Parish warning about unauthorised collections

Kilcullen Parish has issued a warning about unauthorised collections in the church environs, writes Brian Byrne. This follows an incident last Sunday when two young men in hi-viz vests sought money outside the church after the 11 o'clock mass, ostensibly for a charity. 

The Parish wishes to clarify that no collections are permitted on the church grounds or at the church gate without obtaining a Garda Permit. Permission for a collection must be agreed upon by the Parish Priest before applying for such a permit. No permit was sought or granted for a collection last weekend. 

The Parish seldom conducts a church gate collection, and if they do, it is announced at Mass and included in the Newsletter in advance. 

The only collection authorised by the parish is the monthly church door collection by the St Vincent de Paul conference, which takes place on the last weekend of each month. 

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