ST MARY’S PARISH INCOME AND THE CORONAVIRUS

UPDATE (18/6/20)

As lockdown continues, the Parish income is understandably far lower than in past years. It would be very helpful, and greatly appreciated, if you would use one of the following methods to continue to contribute to the Parish:

1. Set up a regular standing order to the Parish Bank Account – a Standing Order Mandate is available here.

2. Make a regular BACS payment to the Parish Bank Account (account details here)

3. Post or deliver your offering to the Presbytery, clearly marked “offering”

There are of course new weekly offering envelopes for use from this Month, but in the current circumstances it is not possible to distribute them to Parishioners.

Geoff Quinn, Treasurer

Gail Wright, Gift Aid Co-ordinator

UPDATE (6/4/20)

COLLECTIONS UPDATE

Some parishioners have had problems setting up standing orders or payments to the church account due to the name to account number check recently introduced by the banks. Through the Archdiocese, Barclays bank have confirmed that the account name is ‘Parish of St Mary Monmouth‘ (not as per bank statement!).

Easter Offerings: Parishioners who wish to do so and have the facilities, can also make these payments online by adding Easter to the payment reference. We will then be able to ensure that the money gets to Fr Nicholas. Because of the Covid 19 restrictions, we would strongly discourage persons from leaving cash/cheques at the Church or presbytery. If you are unable or unwilling to use internet banking, please hold any monies until restrictions are lifted.

100 Club: Because of the current situation, the first of the 4 draws due last month has been postponed. It will be made as soon as circumstances allow. We do, of course, confirm that all four will be held this year!

It is understandable that in these uncertain times people may not be in a position to give as generously as they normally do and thus the Parish income is likely to fall as a result.

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE:

  • by setting up a standing order to:

          Account Name:     Parish of St Mary Monmouth

          Bank:                      Barclays

          Sort Code:              20-18-23

         Account Number:  83456862

or

  • making a direct payment by BACS from your Bank Account to the Parish Bank Account as detailed below:

           Account Name:     Parish of St Mary Monmouth

          Bank:                      Barclays

          Sort Code:              20-18-23

         Account Number:  83456862

Please use as a reference your name and add your envelope number if you have one.

Geoff Quinn, Treasurer

Gail Wright, Gift Aid Coordinator