Fundraising Ideas

[Strictlyinkblot]

[quote name='HopefulBride' timestamp='1330515045' post='2394418']
I spoke to a couple of my priests about that and the answers were pretty much no way.
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Something tells me my local clergy would say much the same thing

[EmilyAnn]

In my old parish we used to have loads of stuff going on after Mass on our parish feast day. We had one of those things where you throw a ball at a target and if you get it right then it drops someone into water - our priests used to be the ones who got dropped in the water. Everyone loved it so if you have a priest who is up for it ...

[i<3LSOP]

[quote name='EmilyAnn' timestamp='1330599059' post='2394887']
In my old parish we used to have loads of stuff going on after Mass on our parish feast day. We had one of those things where you throw a ball at a target and if you get it right then it drops someone into water - our priests used to be the ones who got dropped in the water. Everyone loved it so if you have a priest who is up for it ...
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I'm sorry to hijack this but this post reminded me of spirit day at our school! A teacher would be in the dunk tank thing... and we'd get to chuck a ball at the target and soak them!!!

[loveletslive]

oh another thing my friend that entered did was send out letters to family, friends, parishioners, anyone she knew explaining her vocation story and asking for prayers and financial support.

[beatitude]

A very simple idea would be to ask if the priests are prepared to allow a retiring collection at your parish. Maybe you could say a few words at the end of Mass about your vocation (who knows whom you might inspire?) and have a friend with a collection basket by the door.

[HopefulBride]

[quote name='beatitude' timestamp='1330718007' post='2395369']
A very simple idea would be to ask if the priests are prepared to allow a retiring collection at your parish. Maybe you could say a few words at the end of Mass about your vocation (who knows whom you might inspire?) and have a friend with a collection basket by the door.
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Yeah, that wouldn't fly at my parish....

[ceciliatherese]

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[dymphnamaria]

bump!

[Moonlight 87]

You could hold a high tea and ask tea-stores and bakers to donate things.

[Moonlight 87]

You could hold a high tea and ask tea-stores and bakers to donate things.

[Feankie]

It;s summer and parish festivals are  going on like crazy!  What about asking to have a booth at the parishes in your area/deanery?  You could sell baked goods, do face painting for kids (ask for a small donation from the moms/dads) have info about the community you're entering, etc.

 

Also, if you set up a webpage or Facebook page, don't forget to use PayPal.  It's quick, easy, and people can donate with the click of a computer key. Thr funds can go into a specially created checking or savings account .