tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post689831136801104292..comments2024-03-17T09:55:57.029-07:00Comments on Lost City: Good News for Lithuanians—For NowBrooks of Sheffieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18297071358029060908noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-41186427479703695782009-01-15T06:01:00.000-08:002009-01-15T06:01:00.000-08:00You're right, Ellen, the official policy is Lost C...You're right, Ellen, the official policy is Lost City doesn't accept Anonymous comments. But many people (out of stubbornness or because they don't see the notice) still comment anonymously. If I feel their comment is inoffensive, or if I wish to respond to their comment, I occasionally post the comment, the policy notwithstanding. In this case, I wanted to respond to this Anonymous' short-sighted view.Brooks of Sheffieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297071358029060908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-42564510179779225752009-01-15T05:51:00.000-08:002009-01-15T05:51:00.000-08:00I thiught this blog does not accept "anonymous" co...I thiught this blog does not accept "anonymous" comments. Right here,however, "Anonymous" refers to the church hierarchy "squandering money" on churches. As a member of the parish of Our Lady of Vilnius let me make one thing clear. The church was financially solvent, paid its bills, and even paid money into an insurance fund that is allegedly for repairs to churches. The Archdiocese of New York would make millions and millions of dollars from the sale of this property. Population is increasing in the neighborhood surrounding the church. It stands in the shadow of Trump's controversial condo/hotel and within walking distance of Philip Johnson's "swan song" (he himself called it that) apartment complex on Spring Street. <BR/>The congregation is small, diverse and lively. Money is the motivating factor in the decision of the Arch diocese to close this church.<BR/>EllenHalloranAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-47890753404074443112009-01-14T20:51:00.000-08:002009-01-14T20:51:00.000-08:00I go to this church most Sundays even though it is...I go to this church most Sundays even though it is closed. The Church hierarchy never spent any money on the church. It was self supporting, had money in its bank account, paid the cathedraticum and participated in the Cardinal's appeals. The last 3 years of its life, the ones from which the archdiocese draws its stats, the sanctuary was closed and obstructed with scaffolding. Mass was held in the basement hall. Despite this it had, and still has a devoted following. Like the case of St. Brigid, it seems that the archdiocese let the building deteriorate, perhaps to legitimize the closing and reduce the opportunity for public outrage. Viva St. Brigid's! May Our Lady of Vilnius stand to intrigue and comfort the line of motorists waiting to enter the tunnel. Most Sundays we demonstrate across the street from St. Patrick's Cathedral and then congregate on the steps of our church on Broome Street. I hope some of Brookes' readers join us.Niekieno Zmonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900707624141333708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-4046349553812223172009-01-13T09:11:00.000-08:002009-01-13T09:11:00.000-08:00This truly isn't offered in a spirit of blog whori...This truly isn't offered in a spirit of blog whoring, just that my picture of <A HREF="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28516908@N08/2654859892/" REL="nofollow">this church's cornerstone</A> is one of my favorites.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-63500654507896252712009-01-13T07:15:00.000-08:002009-01-13T07:15:00.000-08:00If nobody takes the train, why not tear down Grand...If nobody takes the train, why not tear down Grand Central? If not enough people use Central Park, why not pave it over? Try to look a bit beyond mundane practical concerns, Anonymous.Brooks of Sheffieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297071358029060908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-37629744536175676032009-01-13T07:12:00.000-08:002009-01-13T07:12:00.000-08:00If people no longer go to church, why should the h...If people no longer go to church, why should the hierarchy squander money? <BR/><BR/>If a theater draws a handful of people for a Sunday matinee, it closes.<BR/><BR/>These parishoners can go to ANY Catholic church to worship. Let them come up with the money, if their parish is so important.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-67739234341482039732009-01-12T18:45:00.000-08:002009-01-12T18:45:00.000-08:00Apparently this kind of thing is happening all ove...Apparently this kind of thing is happening all over the country. I read Poppy Z. Brite's blog, and her church in New Orleans is going through a similar struggle. There was even <A HREF="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/07/us/07vigil.html?_r=2&ref=todayspaper" REL="nofollow">a NYTimes article</A> about it.<BR/><BR/>This kind of thing is a shame wherever it happens.Andrew TSKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04102428606697946367noreply@blogger.com