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Priest’s role as ‘butter’ in Thanksgiving Parade becomes a hit, spreads all over social media

Pastor Donny Willis of the Westchester Church is proof that there really are no small parts.

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Priest’s role as ‘butter’ in Thanksgiving Parade becomes a hit, spreads all over social media

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