Parish Planned Giving
Parish pledged planned-giving programme (envelope system with weekend Masses’ offertory collection) which provides support for:-
* Parish clergy.
* Parish support.
* Buildings and grounds maintenance (excluding school).
* Operating costs (rates, water, cleaning, electricity, insurance etc).
* Archdiocesan levies.
Become a Regular Giver
We welcome new members to the community and existing parishioners to become participants in the Parish’s ‘TG’ Programme through weekly envelopes or electronic options (direct deposit or credit card).
Any questions? Please contact us at the Parish Office via phone: 3870 7818 or email: toowong@bne.catholic.net.au
If you wish to make a one-off contribution via direct deposit or credit card to our parish please contact Parish Office for further details.
Parish Collection at Masses.
Collection baskets are shared during Parish’s Sunday Masses for collection of Parish Thanksgiving envelopes, loose notes and coins.
CBA Smart Terminals have been installed by our Parish at both St Ignatius Church (two) and Holy Spirit Church (one).
These devices are positioned inside the church doors, at Sunday Masses, to receive your electronic donations.
It’s great option for those wanting to give, but not carrying cash to put in the collection basket.
Instructions on how to donate using this device are located on the stand where device is position for Sunday Masses, however if you require any assistance with using the device, please speak to the Sacristan (at the Mass you are attending).
Thank you.
St Ignatius Parish Endowment and St Ignatius Parish Music Endowment.
As we look to the future needs of our Parish we must ensure that our primary ministries and programs continue to thrive.
Therefore, it is with great enthusiasm that I join with our Parish Finance Committee to inform you about the creation of two perpetual endowment funds that will support the mission of the Parish for future generations:
the St Ignatius Parish Endowment and the St Ignatius Parish Music Endowment.
An endowment is a fund in which the principal deposit is permanently invested for growth and never spent down. Each year the fund distributes a percentage of the balance back to the Parish for mission (currently 5%). As the fund matures over time through investment growth and contributions, the distributions increase and become a steady stream of annual income for the good works of our Parish.
The Parish Fund will support the ministries and programs of the Parish in perpetuity and the Music Fund will provide funding to the St Ignatius Music Program to ensure our music ministry continues to engage parishioners for generations to come.
My hope is that these funds will continue to grow with gifts from parishioners over the years. For example, leaving a gift to the Endowment Fund in your Will is a meaningful way to build up the Fund and financially sustain our Parish for generations to come.
This is a way for parishioners, who believe in sharing their gifts and reaching out to others, to leave a legacy of care and support far beyond their lifetime. I hope that each of you will prayerfully consider a gift in your Will as a special offering to our new Parish Endowment Funds.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment and generosity.
God bless, Fr Gregory Jacobs SJ
See Also: Refund Policy
Parish Bequests.
Make a gift that lives on: A gift to the Toowong Catholic Parish (St Ignatius Church, Toowong and Holy Spirit Church, Auchenflower) in your Will is a simple yet powerful way to impact future generations.
Catholic Foundation Bequests Information.
A gift in your Will can provide support for the many ministries of your Parish and ensure a legacy of faith for future generations. A gift in your Will is a wonderful way to express your Catholic faith. After you have provided for your loved ones, please consider a lasting memory to your parish.
For more information, please contact Catholic Foundation on 07 3324 3200 or collect a booklet from the rotary stands at back of both churches or from the Parish Office, or go to Catholic Foundation website – Parish Gift in Will Information.