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2016 Diocesan Altarboy Retreat - (6/27/16)
The second day of the 2016 Diocesan Altarboy Retreat included several presentations on the Retreat Theme, a Plain Chant Singing Rehearsal and a trip to Sts Peter and Paul Church in Windber, PA where the boys enjoyed the recreation amenities and spent additional time in study, reflection, service and prayer.
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The day began with Morning Prayers in small groups.
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Morning Prayers at the Seminary
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Prayer before Breakfast.
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These young men can't wait for breakfast to begin.
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Fr. Will Bennett gave an engaging presentation of the theme of the Encounter, "Faith and Works"
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Fr. Luke Mihaly and members of last year's Appalachian Service Project spoke about their work providing repairs to several homes.
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Rehearsing the Plain Chant Response for Divine Liturgy.
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These young men tried out for reading the Epistle at the Altarboy Retreat Liturgy.
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Enjoying the slide at the Windber Rec Center Pool.
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Playing Frisbee at the Rec Center
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Retreat Tradition: Fr Zak's Slow Pitch.
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Fr. Michael Chendorain explained the group activity that the altarboys would be doing: the assembly of special health kits for IOCC to distribute to those in need in the flood ravaged area of West Virginia.
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Working on making the health kits.
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Fr Peter reminded the altarboys that they must live their faith in the spirit of love.
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Fr Peter Zarynow gave an interesting presentation on the Retreat Theme.
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Rap session with the middle group.
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Clergy rap with the youngest altarboys.
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A lighter moment during the Clergy Rap session with the oldest altarboys.
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Fr. Andrew spoke about the need to listen to the voice of God in our lives.
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Fr. Andrew Fetchina led the Service of Preparation for Holy Confession.