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So where is the Donations for Vestments money going to go anyways?

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First, many, many thanks to all those who have donated to the “Vestment Fund”. In just a month and a half, it’s over $440! Thank you for your generosity.

I haven’t posted how I’m going to spend this donated money, so I think it’s about time to clear that up. Although I’ve labeled it as “Donations for Vestments”, a more accurate description might be “Donations for Vestments and other associated vessels and equipment for celebrating the Mass”. Mind you, that’s not as catchy a title as “Donations for Vestments”, so the original title will stick. These are posted in no particular order:

Vestments – I like the Gothic Low Mass sets from Luzar Vestments in the United Kingdom. I’m considering the gold, dark green, red, Roman purple, rose, and black in their standard damask with gold-machined orphreys. I would also like to have a Marian vestment, and really like the Marian embroidery they have available that matches the rest of the vestments. The Marian vestment costs £375.00 for the set, and the other vestments cost £315.00 per set. This translates into approximately $625 and $525 US, not counting shipping and other necessary costs. Each set includes the chasible, stole, chalice veil, burse, and maniple. Total cost is approximately $3775 US.

Altar Vessels – I have a couple of simple chalice, paten, and ciborium sets that I like, but I don’t have a really formal, beautiful chalice. For the chalice, I would definitely look at something like Adrian Hamers, although I haven’t decided which one I like the most.

Other equipment – My goal is to regularly celebrate Mass in the Extraordinary Form, so I need a copy of the Missale Romanum of 1962. Preserving Christian Publications has released a reprint of the 1962 Missale Romanum that seems to be very worthy for the celebration of the Mass. It retails for $460. – Purchased, thank you to all who have donated!

At this point, my goal without counting the chalice is $4235. This will change as I consider which chalice I like, as well as make my final decision on the vestments. Of course, I welcome any comments that will help in making these decisions.

Donation button

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I’ve added a Paypal button to the blog. No, I’m not going to be charging for reading my homilies. They’re not that good. I’m just happy when most people stay awake as I’m giving them at Mass.

The button is there in case one or two of my many readers (meaning: one or two of my 12 followers) feel generous enough to throw a couple of dollars my way. This money will only go for one purpose: purchase new, worthy vestments, such as the beautiful vestments made by Luzar Vestments in the UK, and beautiful, worthy altar vessels, such as those available from Adrian Hamers. For far too long, unsuitable and just plain ugly vestments and altar vessels have been the standard fare for many parishes. We’ve lost a sense of beauty in the Church, and I hope that these vestments and altar vessels can be used throughout my priesthood to bring even a small part of that sense of beauty back to the Church.

I greatly appreciate any and all donations that people are willing to give from the generosity, but know that everyone are more than welcome to continue to visit this blog and participate in the comment boxes if you are unable or unwilling to donate. This blog has been open to everyone, and will remain open to everyone until the day God calls me home or the blogging ends, which ever comes first.

Update: For those coming from Priests in Crisis, welcome! I feel kind of embarrassed that Suzanne posted this to her blog, as there are priests who need the support the Priests in Crisis blog brings far more than I do. Nevertheless, welcome once again!

The “goal” of $12,000 that Suzanne mentions came from a Plurk posting which led to this post. It’s a rough number, and I may have to come up with an actual goal to work towards.