tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172588600946128888.post3060166777797939870..comments2023-10-30T10:44:30.645-04:00Comments on A Shower of Roses: A Stranger in My Own HomeSarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072984925282936743noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172588600946128888.post-4497417987861650932011-08-09T20:09:29.480-04:002011-08-09T20:09:29.480-04:00Katy, there's something to be said for having ...Katy, there's something to be said for having a church you're comfortable in, especially coming into the church. I don't believe in "shopping", but when I'm angry or upset at every Mass, it's time to go. I'll work on changing my attitude first, though!<br /><br />Yes, Cynthia, I want to wait to see what happens, but we're also in a "sacramental year". Our son will be receiving Confirmation this year and we need to register him in PSR soon. Somewhere.<br /><br />Sandra, I sympathize with your dilemma, too. Renovations are so often unnecessary, and they take some gorgeous churches and practically destroy them in the process. <br /><br />Thanks for commenting everyone! I love hearing your opinions and I appreciate the prayers!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072984925282936743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172588600946128888.post-86569310654858260272011-08-09T15:06:44.573-04:002011-08-09T15:06:44.573-04:00We are very much in the same place and considering...We are very much in the same place and considering looking at another parish. Our parish is undergoing renovations that we just don't agree with and with the exception of our pastor we only keep our priests for 2 years tops because our parish is a training ground. <br /><br />We can deal with that and have many great priests come through our doors. However, the renovations will make our church very different - they want to put the altar in the middle of the church - which I don't think we would like. Also, the way they are going about it - they want to do 4 million dollars in renovations and we have one of the nicest churches in the area.<br /><br />In this economy it doesn't make sense but every week at the end of mass they lecture us about not participating and they take up a second collection for the renovations. If the church needed them fine - but there is nothing wrong with the church. We've been made to feel like a few people made these decisions and we all need to get on board. <br /><br />So I can understand your hesitation that it might be the same for you. Although, as Cynthia mentioned you might want to hold on a little to see if you like the changes. <br /><br />SandraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172588600946128888.post-62970562763927092012011-08-09T10:50:10.581-04:002011-08-09T10:50:10.581-04:00That must be very upsetting ! I would hang on unt...That must be very upsetting ! I would hang on until the end of September for a few reasons. That will give you a chance to see if you really dislike the changes or if you were simply uncomfortable with change. Secondly, my parish is much different in the summer months than the school year, maybe they haven't found their way yet. Praying for youCynthianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172588600946128888.post-40198863987618838102011-08-08T18:34:24.784-04:002011-08-08T18:34:24.784-04:00I've only been Catholic for 6 years, but have ...I've only been Catholic for 6 years, but have already changed parishes once because my mom felt better about entering the Church at the other parish. We now have a new pastor too, but so far he is wonderful. <br /><br />Church shopping sounds so "protestant" but it's important to feel at home and to have a desire to go to Mass, which I know is hard in your situation. <br /><br />If you have more Catholic parishes close by, I'd try them a few times and see where you and your family are most comfortable.<br /><br />Praying for you!!Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906675178868438073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5172588600946128888.post-75927562435304060122011-08-07T21:54:27.181-04:002011-08-07T21:54:27.181-04:00A cri de choir!A cri de choir!donboylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01426128111234034971noreply@blogger.com