St Luke's Church

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St Luke's Church is an Anglican parish church in the Sydney suburb of Mascot, providing Christian worship services, pastoral care and community activities as part of the Anglican Church of Australia.

Mascot, New South Wales, Australia

About St Luke's Church

St Luke's Church is an Anglican parish church located in the Sydney suburb of Mascot, New South Wales. As part of the Anglican Church of Australia, the parish provides regular Christian worship services, including Sunday services, baptisms, weddings, funerals, and seasonal celebrations such as Easter and Christmas. In addition to formal services, St Luke's is typically involved in pastoral care, Bible studies, children's and youth ministries, and community support activities for residents in and around Mascot.

A charge from "St Luke's Church" or a similar description on your bank or card statement is most often related to a donation or payment made to the parish. This may include one‑off donations (for example, during a special appeal or fundraising event), recurring tithes or pledges you set up, fees or suggested contributions for weddings, funerals or baptisms, hall hire or event bookings, or payments for church activities such as camps, conferences, or community programs. Many churches now process payments via EFTPOS machines, online giving portals, or tap‑to‑donate terminals, so the descriptor on your statement may show the parish name, an abbreviation of it, or the name of their payment provider.

If you do not recognise a St Luke's Church charge, start by checking whether you or a family member recently attended a service, ceremony, event, fundraiser, or used any parish facilities. Look through your email for receipts, registration confirmations, or donation acknowledgments around the date of the charge. To resolve questions, contact the parish office directly using the phone or email details published in their current bulletin or via the Anglican Diocese of Sydney directory, and provide the exact charge date and amount so they can locate the transaction. If the parish confirms the payment is in error or duplicated, they can usually arrange a reversal or refund; if you cannot reach them or suspect fraud, contact your bank or card provider promptly to dispute the charge and secure your account.

Bank Statement Variations

4 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to St Luke's Church.

  1. ZLR*Roll'd Mascot AU
  2. ZLR*S2SYDNE Mascot AU
  3. ZLR*S3LUKES Mascot AU
  4. ZLR*S3STONE Mascot AU

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did I get a charge from St Luke's Church on my card or bank statement?

Most St Luke's Church charges relate to donations or payments made to the parish, such as weekly giving, a one‑off gift, or a special appeal. Other common reasons include fees or suggested contributions for weddings, funerals, or baptisms, hall or room hire, or registration fees for events, camps or courses. If you recently visited the church, attended a service, or used its facilities, the charge is likely connected to that activity.

What are typical amounts people are charged by St Luke's Church?

Amounts can vary widely depending on the purpose of the transaction. Many electronic donations or tithes are set up in round figures (for example, AU$10, AU$20, AU$50, AU$100 or more), while event registrations or hall hire will reflect the agreed fee for that booking. If you see a recurring amount appearing monthly or weekly in a similar round figure, it is likely an ongoing giving arrangement you or a family member authorised.

Why do I see a recurring St Luke's Church charge each week or month?

Regular St Luke's Church charges usually indicate that you set up a recurring donation or pledge, either via a card payment, direct debit, or online giving form. These arrangements continue until you cancel or change them, and the amount and frequency should match what you agreed to on the original form. Check any giving or pledge forms you completed, or emails from the parish acknowledging your regular support, to confirm the details.

How do I cancel or change a recurring donation to St Luke's Church?

To cancel or adjust a recurring gift, contact the St Luke's Church parish office and provide your name, contact details, the amount being charged, and the last charge date. If you set up the donation directly through your bank (for example, as a scheduled transfer), you can also log in to your online banking and cancel or edit the standing order there. Changes to card‑based recurring payments may need to be processed either by the church office or by the third‑party payment provider they use, so the parish is the best first point of contact.

Can I get a refund from St Luke's Church if I was charged by mistake or for the wrong amount?

Yes, if a donation or payment was taken in error, duplicated, or processed for the wrong amount, you should contact the parish office as soon as possible with your transaction date, exact amount, and the last four digits of the card used. In most cases, churches will reverse mistaken or duplicate charges or issue a refund back to the original payment method. If you cannot resolve the issue with the parish or you believe the transaction is fraudulent, ask your bank or card issuer to investigate and lodge a dispute.

How can I contact St Luke's Church about a charge I don’t recognise?

Look up “St Luke’s Church Mascot Anglican” along with “contact” in your browser or check the Anglican Diocese of Sydney parish directory to find the most current phone number and email for the parish office. When you call or email, include your full name, the date and amount of the charge, and any transaction reference on your statement so staff can trace the payment. It is best not to send full card numbers over email—only the last four digits if requested for identification.

Why is there a small or unusual pending amount from St Luke's Church on my account?

A small or pending amount may be an authorisation hold placed when a card is first used with the church’s EFTPOS terminal or online giving system to confirm that the payment method is valid. These holds may show as low amounts (for example, AU$1) and usually disappear or are replaced by the actual donation amount within a few business days. If a small pending charge does not drop off or convert to the expected amount, contact both the parish and your bank for clarification.

Could this St Luke's Church charge be for someone else in my household?

Yes, church‑related payments are frequently made by spouses, partners, or older children using a shared card, especially for events, youth activities, or donations made during services. Before disputing the transaction, ask other members of your household whether they recently attended St Luke's, registered for an event, or made a donation there. If no one recognises the payment, then contact the parish to investigate further and, if needed, follow up with your bank to report a possible unauthorised transaction.

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