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rose825
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Becoming a priest gift question
So tomorrow I am going to a big reception for a friend who completed the seminary and is officially a priest.
What the heck do you give for a gift?
It seems to be a formalish reception with wedding like invitations and a cocktail hour. But dont priests take a vow of poverty? So can I give $$??
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Posted 6/1/07 11:04 PM  |
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BikerGrl
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Re: Becoming a priest gift question
$$$ is OK.....or gift certificates to eat out maybe somewhere near his new parish might be nice!!
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| Posted 6/1/07 11:06 PM |
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tsullivan
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Re: Becoming a priest gift question
While nuns take a vow of poverty, I don't believe priests do (I do remember one of our parish priests driving a Mercedez with vanity plates  ) so you can give $$. If I'm wrong (but I don't think I am), you can always give actual cash instead of a check, if you're comfortable with that.
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| Posted 6/1/07 11:07 PM |
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Mommy2Boys
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Re: Becoming a priest gift question
While nuns take a vow of poverty, I don't believe priests do (I do remember one of our parish priests driving a Mercedez with vanity plates )
Did his license plate read "PIMP"???  Sorry I couldnt resist, that just cracks me up.
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| Posted 6/2/07 1:31 AM |
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pharmcat2000
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Re: Becoming a priest gift question
Priests in some orders take vows of poverty, not all of them. As long as he is not in one of the particular orders, you can definately give money. If he is going to be a regular diocesean priest, $$ is fine.
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| Posted 6/2/07 6:20 AM |
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MrsPowers
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Re: Becoming a priest gift question
I would give him either money or a gift card to someplace he likes. FOr example, if he like golfing get him something related to that.
Message edited 6/2/2007 8:57:07 AM.
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| Posted 6/2/07 6:53 AM |
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rose825
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Re: Becoming a priest gift question
Thanks everyone!!!!
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| Posted 6/2/07 8:51 AM |
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