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2013 Diocesan Altarboy Retreat - Monday July 1

The 2013 Annual Diocesan Altarboy Retreat took place from Sunday June 30- Wednesday July 3 at Christ the Saviour Cathedral and Seminary in Johnstown, PA. Posted photos show scenes from Monday July 1, 2013.
Morning prayers.
The altarboys greet Bishop Gregory before breakfast.
Bishop Gregory offers the blessing of the food at Breakfast.
Enjoying breakfast.
New friends.
Fr. Andrew Fetchina gave a talk on the limitations St. Paul faced as he converted to Christianity.
Fr. Andrew Fetchina makes a point during his talk.
Fr. James Dutko taught the altarboys several Marian hymns that they will sing in procession to the Church on Tuesday morning.
Fr. Peter Paproski leads the altarboys in a rehearsal of the Plain Chant Responses to the Divine Liturgy.
Picture scavenger hunt.
Softball game at Sts Peter and Paul Church in Windber
The water slide at the Windber town pool is always a big hit.
Enjoying the cool waters of the pool.
Splash down!
Scavenger hunt photo op.
Junior photographer
Fr. Matthew Stagon spoke about the potential we all share for holiness.
Bishop Gregory added a few points to Fr. Matthew's excellent presentation.
The day ended with a fireworks display.