Letter of Offertory Collections, Finance Committee

Sunday Offerings are the financial life blood of our parish.  These weekly offerings are needed to pay the operational bills of our parish facilities: our church building, rectory, and the grounds and the remuneration of Church employees.

Along with the Sunday offerings, the Monthly Maintenance Offerings play an important role in sustaining our parish.
The Church is a physical plant of mortar and bricks and great care is given to maintain our home of liturgy and prayer.
Monthly Maintenance Offerings are on the following dates:

January 12, 2020.  
February 9, 2020.   
March 8, 2020.  
April 5, 2020.        
 May 3, 2020.  
 June 14, 2020.  
July 12, 2020.  
August 2, 2020.     
September 6, 2020.  
 October 4, 2020.  
November 1, 2020.  
December 6, 2020

This contribution assists the Parish with its fuel bills for our parish building and rectory.
 
Fuel Offerings are quarterly and are on the following dates:
January 19, 2020
April 19, 2020
June 21, 2020
October 11, 2020  

April 4, 2020
Dear fellow parishioners,

The purpose of this letter is to address Saint Boniface’s current financial position as it relates to the current Covid-19 pandemic. As you well know, the entire world has been turned upside down by this terrible virus. The coronavirus has impacted our lives in numerous ways, including our spiritual life. However, it is important to remember that even though Saint Boniface is physically closed, we are still spiritually strong and open to all.

As parishioners of Saint Boniface, please remember that even though our church is closed, the fixed costs of the parish continue. As such, the Finance Committee urges you to continue to be good stewards of Saint Boniface and to continue your regular support. Your financial support is greatly needed now.

It is fully understood that some may not be able to continue if they have been economically impacted by the loss of a job, etc. Yet for those of us not immediately impacted, your generous support is needed in order to help us keep current with our bills. These costs include staff salaries, utilities, insurance and property maintenance. Please know that the finance committee is hard at work, along with our Pastor, analyzing and deciding which expenses can be cut or deferred. We are doing everything that we possibly can to lighten the fiscal burden.

During this time of closed churches, there are 3 ways in which you can continue to support the parish financially.

• Make your regular contributions through online payments on our web-site, ONLINE GIVING OPTIONS.  With simple steps, you can set- up secure recurring Sunday offerings or one-time contributions by debit credit, credit card, or electronic check.

• You may mail your envelope to: Saint Boniface Parish, 817 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 01462

• You may continue to fill your envelopes weekly and set them aside, with the intention of bringing all of them to Saint Boniface upon the re-opening of the church.

In conclusion, the Saint Boniface Finance Committee would like to offer up this Prayer in Time of Pandemic to you and your loved ones. 
  
O God, whose Only Begotten Son bore the weight of human suffering for our salvation,
Hear the prayers of your Church for our sick brothers and sisters and deliver us from this time of trial.
Open our ears and our hearts to the voice of your Son; Be not afraid, for I am with you always.
Bless all doctors and nurses, researchers and public servants;
Give us the wisdom to do what is right and the faith to endure this hour,
That we might gather once again to praise your name in the heart of your Church,
Delivered from all distress and confident in your mercy.  
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Thank you for your support and God Bless.
The Saint Boniface Finance Committee