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2010 Altarboy Retreat - Sun June 27, 2010

The 2010 Annual Diocesan Altarboy Retreat took place from Sunday June 27- Wednesday June 30 at Christ the Saviour Cathedral and Seminary in Johnstown, PA. Posted photos show scenes from Sunday June 27, 2010

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Altarboys from St John's Parishes in Stratford prepare to embark on the 6.5 hour journey to Johnstown.
The Binghamton Van Arrives in Johnstown.
Nick checks in with Fr . David and Fr. Miles upon his arrival at the Altarboy Retreat.
Hanging out with friends,,,
The seminary sitting room served as temporary sleeping quarters for these young men.
Before supper these altarboys enjoyed a game of wiffle ball.
Father David explained the rules and regulations.
All enjoyed a pizza supper.
Great Pizza!
Very Rev. Fr. David Cochran, the director of the Altarboy Retreat Program greeted the nearly 90 altarboys in attendance and familiarized them with the program.
As an icebreaker and team building activity, several groups competed against one another in forming human sketches. These young men used their bodies to form an outline of the U.S.
Venerating the icon at the Cathedral prior to evening prayers.
Fr Andrew Fetchina led the retreat participants in evening prayer.
Father Andrew Fetchina spoke about discerning one's vocation in lfe.
The Three Holy Hierarchs, the patron Saints of Christ the Saviour Seminary Chapel.