A Holy Priest died 6 months ago and his family had two Masses. One Mass of High Priest.  The other one was supposed to be High Requiem Mass but his family did novus ordo.  Then a couple of people organized a 6 month memorial Mass and were asking for $600 dollars for choir.  I guess they thought we were going to pay the whole thing.  That is messed up.  First of all, it should be done one year anniversary in May;and not during advent.  Secondly, it is a Priest and if it is for Priest and shouldn't cost anything. After all, I'm sure they never charged outside clergy who visited  $600 can be used to help the poor.  The Mass was supposed to be this Thursday at 7pm then changed yesterday to Thursday to 10am after someone donated $100.  I also think it is tacky that there are posters in Church praying area. asking for online giving.   After Mass there should be zero talking in Church while people are praying. No excuse, they can go outside or use their social hall.  ( at least with the SSPX, there is silence and we can pray without disruption.)

I am upset with the whole thing.  We aren't going at all. 

Our priest was a good and holy Priest who had low Mass out of his home until he died.  He was persecuted even after he died. I was recently informed that his will was not followed according to his final wishes.