Parish Finance Commitee
The Committee, under the Chairmanship of Eugene Davey, meets about five times a year and is responsible for the general finances of the Parish.They review the accounts and bank statements.Once a year a budget is drawn up and the Committee advise on ways of keeping within the budget.
Any work to be carried out on the Church, Presbyteries or Schools is discussed in advance of work commencing so that any major expenses can be anticipated and action taken in relation to fund raising if necessary.
The Committee takes responsibility for the Family Offering Collection.Records are reviewed on a quarterly basis.If there are any areas within the Parish not contributing a canvass is carried out to improve the situation.
Fund Raising Committee
Firhouse Parish Social Committee is in operation for almost 10 years now.
Every year the committee organizes a social night in St. Anne´s GAA Club in Bohernabreena and distributes 2 raffle tickets to every household in our parish.
The event has raised between €12,000 and €15,000 per year which accounts for 1/6 of the overall income of our parish.These monies have been used for improvements in our church for example:
Kneelers re –upholstered, lighting upgraded in sanctuary area, church roof re sprayed and many other incidental repairs.
Each year different projects are prioritized within our parish and the social committee,through its fundraising events, ensure that these are completed.
The Firhouse Parish Social Committee would welcome new members, sponsorship, help or any suggestions on offer within our parish.