We're often with my parents for holidays. While I've made a choice to leave the Catholic Church for political reasons, I often attend Christmas or Easter mass to make my mother happy. My leaving the church troubles my mother, which I regret, so I "honor my father and mother" by going on those days if we're together. If DH and the children and I spend the holidays on our own, we don't go.

Sorry for making conditions at your mass unpleasant for you, OP. I do it for unselfish reasons, if that makes you feel any better.

Happy Easter and peace be with you.

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Anonymous wrote:Well, I'm sorry, but it's extremely frustrating to be packed in like a sardine. Especially when you never see 50% of those people at church at any other down.

God loves his prodigal children, even if you don't.

Well, then he will still love me next year when I stay home to make room for them at church on Easter and Christmas.

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Anonymous wrote:That is why, even though we go to mass on regular Sundays, we don't go on Christmas and Easter. Yes, I know it's a sin.

Op here. This is exactly how I feel. These are the two services I get nothing out of every year. It's just not worth it. I'd rather stay home and read the stories from the Bible and pray on our own. I mean really, our church has to hold enough services and give out tickets or something. You can't pack 1000 people in a space designed for 600. It's just ridiculous.

See, how do you know those 50% you never see aren't at home praying on their own most of the time except when they go for Christmas and Easter services? Aren't you happy to have them for at least one or two occasions? Would you rather they not come to church at all?

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Anonymous wrote:That is why, even though we go to mass on regular Sundays, we don't go on Christmas and Easter. Yes, I know it's a sin.

Op here. This is exactly how I feel. These are the two services I get nothing out of every year. It's just not worth it. I'd rather stay home and read the stories from the Bible and pray on our own. I mean really, our church has to hold enough services and give out tickets or something. You can't pack 1000 people in a space designed for 600. It's just ridiculous.

PP you quoted here:

Yes, that is how I feel as well--not getting anything out of it. Everyone is grumpy. You can't hear what is being said. It's basically just opportunity for people to dress up/show off.

Anonymous wrote:Well, I'm sorry, but it's extremely frustrating to be packed in like a sardine. Especially when you never see 50% of those people at church at any other down.

God loves his prodigal children, even if you don't.

Wow, these posts really get into the spirit of the day. Happy Easter everyone!

Anonymous wrote:Shut up 1034. People who say that are so stupid. You don't even realize how stupid you sound. Yes, I am making the observation that you are stupid. Yes I have a brain and I use it to make certain judgments.

OP you shut up too. You are such a drama mama. Stop whining for attention.

OP here. I was venting. You just sound nasty. I'm sure you are perfect 100% of the time, right?

Anonymous wrote:That is why, even though we go to mass on regular Sundays, we don't go on Christmas and Easter. Yes, I know it's a sin.

Op here. This is exactly how I feel. These are the two services I get nothing out of every year. It's just not worth it. I'd rather stay home and read the stories from the Bible and pray on our own. I mean really, our church has to hold enough services and give out tickets or something. You can't pack 1000 people in a space designed for 600. It's just ridiculous.

What lovely sentiments for today!

My in laws don't go to Christmas or Easter services either. They just watch them on tv.

Shut up 1034. People who say that are so stupid. You don't even realize how stupid you sound. Yes, I am making the observation that you are stupid. Yes I have a brain and I use it to make certain judgments.

OP you shut up too. You are such a drama mama. Stop whining for attention.

That is why, even though we go to mass on regular Sundays, we don't go on Christmas and Easter. Yes, I know it's a sin.

Well, I'm sorry, but it's extremely frustrating to be packed in like a sardine. Especially when you never see 50% of those people at church at any other down.

No, because you judged others. Oopsy, Christian. But so very Christian of you.

Ridiculously overcrowded with the Christmas and Easter only Christians, hot, stuffy, couldn't even hear the service and my kid had a total meltdown at the end. Happens every year....why do I even bother? Guess I'll start drinking now... think God will forgive me?