Yonkers, NY––Blake Jennings, lead guitarist at St. Therese Parish in Yonkers, New York is outraged over what he calls “years of concerts being interrupted by the Mass.” The 56-year-old accountant and father of three has played with his band at the 9:30 Folk Mass since 2009. “Our fans love us,” Jennings said, after Sunday Mass. “You can see it in their eyes…the way they droop down, lazily closing as we play…as if they’re entering into some kind of ecstasy. Or the way some in the parish are so moved they just can’t stand another moment of joy, and simply walk out…presumably to get some air.” But according to Jennings, many in the band have been becoming ever frustrated with the frequent interruptions to their concerts. “Father’s always interrupting…always trying to upstage us. First it’s a gospel, then a homily, eventually the words of consecration…there’s always something with this guy.” Jennings has recently begun a petition, and hopes to get 2,000 signatures to send to the diocese.
Oh that this didn’t ring true!
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Whoaa!! Way cool, a mandolin and a banjo!!!
What?!? No drums?!?
I think I’ve heard that band! I remember my eyes drooping in ecstasy.
There is no such Catholic parish in Yonkers, New York.
This smells very fishy to me.
This entire site is satirical so all the articles are fake but play on certain truths within the church.
Smashing. Very funny
Someone tell the lead guitarist that Dunwoodie Golf Course would not permit him on the course with those shorts and sandles. If you want respect show a little, you’re not above the Mass..We came to hear God’s word not some novus ordo Partridge Family folk goup.
Obviously a joke but Bluegrass would be welcome at my church. The “music” they groan out now is horrible. I would much rather hear “Down by the banks of the Ohio” than some of the junk they sing at mass. Come to think about it “Old Blue” would be very much preferred. It would be great to sing that song while our companion dogs head down the isle for communion and treats..
I’m pretty sure I’ve been to that Mass
I go to Mass to worship our Lord. I do not go to listen to the noise of a band..UGGG. This is a sick joke. All Catholics should be at Mass for worship.
Chill out folks, it is a spoof of the hippies still lingering in our midst. lol I think it was brilliant.
I got a kick out of this post.
I assumed (hoped) this was just a spoof.
As a spoof, it’s a real funny.
If it’s not it’s a real tragedy.
What would these guys think if someone told them that not them or even the priest should be the focus of the Mass, but God?
Sigh, these posts are deliberately sarcastic. Take a look at the rest of the site and you’ll see it shining through.
It isn’t April Fools Day is it?
Did someone photoshop away the dangling microphones and Peavey speakers?
Important note…the picture is of a group playing at Trinity Episcopal Church in New Orleans, LA. So, yeah, this is a spoof.
Just for the record: I LOVE THIS SITE! I just stumbled over it. Hilarious! Keep up the great work.
Sounds some of the members of our choir. At least they sing proper music like Palestrina or Gregorian Chant and such.