Matthew Kelly, a dynamic Catholic writer and speaker will be speaking at St Joseph the Worker Church in Orefield February 10-12 at 7:30 pm. Here is the posting from the Church Website.
IN 1993, AT THE AGE OF 20, AUSTRALIAN BORN MATTHEW KELLY began his Catholic ministry and over the past decade has spoken to over 3 million people in more than 50 countries. Kelly is the author of twelve books including the New York Times bestseller, The Rhythm of Life; Rediscovering Catholicism, and his latest work, The Dream Manager.

With a fresh perspective and youthful approach, Matthew Kelly brings us an energizing message that springs forth from his passion for life and Catholicism. Matthew Kelly awakens our hearts and minds with a vision that sets us free to celebrate ourselves as unique individuals:

“God’s dream for us is that we become the best-version-of-ourselves. It is in pursuing this dream that we find lasting happiness in a changing world.”

For more information, call St. Joseph’s Church - 610-395-2876.

This course is offered on the 2nd Friday of each month, Jan - May on the Sacraments. Apologetics explain the essentials of the Catholic Faith. For specific details, email Gerry at aslan2218@aol.com or check out their website, www.iiculture.org

Back by popular demand is BnB!! If you missed it last Fall, it is our version of Theology on Tap...BnB will take place at the Keystone Pub, 3259 Easton Avenue (right next to the Hess) in Bethlehem on 3 consecutive Tuesdays @ 6:30pm, April 8, 15, & 22nd. Come for fun and fellowship with other Catholic Young Adults in their 20’s & 30’s for a talk, conversation, dinner and drinks!

The Northern Deanery Young Adults have invited ABCYA to join their event.
Time: Arrival 10:30 – 11:00 AM Departure 11:00 PM
Place: St. Cyril Spiritual Center 580 Railroad Street Danville, PA 17821
Ages: 18-39 (early 40's are welcome too)
Cost: $65 (extra $30 for overnight)
Talks:Single, Dating-Holy and Happy. Prayer. Theology of hte Body.
Registration Deadline: 5/16/08
If you can hang Sunday, they plan on eatting breakfast and then going to Knobels Amusement Park in Elysburg.
For More information contact Shelly at
(570)271-0563 or semery88@yahoo.com

Sign up for the annual retreat! We now have a new location, in Northampton at the beautiful Mary Immaculate Center. Sure to be a good time to draw closer to the Lord, make new friends and spend that personal time with Christ. The retreat will go from 7pm Friday night and end Saturday night!

Retreat Flyer: Download file

Registration Form: Download file

August 1 - 3rd, this is an amazing Holy Spirit Filled conference with lots of praise, awesome talks....it just rocks!!!! You should pray about coming! For details, http://www.catholiccharismaticny.org/Scranton_agenda_20082.pdf

There is a small group of us carpooling, so feel free to sign up on your own and then join our carpool! *We are signing up for the 5 meal plan.* This conference is a WOW!

Matthew Kelly a dynamic Catholic speaker just off his appearance with our Diocesan Pilgrimage is coming to St Thomas More parish on November 9, 10, amd 11 at 7:30 pm- 8:30pm. Matthew Kelly has a unique perspective on life and an entertaining presentation style. He has been the focus of our faith sharing sessions earlier this year, but don't miss him in person because he's even more engaging live. We'll be saving a row to try to all sit together. If you can come early to help hand out flyers, that'd be great. 7pm

There is a retreat up for grabs led by the ever witty Father Lamb and his fun faith filled retreat team. If you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle and want to spend time with God, have some alone time and have a joyful spirit led time, this Arise retreat is for you. February 20 - 22. Please see the attached flyer for more details and email Ruthie@abcya.org if you have any questions or want to carpool. Please prayerfully consider going on this retreat! Scholarships are available if needed. Download file

Theme: Come To ME
John 6:45 ...Everyone who listens to my Father and learns from him comes to ME.
When: June 5th @ 7pm. Ends June 6th @ 8pm Mary Immaculate Center
Where: Mary Immaculate Center 300 Cherryville Road Northampton, PA 18067
Who: People in their 20’s and 30’s +
Cost: $85, lodging, meals and conference materials included

Please view the attached flyer and registration form!

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Ave Maria Singles and Road To Cana present:
Saturday, July 25th, 2009
10:00am – 4:00pm
A DAY RETREAT with Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR
THEME OF TALKS:
“What Makes for a Truly Happy and Holy Marriage”

All relationships are ultimately rooted in God's relationship (of love) with us...what Christ did for us is the ultimate model of all relationships & the definition of TRUE love (which is sacrificial).
Mass, Confession and Devotions will also be held during the retreat.
LOCATION:
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa
654 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA
COST:
Taking donations at the door. Please be generous to help our fundraiser! Thank you!

LUNCH:
Available at the Shrine cafeteria for purchase. Or bring your own lunch with you.
This event is a fundraising event sponsored by Ave Maria Singles and Road To Cana for the purpose of helping single and married Catholics with marriage.
SCHEDULE:
8:00 am – Coffee available
9:00 am – Confession Available
10:00 am – Holy Mass – Fr. Benedict Homilist
11:00 am – Talk - “A Reflection on True and False Happiness”
12:00 pm – Break for Lunch
1:00 pm – The Holy Rosary for the intention of Marriage, Confessions Available
2:00 pm – Talk - “What Marital Love Is, and What It Is Not”
3:00 pm – The Chaplet of Divine Mercy for offenses against Marriage
3:15 pm – Talk - “What is Necessary for a Successful Marriage”
4:00 pm – End of retreat

Carpooling available, email youngadults_abe@hotmail.com We will meet at 8am on Lehigh St, just south of 78 at the parking lot that is empty (used to be a food store) on the left hand side next to Dan Shantz greenhouse & Papa Johns, before the DD and McDonalds & Oxford Rd.

An Authentically Masculine Outdoor Retreat Experience! Are you desirous of an experience like no other in the great outdoors? Do you wonder why you as a man feel most at home in nature? Do you feel like you have missed out on some outdoor initiation experiences as a young man? Then the “Into the Wild” retreat weekend is your answer. The King’s Men are sponsoring an outdoor experiential weekend for men at French Creek State Park in Elverson, PA on September 10-13th. Come and learn with other men who are seeking growth in their masculine calling as leaders, protectors and providers. Join The King’s Men leader team for an exciting outdoor faith experience filled with activities that are sure to bring your masculine heart alive! For more information log onto www.intothewildweekend.com or call Damian Wargo at 215-906-8878.

Join us for a nice day to grow closer to Our Lord on Saturday Nov 7th. A Day Retreat specifically for Young Adults throughout the diocese.
Location: St Thomas More Church 1040 Flexer Ave · Allentown
Time: 10 am – 6:30 pm
Theme: Living In The World But Not Of The World
Mass, Confession, Talks etc….Free Will Offering
There will be a lunch break to go get food together.
Call Ruthie @ 484.554.5618 or email Ruthie@abcya.org

San Antonio TX
February 19-21, 2010
www.nationalCatholicsingles.com

As a result of several key people being unable to make the July 8-9 retreat we are rescheduling it for October 14-16 at Blue Mountain Christian Retreat Center. This will allow one of our speakers who will be out of the country to be present at the retreat.The exact location in the complex and amount of money will be determined at a later date when we have an idea of how many people should be coming and what rate we could get from them. Stay tuned for more details.

We've decided to help accommodate people better, the retreat will now be held one night starting at 7:30 pm on Friday and ending at 8pm on Saturday and cost $100. Oct 14 - 15. While we'd like to have you for both days, there is a one day option too. Please call Ruthie with any specific questions. 484 554 5618.
Come away with us to give God some time and to have fun with friends in fellowship. Learn more about yourself. Grow closer to Christ. Meet new people. Listen to great talks! I could list so much more but the bottom line is that you should come!!

Click below for the flyer.
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Click below for the registration form.
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Call Ruthie at 484 554 5618 if you have any questions. Email Ruthie@abcya.org or Gerry@abcya.org to register.

Registrations due early October.