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Overheard in the rectory: baby talk

posted 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??”

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Overheard in the rectory: no compliments, please

posted 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: [...]

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Overheard in the rectory: nice sermon, Father

posted 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 [...]

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Overheard in the rectory: money talks

posted 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 [...]

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