Each year, we ask our more than 200 St. Philip’s School families to participate in two fundraisers: The Marathon in the Fall and Catholic Schools Raffle in January-February. We (and 83 other Catholic Schools in Minn., N.D. and S.D.) participate in the Catholic Schools Raffle sponsored by Catholic United Financial. We work with our Catholic United Financial representative Doug Martinka to access exciting prizes, professional promotional materials and publicity throughout the three states. The 2018 Grand Prize is a Chevy Trax or $20,000 cash. The Grand Prize drawing will take place March 5 at 11 a.m.

Each school keeps the money it raises. In addition to the prizes provided through Catholic United Financial, St. Philip’s will offer special incentives and friendly competition among the classes. We will continue to provide news and updates as the sale progresses. If you have questions or ideas on how to make the most of this fundraising opportunity, please call the School Office at 218-441-4940. Thank you!

We can begin selling tickets January 11. All tickets (sold and unsold) must be returned by February 24.

Jana Norgaard,
Principal
 

• Each school family receives 20 tickets with specific numbers. Families are responsible for selling and returning their tickets. (Unsold tickets also must be returned—DO NOT THROW TICKETS AWAY!)
• Families can sign up to sell tickets after weekend Masses at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f4ca4af29a4fd0-2019
• Families can request additional tickets to sell.
• Tickets sell for $5 each. Checks should be made out to “St. Philip’s School”
• Ticket selling dates are Jan. 11-Feb. 24
• TICKETS AND MONEY MUST BE RETURNED TO ST. PHILIP’S BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27
• Prizes will be awarded to the top-selling classroom (by percent participation) and to the top ticket seller (by family)
• Ticket buyers and prize winners must be 18 or older
• Tickets (and money) should be returned to St. Philip’s as soon after they are sold as possible
• Like/Follow St. Philips Catholic Church on Facebook for updates—please help spread the word about the Catholic Schools Raffle on your own social media sites
• Tickets can be purchased from families, in the School and Parish Offices and after weekend Masses
• Catholic United reserves the right to capture any information on the Raffle ticket. However, if someone does not wish to be contacted, they just need to write “Do not contact” or “DNC” on their tickets (yes, all of the tickets they purchase), and we will honor their wishes. Also, Catholic United does NOT sell or rent their lists to any outside groups, organizations or companies.
• School and church staff are eligible to participate (and win) unless they are immediate family (spouse, parent, sibling or child) of a Catholic United Sales Rep or staff member.
• Ticket purchases are not tax deductible. However, Catholic United is not allowed to give tax or legal advice. This question should be directed to your tax advisor.