Nothing too different while counting the money this morning. There were 2 collections (which there seems to be every week so far this month.) The second collection today was for the Retired Sisters of the Archdiocese. In past years, we used to have a nun come to the parish and speak at all the Masses in behalf of the sisters, but lately we don't have that. We didn't even have a blurb in the bulletin to remind us of the upcoming collection. Those of us who use envelopes had an envelope and were aware, but there were many one dollar bills to be counted. Most all of us who went to parochial school or Sunday School (or CCD) have a Sister they can remember who was kind to them at one time or another. Sisters were not allowed to enter the Social Security System until 1972. Consequently, the retirement benefits are significantly less than the average social security benefit for women of comparable age and years of work experience. The religious communities are responsible for health and retirement expenses for each sister. I had 2 Aunts who were Religious Sisters( my Mothers sisters) so I have heard the stories many times of their need for money. I realize the economy isn't good and it showed in the collection yesterday. Next year, I hope to remember to mention to the Pastor to mention this collection at each of the Masses early in the month and hope for a better response.
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