Helping at home and in the wider community:
As well as the online giving links and collections at church, donations can be made by bank transfer to parish funds - just note the specific collection when donating.
Bank Transfers: Account Name: CPD Horndean St. Edmund's
Sort Code: 30-93-04
Account number: 00880222
CAFOD-DEC Venezuela Earthquake Appeal
Our brothers and sisters in Venezuela are facing immense hardship following the recent evastating earthquakes. Millions of people have been affected, with many families left without homes, access to clean water, food, or basic necessities. Through its trusted Church partners, including Caritas Venezuela, CAFOD is providing emergency support to those most in need.
We invite you to put your faith into action by supporting the CAFOD-DEC Venezuela Earthquake Appeal. Your generosity will help provide emergency food, clean water, hygiene supplies, and practical assistance to families affected by this tragedy.
Donations can be made:
- Online via CAFOD's Venezuela Earthquake Appeal
www.cafod.org.uk/give/donate-to-emergencies/venezuela-earthquake-appeal
- Using the Dona or SumUp giving machines at church, where a contactless donation can be made quickly and easily.
Please keep the people of Venezuela in your prayers at this difficult time. Together, through our prayers and generosity, we can bring hope to those who are suffering
Second Collection (obligatory) for the Apostleship of the Sea (Stella Maris)
Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all our lives, but they often work in difficult and dangerous conditions. Conflicts around the world are increasing risks to their safety, especially for crews travelling through regions such as the Strait of Hormuz. Many also face abandonment by employers, long separations from family, stress, and poor mental health.
Stella Maris (formerly known as Apostleship of the Sea) is the maritime charity of the Catholic Church. Its chaplains and ship visitors provide practical help and pastoral care to seafarers and fishers in the UK and around the world.
Please stand alongside them and support Sea Sunday so they always have someone to turn to in times of need, by praying for seafarers and giving online https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/campaign/sea-sunday-2026 or through the collection at Mass on Sunday, 2nd AUGUST (postponed from 12th July)
St. Edmund's Parish Fund
If you would like to make a one-off Gift Aided donation to St. Edmund's Church:
https: //donate.giveasyoulive.com/charity/st-edmund-horndean-catholic-parish
This site charges 4.8% commission but makes it very easy to Gift Aid your donation