YAM Notes

Published: October 7, 2004

“ON THE DECK” COLLEGE MINISTRY will be offered Thursdays, Oct. 7, Oct. 28 and Nov. 18. All college-age young adults are invited for food, fellowship, faith discussions and praise and worship every third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Mike Judge’s house, 2545 Waterstone Way, Marietta. For information or to be added to the e-vite, contact Laura at lwomack3@bellsouth.net.

All young adults are invited for MOUNTAIN BIKING AND INLINE SKATING on Saturday, Oct. 9, and Sunday, Oct. 24, at Big Creek Greenway in Alpharetta at 10:30 a.m. (The ride lasts about 2-1/2 hours, with social time following.) Helmets are mandatory. Bring wrist guards, kneepads, elbow pads, your ID and a contact list with health insurance information. For more information, contact Paul at (404) 808-5042 or pauldekroon@juno.com. For more information about the trail, check georgiatrails.com/trails/bigcreek.html.

Come out and get involved at the next YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY, ADVENTURE, AND ATLANTA CATHOLIC SPORTS MEETINGS on Tuesday, Oct. 12. The meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at St. Andrew Church, 675 Riverside Rd., Roswell, on the second floor of building D. The adventure meeting is at 7 p.m.; the YAM meeting is at 7:30 p.m.; and the ACS meeting is at 8 p.m. For more information, contact Ann at (404) 885-7222 or ann@yam.org or Wayne at copresidents@atlantacatholicsports.org.

The Atlanta Catholic Sports and Christ the King FALL CAMPING TRIP is set for Oct. 15-17. Join the ACS and CTK adventure groups for a trip to Brevard, N.C. (3 hours north of Atlanta in the Pisgah National Forest of the Blue Ridge Mountains). The fee of $35 includes the campsite and four meals. No refunds for cancellations. Sign up by Friday, Oct. 8, by contacting Rachel at Raechick@aol.com or (770) 331-5868 or Melissa at melissamintern@hotmail.com or (404) 403-3649. For more information about the campsite, go to www.visitwaterfalls.com.

YAM (Young Adult Ministry) hosts “ASK FATHER ANYTHING NIGHT” on Friday, Oct 15, at 7 p.m. with Father Joe Shaute, young adult priest from St. Theresa Church, Douglasville. The first hour is a social time, followed by Q&A at 8 p.m. and then time to play pool and relax. The event will be held at the FIVE SEASONS BREWERY, left side room, 5600 Roswell Rd., just south of I-285 in The Prado. Contact Ann at (404) 885-7222 or ann@yam.org.

The next WOW! (WIDE OPEN WORSHIP) is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 18, at a new location. Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 p.m. by Father Tim Hepburn at St. Andrew Church, 675 Riverside Rd., Roswell, followed by dinner out. WOW is hosted by Spirit and Truth (www.sandt.org) every third Monday. For information, contact Mike at (770) 313-3132 or judgem@bellsouth.net.

Young Adult Ministry (YAM) plans an evening at AGATHA’S MURDER MYSTERY THEATRE, 691 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, on Thursday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. The cost of $45 includes a five-course dinner, show, tax and tip. Visit www.agathas.homestead.com/current.html. For reservations contact Joe Cruz at joecruz@mindspring.com or (770) 617-7387 by Monday, Oct. 11, or mail a check to YAM Office, 680 W. Peachtree St., NW, Atlanta 30308. Make check out to Archdiocese of Atlanta and include e-mail address or phone number.

Join ACS Adventure for a 5-K BENEFIT RUN FOR THE RIVER on Saturday, Nov. 6, that benefits Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. The race fee is $25. Register on-line at www.active.com or www.runfortheriver.org. List “Atlanta Catholic Sports” as your company. ACS gets $5 for every participant! Contact Ben at (440) 262-3780 or bnewland@shaheenco.com.

Young Adult Ministry will hold REVIVE on Saturday, Nov. 20. The theme is “HOPE in a God Who Won’t Let Go.” This event, which includes a night of speakers, music and eucharistic adoration, will be held at St. Andrew Church, 675 Riverside Rd., Roswell. Mass will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m., the program will be held from 6:30-10 p.m., and a social will follow from 10-11 p.m. Confession and food will be available throughout the night. Speakers include Christine O’Donnell, a nationally known speaker and writer, Chris and Michelle Benzinger, missionaries with Trinity World Missions, and Father Jose Robles, a speaker who challenges young adults to have an authentic life in Christ and the pastor of St. Frances Cabrini Church in Alexandria, La. Music will be provided by The Jon Ferguson Band. The event is free. For information or to volunteer, contact Ann at (404) 885-7222 or ann@yam.org