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First collection. All of the first collection (loose money as well as money in numbered envelopes, also known as Planned Giving envelopes -see below) goes to the Clergy Fund account and is for the support of clergy in the diocese.

Second collection. All loose money goes to the Church account to fund parish office, presbytery and church costs. Of the money in numbered envelopes, 20% is allocated to the School Building Fund account (this amount is tax deductible) and is used for loan repayments in respect of school buildings. The remaining 80% of the money in the envelopes is deposited into the church account to fund parish office, presbytery and church costs.

Examples of parish office costs include printing and stationery, computer software expenses, subscriptions, telephone, staff wages, insurances, cleaning and waste, power, security, repairs, etc.

Examples of presbytery costs include rates, cleaning and waste, insurance, vehicle expenses, power, repairs and maintenance, etc

Examples of church costs include resources for our sacramental programmes (Baptism, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Eucharist, RCIA), training and retreats for Altar Server and other liturgical ministries, Mass supplies (altar breads, altar wine, incense, candles, etc), cleaning and waste, repairs and maintenance, rates, power, coffee machine consumables, other canteen consumables – tea, sugar, milk, etc

Planned Giving envelopes are allocated on request from the Parish Office and are used if you wish to be issued with a tax receipt for the portion of the second collection that is allocated to the School Building Fund (20%). The envelopes are numbered and have separate sections for the first and second collections.

The benefits of setting up a regular direct deposit include convenience and hygiene, especially during these worrying times (not having to find and handle cash each week and continuity of giving if you are away for any reason including  if you are unable to come to Mass because you are unwell or vulnerable at this time.)

If you are interested in donating by direct deposit, now is a great time: It’s easy – just call Cheryl at the parish office on 6658 3544 and she will talk you through what is involved and give you a reference number for your deposit.

It’s secure – you set the payment up from your bank account; the parish office does not access your bank account at all.  You may change or terminate your direct deposit at any time.

It works in the same way as putting money or envelopes on the plate – you still decide how much to contribute to each collection and 20% of what you donate to the second collection is tax deductible.

Formed – The Catholic Faith on Demand (St Augustine’s Institute)

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THE SOUL

A weekly source of spiritual nourishment aiming to provide support for personal prayer, worship, reflection, pastoral care and well-being (From Lismore Catholic Schools Office)

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• Pray As You Go (the reflections have been modified for the Covid-19 pandemic)
• Magnificat
• Sacred Space

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• Formed- Sawtell
• Plenary Council 2020
• Sawtell Catholic Care of the Aged
• Lismore Diocese
• Mary Help of Christians Primary School
• St John Paul College
• St Augustine’s Parish, Coffs Harbour
• Vatican
• Catholic Mission
• Australian Catholic Bishops Conference
• Caritas 
• Palms Australia
• Men Alive
• Diocesan Investment Fund
• Art from the Heart