Everyone should have received a packet of raffle tickets for this year's St. Mary's Homecoming Bazaar, to be held Sunday, August 31.

Last year, we made over $33,000 on the raffle, which was a 10% increase over the previous year. Our goal for this year is $37,000; we need your help! Sell or buy the tickets you received in the mail, and pick up some extra tickets to sell outside the church on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

We have an impressive list of raffle prizes this year, thanks to the generosity of our parishioners.

Turn in your tickets in the collection plate, at the church office, or to the Raffle Committee person outside the church every weekend.

Volunteers are needed to sell tickets at neighboring parishes during the month of August. If you are able to help with this, please contact Linda Armstrong at 936-825-0565, or by calling the church office at 936-894-2223. We will also need volunteers to staff the raffle booth at the Bazaar. Sign up now!

Be sure to fill out your "early bird" entry form when returning your tickets. The lucky winner will be selected by drawing at the "Stretch" meeting in August. Good luck!