[AppyPappy]

but his father-in-law's illness hampered the family's church attendance

That works for Protestants but not Catholics. Mass happens all the time.

[Coleus]

That works for Protestants but not Catholics. Mass happens all the time. >>

Right, on saturdays and about 3-4 times on Sundays. I wonder what that dude did for his Father in Law anyway?

[Rushgrrl]

a lot of Protestant churches operate up to five days a week, so not sure what your point is...

[fortunecookie]

That works for Protestants but not Catholics. Mass happens all the time.

Plus caring for a seriously ill family member can excuse one from Mass. There are always other Masses offered one can attend. I think had that family spoken privately to the pastor about their dilemma, they could have worked out something. I think the Pastor was more likely referring to those who just simply skip. And regularly.

[Arthur McGowan]

Calling the priest "the reverend" is a tip-off that this guy is a stranger to the Catholic Church.