Time for a fundraiser. I’m starting a little late, however.
Long-time readers know that I try to get back to Rome in (March/April/May for Easter and my ordination anniversary. This year I will be there for Holy Week and beyond for most of the month of May. Since Easter is really early this year, that means that I have more days to cover.
This is my way to keep my brain alive, identity strong and – having been significantly but not entirely cancelled (“under-utilized” against my will) – my liturgical batteries recharged. It keeps me fighting.
This fundraiser must cover three things: airfare, rent, groceries.
And of course there are additional expenses and nearly endless beggars.
I usually only eat out when invited out. Because I stay in and cook for myself, I save quite a bit. I’ll have to cover US phone use in Italy (I changed from ATT to T-Mobile).
My plan is, once again, to head to Brooklyn for a couple of days next week and then arrive in Rome before Palm Sunday begins, hopefully to get over jetlag before the heavy days start.
As always, I will record the names of all those who contribute for this. I will celebrate Holy Mass for the intention of my benefactors as well as for other intentions which readers have requested through my form. As I go about in Rome, I will remember you in my prayers at the tombs of saints.
Another benefit for all is some enhanced content here and the knowledge that I occasionally realize that I am smiling while I am going about my day.
My goal is to cover 66 days in Rome. Since my mom passed away I’m now freer to spend more time abroad.
The usual ways of donating are available. Some of you know them already.
- Zelle, through your US bank, works best. Drop me a note HERE PLEASE use this if you can! Add a note “Days in Rome” in the “memo” and your email.
- For international donations there is a service called WISE which is very good and has the lowest fees and best conversion rate I’ve seen and I can accept any currency with it, convert it, and either move it or withdraw it using an ATM in Rome. Also, this is the service that I use to pay my rent in Rome. Try WISE. HERE
- There’s also waaavy flag (PayPal). Add a note “Days in Rome” and include your email if you want me to write back.
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- Venmo is an option, also. Drop me a note HERE Or use this QR code…
- PayPal takes a service fee percentage. Therefore…
- For larger donations checks by snail mail would be better. TIME IS SHORT and MAIL IS SLOW. Contact me HERE about that. There is a faster route than through the old P.O. Box. This is the best way for any significant amount, and there were a few of you, last time, who were quite generous.
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