April 20, 2008 page 2

Bishops and priests assemble.

The Pope mobile enters the stadium.

Making his way to the altar.

He arrives.

The pope was greeted by Governor David Patterson and Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

The big screens show us a close up.

He walks to the altar with his crucifix.

Note the eminent Cardinals in red caps.

Cardinal Egan welcomes the Pope. 

We once chatted with him at a Waldorf Astoria luncheon. (See Bestemails a few Christmas' ago!)
He used to be our Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport.

Mass.

Cousin Barbara and Angelo during Mass.

Liza and the congregation.

The hundreds of priests leave the altar with Communion for the 50,000 of us.

Barbara receives Communion.

Angelo and Mary about to receive Communion.

The final blessing.

The Mass is ended and he goes in peace.

Here are three videos and their sizes:

(Wait for the download and turn speakers on.)

Entry with the chant "Alleluia"  12 seconds 4 megs

Pope Benedict XVI thanks Cardinal Egan and we see the panorama of the stadium for 27 seconds 9 megs

"...through Christ our Lord" and we respond, "Amen"  7 seconds 3 megs

What a memorable experience for us all.

Thanks again to Liza and my family for this wonderful day.

Pete

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