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[quote=Anonymous]I laugh at responders who continue to redefine the original criticism of Father H - trying to oversimplify it by continuing to comment of the direct donation initiative, as if it was the original and overarching criticism of Father H. Actually, I have NO problem Faith Direct. My issue had to do with him applying pressure to "RECOMMIT" your/our tithing level while ALSO promoting the direct deposit program. His pitch had such a used car sales feel to it…he led us step by step like a little child with the clear implication to GIVE MORE as he said, "write in your name", act - as I saw the ushers passing out these forms and pencils, I cringed. The pitch took place after the first 10 minutes of mass, which really caused for disjointed feel to the mass that took away from our reverence to God and the mass. I reference this because when Father H took over early last year, he decided that St Mary's would no longer provide the info sheet prior to mass. The reason given was that it took away from the "Holiness" of the mass. I simply found his pitch (not a short pitch to ask for the faith direct but his long condescending step by step instruction to "recommit") to be hypocritical and a contradiction to his so called desire to maintain the holiness of the mass. It would have been ok and appropriate to promote the faith direct prior to mass or at the end for a short time but his pitch, to include leading us like children through the steps, was absolutely off-putting. It bothered me even more because of his so-called desire to more reverent with regard to the mass.

Then the idea of the school allowing other parents to see what I donated or didn't donate (I don't care if that existed prior to Father H or not, this lacks class and grace - Father H is here now)…all feeling like high pressure sales tactics. On top of all of that, the long diatribe about dress code…all bringing me to the conclusion that we instead need a nice, welcoming Father that is less judgmental and more aligned to the life of Jesus and to what Jesus would want, do or say. We don't need harsh, we need empathy and understanding. Actually, I do want to give Father H a chance - that would include a complete reboot of many of his attitudes, which cannot be known immediately. Only time will tell, but I will be watching for changes. Until I see such changes, the church will receive less of my money.[/quote]

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