Is it time to pray again? What are we praying for this time?
Oh, Mary Clarence. We're so anxious about performing for the pope.
I can hardly breathe!
Everyone is so excited for us.
The only thing left to calm our nerves is to have a blessing.
(turning back over)
Mary Clarence? Would you lead us?
I'm Sister Mary Lazarus. This is Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours. She's in her own little world.
Did the smoke change color? Do we have a new pope?
(to MARY MARTIN-OF-TOURS)
Focus. We're at Christmas dinner with the new nun.
Sister Mary Clarence, my name is Mary Patrick - I just want to say welcome to Queen of Angels. And I was wondering if you would lead us in prayer?
I shall pray with Mary Clarence. She has taken a vow of modesty and eschews all attention. Let us pray.
SIDE 3
MARY LAZARUS
I see what's going on here. Mother Superior sent in a ringer. She's been trying to get back at me ever since that folk mass fiasco back in '67.
MARY PATRICK
Mary Lazarus, you're terrific, but we could really use some help.
NUNS
We really do. Yes, please let her help. It's true. (etc.)
DELORIS
Look I don't want to take your job, but you know I could help you out. You're not afraid of hard work, are you?
MARY LAZARUS
I'm a nun. My life's been like the stations of the cross. But without the laughs.
DELORIS
Aw look, you made a little joke.
(Off DELORIS's look, the NUNS unenthusiastically chuckle.)
MARY LAZARUS
(handing DELORIS the baton)