turner St. I have attached a flyer as well. RSVP (required) by calling 610-434-3796 or emailing waemails@aol.com or simply mailing a check made payable to the Women's Alliance c/o J. Treadwell 21 South 23 rd St. Apt. A Allentown, PA 18104. (If coming with others please note with whom else you wish to sit as several tables have already been reserved.)

Our Kick-Off Event/Party will be March 3 at 7pm at Notre Dame of Bethlehem, 1861 Catasauqua Rd. Bethlehem 18018. There will be entertainment and refreshments!
Prayer Vigil to End Abortion will be:
Where: Abortion Clinic Allentown Women's Center , 1409 Union Blvd Rear, Allentown, PA 18109
When: March 9 - April 17, 2011
What: Peaceful Prayer Vigil during the clinic’s hours of operation
How: To sign up call Theresa Shemanski 610-704-6935 or
visit www.40daysforlife.com/allentown