St. Mary Parish Altar Society

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Though we had hoped to accept credit card sales, we are unable to do so at this time. Credit card payment should be accepted soon. Until that time we will take check or cash. We will notify the parish when payment with a credit card is available. Thank you for your understanding.

Scrip is a term that means “substitute money”. When you purchase scrip, you're purchasing negotiable gift certificates and prepaid cards that are used just like cash. You can use scrip to purchase everyday expenses like food, clothing, and other essentials, and with every purchase, you earn revenue for your Parish.

Because St. Mary Scrip Program purchases large amounts of scrip from grocery stores, department stores, and other retailers, the participating merchants offer a substantial discount. Our program buys the scrip from area stores and national scrip brokers at a discount, and resells the certificates to families like yours for full face value. The discount – from 2%-16% – is our organization's revenue. A portion of the revenue will be used to pay altar society expenses.

Scrip is a popular fundraiser because families don't have to sell anything. Participating families produce revenue by making regular household purchases they would make anyway. Groceries, pharmacy, clothing, toys, gifts, and even gasoline can be purchased with scrip.

Refer to the latest version of the scrip order form for an updated participating retailer list. You can come to any weekend mass (not at Life Teen) to order and pick up previous orders or sign up for the backpack program through your child at St. Mary school. On-line ordering will also be available through our website.

Dillard's offers a 9% discount. If you purchase a $100 Dillard's gift card from Scrip, we make $9 profit. You use the card on your next trip to Dillard's and buy $100 worth of merchandise.

It doesn't cost you anything – using scrip only means that you are using a different way to pay for the things you would be buying anyway, such as groceries or gas. When you buy scrip, you are buying gift certificates, just like the ones you would buy in the store.

It doesn't matter what you buy – just how you pay for it! You don't need a minimum dollar amount to get started, and there is never a minimum amount to purchase.

You are not asked to sell anything – scrip is the alternative to other fundraisers such as wrapping paper or candy sales.

SUPPORT US – USE SCRIP FOR ALL YOUR EVERYDAY PURCHASES!

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why should I participate? Your participation will help us work towards Phase II, by making purchases you would make anyway. It costs you nothing and is very easy to use.

• Do I have to purchase a minimum amount to get started? There is never a minimum purchase amount. You might find that buying scrip in small denominations is easier until you get in the habit of using it all the time.

• Do I have to use the total amount of the certificate when I use it, or do I get cash back? Scrip cards can be used over and over until the face value has been used up, and the remaining balance stays on the card. Paper certificates usually state whether or not change will be given back. Some retailers may just write the new balance on the certificate and give it back to you.

• Do any of the certificates or cards expire? The majority of certificates do not expire for at least a year or two. Some cards state that a small amount will be deducted from the value of the card if it is not used within a 12 or 24 month period.

• What if I lose a scrip certificate or card? Scrip certificates and cards are equivalent to cash. They cannot be traced or refunded if they are lost, stolen, or misplaced. Once they are in your possession, you should treat them as if they were cash.

• When can I buy scrip? What is the Backpack Program? During most of the school year, you will have four opportunities to buy scrip each week.

• Mondays – You send in your scrip order and payment with your child in their backpack, and their scrip is returned home with the child on Friday. Use your green envelope for backpack orders.

• After Saturday 5 p.m. mass

• Sunday after 9 a.m. mass until 11 a.m. mass begins.

• On-line ordering is available year round.

• How can I pay for scrip? We accept cash, check or credit card for payment.

• Are scrip purchases tax-deductible? No – Because you receive dollar-for-dollar value, scrip purchases and any funds raised through this program are not tax-deductible.

St. Mary Scrip Dates of Operation - 2008

April 2 After School Scrip Sales in the Parish Center from 3-3:30 p.m.
PSR Sales in school building from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m.
April 4 Backpack Orders Delivered
April 5 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken after 5 p.m. Mass *
April 6 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken at Weekend Mass *
April 7 Backpack Orders Due by 9 a.m.
April 9 After School Scrip Sales in the Parish Center from 3-3:30 p.m.
April 11 No Backpack Orders Delivered (Early Dismissal)
April 12 New Orders Taken after 5 p.m. Mass
April 13 New Orders Taken at Weekend Mass *
April 14 Backpack Orders Due by 9 a.m.
April 16 After School Scrip Sales in the Parish Center from 3-3:30 p.m.
PSR Sales in school building from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m.
April 18 Backpack Orders Delivered
April 19 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken at 5 p.m. Mass
April 20 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken at Weekend Mass *
April 21 Backpack Orders Due by 9 a.m.
April 23 After School Scrip Sales in the Parish Center from 3-3:30 p.m.
PSR Sales in school building from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m.
April 25 Backpack Orders Delivered
April 26 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken after 5 p.m. Mass
April 27 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken at Weekend Mass *
April 28 Backpack Orders Due by 9 a.m.
April 30 After School Scrip Sales in the Parish Center from 3-3:30 p.m.
PSR Sales in school building from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m.

May 2 Backpack Orders Delivered
May 3 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken after 5 p.m. Mass
May 4 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken at Weekend Mass *
May 5 Backpack Orders Due by 9 a.m.
May 7 After School Scrip Sales in the Parish Center from 3-3:30 p.m.
May 9 Backpack Orders Delivered
May 10 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken after 5 p.m. Mass
May 11 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken at Weekend Mass *
May 12 Backpack Orders Due by 9 a.m.
May 14 After School Scrip Sales in the Parish Center from 3-3:30 p.m.
May 16 Backpack Orders Delivered
May 17 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken after 5 p.m. Mass
May 18 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken at Weekend Mass *
May 19 No Backpack Orders (Last week of School)
May 21 No After School Scrip Sales (Last week of School)
May 24 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken after 5 p.m. Mass
May 25 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken at Weekend Mass *
May 31 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken after 5 p.m. Mass

June 1 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken at Weekend Mass *
June 7 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken after 5 p.m. Mass
June 8 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken at Weekend Mass *
June 14 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken after 5 p.m. Mass
June 15 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken at Weekend Mass *
June 21 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken after 5 p.m. Mass
June 22 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken at Weekend Mass *
June 28 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken after 5 p.m. Mass
June 29 Orders Delivered and New Orders Taken at Weekend Mass *

* after 9 a.m. mass until 11 a.m. mass begins, after Life Teen mass