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[quote=Anonymous]Agree that $10/wk is low except for those on food stamps, very fixed income, etc.  My parents on Social Security and a small pension give $15/wk, I think.   I figure that the movie theatre can't operate for less than like $10/pp for a couple hours, and they are packing 'em in all week long.

BUT I think it also matters where else you give.  I give a moderate amount to the weekly collection (I think something like 40/wk but I make a little more than you), a larger amount to the retired religious collection and Catholic Charities, an ever larger amount to Catholic Relief services, and only a very token amount to the Bishop's Appeal.  Also, I have had priests note that they'd rather you give more to the monthly Mortgage & Maintenance collection, as those are their largest costs (especially in a snowy winter!), and they don't get assessed on that by the Diocese.  You can kind of figure out where you want your money to go, and give based on that...but if you are sitting in the church every week, then I feel like you should at least pay your fair share in keeping the lights/heat on, paying the mortgage, and making sure the priest has enough to eat.

Also agree with the PP that said put it on faith direct and deduct from your taxes -- you can give 25% more without it costing you a dime.  I never understand why anyone puts in cash, unless they have no taxable income.[/quote]

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