[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by fw102807

I too was brought up Catholic and left when I felt it was just about money power and control. I used to do the books for several parishes and found that all of the collection money went straight to the archdiocese. We like the non denominational churches because they are more about praising God and less about eating meat on Fridays in lent.

I love our Church and you love yours. The archdiocese is headed by the Bishop and he is the authority person. Every church has someone in charge and I imagine that your church has someone in charge too who decides how to spend the money collected.. Giving up meat on Friday's during Lent is supposed to be a sacrifice meant to show God that you care about His sacrifice of His son; a symbol and a praise. All Churches pass the hat but you aren't thrown out if you don't contribute and people in the church don't know what you give or whether you give at all. I can't be silent when someone gives misinformation. Church is a community of love to me. Disclaimer: I am not a great example of a good Catholic.

non denominational churches near the villages florida. - Bing