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Post-Pilgrimage
_______________________ An Italian Prayer The ancient Adriatic
sand must wait And waters of the Arno
pierce the heart And San Pietro's
wondrous marbled stone The water, sand, and
stone's great destiny Glenn Lux _______________________
Pilgrim: Paul Riley Message to: Evelyn Riley Hi Mom, hope your retun home is going well, the pictures are beautiful, and I hope you had a great time, and I'll look forward to speaking with you when you get home. Love, _______________________
Pilgrim: Christy Hansen A question: does anyone
have a photo of the choir taken after the 5:00 Mass at the Chair of San
Pietro? I would love to have a copy. _______________________
Pilgrim: Paulette
Manuel As I entered my public school classroom of second graders on Friday morning, I looked at their little faces and thought, What do I tell them? How can they possibly understand what I've seen and experienced? Their frame of reference seemed so different from mine at this point. It was then that I realized how my journey was, mine and all mine. . . that it was embedded in my memories, in my faith and in my heart. I would have to share my journey, not through my memories or pictures, but by the influence that this pilgrimage has had on me. The experiences of the art, music, architecture, culture, so intertwined and mystical, so appealing and beautiful to the senses. And yet, all this without the community and faith of the pilgrims, both at home and with us, the journey would have been empty. I experienced the great love of God, through the faces, words and voices of all those who made the pilgrimage with me. Through the excitement, laughter, tears, joy, amazement, weariness, and patience. It was there in every face and voice and word that I encountered. Maybe the frame of reference that I needed to share with those second graders and those around me wasn't so different after all. _______________________
Pilgrim: Stacey Sunde Dear all "AT Home Pilgrims" Well, I hope the phrase
better late than never will apply here, as I am writing this 16 hours
after we landed back in Seattle! THe pilgrimage to Rome ended up being a
truly wonderful experience. we prayed daily for all of you, and when
music was made, I was sure it could be heard all the way back home. I
really realized that although we were half way around the world, the
connections we have back home at St. James are so deep and true that it
really was as though you were seated next to me in the churches, or on
the bus, or walking down the cobblestone street, or praying at Mass.
Although I thought I already knew that our St. James home is special,
this time away has made that thought a complete understatement. Thank
each of you for your daily thoughts and prayers and email notes. Sorry I
wasn't as technologically connected as I thought I would be, but please
know you were each with me along the way. _______________________
Pilgrim-at-Home: Marcy
and Stanley Kern Dear Jennifer: Grandma
Marcy and Grandpa Stan are praying for your safe return and so excited
to learn more about your trip and the pictures you have taken. The
pictures of your trip day by day have been something that we have really
looked forward too. _______________________
Pilgrim-at-Home:
Douglas Kern Hi Jennifer we saw you in some of the pictures, It looks like all of you are having such a wonderful time. We miss you and pray for you all for a safe trip home. We can't wait to hear about your trip. We love you...Mom & Dad _______________________ Pilgrim-at-Home:
Stephanie Caruso Have a safe trip home. We love and miss you! _______________________ Pilgrim-at-Home:
Tony Hansen Dear Angela, It was great to see your picture enjoying dinner with friends. I hope you found that special art piece to fill your wall. I see you were in Assisi. I look forward to hearing your tales!! Wishing you many blessings on your trip. Peace, _______________________ Pilgrim-at-Home: Lee
Bedard To Father Ryan: Since it's noon in Seattle, I presume you've already said your anniversary Mass. You are in everyone's prayers....congratulations! _______________________
Pilgrim-at-Home:
Lorraine Thomas Michelle & Kina, Found your lovely faces in some of the photos. We've been praying for and with you all. Can't wait to hear all your stories. In the meantime, we'll continue to pray that God will give you grace to endure all that beauty and all the fabulous food. (Someone's gotta do it). Love you lots! _______________________ Pilgrim-at-Home:
Marcie Madden, PA Dear Becky and Rex along with everyone else: I hope you've felt the strength of the fervency of my prayers for you and the pilgrims to Italy! As your pilgrimage is drawing to a close and a sigh is coming to your lips in (perhaps) relief and, yet, joy for all the blessings of the vibrancy of the life and reality of our faith history- be at peace. Bask in the centuries of agape and energy for Jesus Christ we have given and are giving to bring about the fullness of the eternal Kingdom... All my love to you. _______________________
Pilgrim-at-Home: Tina Ferrari To: Gregory Phillips, Bob Wallace, Stephen Cavit & Rob Fannon: Hello there - You've all been in my prayers this whole time and I don't doubt for a minute that you're having an incredible experience. Hope you're taking good care of Italy for me before my own trip there next week. Ciao! Tina _______________________ Pilgrim-at-Home: Pat
Whitney Barbara Martin: _______________________
Pilgrim-at-Home: Pat Widden Congratulations, Father Ryan, on your 40th Anniversary of your ordination! What a thrill it must be to offer Mass on this day in the holy city of Rome. We are keeping track of all you pilgrims and praying along with you. Our best wishes. Pat and Tom Widden _______________________
Pilgrim-at-Home: Jill Little Hi Annie! You are in one of the pictures! Cool! I will see you when you get home! Take care, _______________________ Pilgrim-at-Home:
Karen Hi Mom and Dad and Auntie Dolores! I hope you are having an amazing time. We are thinking about you and praying for you. Alyssa and Joshua say hello! Love,Karen, Mike, ALyssa and Joshua _______________________ Pilgrim-at-Home:
deamag@comcast.net Hello Fellow Pilgrims! _______________________
Pilgrim-at-Home: Pat Widden To Jeanie Widden We enjoyed the pictures of Florence and Rome and the Sistine Chapel but wished they were larger. It was a nice homily in Florence by Father Ryan. Did you get to see the baptistry with all the copper door decorations? Hope you got to see the David. When I was there on a tour I missed it because we had to go to the leather factory first! Argh! Harry is doing fine. he even lets me sleep a little longer in the morning each day instead of walking on my face to get up and feed him. Love from all your family. Mom and Dad _______________________
Pilgrim-at-Home: Jim Whitson Mom and Dad, _______________________
Pilgrim-at-Home: Pat Whitney Well, Pilgrims, now that you've sung for the Pope, what's next? Heavenly aspirations? Hope not as we miss you all here! You are in our thoughts and prayers as we welcome Spring to the Northwest. The weather is BEAUTIFUL - sunny and bright. Hope it is the same for you. You are missed in Seattle and we haven't started renting out the choir stalls. Love to Allison Warp, Barbaras Cotton and Martin, Mary Denney, Stacey, Clint, the Meders and Deckers. KNOW that you are having a GREAT time! Ciao! _______________________ Hi Everyone, I’ve been eating plenty of pizza in Rome. The choir got to sing the prelude at the papal mass yesterday and sang the 5:00 pm daily mass. We sang Durufle Ubi Caritas at the tomb of Pope John Paul. It was incredible. We’re off to Assisi tomorrow and then will celebrate Father Ryan’s mass at St. Andrea at 5:00 pm on Wednesday. See you all soon, Clint _______________________ Pilgrim-at-Home: Lee
Bedard Hello Pilgrims: _______________________
Pilgrim-at-Home: Jurian Vreeburg Hello Travelers... Message for Clint: Safe travels and happy landings all :) _______________________
Pilgrim-at-Home: Tina O'Brien Pat and Jeff Evans, _______________________
Pilgrim-at-Home: Dorlene Agenbroad Dear Choristers in
Rome, _______________________ Pilgrims-at-Home: Mike & Sharon Glenn (Parental Units) Hi Coco & Rohit. Hope you are enjoying Italy. Saw your picture on the web site (March 15 pictures). Looks like you were at a meal and you must have been hungry as your plates have been licked clean. Cleo asked if you missed her. Are your voices holding out? _______________________ Pilgrim-at-Home:
Chuck Reichert Today I made a simple ragu with penne rigate for dinner. I wanted to make a bolognese, but got lazy at the end. The kids didn't complain. I thought of all of you soaring in hymns of praise in the great places at Firenze. Afterward, I hope you shared a great meal and filled the space with joyous song. I am now relaxing with a glass of vino before I hit the sack. The girls and I toast you! By now you are starting the new day in Rome. How exciting! The music you sing in Italy is sung in the hearts of your pilgrim sisters and brothers at home. Today we had clearing for a while and then the clouds and rain returned to Bellevue before nightfall. They promise sun for tomorrow. If not, Terese and I will sing "Ain't no sunshine when you're gone" at Mass tomorrow. I am so looking forward to hearing the stories of your adventures. I had one adventure so far in your absence. I got a call out of the blue from Armandino Batali, owner of Salumi in Pioneer Square, the premier maker of salamis, proscuitto and pancetta in our town. Armandino's son is Mario Batali, the chef famous on the Food Network. He heard of my company from a local electrical contractor. He purchased a large heated and cooled stainless steel pan, on a cart to poach the meats used in his products. The heat sources are not providing enough heat and we have been asked to re-engineer the heating system. It is a darned small job but the free salami, proscuitto and pancetta compensates richly. As an aside, Teresa and her husband Keith were in Italy last Fall. They recommend you inquire about "lardo," a seasoned pork fat (lard) product used as a bread spread and other delightful applications. The only product not endorsed by Teresa and Keith coming from Salume is the lardo. Try it there! I look forward to worshiping tomorrow at the Cathedral with the rest of our home pilgrims. May the peace of Christ be with you all. Love, Chuck _______________________ Pilgrim-at-Home:
Leslee from Lockwood Paulette and Landy, We're following daily your incredible trip. All of us at school find it's the perfect escape from report cards. Soak up some of that wonderful art and architecture for me! Leslee _______________________ Pilgrim-at-Home:
Anne FitzGerald Jean Pollock, I see you in the background of one of the pics! I hope you and Marsha are having a thrilling experience. Montgomerys and Whitsons, thanks for all your help with my move. I'm settling in nicely. Blessings upon you! I went to the Cathedral this a.m. for a reader training. The columns and the pews whispered that they miss every one of you, choir and pilgrims and all, but they know other columns and other pews in other churches are touched by your presence. God bless this technology which allows us to touch each other across space and time, to share the pilgrimage! _______________________
Pilgrims-at-Home: Pat and Tom Widden Hi Jeanie Widden. Thanks for your phone call on my birthday. We had a good time with all the family. Talked a long time with Ward today. Isn't it overwhelming to stand in the middle of all that grandeur and realize it is centuries old? We're following your every day itinerary as you go. Love, Mom and Dad. _______________________
Pilgrim: Hello to all the St. James Staff from Jim, Joseph, Clint, Stacey, and Father Ryan. We’re ready to load the bus this morning to head out into the city of Florence. Things are going very well. We will arrive in Rome tonight. We’ve had very limited internet access until now so hopefully we’ll be able to get some more photos up on the web. See you all soon. Clint _______________________
Pilgrims-at-Home: Dick and Mary Foley Hello Travelers, _______________________ Pilgrim-at-Home:
Mary L DiJulio, snjm It's the day between StPat & StJoseph (feast days). It's Sat. 11:15 am here. Are you all still in beautiful Firenze? WOW. Next is ROMA, right? May you experience the history and Mystery of that sacred city, giving thanks and praise to God for God's presence, love, and care, yesterday, today and always. _______________________ Pilgrim-at-Home:
Cynthia Root Hi Rebecca, Thank you for the message you left for me Friday morning. I got to work late because Jake is sick. I think about you often and read the information posted for each day. THis has been a very busy week for me and I am very glad it is Friday!! I am going to work in the yard tomorrow or Sunday, depending on the weather. I bought a couple of plants and I hope to buy some more lavendar plants tomorrow. I love you very much!! Mom _______________________
Pilgrim-at-Home:
Rosanna Bellotti Hello Mom (Dolores in the Orange Group)- We are all thinking of you and praying that you have a fun and safe pilgrimage. Greeting to Auntie Angela and Uncle Bill too. Ciao! Rosanna, Roberta & Connie, John & Linda, Nick & Maureen and all 10 of your grandchildren! _______________________
Pilgrim-at-Home: Wendy
Avila Hello Pilgrim Gregory
Phillips, _______________________
Pilgrim-at-Home: Dave
Ludwig, Tenor 2 Greetings Rome Pilgrims! If my calculations are correct, it's about 7pm in Firenze. That means you just finished singing the Dubois, and perhaps you are eating dinner. I hope everything is going great. I'm excited for you tomorrow. To sing the Verdi, Dufay and the Mozart in the Santa Maria del Fiore will be such an amazing experience. Especially that Cantiam. Tenors, be sure to savor those trumpet-like moments in that piece! Have safe travels everyone! I'll be praying for you! _______________________
Pilgrim-at-Home: Jane
McSherry Hi Mom and Dad (Gerda
and Robin), Much love, _______________________ Pilgrim-at-Home:
Mary L DiJulio,snjm Dolores, Angela, Bill, and Emmy! Greetings to you and each of your companion Pilgrims. I have read the daily notes and prayers each night to our Dad. He has you on his mind and in his heart & so do I!! I hope you are keeping a journal. Love, Mary Lou _______________________ Pilgrim-at-Home: Sue
Scanlon Dear Wonderful Pilgrims
in Italy, _______________________ Pilgrim-at-Home:
ROGER EJOHNSON Hello Maggie & Rodney, _______________________
Pilgrim-at-Home: Regina Bourdage Hello Mary Dempsey, I wanted to let you know you are in my prayers and I truly hope you are having a wonderful time. I can't wait to hear all about your trip when you return. Lord willing one day I will get to see all of the beautiful things you all experience. I wanted to let you know the rites are going well and not to worry. Have a great time and I will see you soon. _______________________ Pilgrim-at-Home:
Theresa Van de Ven To our travelers: As you journey to Rome, we journey with you in our thoughts and prayers. May you be blessed with laughter, song, good weather, and fellowship. Please bring back great stories and pictures. _______________________
Pilgrim-at-Home: Monika Hall Being able to participate in the last pilgrimages (Italy and Lourdes/Santiago/Fatima) were very intense spiritual events in my life. I could not come this time, but I am sitting at home in my treasured black Italy sweatshirt and follow your route, trying very hard not to be jealous. Please include me in your prayers. _______________________ Pilgrim-at-Home:
Ward Johnson To my fellow
choristers-- _______________________ Pilgrim-at-Home:
Ralph & Pat Olsen for Rebecca Thompson: _______________________ Pilgrim-at-Home:
Cynthia Root I was so glad to hear
from Rebecca, a Pilgrim-to-Rome. Thank you for calling! I am so glad
that you had the opportunity to be a pilgrim but I always miss you when
you are not home. Don is feeling a lot better and is home from the
hospital. I am going to put Winston and Don both on a diet. Mom _______________________ Pilgrim-at-Home:
Mary Fierke God bless you on your
pilgrimage! _______________________ Pilgrim-at-Home:
Gemma Angela, Bill, & Dolores (w/the orange group), and Emmy, and all of the traveling pilgrims: We are praying that you're having a wonderful experience. Hopefully you're too excited and having too much fun to be tired from the trip over. Take care. We miss you, love you. _______________________
Pilgrim-at-home: Brooke
Brown Sending love and well-wishes to Michelle and Kina today! We're with you in spirit during your wonderful adventures, and can't wait to hear about your trip when you return. Blessings to all the pilgrims! _______________________ Pilgrim-at-home: Louise
Marley Jake and I are thinking of all of you as you travel--and looking forward to joining you in Rome! Sing beautifully, pray well, and we'll be seeing you very soon. _______________________ Pilgrim-at-home:
Michael Prendergast Dear Pilgrims, I am making my own pilgrimage to Butte Montana, tomorrow, to celebrate St Patrick's Day. I am traveling with Fr. John Kerns, a presbyter of Portland in Oregon. We will visit all of the churches in Butte and on Sunday be at the Cathedral of St. Helena. Not quite as sophisticated as your event. None the less, I will hold you all in my thoughts and prayers as you make beautiful music. I am looking forward to joining the cathedral community in Seattle again this year for the celebration of the Paschal Triduum. Lenten peace, Michael Prendergast _______________________
Pilgrim-at-home: Stacey, Barbara and Anne: Beware the Ides of March! Hope you are having fun and that Padua was great! Get some rest because you'll need it! Ciao! -Pat & Greg (AKA "Momma & Daddy") _______________________
Pilgrim-at-home:
Patricia Hardin To Beverly Potter, _______________________
Pilgrim-at-home: Scout It's exciting to be a stay-at-home pilgrim and know that as I write ads for an organ donor program (no, Dr. Savage, it's not the kind that can play music alas) pilgrims and choir are at their first stop at the Basilica of St. Anthony! NOTE to Pilgrim Carla - don't forget you need to represent the YA - see if you can get the Pope to wear one of our "We are the future," arm bands. I know you can do it. _______________________ Pilgrim-at-home:
Chuck Reichert Dear sister and brother pilgrims, It is 8:00 PM on Tuesday and my day ends as yours is about to begin. I hope you rested well on the flight and enjoy your first day. As usual, the weather reports for Seattle are conflicted. Most of last night and this morning they all predicted cloudy and lots of rain. The convergence zone appeared over the city this morning and brightened the day. We follow faithfully your journey. We pray that you enjoy the culture of Italy, the spirituality of the holy places you visit and the sheer joy of new experiences with such a great group of wonderful people. We, who are your partners at home in this pilgrimage, love you and are swelling with pride at your talent and dedication. Our souls are anchored in the Lord! _______________________ Pilgrim-at-home: Terri G Even tho I am staying here in Seattle, I am so proud to be a part of the choir in Rome. I know the trip for you will be grueling and tiring at times but don't forget to be awe-inspired and proud of what you see and what you are doing. I'll be praying for you and will occasionally offer simple words for the trip... You drown not by
falling into a river, but by staying submerged in it. ...have the time of your lives! _______________________
Pilgrim-at-home: Corinna Laughlin Today I got to drive the music department to SeaTac in one of the Cathedral vans. You can be sure that I drove very carefully with this Precious Cargo aboard. We encountered no mishaps on the way and arrived at the airport at about 5:30am. Other pilgrims were being dropped off up and down the curb. As they grabbed their bags and hurried inside, I called, "Don't forget to blog!" _______________________
Pilgrim-at-home: Cindi
Biedermann Dave (Vargas) _______________________ Pilgrim: Glenda
Voller It's just hours before I leave home for Italy; my family has the website address to view daily our experiences; many of them have email to me that they'll be checking in through out our journey. Also; a friend who attended the Benefit Concert, Saturday night says "I smiled and cried at the same time" Referring to how "magnificent-every moment" of the concert which she "thoroughly enjoyed", "a perfect evening of beautiful music" From me, a Blessing to be part of this. Glenda Voller _______________________ Pilgrim: james
savage
_______________________ March 10 Pilgrim Name James Savage Last night we had the final rehearsal of the choir for the pilgrimage. St. James can be proud. The choir is ready to unite prayer and song in some of Italy's most historic holy sites. The setting of the Canticle of the Blessed Mother written in the 15th c. by Du Fay for Brunelleschi's Dome in Florence is thrilling. The 3-choir setting of the Canticle of Simeon composed in the 16th c. by Gabrieli for the golden domes of Venice is splendor in sound. And the Palestrina we will sing for the Holy Father's feast day is moving and prayerful. more later, James Savage _______________________
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