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2015 ACRY Family Weekend and Bowling Tournament (5/22/15)
On the weekend of May 22-25, 2015, the 67th National ACRY Metropolitan Orestes Memorial Bowling Tournament took place in Stratford/Milford, CT.
St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church of Stratford, CT (Silver Lane)/Chapter 23 served as the host for the weekend's events.
Posted photos show scenes from the weekend's events.
St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church of Stratford, CT (Silver Lane)/Chapter 23 served as the host for the weekend's events.
Posted photos show scenes from the weekend's events.
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St John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Stratford, CT (Silver Lane) Host Parish of the 2015 Metropolitan Orestes Memorial Bowling Tournament.
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The Trumbull Marriott - Bowling Tournament 2015 - Headquarters.
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Beautifully refurbished Milford AMF Bowling Center - The Site of the 2015 Metropolitan Orestes Memorial Bowling Tournament.
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Bishop Gregory and some of the Diocesan Youth who arrived early Friday afternoon enjoyed taking a Tour of the Pez Factory Museum in Orange, CT
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The Pez Museum
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Welcome Bowlers!
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John and Mary are all smiles as they welcome the faithful of the Diocese who traveled from near and far.
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Enjoying a game of Frisbee at Friday's Hospitality Gathering.
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Enjoying the delicious food at St. John's Hospitality Reception.
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Members of the Host Chapter take a break
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Ultimate Frisbee!
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Fr. Miles Zdinak, National JR ACRY Spiritual Advisor with Junior Officers
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National JR ACRY Board Meeting
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Bishop Gregory led the bowlers in an opening prayer on Saturday Morning.
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Bishop Gregory prepares to throw the ceremonial first ball on Saturday Morning.
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Ready, Set......
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Go!!!
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STRIKE!!!
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Team work!
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Friends forever!
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Saturday Evening Buffet Meal.
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Dinner companions
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Women's team winners.
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Bishop Gregory's Bowling team wins an award.
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Surprised by their award.
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Grumpy Old Men's team.
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More winners
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Stratford-Phoenixville team winners.
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The young and young at heart enjoyed watching the movie The Sand Lot.
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On Sunday afternoon a large group of people boarded the The Sea Mist in Stony Creek Harbor for a cruise of the Thimble Islands on the Long Island Sound.
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Enjoying the sea air!
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JR ACRY friends.
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One of the smaller islands. In all there are nearly 100 islands of various sizes, some including summer homes.
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One of the larger island mansions.
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These smiling faces thoroughly enjoyed the Thimble Island Tour.
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2015 National SR ACRY Officers
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The National Officers gave the 67th National ACRY Bowling Tournament Weekend "Two Thumbs Up"