Finances 2012
- January 3, 2012
- School, parish budgets vary
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Courier photo by Mike Crupi
Catholics learn at a young age that a church building is God’s house. As they grow into adulthood, however, they sometimes forget that God’s houses typically require more resources to run than do the homes of mere mortals.
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- January 3, 2012
- Experts: Consider tax-planning strategies
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The new year offers individuals and families the opportunity to sit down and find ways to save money throughout the year as they consider their tax-planning strategies, according to one local financial planner.
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- January 3, 2012
- Companies called to be responsible
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More than a decade ago, Father Jim Hewes made a personal rule to avoid buying anything made in China, unless it was an item he needed for health or safety.
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- January 3, 2012
- Parishes call for special support
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Regular weekly collections alone sometimes fail to meet parish needs, acknowledged Father Robert Schrader, pastor of Rochester's Peace of Christ Parish. Thus, he calls for a few special offerings during the year to cover such costs as buildings-and-grounds upkeep and winter heating expenses. In addition, the parish held a one-time collection last May to make up a shortfall in the parish's Catholic Ministries Appeal tally.
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- January 3, 2012
- Planned, electronic giving is on the rise
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There are nearly 200 individuals and families who attend Mass at Church of the Assumption each week but do not put an envelope or check into the basket...
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- January 3, 2012
- Safeguards help to protect collections
Money dropped in a collection basket stands to pass through many hands -- those of ushers, counters, parish staff members and perhaps others -- before reaching the bank. Along the way, human error and temptation are rare but real possibilities that could hinder funds from safely reaching their destination. What assurances can be given to instill confidence in donors?
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