I'm not sure of all the factors, but I'd think part of it is to make sure all the checks deposited in those "Dec 31st" batches, (which might have actually been processed on the first or second Sunday in January) go though and don't bounce (resulting in a cancelation of the donation).jpjones~ogr wrote:It seems odd that current technology doesn't seem to be able to do so.
If true, it wouldn't be a limitation of the Church's tech as much as the banking system.