Kylie Spinelli Posted December 16, 2013 Author Posted December 16, 2013 You could get him SUNY Adirondack sweats. They are 25% off right now. :P Super comfy under an alb... What a great idea! :hehe2:
HisChildForever Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 You could do a combo of gifts. A DVD (one of the classics maybe) and 10 bucks to iTunes?
CatholicCid Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 Also, don't forget the possibility of simply giving cash, with a note to use as he needs.
blazeingstar Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 Also, don't forget the possibility of simply giving cash, with a note to use as he needs. If he's a diocean priest, yes, thats nice, but a religious priest would be required to turn it over to his superiours.
xTrishaxLynnx Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 From the responses of some of the guys in here, maybe a wallet is a good idea? lol He's bound to need a new one eventually, if not years ago. :P And you could slip some cash or a gift card in there if you want, as a surprise for when he fully opens it later on.
cmaD2006 Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 If he's a diocean priest, yes, thats nice, but a religious priest would be required to turn it over to his superiours. It may still be ok ... because in the long run the priest benefits as well (since the community is required to provide for his needs).
blazeingstar Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 (edited) It may still be ok ... because in the long run the priest benefits as well (since the community is required to provide for his needs). Yes, but I think most people would feel very "jipped". I know a young family who wanted to buy a new sweater for a nun but there were several nuns who needed new clothing far more and when they approached the sister as to why she wasn't wearing the sweater she told them the truth, that her sweater while very used was far from the worst. The family was heartbroken as they had no money to buy another sweater and the mother in particular was very resentful that her gift was not used as intended. It wasn't until the youngest, about 8, spotted an old very petiet nun in a sweater much, much too big for her. (would of fit the sister they inteded it for). The little boy (who was a very big 8yo) laughed at the sight and said that his sweater would fit the old nun much better and proceeded to remove his and give it to the woman, where she took it off. The family expected her to give it to the the nun the intended but she gentally explained that there was another nun who also needed a sweater. They ended up speaking to many friends and family and forgo any gifts to outfit all the nuns. Of about 150 nuns it turns out that even their threadbare sister was about 1/3 the way on the list meaning about 50 nuns needed a new sweater more than she did. I'm not saying this to scare dissuade people from giving money but to indicate that small gestures to religious who are of an order may not reach the intended at all....even with a trickle down affect. Edited December 16, 2013 by blazeingstar
Eowyn Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 Gift cards are helpful, maybe to a coffee joint. Most priests have to get up early almost every day and sometimes stay up late based on their schedules. A cup of coffee can make all the difference sometimes. Possibly some Mystic Monk coffee?
Anastasia13 Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 Photo of him and the bishop in a nice frame?
Byzantine Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 I'd be in favor of something nice (preferably tasty) that would get used up. AnneLine suggested food above, which sounds nice.
CatholicCid Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 If he's a diocean priest, yes, thats nice, but a religious priest would be required to turn it over to his superiours. It would depend on the order. As your sweater story shows, some orders require that all gifts, whether it be cash or a sweater or books (etc...) be turned over the superiors to be used appropriately.
PhuturePriest Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 Give him a white flea collar. If I'm a Priest one day, I hope someone gives me that as a Christmas gift.
Tab'le De'Bah-Rye Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 (edited) The priest at my Parish loves to travel, I would get him postcards or flags, both very small can be stored just about anywhere! Think small and practical, yet unique! Maybe a little christmas ornament with the Holy Family on it, or socks! haha just kidding :hehe2: I'm not a seminarian, but i definitely wan't socks and briefs. Socks and briefs are cool as. :) Perhaps The OP could get a pair of UG boots if it is a cold place in winter. Good UG boots last many years. Edited December 17, 2013 by Tab'le De'Bah-Rye
blazeingstar Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 I'm not a seminarian, but i definitely wan't socks and briefs. Socks and briefs are cool as. :) Perhaps The OP could get a pair of UG boots if it is a cold place in winter. Good UG boots last many years. Which shows you aren't a seminarian and likely have someone providing things for you....when you get older you will probably understand. I have a good job, and I'm a female but I would very much appreciate socks. Giving any female underwear besides your daughter or wife is socially unacceptable, but I don't know about a man giving other men underwear. However, I think it's a bit conceded to discount socks as a gift...even the socks that aren't my style, I appreciate.
CrossCuT Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 I was going to suggest a nice pair of warm gloves or a scarf...or both! I guess it depends on what state he is from. Im from Minnesota and a good pair of gloves can make a huge difference!
Byzantine Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 I have friends whose grandmother "adopts" men into her family by giving men socks (women get something else as a certificate of adoption). So if you want to say, "Hey Father, I'm adopting you a la Byz's friends' grandmother," that would be the way to go.
PhuturePriest Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 Which shows you aren't a seminarian and likely have someone providing things for you....when you get older you will probably understand. I have a good job, and I'm a female but I would very much appreciate socks. Giving any female underwear besides your daughter or wife is socially unacceptable, but I don't know about a man giving other men underwear. However, I think it's a bit conceded to discount socks as a gift...even the socks that aren't my style, I appreciate. Tab is a fully-grown adult and lives by himself.
Byzantine Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 But seriously, get a flea collar. While you (and I, depending on who it's from) would find that extremely amusing or at any rate a good idea, it's probably important that the priest have a good sense of humor. Does he? If he does I could probably come up with something amusing.
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