Together, we work to meet the various needs of the parish. A viable parish requires careful stewardship of resources and relies on the efforts of committed supporters in partnership with our dedicated clergy, religious, staff and volunteers. We “give thanks” to all who provide the necessary practical support to sustain the parish.
There are many ways to support the parish. One traditional approach is regular financial donations or gifts.
We have a variety of functions and methods available to allow donations and payments to be made to the parish. Each are briefly introduced below.
- Planned Giving Program
- 1st and 2nd Collection Donations Online
- Regular Donation by Direct Debit
- Pastoral Works Broken Bay
- Card Donation Online
- Electronic Donation Terminal
- Bank Transfer
- Bequests
Planned Giving Program
The Planned Giving program is an opportunity for parishioners to support Parish finances with a commitment to donate funds at regular intervals. Parishioners are able to participate via a traditional envelope donation system or can donate through monthly credit or debit card donations (see below).
Further information on the Parish Planned Giving program
1st and 2nd Collection Donations Online
Thank you to all those who contribute via their weekly donations. Our traditions associated with weekly donations changed during and following the difficult coronavirus period. Accordingly, we encourage donations through the Direct Debit option of the Parish Planned Giving Program above. You can also make individual 1st and 2nd collection donations using simple online transactions at any time.
Donations online for the traditional 1st and 2nd collections at Mass
Regular Donation by Direct Debit
You may make regular automatic donations directly to the Parish via direct debit using a credit or debit card. A donation card account may be any VISA or Mastercard debit or credit card. Direct debit transactions will be processed by the Parish on the 15th of each month.
You may submit your card account details by making contact with the Parish office.
Pastoral Works Broken Bay
Pastoral Works Broken Bay is the pastoral charity of the Catholic community of Broken Bay. Pastoral Works Broken Bay has a vital role providing important support to life-changing ministries, nurturing families, and parish communities.
Each year, about 20,000 families and friends - those in hospitals, schools, parishes, and the wider community - will be assisted through the generous support of our parish community donors to Pastoral Works Broken Bay.
Further information on Pastoral Works Broken Bay
Card Donation Online
Incidental online donations or payments may be made to the Parish using BPoint. BPoint is a service of the Commonwealth Bank, ABN 481 2312 3124.
The BPoint service provides a simple way for you to make individual online donations directly to the Pymble Catholic Parish. The facility also allows you to mark the donation with a transaction description.
Donations may be made by any VISA or Mastercard debit or credit card or by any MasterPass digital wallet. Donors using an Apple iOS device may also use Apple Pay.
The link below will take you to the BPoint facility for the Pymble Catholic Parish.
BPoint
Electronic Donation Terminal
The Parish has available at each church, tap and pay EFTPOS terminals that allow $5, $10, or $20 donations as well as "any amount" donations to be made to the Pymble Catholic Parish. Donations may be made at any time. These terminals (two at each church) are located at the entrance way of the church. Each terminal is clearly marked as First Collection or Second Collection. Choose the terminal to use based on the Collection you wish to make a donation to.
These terminals may be used with any contactless credit or debit card, telephone, watch or similar tap-to-pay device.
Note: donations made via these devices are not tax deductible. These transactions are accepted as a non specific donation.
The terminals are a service by the Commonwealth Bank, ABN 481 2312 3124. The terminals are provided by the Commonwealth Bank and EFTPOS transaction processing is performed by the Commonwealth Bank.
Bank Transfer
Donations may be made directly to the Pymble Parish via a bank to bank transfer. If such a donation method is required, please make direct contact with the Parish office so that a suitable procedure can be provided.
Note: For security reasons, Parish bank details are not presented here. Any necessary details may be obtained by contacting the Parish office.
When making a bank transfer, please include your name in the transfer details. The bank will also provide a provision to transfer a limited transaction description, or "reference". Please use the following text for the reference field.
| Transaction Context |
Reference Text |
| General donation to the Parish |
Donation |
| First Collection |
1st Collect |
| Second Collection |
2nd Collect |
| Mass intention |
Intention |
Bequests
You may also choose to contribute to the work of the parish by making a bequest. A bequest is a gift of part of your estate made as part of your will. By making a bequest, you will provide support for many ministries provided by the Church. Your generosity will make a difference to the lives of many.
If you would like to make a bequest, there are different ways to do so. For example: a gift of a specific amount of your choice; a gift of particular items such as property; a percentage of part of your estate; a gift of that part of your estate that remains after you have provided for your loved ones; a gift of your whole estate.
In making a bequest, you may also elect to contribute to a specific important work of the Church.
Please contact the Parish office who will be able to provide further information and connect you with the parish priest and others who will be able to assist.