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Originally posted by MiamiADPi
I went with my family to mass on Christmas Eve (if it'll make them happy for a moment) and the Pastor got me so angry. The pews were full and he decided to take up a second collection to reduce the parish debt (understandable)... BUT he looked at the basket afterwards and said, "THAT'S IT?! YOU SHOULD BE GIVING TO YOUR CHURCH FIRST AND YOUR FAMILY SECOND, CHRISTMAS ISN'T ABOUT MONEY AND GIFTS." I'm sorry, but that's over the line. What about being grateful for what is being offered?! 
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I once walked out on a church service which passed the basket around THREE times! I understand the first, was a little strained for the one for missions, but left before the third basket got to me. I tithe (as does everyone I know who attends this church), and if they can't manage on that, they need a new accountant!