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Congratulations!  You have reached the only website containing the plain and simple truth about Sunday collection embezzlements, an evil to which any church that passes a collection basket or plate can easily fall prey.  Indeed, as you read this, such crimes are occurring weekly at many churches whose pastors and/or congregations are unaware they are occurring.  Your church could well be one of them. 

It is important to note that the originator of this website neither seeks nor accepts any monetary payment for the information and guidelines that are available at no cost for any and all who dare to follow through.  We emphasize “dare” because our experience has shown that people who are uncomfortable being in the position of having to confront and address unacceptable situations are likely to shy away from the truly exceptional opportunity presented by this website.

This website is divided into two sections.  The first section (Must-read Articles) provides access to two articles that graphically illustrate the deteriorated state of fiscal accountability within the American Catholic Church.  Included in those articles are several embezzlement case histories which, while involving only Catholic churches, can occur at any church that relies principally on the so-called Honor System to secure and protect its revenue

Indeed, the cited cases illustrate not only the existence and monetary impact of such embezzlements, but also the fact that no one is immune to the temptation presented by the lack of adequate financial safeguards, a condition that prevails at most Christian churches even today.

The second and most important section (The Why and How) summarizes the rationale for establishing a secure Sunday collection system, and provides a detailed description of the equipment and procedures needed to accomplish that highly desirable objective.  Again, this information is absolutely FREE for the taking and, since February of 2001, also includes practical guidelines for effectively securing the disbursements side of a church’s financial operations.

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May God bless your efforts toward eliminating unnecessary temptation to sin and ensuring the financial well-being of your church, parish or diocese.

 

 

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Michael W. Ryan, author of

NONFEASANCE

The Remarkable Failure of the Catholic Church to Protect Its Primary Source of Income

  

 

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