How's this for unnerving. In our Church Bulletin a few weeks ago, I read a warning advising the parishioners not to leave their handbags in the pews while they went to the altar to receive Communion. It seems that handbags left in the pews were being stolen, while congregants were receiving the Sacrament.
In an unrelated incident, the private school that my children attend recently informed parents that Street People were stealing from the childrens' backpacks while they celebrated Mass at a neighboring Church. We are now required to keep the backpacks inside the Church where a teacher stands guard over them, instead of in the vestibule where they can be seen from the street.
These are two different Churches in separate cities, both in very well-to-do communities. Im seeing an unfortunate trend, and Im sensing that its not just a Catholic problem, so Im letting all of you ladies know. Worship with all of your soul, but keep your handbags close to your heart!
In an unrelated incident, the private school that my children attend recently informed parents that Street People were stealing from the childrens' backpacks while they celebrated Mass at a neighboring Church. We are now required to keep the backpacks inside the Church where a teacher stands guard over them, instead of in the vestibule where they can be seen from the street.
These are two different Churches in separate cities, both in very well-to-do communities. Im seeing an unfortunate trend, and Im sensing that its not just a Catholic problem, so Im letting all of you ladies know. Worship with all of your soul, but keep your handbags close to your heart!
(i'm sorry I had to)
AT CHURCH!? ugh...that's just...UGGH
