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PARISH DONATIONS EXPLAINED It has come to the attention of the Parish Finance Committee that there may be a level of confusion as to where the various Church donations made by Parishioners go. Set out hereunder is a simple explanation as to what happens to your money. Sunday Collections made either via the Bags or the Tap & Pay machines -………………………

BLUE BAG funds go to The Diocese Common Fund supporting all the priests of the Diocese RED BAG funds are for the Diocese SHARE collection and support a variety of initiatives and assist less well-off parishes in the Diocese 'Easter; Summer; and Christmas Dues - go to the Diocese Common Fund.

PARISH MAINTENANCE FUND remains in the Parish to assist with the upkeep costs (Repairs, Light, Heat, Etc) of running the Parish. Donations to this fund can be made by placing completed envelopes in the safe in the church. Donations going directly to the Parish can be made via standing order available through the Parish Office or, online through the Donate button on the parish Web Site www.newtownparkparish.com...........................Donations through the Tap & Pay machines are split 60:40 - Common Fund and Share.

TAX RELIEF the Parish is a registered charity enabling it claim rebates from Revenue on ALL donations in excess €250 per year made by parishioners where the Parish is provided with the donor's name & address and it receives a completed CHY (Revenue) form. Once it has this data the Parish takes over and processes the rebate. It applies to all taxpayers. Grossing up such donations for the rebate results in a payment of some €376 (an additional 50%) to the Parish. Furthermore, all your contributions through the year, can be aggregated for rebate purposes resulting in this being a very valuable source of funding.

Parish Finance Committee 10/ 2026

SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL will hold their 

monthly collection after all Masses today.