Time for a fundraiser. I’m starting a little late, however. I always have to force myself and I procrastinate.
Long-time readers know that I try to get back to Rome in March/April/May for Easter and my ordination anniversary as well as during October and part of November for the Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage, my birthday and All Saints/All Souls.
This is my way to keep my brain alive, identity strong and – having been significantly “under-utilized” against my will, not precisely but sort of cancelled – my priestly batteries recharged. It keeps me fighting.
This fundraiser must cover three things: airfare/travel, rent, groceries.
Of course there are additional expenses and nearly endless beggars.
I usually only eat out when invited out. Because I have a place of my own, I stay in and cook for myself. I save quite a bit. I’ll have to cover US phone use in Italy.
I won’t be able to go through Brooklyn this time because… reasons. Instead I’ll have to do the trip in one long shot, instead of breaking it up. I rather dread that. Hence, it would be helpful if I can get a little extra money to upgrade my seat. As I get older, it matters.
As always, I will record the names of all those who contribute for my Roman Sojourn. I often celebrate Holy Mass for the intention of my benefactors – as I do also every Sunday – 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 37 days in Rome. However, I have an idea that I might try to go back for Christmas. I’ll to roll it over, if there’s enough.
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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