OUR RAFFLE WINNERS of Total Price of $19,809
- Angelo Libutti
- Apr 7
- 8 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
After having received the support from the US Bishops on our visit with Carlo Acutis mother Antonia, and after the Eucharistic Revival and National Eucharistic Congress where we pitched our Film, we finally have pictures and names of all our Raffle winners of our multiple prizes. This was a successful attempt to spread the news of the making of The New Manna Movie to the 2024 Eucharistic Congress and to let our donors know that we finish successful to edit our Bible re-enactment part of our film, but now that we still need to raise money for all our SPECIAL EFFECT and MEDICAL EUCHARISTIC CG ANIMATION and MODERN TIME STORY ( more detailed explanation will be given at the end of this Newsletter).
FIRST PRICE
Jesus Carrying the Cross Painting ($12,000 Value) won by Patrick and Jeanne Marie Weis
24"×24" Oil on Canvas - (30"×30" Framed Dimensions)
Artist Information:
The painting of Jesus is from Danny Galieote,
A Catholic Fine Artist Painter who began his career at the Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, CA. Over his 12 year animation career, he created many key cinematic moments for Disney classic films such as, Lion King, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Tarzan, Atlantis, Treasure Planet, Princess and the Frog and Tangled. has had many exhibitions, commissions, illustrations and publications in many Countries. He studied classical figurative art extensively in Florence, Italy and was an instructor of Figure Drawing at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA for over 7 years. His work is in many prestigious collections around the US, including the Hilbert Museum of California Art. In the past decade, Danny has done several commissioned paintings for Hollywood film stars, such as Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. His artwork was featured on Hollywood Extra TV and People Magazine. Danny is also currently designing coins for the US Government in conjunction with the Philadelphia Mint. His artwork can be seen on many Napa Valley Wine Labels as well.
SECOND PRICE
13 Day Italy Pilgrimage ($4,750Value) won by Guadalupe Barajas.
Roundtrip flights from New York or Boston
1 checked & 1 carry-on bag allowance
4-star hotel accommodations
Private motorcoach transportation
Breakfast & dinner served daily
Wine served with some dinners
Dedicated service from a tour manager
Licensed guiding & admission fees
Daily Mass & spiritual activities
Day 1 | Monday, October 7 - 2025 - Depart for Italy
Our pilgrimage begins today as we depart for an overnight flight(s) to Milan with meals and refreshments served onboard.
Day 2 | Tuesday, October 8 Arrival in Milan
Once you land in Milan, you will be met at the airport by your tour manager and driver and brought to join the rest of the group in Turin. We will check into our hotel and if time allows, we will have the chance to explore the city before dinner. Overnight in Turin
"Italy pierced my heart in a deeply Heavenly profound way what was only a dream became reality to experience a profound deeply walk with Jesus Our Blessed Mother and All the Angels and Saints I’m eternally grateful for this Blessed once in a lifetime opportunity taking a leap of faith God Provided Thanks be to God and The New Manna Movie thru Jesus Christ wounds He carried me thru hidden in His wounds brought me a proud healing in my own life long wounds Thank You Jesus. I experienced things beyond human understanding I still get emotional and can’t speak of it May God Bless You Abundantly."
Day 3 | Wednesday, October 9. Turin
After breakfast, we will visit the Turin Cathedral, home to the revered Shroud of Turin, believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus, and the burial place of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Then, we will visit the Basilica of Our Lady Help of Christians at Valdocco, an important site for Salesians as it was commissioned by Saint Don Bosco in honor of Our Lady. He and other saints are buried here, including Saint Dominic Savio, the young boy who devoted his life to prayer and penance. A peacemaker and an organizer, young Dominic founded a group he called the Company of the Immaculate Conception which, besides being devotional, aided Don Bosco in his work with neglected youth. He had a strong friendship with Jesus and Our Lady and died at the age of 14. He is the patron saint of mothers with difficult pregnancies. After visiting his burial place, we will pass through the villages outside of Turin where Saint Dominic grew up and where he died. We will then return to the hotel for dinner.
Overnight in Turin
Day 4 | Thursday, October 10 Milan
This morning we will travel eastward to Milan and visit the Duomo di Milano, a magnificent Gothic cathedral that took several centuries to complete. For the rest of the day, we will explore the highlights of Milan, including the famous La Scala opera house and the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, where Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, “The Last Supper,” is housed. These are the famous sites that Blessed Carlo Acutis, another young man on the path to sainthood, would have visited during his lifetime. Blessed Carlo was an extraordinary young man who, from the age of 12, made commitments to attend daily Mass, pray the rosary daily, to go to confession frequently, and to spend time in Eucharistic adoration. He loved technology, the internet, and video games, but was sure to not spend too much time playing video games. He made sure Jesus in the Eucharist was at the center of his young life. Combining two of his favorite things, at age 14 he famously made a website presenting the many Eucharistic miracles present in the world. This website still exists and was an inspiration for this pilgrimage. Carlo often said how the Eucharist was his “Highway to Heaven.” Carlo died at age 15 from Leukemia and was beatified in 2020. Time-permitting, we will identify sites where Blessed Carlo grew up in Milan. We will return to Turin for dinner.
Overnight in Turin
Day 5: Friday, October 11 Assisi
Today we will travel to Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis, a saint to whom Carlo had great devotion. Before dinner, we will take time to visit the Shrine of the Renunciation, where Blessed Carlo’s body is interred, and learn more about his life and spirituality.
Overnight in Assisi
Day 6: Saturday, October 12 - Assisi (Feast Day of Blessed Carlo Acutis)
After breakfast, we will visit the Basilica of Saint Clare, where Saint Clare of Assisi is buried. Next, we will have the chance to meet with the mother of Blessed Carlo, Antonia Acutis, who has agreed to meet with our pilgrimage group (barring any major conflicts with his cause for canonization) and share the unique perspective of being the mother of a beatified child.
Overnight Assisi
Day 7: Sunday, October 13 - Assisi
Today we will delve deeper into the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis by visiting the Sanctuary of the Spoliation and the Church of Saint Mary Major, where he served as an altar server. A staple of Assisi, we will then explore the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, where we can venerate the tomb of St. Francis and enjoy the frescoes of the Upper and Lower Basilicas. Carlo Acutis Heart Reliquia.
Overnight in Assisi
Day 8: Monday, October 14 - Assisi
We will start the day by visiting Eremo delle Carceri, a peaceful hermitage in the woods where St. Francis sought solitude. Then we will visit the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli, home to the Porziuncola chapel and the Chapel of the Transito, where St. Francis passed away. Before leaving Assisi, we will head to the medieval fortress of Rocca Maggiore for its panoramic views of Assisi. This afternoon we will depart for Lanciano where we will have dinner.
Overnight in Lanciano
Day 9: Tuesday, October 15 - Lanciano
Waking up in Lanciano, we will have breakfast and pay a visit to the Church of San Francesco, home to the Chapel of the Eucharistic Miracle, where a monastic priest in the year 750 doubted the True Presence of Our Lord in the Eucharist. While celebrating Mass, the host turned into Flesh and the wine turned into Blood at the words of consecration. We will get to venerate the relics of this miracle and then visit the Eucharistic Miracle Museum to gain a deeper understanding. The tour of Lanciano concludes at Lanciano Cathedral, also known as the Basilica of the Madonna del Ponte, before making our way to the Eternal City this evening.
Overnight in Rome
Day 10: Wednesday, October 16 - Rome
This morning we will embark on a full day in Vatican City. In the morning, we will attend a Papal Audience in St. Peter’s Square, where we will receive the Apostolic Blessing from Pope Francis (subject to the Pope’s schedule). We will have a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, where we can admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece.
Overnight in Rome
Day 11: Thursday, October 17 - Rome
Our tour today will explore Rome’s Christian heritage by visiting the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the oldest and highest-ranking of the four papal basilicas. Marvel at the intricate mosaics and visit the Scala Sancta, believed to be the stairs Jesus climbed during his Passion. Today we will also visit the Basilica of St. Mary Major and the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls and attend Mass in one of the historic churches.
Overnight in Rome
Day 12: Friday, October 18 - Rome
Following breakfast, we will travel back in time with a tour of Ancient Rome. Making our way along centuries-old cobblestone streets lined with Rome’s stately stone pines, we will arrive at Ancient Rome’s monumental three-tiered amphitheater, the Colosseum, once used for gladiatorial games. We will also pass by the Roman Forum, open grounds that are now surrounded by the ruins of ancient government buildings at the center of Ancient Rome. This afternoon we will discover the ancient Catacombs of Rome, where early Christians were buried, and visit the church of Santa Maria in Palmis, otherwise known as the Church of Domine Quo Vadis on the Appian Way, built on the site where St. Peter met the risen Christ while Peter was fleeing persecution in Rome. Tonight we will enjoy a farewell dinner.
Overnight in Rome
Day 13: Saturday, October 19 - Return Home
Today we will bid farewell to Italy as we depart from Rome with many cherished memories of pilgrimage
THIRD PRICE
5 Day All-Inclusive Cancun Resort ($2,000 Value) won by Lamar and Revan Babi
The all-inclusive vacation to Cancun is a 5 days and 4 nights’ all-inclusive stay at Sunset Royal or Sunset Marina, which each have over 3,000 review, and is valid for 2 adults and 2 children under 12.
FORTH PRICE
Dynamis Alliance Package ($710 value) won by Bobby Frederickson
The Dynamis Alliance Package is from Dom Raso, former Navy Seal who has been featured on the Chris Stefanick Show, the Shawn Ryan Show, and many others, has donated a hat, shirt, tactical Rosary, and Revere blade.
This package comes with:
-1 hat
-1 shirt (choose from these)
- 1 tactical rosary tactical
FIFTH PRICE
iPad with A14 Bionic Chip ($349 Valu
e) won by Leslie M.
Apple iPad (10th Generation) with A14
Bionic chip
WHAT WE'VE DONE AND WHATS LEFT ON THIS MOVIE PRODUCTION?
God’s hand was evident throughout these past years, we filmed with just $600K what big studios spend over $15M/$20M, and we edited all the Bible re-enactments. This is not our words, but Marvel & Disney are highly ranked employers. All of them looking through our edited footage thought it took us over 6 months filming but we did it in just 15 filming days, and we trust that God has blessed our film.
The journey to complete it is not over yet, but we are committed to doing everything we can to bring it to fruition. We still need to raise funds to finish filming the modern-day protagonist portion of our film, while we continue the editing process and raise the money for the SPECIAL EFFECT scene where Jesus walks on water and create believable waves to match the one we have on our film, and we will need to add hundreds of COMPUTER GENERATED extras to match the biblical belief that almost, "many" ( 5,000+ man) of Jesus' disciples left Him and no longer accompanied Him after His teaching on the "Bread of Life" according to John 6:66.
We also have to re- recreate in CG ANIMATION all the main Eucharistic miracles to illustrate the medical documents accurately. Films have the power to cast a large net, and as Catholics, it’s time we start casting them wide.
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