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The Parish Finance Committee
The finance committee advises the parish priest in relation to financial matters.
It also oversees many of the financial aspects of the parish including the analysis and review of the annual audit statement, monthly income, expenditure and liability requirements and coordination of all parish fund-raising programs in accordance with Diocesan rules. The list of members of the Finance Committee can be viewed under the parish teams page.
The Weekly Family Giving Programme-Envelope Collection
The Family Offering is our most important source of income and we appreciate the generosity of all our contributors. This money covers the day to day running of the church which includes utility bills, insurance, small repairs and maintenance, wages, stationary, altar supplies etc.
While we are pleased to receive money in any form, we do have a preference for Standing Orders as it reduces the administrative burden on the Parish. The form can be downloaded here.
The weekly total contributions to the Family Offering are included in the parish newsletter.
The First Collection at Mass
The first collection at mass supports the local priests and the retired and sick priests of the diocese. The money collected goes directly to a common fund from which all priests are paid a monthly allowance. Christmas and Easter Dues also go directly to this fund. Overall this fund has been declining in the last two years resulting in a 6% decrease of the monthly allowance in 2010 and another 9% decrease in 2011 with a similar decrease forecast for 2012.
The Second Collection at mass.
The second collection at mass unless otherwise stated is the Share collection.
Share was originally set up in the 1970s to provide funding to meet the needs of new and developing parishes. In more recent years, however, as the need for new churches diminished, Share has been used to refurbish parish churches, build parish pastoral centers and fund the diocesan administration of central services.
The share collection is replaced by 7 special collections during the year.
Refurbishment fund.
2010-2011 marked the 50th anniversary of the building of the church of St. Pius X here in Templeogue. The refurbishment fund was set up to provide the funding for the major refurbishment that was required to the church building; to upgrade the heating and electrical systems, to resurface the car park, clear drains and repair broken kerb stones; to install a new bathroom in St Mary's Room; and to bring the building in line with modern statutory requirements. The major refurbishment work has now been completed. Through the refurbishment fund and the sale of a property, most of the funds had been collected. The balance due had to be borrowed and this amounted to 288,000. The refurbishment fund now helps to pay back the monthly repayments on the loan. Any contribution that you can give will be most appreciated and used to ensure that the Church building continues for another 50 years and beyond. The parish has charitable status through the Archdiocese of Dublin Chy No 7424.
There are collection points within the church for this refurbishment fund or donations can be given to the parish office or to any of the priests of the parish. You can now also donate online through a secure page and make a once off donation to the Refurbishment Fund. Click here to donate.
Tax Relief
Under the finance act, there is a scheme of tax relief on donations to eligible charities. Through this scheme it is possible for the parish to claim PAYE back on contributions greater than €250 made by a parishioner in a calendar year. This scheme will not cost you anything extra but it would be of great financial benefit to the parish, however to avail of it your consent is needed.
If you have paid Income Tax in the last calendar year and you are agreeable to co-operate with this scheme of reclaiming the Tax for the benefit of the parish please contact The parish office.
Through this scheme the contributions you have already paid will be of even greater benefit.
A statement of accounts for the years ending 30 June 2009, 30 June 2010 and 30 June 2011 can be downloaded below.
Statement of Income and Expenditure for 2008-2009
Statement of Income and Expenditure for 2009-2010
Statement of Income and Expenditure for 2010-2011
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