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Hands of Unity Catholic Dinner Dance, the Catholic Social Event of the Year!
When: Saturday, November 12, 2011
Where: Finnigan's Wake - In the Franklin Room (3rd and Spring Garden St., Phila, PA 19123)
Time: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Price: $30 (if purchased by October 1st) - $35 (after October 1st) No tix sold after Nov. 4th.
Attire is Dress Casual - 21 and UP!
TICKETS ARE LIMITED!!! buy online, handsoftruth.org

Our Dinner/Dance will be similar to a fun-filled wedding reception! Come and enjoy delicious food, be inspired by passionate Catholic speakers and cut a rug to fantastic, DJ'd music!! It will be a night to remember!!!
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
5:00pm - Doors Open / Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - Opening Prayer & Introduction
6:15pm - Buffet Dinner & Dessert
7:15pm - Special Guest Speaker: Fr. Paul Dressler OFM Cap.
7:45pm - Q & A
8:00pm - Dancing!
11:00pm - Conclusion and Closing Prayer
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Fr. Paul Dressler, O.F.M. Cap.

Fr. Paul Dressler converted to Catholicism at age 17, after extensive involvement with Catholic youth ministry. Born and raised in the D.C. area, Fr. Paul graduated with a BA in English and Philosophy from Mt. St. Mary's College in Emmitsburg, MD.
After graduation, he went on to teach for several years in Catholic high school before entering the Capuchin-Franciscans in 1992. Fr. Paul received his Masters in Divinity from Washington Theological Union. He was ordained in 1999 and sent to St. John the Evangelist in Center City, Philadelphia. In that same year, Fr. Paul, along with a few young adults, founded JacksYACs, a ministry that is still thriving in its 12th year. Fr. Paul also served as Coordinator for young adult ministry in Philadelphia, and later, was sent to study Franciscan formation in Rome at the Antonianum. He has been a Retreat Master and Speaker at several youth and young adult conferences.
Currently, Fr. Paul is the director of post-novitiate formation for the Capuchin-Franciscans at Capuchin College in Washington, D.C.
MENU:
Dinner: Seasoned Roast Beef, Roasted Chicken Quarters, Parsley Bliss Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad, Rolls/Butter, Coffee & Tea.

Dessert: Luscious Chocolate Cake!

We are planning on going to prepare and serve a dinner meal at Safe Harbor in Easton on Sunday October 23rd we will meet at 5:00pm at Safe Harbor, and we serve the meal at 6:00pm , and we bring enough food to serve around 26 people.The address for Safe Harbor is 536 Bushkill Dr.Easton.If you have any questions, or can help please email Kris @abcya.org

Since this month is known as Pro-Life Month, let's also give thanks for the following ABCYAers born this month: Gene B. 3rd, Ellen P. 10th, Chris B. 16th, Scott A. 17th, Jon F. and Jen R. 18th, Chris J. 21st, Han Thanh N. 25th, and Steven G. 30th. Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us.

Everyone is invited to an open core group meeting on Sunday, Oct. 23rd at 7:30pm. This will be an informative meeting to gather input from members and discuss new ideas for the rest of this year and next year, as well. There are also some open positions within the core group that will need to be filled. We need more help, not only to continue growing as a group, but to exist. The faith is an important aspect of our lives as young adults, and Bishop Barres is very supportive of our ministry. Please do your best to attend this important meeting. The discussion will be followed by desserts! The location is at Ruthie's house, 2420 W. South Street, Allentown, PA 18104. Please call or email Ruthie to say that you are coming: 484-554-5618 or Ruthie@abcya.org

This month, we extend birthday greetings to the following young adults: Gregory K. 4th, Sally S. 5th, Stephen P. 7th, Christine H. 17th, John S. 22nd, Lori M. 24th, Maria G. 25th, Holli S. 26th, Tom O. 27th, and Jason S., Ron K., and Sheila M. all on the 28th. During this season of Thanksgiving, we thank God for your presence among us, and we ask that He bless you as only He can.