Parish Giving
Our parish is dependent on the generosity of its parishioners to sustain our many charitable and pastoral works. Our Parish Giving Programme is split into two categories:
- Priest Support – Part of your giving is used to support the Parish Priest’s stipend and cost of living and for the upkeep of the presbytery and for contribution to the Diocesan clergy.
- Parish Support – The second part of our giving is used to cover the costs of running the Parish, Church maintenance and the costs involved with liturgy, educational programmes, administration and property management.
The proceeds are administered by the Parish Priest and the Parish Finance Committee and 15% of our income goes to the common good of the wider region by supporting things like retired clergy and diocesan wide pastoral and charitable activities like youth ministry, faith formation, chaplaincy in prisons and hospitals and many other works.
While your voluntary donations are greatly appreciated in providing the Parish with much needed finances; it is important to remember that your giving must be balanced against your personal needs. While there is merit in making sacrifices for the good of others, it should not be at too great a cost. Manageable and consistently regular amounts are equally appreciated.
Tax deductible receipts are available for all regular contributions and donations from planned giving and online payments.
Planned Giving is an opportunity for each of us to commit to our parish and determine the level of financial support.
1) Automatic Payment
You may opt to set up regular payments to contribute to the parish. This can be set up via internet banking, setting up the amount and frequency that you wish to contribute. The bank account details are provided below.
Bank Account Name: IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ELLERSLIE
Bank Account Number: 02-0108-0706777-00
Particulars: [Your name]
Code: [Pledge number (if provided already)]
Reference: Planned Giving
Set up through online banking or visit your nearest bank branch.
Note: If you are not registered with the Parish, please email Parish Office to know how to claim for donation rebates .
2) EFTPOS
For those who do not carry cash but have EFTPOS /credit cards with PayWave, this is the way to donate and contribute to the ministry of the parish. It is a quick and convenient option to make a one-off donation.
An EFTPOS machine is located at the entrance of our church foyer and has multiple fixed currency settings for your convenience.
3) Food Bank donation/ Delivery services
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Parish has a food bank collection for food donated by our parishioners. Any non-perishable goods are always most welcome. Contributions to the foodbank can be placed in the basket found in the church foyer or if you would like to make a donation please call the parish office during office hours or by email.
If you wish to offer your time instead, please contact Lenora Foliaki (lenorafoliaki@gmail.com) for more information.
4) Gifting Envelope
We have giving envelopes which can be placed at the collections taken up during Sunday Masses. With these envelopes parishioners may allocate their giving as they consider best, between the support of the clergy, and the Parish and the wider Church.
If you would like to know more, please enquire with Parish Office (office@ellersliecatholic.org.nz) for further information.
5) Leave a Bequest
By leaving a bequest to the parish church you leave a legacy that will benefit the Church into the future, a gift that will be greatly appreciated.
Your bequest is your choice - it may be part of your estate, an item of value, a sum of money - whether large or small it will be put to good use.
Sample wording
"... to the Roman Catholic Bishop of Auckland for the benefit of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Parish, Ellerslie, including all of its successors, I give and bequeath ..."
For more information, please feel free to contact the Parish office by email.
Who should give?
All parishioners have a responsibility to support their parish. The parish depends entirely on the generosity of its parishioners. It is important that new parishioners are included in this important aspect of parish life.
Also, with planned giving, you can collect 33% back as a tax credit. Rebates on all donations can be claimed back from IRD. (i.e. You can claim a rebate of $330.00 for a $1,000 donation).
An annual receipt is issued by the Parish Office Administrator, once you have made an identifiable gift such as through the planned giving programme. To enquire more, please contact the Parish Office (icpellerslie@gmail.com)
Why planned giving?
Planned giving supports everything we do as a parish including
- Maintenance of parish property & buildings
- Support of the clergy
- Contribution to Diocesan appeals
- Liturgical and sacramental expenses
Planned giving allows a parish to budget for its present and future needs with some certainty.
Annual Special Collection Appeals
For anyone not using the Pledge Envelopes, but are interested to contribute to the Annual Special Collections (e.g. Seminary Appeal, Peter Pence, Caring Sunday. Maori Pastoral Care, Cathedral Appeal, World Mission Sunday etc...), we have "Special Collection packs" available in the church foyer.
These appeals are generally be announced 2-3 weeks prior to the collection date.
IF you have been assigned Pledge number, write your number manually on these envelops, and place the donation in the Offertory basket during Mass. (Your contribution can then be recorded alongside your Sunday donations for tax rebate purposes)
IF you want a pledge number, or have further queries, contact the Parish Office.