There was a new priest who wound up on his first assignment to a very rural Irish Parrish. Realizing he had come from an urban setting and knew very little about his new community, he decided to prepare some questions to get to know his Parrish.

On the day of his first sermon, he was astounded to see the Church completely packed. After some introductions, he asked his first question.

"How many here believe in ghosts?"

Satisfyingly, practically the entire church raised their hands.

"How many have seen a ghost?"

Again, most of the congregation raised their hands.

"How many have talked to one?"

This time only half of them raised their hands.

"Has any one ever made love to one?"

Back in the back, one crusty old timer raised his hand.

The young Priest looked at him and said "Do you mean to tell me you've actually made love to a ghost?"

The old man looked mortified and replied "Beggin your pardon Father, we thought you said GOATS!!!"

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James L. "Jim" Rhiner