[Protagoras]

One can debate whether using the envelope-method is appropriate,

Precisely what I have done,,,and nothing else.

but according to the pastor, there's no obligation to actually donate any money

And no one said they there was, you made that up. Hit your knees.

just submit the envelope as proof there was attendance at mass

Not Mass, His Mass.

[Rutles4Ever]

And no one said they there was, you made that up. Hit your knees.

Okay, I'm slappin' my knees. If you get a washboard and an empty jug, we can start a hillbilly band.