At a mass at which some young ladies were to take their final vows to become nuns, the presiding Bishop noticed two Rabbis enter the church just before the mass began.

They insisted on sitting on the right side of the center aisle at the back of the sanctuary.

The Bishop wondered why they had come, but didn't have time to inquire before the mass began. When it came time for some announcements, his curiosity got the best of him. He announced that he was delighted to see two Rabbis in their midst at the mass, but was curious as to why they were present at this occasion where the young ladies were to become the ''brides of Christ.''

The eldest of the Rabbis slowly rose to his feet and explained, ''We are family of the Groom.''