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[quote=Anonymous][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...[b]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.[/b]

Also agree with the PP that said put it on faith direct aiind 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]

I agree with this.  A parish community is a family, and family members should contribute to family expenses to the best of their ability.  So, if a highly paid professional is donating less than what he/she spends at Starbucks, then I'd think they were kind of a freeloader. [/quote]

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