Diocesan Youth Day 2018 Diocese of New York and New Jersey For All Diocesan Youth and Friends from elementary to middle school, high school, and college! WHEN: Wednesday, August 22 nd, 10:30 AM 7 PM WHERE: New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42 nd St., New York, NY COST: $50 for Youth and $75 for Adults TRANSPORT: Christ the Saviour Church (365 Paramus Rd., Paramus, NJ). Bus will pick up at the church at 11 AM and drop off at 7 PM. DEADLINE: Tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis
INSTRUCTIONS On Wednesday, August 22 nd at the New Amsterdam Theatre, the youth will see a 1:00 PM showing of Aladdin, complete with a meet and greet with the cast. A meal will be provided in the city following the show, and transportation will be available in and out of the city. At 10:30 AM the day will begin with Morning Prayers with Archbishop Michael. At 11 AM a bus will pick up youth and their chaperones at Christ the Saviour Church (365 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ), take them to and from the theatre and meal, and drop them off at the same location at approximately 7 PM. We suggest those who live in New York City take public transit. At this time, only 50 tickets are available for this event and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Tickets will only be reserved when payment is received. Tickets are $50 for youth and $75 for adults. Ticket price covers admission to the play, bus transportation from NJ, and the meal following the play. Every youth under 18 years old needs a designated chaperone. An adult may chaperone more than one child. Only 15 tickets are available for adult chaperones. Once tickets are sold out a waiting list will be made. To participate, you must fill out the registration forms (pages 4-6) and send them with your payment to Father Matthew Brown, Attention: Diocesan Youth Day, 16 Bergen Street, Glen Rock, NJ 07452. Payments may be made by check only, payable to the Diocese of NY & NJ. SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY 10:30 AM Morning Prayer with the Archbishop, at Christ the Saviour Church (365 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ) 11 AM Board Bus at Christ the Saviour Church 12:30 PM Arrive at the New Amsterdam Theatre 1 PM Matinee Show of Aladdin the Musical 3:30 PM Show Ends, Meet & Greet with the Cast, Group Photo 5 PM Dinner 6 PM Board Bus for Christ the Saviour Church 7 PM Arrive at Christ the Saviour Church CONTACT INFORMATION Fr. Matthew Brown, Diocesan Secretary, (201) 972-0014, priestmatthewbrown@gmail.com Fr. David Garretson, (732) 257-0102, dfmg@aol.com
DIRECTIONS TO Christ the Saviour 365 Paramus Rd., Paramus, NJ From Northern New Jersey / New York Take Rt 17 south to Paramus Rd exit, proceed about 3 miles south (pass 5 traffic lights). The Church is on the right just past the Bergen Community College campus. From Northern New Jersey / New York (via Garden State Parkway) Take Garden State Parkway south to Ridgewood Ave exit 163. Make right turn onto Ridgewood Ave (toward Ridgewood). Proceed west on Ridgewood Ave to Paramus Rd intersection. Turn left onto Paramus Rd (south). Go about 1 mile (pass 2 traffic lights). The Church is on the right just past Bergen Community College. From Southern New Jersey (via the Garden State Parkway) Take the Garden State Parkway north to exit 160. Turn left on to Paramus Rd. The Church will be 2 miles north on the left. From Southern New Jersey / New York (via New Jersey Turnpike) Take the New Jersey Turnpike north to Interstate 80 west. Proceed to Rt 17 north exit. Continue north on Rt 17 to Century Rd exit (follow U-turn/Motor Vehicle Inspection Station signs). Go west on Century Rd over Rt 17 and proceed to Paramus Rd. Turn right onto Paramus Rd and continue north for 1/2 mile. The Church is on the right just before the Bergen Community College. MASS TRANSIT New Jersey For complete bus and train schedules visit www.njtransit.com or call 511 New York For complete bus, subway, and train schedules visit www.mta.info or call 511
THE DIOCESE OF NEW YORK and NEW JERSEY 2018 DIOCESAN YOUTH DAY Wednesday, August 22 nd, 2018 ALADDIN, THE MUSICAL ON BROADWAY For questions regarding registration contact Fr. Matthew Brown: 201-972-0014, priestmatthewbrown@gmail.com 1. Participant information (Chaperones should also fill out this form, sections 1,4 and 5 only) Name: Phone: Address: City or Town: State/Province: Zip/Postal Code: Age and Date of Birth: Parish: City or Town: State/Province: Diocese: 2. Primary Physician Name: Address: City or Town: State/Province: Phone: Allergies and pre-existing conditions: (useback if necessary) 3. Parent s Information: Father s Name: Mother s Name: Phone: Cell Phone: Address: City or Town: State/Province: Zip/Postal Code: In the event of an emergency, please contact parents at the above phone numbers. In the event we cannot be reached, please contact the following person(s): Name/Relation to Child: Phone Number: 4. Bus Transportation (Check all that apply) I plan on using the bus from Paramus to NYC I plan on using the bus from NYC to Paramus I do not plan on using bus transportation
5. Chaperone Assignment For Youth Under 18 The participant will be chaperoned by For Chaperones I, will be chaperoning the following children/child: 6. Guardian Permission/Release I am the parent or legal guardian of the participant named above. I hereby release The Orthodox Church in America and The Diocese of New York and New Jersey, their agents and employees from any and all liability for all personal injuries known or unknown that the youth named above may incur due to reasons unrelated but not limited to negligence by participating in activities conducted, sponsored, or associated with the event stated above. In the event that I cannot be reached in the case of emergency, I do hereby authorize a physician selected by the coordinator of this event to administer emergency treatment including medications, diagnostic tests, surgery, or other medical intervention deemed necessary by the physician. I, the undersigned, have read this release and understand all its terms. I excuse it voluntarily on behalf of myself and the participant named above and with full knowledge of the significance to bind all persons. In witness whereof, I have signed this release on the date indicated below. Name (please print clearly): Relationship: Signature: Date: If the parent/guardian is unable to pick up the participant, I am the person who is authorized to pick up this participant: Signature: Relationship: Signature of Parent/Guardian: Mail this Form and $50 or $75 Registration Fee to: Father Matthew Brown ATTN: Diocesan Youth Day 16 Bergen Street Glen Rock, NJ 07452 Please make check payable to: Diocese of New York and New Jersey (In Memo section, please write Youth Day )
Participant Behavior Contract As an applicant to this Diocesan Youth Day Event, I, agree to the following concerning participation at the retreat or at any other location visited as part of the Youth Day Event. Participant s Agreement I agree to refrain from smoking, drinking alcohol, taking drugs other than those approved or specified by the Event director, or partaking of any other prohibited substance. I agree to respect the needs and feelings of others, to show kindness to all that I encounter, and to help out whenever I can. I agree to refrain from any and all unchaste language, gesturing, and behaviors. This includes using profanity, engaging in or seeking to engage in sexual behavior, dressing or behaving immodestly, or in general, willfully giving into or leading others into temptation. I agree to refrain from any and all violence, including physically or verbally abusing my fellow participants, bullying, fighting, yelling, and in general losing my temper. I also agree to leave at home any items which are weapons or weapon-like. I agree to respond to all harsh words, threats, taunts, insults, and attacks without returning like for like, eye for an eye, but to seek a peaceful resolution to the problem, including but not limited to seeking the help of retreat staff or simply walking away from the situation. I agree to respect the views, opinions, beliefs, religious or otherwise, of my fellow participants, even if I do not agree with them. I agree to pursue the fun and enjoyment of this retreat experience whole-heartedly and in the spirit of Christian fellowship! Having read and understood the above Participant s Behavior Contract and having agreed to follow these policies during my participation at this Diocesan event. APPLICANT S SIGNATURE: DATE: Mail this form with your registration