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Overheard in the rectory: baby talk
By
deacon greg kandra
Young mother to the deacon: “My mother told me you can’t bring a baby to Mass until it’s been baptized. Is that true??”
Overheard in the rectory: no compliments, please
By
deacon greg kandra
This was conveyed to me today by the parishioner in the story, who wanted to know if I’d heard about it. It was concerning my homily last weekend. Knowing the priest involved, I thought this was hysterical — and typical: Parishioner to priest: Father, someone sitting behind me said something so nice about the Deacon’s…
Overheard in the rectory: nice sermon, Father
By
deacon greg kandra
Actually, this happened one Sunday, after mass, outside the church. Parishioner (to Deacon), while shaking his hand: Nice sermon, Father! I always like what you have to say. We need more people like you. You and Bill O’Reilly. You two are my favorites.
Overheard in the rectory: money talks
By
deacon greg kandra
Once again, the subject is baptisms. Caller: We have people from overseas visiting and I’d like to have our baby baptized while they’re here. Do you have any room in October? Deacon: Actually, no. October is booked solid. We try to limit it to eight babies, and we’ve already got 12. We can do November…
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