Special Collections
During the year there are several collections authorised by the Bishop. The majority are charity collections taken for specific causes on specified days.
The remainder are special appeals.
Below you will find a list of all the Special Collections for the year 2009/10
for the parish of Bracknell (aggregate for both churches)
Apostleship of the Sea £377
This is the Church in action amongst the seafarers of the world. The object is to provide for the spiritual and material well-being of them all, regardless of religion, race or rank. The collection is usually taken on the second Sunday in July.
Bamenda £349
To support our own Diocesan mission in Cameroon, West Africa. The collection is usually taken on the first Sunday in November.
Cabrini Children's Society £166
Formerly known as the Catholic Children's Society, Cabrini is a charity providing wide-ranging services to children, young people, families and to adults with learning disabilities. The collection is usually taken on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday.
CAFOD Family Fast Days £1354
There are two Fridays in the year when we are asked to spend less on our food for those days and give what we save to the Catholic Fund for Overseas Development (CAFOD). The collections are usually taken on the second Sunday of Lent and the Sunday after the first Friday in October.
Cathedral £161
For the maintenance and running costs of our cathedral. The collection is usually taken on the last Sunday in September.
Catholic Education Service £258
This service represents the Bishops in matters concerning Catholic Education. It is recognized by the Government in dealing with difficulties which arise between the managers of schools and the Department for Children, Schools and Families. The collection is usually taken on the ninth Sunday before Easter.
Clergy Assistance Fund £445
This collection raises funds to help our sick and retired priests when they are in need. The collection is usually taken on the forth Sunday of Lent.
Clergy Training Fund £287
This fund is for the training of students for the Priesthood and Permanent Diaconate. The collection is usually taken on Good Shepherd Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Easter.
Holy Places £337
This Good Friday collection is for the upkeep of the Holy Places in Palestine. The object is to keep intact "the monuments of Our Lord's earthly life".
Mission Sunday £203
Mission Sunday encourages prayer and financial support for the outreach of the Catholic Church. Missio/APF works through local bishops and churches to ensure that resources go directly to the bishops in the mission territories. This collection is taken on the last but one Sunday in October.
Peter's Pence £340
These offerings, taken near to the Feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, are sent to Holy Father as a token of England's traditional devotion to the Successor of St Peter.
World Communications £251
The Church must make certain that Her voice is heard through the media of television, radio and press. This collection is for the upkeep of training centres through which priests, religious and lay pass each year. The collection is usually taken on Ascension Sunday.
Other Collections and Appeals during 2009/10
Haiti Earthquake £2850
Pakistan Floods £527
Fr Jaya Indian Orphanage £5351
Life £349
SPUC £800
Papal Visit £850
Christmas Crib £421
Mother Teresa £336
Mission Box £194
Poor Box £21
Local Mission Appeal £45
- St. Joseph’s Church
- Parish Office,
- Stanley Walk, Bracknell
- Berkshire
- RG12 1HA
01344 425729
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