Group Philosophy
The mission of St. Joseph Scrip is to provide ongoing financial support for St. Joseph Church and School.
Scrip is a year-round program that benefits both St. Joseph Church and School. In the dictionary, the word “Scrip” is defined as "substitute money." In other words, Scrip is gift certificates from national and local retailers and restaurants. They are the same gift certificates that you would buy at the store or restaurant.
These companies help St. Joseph Scrip raise money by selling gift certificates to us at a discount. When members of St. Joseph's purchase the gift certificates they pay full face value and redeem them for full face value. St. Joseph Scrip keeps the difference as revenue. This means that participants in the program put their regular household shopping dollars to work for the parish without spending a single additional penny. It is quite simply fundraising while you shop!
Scrip can be purchased before and after all weekend Masses. It is also available in the school office when school is in session.
St. Joseph Scrip provides financial support for a variety of financial needs of the parish. We support the school through teacher supplements, purchase special equipment or supplies for the parish and school, sponsor the Lighthouse Catholic Media CD program, donate to Pius X High School scholarships, provide tuition assistance to parish families, and contribute to other needs as they arise.
Participation in the Scrip program is a great way to become engaged in the parish and make stewardship part of your daily life. In addition, volunteers make up the heart of the program. If you are interested in volunteering to sell Scrip at weekend Masses, please contact Sandi Peters at st.josephscrip@yahoo.com.
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