I am reporting on behalf of the PFC about the Parish Finances.
Firstly, we want to thank everyone and acknowledge all the contributions, not just financial, that people make to this Parish. This is a generous community and people give in all sorts of ways, even simply belonging to this Parish is a contribution. Thank you for your support as without all of it we wouldn’t exist as a Parish.
The update on the budget is that it is balanced and has been submitted to the Archdiocese. We do need to talk about income though because giving is down. The last two years have been difficult for everyone and for the income of the Parish and church attendance hasn’t bounced back from lockdowns. We are asking that parishioners reconsider or renew their giving pledges.
We know this is hard as everyone has bills to pay. However, we can also now say that the Presbytery donation drive has almost hit its target amount. Many people have given generously to this cause. We are asking that if you have switched your donations, please switch them back to the standard giving to the Parish. This is income for keeping the lights on in the church and presbyters, wages, insurance, cars, all amenities and maintenance. These are basic running costs of the physical presence of the Parish. Without an income we can’t pay for these expenses.
Your financial offerings enable our parish continue to serve the people of Narrabundah and support the priests and Fr Rembert Thomas.
The easiest way for planned giving is a direct debit or automatic credit card withdrawal as this allows you to maintain a consistent donation and can be easier for the church to manage the budget. For this payment option (Direct Debit or Credit Card), please contact the parish office or pick up a census form in the church and fill in the details for tour giving. Once you have completed the form please email them to the Parish Office or put them on the plate at Mass and we will be in touch.
Other electronic options are:
- Qkr! online or via the App on smartphones
- “Tap and Go” machine
If you are an envelope planned giver, please contact Cathy in the office to tell her you wish to continue to give in this way as even the envelopes cost us money to print and provide. Please remember to put your envelope/giving number in the reference and your first and last name.
We thank everyone for their ongoing contribution and look forward to the Presbytry repairs but also to the continuing functioning of the Parish.
Other details:
All details are on the website however if you have any questions please contact the office at narrabundah@cg.org.au or Narrabundah.finance@cg.org.au or call the office 6295 7879 and leave a message if the phone is unattended.
If you would like to make an online donation to support our Clergy, the parish office can supply the account details for either the clergy (Account Name: Narrabundah Presbytery Account 1st Collection) BSB: 062-786 Account No.: 000020619) or the Parish (Account Name: Narrabundah Parish 2nd Collection) BSB: 062 786 Account No.: 000014992).