Welcome to the YASKI Web Site!
Let no one despise your youth,
but set the believers an example
in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
-1 Timothy 4: 12
The time of our twenties and thirties is a time of great discovery for many people, as they answer three of life's most basic questions:
Who am I? Why am I here? What do I want to do with my life?
After nearly fourteen years of ministry, YASKI is ending. Hopefully during the time it was active it facilitated growth in faith and service to our Lord Jesus Christ. Yet, know that there are still plenty of ministries in the area to hook into, and so the following list to help you find your way.
May the blessings of our Lord Jesus Christ continue to be with you.
YASKI
YASKI Reunion
Join YASKI alumni as we gather for an enjoyable afternoon. Please read the invitation announcement from the organizers (Paul & Peggy Lavallee).
Dear YASKI Friend,
Where has the summer gone?!? I was recently reminded of the warm thoughts & memories we exchanged over emails in June as YASKI wound-down to its final Bible Study. Many folks expressed an interest in a Reunion of some sort.
Now that we are approaching the fall, and more of us will be in town on the weekends, I'd like to invite you to a YASKI Reunion!
Given the sheer number of YASKI Alumni and their energetic children, we thought it might be easiest to have our get together at a local park. We've gone ahead and reserved a pavilion for:
YASKI 13th Annual Picnic
Saturday, Sept. 11, 1-4pm
Johnson Memorial Park, Berwyn, PA
Please bring a snack and non-alcoholic drinks to share. Don't forget plates/cups.
Johnson Memorial Park
Is located at the dead-end of Bridge Ave in Berwyn, just beyond the Tredyfrrin-Eastown Educational Services building: 122 Bridge Ave, Berwyn. It has a covered pavilion, picnic tables, a ball field, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts (aka big sandbox!), playground/swings, and bathrooms. Some informational links/pictures are below.
God Bless,
Paul & Peggy Lavallee
Young Adult Ministries
JacksYacs
Serves the Center City Philadelphia area.Contact Mike or Phil: social@jacksyacs.com
http://www.jacksyacs.com/
Catholic Young Adults of Chester County (CYACC)
Serves the West Chester, PA area.Any questions contact Jonathan at cyacc1@gmail.com or check out the Facebook Group page:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=249795760685&v=info&ref=ts
Allentown-Bethlehem Catholic Young Adults
Serves the Allentown-Bethlehem, PA area.Contact Ruthie: 484.554.5618
www.abcya.org
http://www.facebook.com/pages/ABCYA-Allentown-Bethlehem-Catholic-Young-Adults/287993632004?ref=sgm
youngadults_abe@hotmail.com
The Kings Men
Serves the Philadelphia, PA area.Contact Damian Wargo, Director of Operations: 215.906.8878
damian@thekingsmen.org
Catholic Business Professionals of Greater Philadelphia
Serves the Philadelphia, PA area.http://www.catholicpros.com/
Hands of Truth
Serves the Philadelphia, PA area.Contact Adrian Quinn: handsoftruth@hotmail.com or by telephone: 1.484.797.5978.
Ongoing Spiritual Ministires
Night of Reparation
Most first Friday's of the month at St. Isaac Jogues Parish
Charismatic Prayer group at St. Katharine
Meets every Thursday evening at St. Katharine of Siena Parish in Wayne at 7:30 PM.Contact Paul Hayes for more informations: 1.610.687.8835
Ongoing Service Ministires
Interfaith Hospitality Network
Serves homeless families by hosting them to live a week at a time at a place of worship.Contact Chris Mottes: chrism_68@yahoo.com
1.610.585.8324
Saint Francis Inn
Serves the homeless by providing meals daily. Kensington, PA.Contact: 1.215.423.5845.
Bible Study Resources
The following is a list of Bible Study resources YASKI has used in the past:- http://www.emmausjourney.org/ - Weekly reading reflections.
- http://liturgy.slu.edu/ - In-depth weekly reading reflections.
- http://www.catecheticsonline.com/CatenaAurea.php - Golden Chain: commentary on the Gospels by the early Church Fathers.
Pro-Life Opportunities
Chester County Pro-Life Union
Serves the West Chester, PA area.This is especially poignant since the Planned Parenthood in West Chester has committed 7105 surgical abortions from 2002 to 2008, 992 of those in 2008 alone.
Statistics from the Pro-Life Union of S.E. PA, 88 Pennsylvania Ave., Oreland, PA 19075
Prayerfully conider being a witness for Life, no mater where you are.
Contact Uta Trogele: utat@comcast.net
40 Days for Life
Mobilized in the USA, Canada, Europe and Australia.There are two 40 Days for Life campaigns each year. Be sure to check out the website for a location near you.
http://www.40daysforlife.com/
Check out 40 Days for Life campaigns in the Philadelphia area, September 22 - October 31:
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