I though this was odd...

Beth1210 Posted: Oct 31, 2005 01:18 PM

I though this was odd...

I finally meet with the Priest this weekend

Father Bob, from the catholic answer- he is really nice - we drove all the way to hamptons bays for like a 10 minute meeting- but that's not the odd part

he drives a BMW 740- not brand new- but I though it was was strange choice for a man of G-d to drive- espeically since cathloic priest are suppose to take a vow of poverty!

hsacks23r Posted: Oct 31, 2005 01:19 PM

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wow that is ODD?????

FallBride05 Posted: Oct 31, 2005 01:23 PM

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Could it be it was donated to the church? I know my rabbi once had a NICE car and I know his family personally and knew they couldn't afford it. It was actually a donation to the temple/rabbi

SIBride06 Posted: Oct 31, 2005 01:23 PM

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This is why Im paying $850 for my 1/2 ceremoney at my church.

SIBride06 Posted: Oct 31, 2005 01:24 PM

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Posted by FallBride05

Could it be it was donated to the church? I know my rabbi once had a NICE car and I know his family personally and knew they couldn't afford it. It was actually a donation to the temple/rabbi

Quite a nice donation, if so.

JXNOscar Posted: Oct 31, 2005 01:27 PM

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I think that is really wierd. I would even ask him about it. Could be that the car was donated to his parish

carlsbride Posted: Oct 31, 2005 01:29 PM

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This guy is not affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church.

He has broken his vows with the church-this would include any vows of poverty he might have previously taken.

Please do not think that this man is the same thing as a real RC priest, he is not.

carlsbride Posted: Oct 31, 2005 01:31 PM

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Posted by SIBride06

This is why Im paying $850 for my 1/2 ceremoney at my church.

No, it's not. Your fee to the church is for upkeep, cleaning, to keep the lights on, keep the heat or A/C on, pays for the sacristy and possibly any music/organist you may have.

Goldi1021 Posted: Oct 31, 2005 01:32 PM

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Just an FYI:

Some Rabbis do very well depending on the wealth of the congregation they serve - especially in some pockets of Long Island. I grew up in a very wealthy congregation myself. Rabbis do not take vows of poverty I assure you and they are also salaried employees. Temple memberships are THOUSANDS of dollars per year for a family - I know 'pay to pray' but people do it. My family did.

Many are not only Rabbis but other professions as well. I know of a few off the top of my head. My cousin is both attorney by trade as well as a Rabbi and so was the Rabbi I grew up with. And we did not donate cars for him to drive. He didnt need our money

M&S Sept12006 Posted: Oct 31, 2005 01:32 PM

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Oh yeah! I've seen Mercedes as well! The priests at my childhood church were primped up preyors...

SIBride06 Posted: Oct 31, 2005 01:34 PM

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Posted by M&S Sept12006

Oh yeah! I've seen Mercedes as well! The priests at my childhood church were primped up preyors...

I believe it Sylvia!

M&S Sept12006 Posted: Oct 31, 2005 01:36 PM

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Posted by SIBride06

Posted by M&S Sept12006

Oh yeah! I've seen Mercedes as well! The priests at my childhood church were primped up preyors...

I believe it Sylvia!

Its really sad...

Tracy&Brian Posted: Oct 31, 2005 01:50 PM

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I am willing to offer my services to marry any of you for the small price of a BMW and a condo.

mtdr1106 Posted: Oct 31, 2005 01:55 PM

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a lot of times vehicles are donated by parishoners or businesses.

soontobemrsd325 Posted: Oct 31, 2005 01:56 PM

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Well the church that I grew up attending- a 'real' Roman Catholic Church, had a better entertainment system in their living room than my parents did (who were not hurting in the pocketbook) so believe me I have seen it all.

snowprincess805 Posted: Oct 31, 2005 02:02 PM

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catholic priests don't take a vow of poverty

i have known a few that drive sports cars, drink super expensive scothes

they are paid a stipend becausee there housing is paid for - but the stipend depnds on the wealth of the parish i believe

mtdr1106 Posted: Oct 31, 2005 02:15 PM

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a lot of times - the wealthier the parish the more lavish the donations. i am sure parishoners (like myself and my family) make donations based upon what we can afford and because we like our church to look a particular way. i take pride on having such a beautiful parish - and it is beautiful because of donations.
a church is run like a business based on donations from their parishoners and is a reflection of the community.

if you don't agree - don't donate - FREE WILL -one of the perks of being R.C.

Chelle Posted: Oct 31, 2005 07:02 PM

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where do you think all the tything (sp?) money goes to?

nickelpick Posted: Oct 31, 2005 07:04 PM

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YA that is odd! We were told that we have to give a $500 donation plus another $200 for music! well if it is a donation, let me give u what i can! Gosh I love this wedding stuff!

gNi1125 Posted: Oct 31, 2005 08:59 PM

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Let me not get started on this...you should see what Greek Orthodox priests drive...you would think they own a Benz dealership When I found out what they make I was shocked!