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December 7, 2015Introducing our fellow pilgrims:
Sr. Rose Catherine and Sr. Pia Teresa of The Family of Jacopa Association, Mary, Ark of the Covenant Monastery, Diocese of Steubenville, Ohio. Sue Newman, seamstress of Mary, Ark of The New Covenant vestments (chasuble, mitre and matching altar linens) for Pope Francis.
Photos of the vestments for Pope Francis will be posted on Wednesday following the audience. Accompanying Sue is her friend Debra Scavo. Both are from CT.
Next we were off to pick up our reserved tickets for the Tuesday, December 8 opening Mass of the Jubilee Year and Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Upon arrival at the Pontifical North American College, we met Fr. James from N. J. He informed us that there is a side altar at a nearby church depicting Mary, Ark of the Covenant.
Finally, selfie at the Trevi fountain.
Special thanks to Sr. Jean for helping us find lodging with the Pallottine Sisters located minutes from the Vatican. Their beautiful chapel allows us time to pray.
It was the 11th hour...and a joyous moment when Pat asked Mother Superior and the Sister from Poland to bake the Lady Jacopa Almond Cookies for Pope Francis. They gave their "Yes!" along with the beautiful silver platter to gift him.
