[1000 silverlings]

Why not? Even Jesus took payment. Plus a workman is worthy of his hire and the ox is not to be muzzled but allowed to graze as it works.

Luke 8:3

And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.

[RobbyS]

Don't forget Mary of Magdala.

[Vicomte13]

Indeed, so why not buy candles and prayer cards and pay for mass remembrances to support the Church?