ELECTRONIC TITHING REVISITED

And this one's for REAL!

For those who remember Jeff Miller's (aka the Curt Jester) spoof on the Tith-O-Matic, I stumbled onto a Catholic Cathedral that might just be following suit - FOR REAL!.


The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph in San Jose, CA, uses an online giving system called ParishPay. The Cathedral Basilica has this to say:

ParishPay has created strong programs to increase stewardship commitments and improve operational efficiencies within religious organizations around the country. By “Making it Easier to Give,” ParishPay combines its cutting-edge technology and donor services functions with a deep understanding of religious giving.

To make your weekly parish donation in a secure and easy way:
Go to www.parishpay.com
Find the church by zip code 95113.
Our church name is "Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph".
Follow the instructions on how to sign up.

Pretty spiffy, I think! But I wonder - is it only participating parishes that ParishPay allows for, or can you support ANY parish with it? Disclaimer: DO NOT MISS MASS and use the line "I gave online" as an excuse. It's still a mortal sin.

Peace,
BMP

ELECTRONIC TITHING

Jeff Miller, alias THE CURT JESTER, has done it again. This guy is just hilarious.

Years ago, I had come up with a Top Ten list, in the style of David Letterman -
TOP TEN SIGNS YOU'VE BEEN TO A BAD MASS.

10. Both standard and happy clappy styles of music are gone. Rap music at the altar.
9. Altar servers are those short fat Oompa Loompa guys.
8. Vodka in the chalice.
7. Liturgical dancers dressed like Britney Spears.
6. Credit cards taken at the Offertory.
5. Celebrant brags about his desire to watch "fake wrestling" after Mass - as part of his Homily.
4. Immersion baptism takes place in a large inground hot tub; priest says "bring your bathing suits".
3. Hosts replaced with M&M's.
2. Pets come to church and drink from the Holy Water.

AND THE NUMBER ONE SIGN YOU'VE BEEN TO A BAD MASS:
1. You're at St. Joan of Arc in Minneapolis.

Well, folks, the Curt Jester has found a way to satisfy #6. You guessed it - the Tith-O-Matic!

Enjoy! Jeff is a hot ticket!

Peace,
BMP