Here is a funny e-mail I got. Thanks to Jenna.

A priest was being honored at his retirement dinner after 25 years in rhe parish. A leading Senator and a member of the congregation was chosen to make the presentation and give a little speech. He was delayed so the priest decided to say his own few words as they waited.

'i got my first impression of the parish from the first confession i heard. i thought i had been assigned to a terrible place as the very first person who entered my confessional told me how he had stolen a television set and, when questioned by the police, was able to lie his way out of it. He had stolen money from his parents, embezzled from his employer, had an affair with his boss's wife, taken advantage of his friends and given VD to his sister..

I was appalled, but as the days went on I knew that my people were not all like that, and I had indeed come to a fine parish full of kind and loving people.'

just as the priest finished his talk, the republican senator arrived full of apologies at being late. He immediately began to make his presentation and give his talk. 'I'll never forget the first time the parish priest arrived,' said the politician. 'In fact, I had the honor of being the first person to go to him for confession.'

Moral: NEVER, NEVER BE LATE!