Raccoon Interrupts Church Service at University of San Diego

A pious raccoon perched nearly out-of-sight behind the alter interrupted a Wednesday night Mass at the University of San Diego. Students spotted the resting raccoon on the reredos during the Mass for Peace at 9 p.m. in Founder’s Chapel on campus.  CVPD: Illegal U-Turn Led to Collision Involving Man, 2 Kids The animal was sitting so still most people didn’t notice it all – until the homily when the raccoon decided it needed to make its way down to ground level. According to students attending the Mass, people were cracking up as the raccoon slowly climbed down.  Albertsons Sued by EEOC for Alleged No-Spanish Policy At one point, Father Robert turned around, saying that he was glad the raccoon was here too keep the Mass entertaining. “Looks like he’s getting ready to make a leap of faith,” he could be heard jokingly saying in the video from the Mass, as the raccoon got ready to jump down to the floor.  2 Arrests in Auto Theft Crime Spree: DA In the end, the raccoon made it down safely. No word as to when he will next attend a church service. Photo Credit: Twitter User @julieblai
Source: NBC San Diego