Stewardship- a way of living
St. Brendan’s Parish staff traditionally consists of: 2 priests, an Office Manager, Secretary, Pastoral Associate, Sacramental Co-ordinator, Housekeeper and Gardener. We are also blessed to have a Youth Officer working with us 2 days per week, but funded externally.
Financially, we rely on our weekly collection, and on the occasional gift that comes from generous parishioners to keep us afloat. Sometimes we receive bequests from people who have died; these are the often the means to much needed capital works.
In 2019 we ran a Stewardship Programme to enliven our Faith Community. The logo is opposite and you can see our three objectives. We are aiming to increase our ability to fulfil our mission, to maintain our parish and to increase our income.
From June 2015 to June 2019:
our income totalled: $1,644, 915.29
our expenditure totalled: $1,954, 770.92.
As you can see, we have many joys and challenges in giving life to our parish. The support of every parishioner is vital, both through participating in ministry and much needed financial contribution.
So we proclaim:
• Celebrate our Mission,
• Engage in Ministries and
• Support our Maintenance