Your generosity enables our parish to grow and continue its mission. The Catholic Parish of Our Lady of Hope is registered with the Charities Commission (Registration No. CC53156), which means you are eligible to claim a 33% tax rebate on all donations made during the financial year.

Planned Giving

We encourage parishioners to join our Planned Giving programme. Contributions can be made regularly through:

• -Weekly envelopes
• -Automatic Payments set up with your bank

To join Planned Giving, please contact Jane Lee in the Parish Office:

• Email: ourladyofhope@xtra.co.nz
• Phone: (04) 232 5611

One‑off General Donations (Internet Banking)

If you wish to make a one‑off donation via bank transfer, please use the following details:

• Account Name: Our Lady of Hope Parish
• Account Number: 02 0552 0033740 00 (If your bank requires a 3‑digit suffix, please enter 000.)

Online Donations (Debit/Credit Card via PayPal)

Our online donations are processed through PayPal, and all charges are in NZD. To donate by Debit/Credit Card, select a cause and click Donate. If you wish to set up recurring card donations, please create a PayPal account.

After donating, PayPal will email you a receipt. Please keep this for your records, as it may be required when claiming your charitable tax rebate.

Important Notes About PayPal Fees

If a refund is requested, the following PayPal fees cannot be returned:

• -Service fee: 1.99% + NZ$0.49 per transaction
• -Bank disbursement fee: NZ$1.00
• -If your bank account is not in NZD, your bank may also charge a foreign currency conversion fee

Confidentiality

All information you provide is kept in the strictest confidence. Thank you for your generous support of our parish.

Support our parishes’ mission and ministries. Your gift sustains worship services, educational programs, outreach efforts and the upkeep of our facilities including revitalizing our sacred space into a welcoming haven which unites our community.

Your donation today empowers our parish’s young members through faith-filled retreats, leadership workshops, and community outreach. By investing in their spiritual and personal growth, you help cultivate compassionate, confident leaders rooted in Christ’s love. Join us in building a brighter future—one young heart at a time.

Empower a future priest or sister by funding tuition, formation, and living expenses. Your support helps seminarians answer God’s call and serve our parish community.