A parish community belongs to all of us. It requires everyone's support so as to continue to live out God's mission in our world.
Our parish's life and existence is in some ways quite similar to our own. There are jobs that need to be done to keep things clean, well maintained, and functioning as best as they can. There are bills to be paid, loan repayments to make, and work that needs to be done.
Each of us can find ways to support our parish as much as we are able, using our gifts of time, talent, and treasure.
OUR GIFTS OF TIME
Are there ways you can give of your time? Perhaps you can spare some time every second Thursday to help clean the church? Maybe you can arrive a little earlier or leave a little later and help us set up or tidy up before and after Mass? There are many simple things that need to be done - all we need are people with some time to donate to the cause.
Learn more about the various parish activities you can contribute to.
OUR GIFTS OF TALENT
Do you possess a particular skill or talent that you can share with us? Some gifts (eg musical ability) can be used to enrich our community during liturgical celebrations. Perhaps you have a trade and/or run a small business and could support us with maintenance work around the church? Maybe you have 'green thumbs' that can be put to good use in our gardens?
Contact the parish office if you have a particular skill which you could put to good use in our parish.
OUR GIFTS OF TREASURE
While no one should be pressured to give more than they can afford, the reality is that our parish relies on the financial support of parishioners to undertake its day-to-day operations.
While dropping some money on the plate always helps, it helps us even more if you join the Planned Giving Program. The Planned Giving Program allows the parish to budget more effectively and plan for its future needs with greater certainty.
How can I support the Planned Giving Program?
Envelope donations are the most common method. Contact the parish office or visit the Carmel Gift Shop after Sunday Masses to arrange for a set of weekly donation envelopes to be issued to you. With envelopes you can donate using cash, cheque or credit card.
Direct Debit is an easy way to contribute. You don't need to worry about having money on hand to put on the collection plate, and you save the parish the financial and environmental cost of issuing envelopes to you.
Please note that the Diocesan Development Fund (by whom this form is issued) is the parish's financial institution, and therefore manages the direct debit of accounts on its behalf. Please contact your financial institution to confirm that your account is eligible for direct debit, and for information on any fees or charges that may be applicable.
Make a Bequest
Some people also choose to remember the parish in their will. Talk to your solicitor if you wish to make a bequest to the parish.
READY TO GIVE OF YOUR GIFTS?
Contact the parish office if you have any questions about supporting our parish through your gifts of time, talent and treasure.
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