When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled ...then there appeared to them tongues as of fire,
which parted and came to rest on each one of them.
And they were all filled with the holy Spirit. Acts 2:1a, 3,4a
Dear Parents of Holy Cross Catholic School,
Introducing CRUSADER CASH – a way to reduce your tuition costs at no extra cost to you!
CRUSADER CASH is a gift card purchase program similar to manna. Like manna, participants purchase gift cards at face value from Holy Cross HSA; HSA is able to purchase these cards at a discount. The discount represents the earnings available to be used by our families to reduce tuition costs. Alternatively, you may donate these earnings towards our Guardian Angel Fund (tuition assistance). It’s a win/win situation for everyone!
Earnings depend on the discount associated with the merchant involved. Discounts range from 1.5% to 25%, but generally average around 5%. While this amount may seem small, the numbers add up if you regularly participate. There is no limit on the amount you can earn! The variables are the discount offered by the merchant and how much you spend.
How will the earnings be distributed? You decide whether the earnings help offset your tuition, toward this year's fundraising obligation or as a contribution to our Guardian Angel Fund – you choose.
A small portion will be used to cover the costs of this program, primarily shipping expenses, printing costs and supplies.
Ready to participate? Here’s a “quick start” guide –
- go to www.shopwithscrip.com, establish an individual account, and enter our enrollment code 28633B212167L
- start shopping! Select gift cards from the merchants that you frequent
- print your order summary, select a delivery option, and send your order plus a payment to school by 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday
- your first order must also be accompanied by a liability waiver and registration form; read the guidelines, sign the liability waiver and registration form, and designate how you want your earnings distributed on this form
- receive your gift cards on Thursday; use your gift cards!
- marvel at how easy this is! Feel good about raising money for the school and for YOU! Tell family and friends how easy this is and invite them to participate! Place another order by next Tuesday at 9:30AM.
We need a registration form with your first order, EVEN IF YOU PARTICIPATED LAST YEAR. You can find it on the school website under the Crusader Cash link. In addition to letting us know how you want your earnings applied, this information is needed to satisfy parish requirements.
"The path we have walked (in building and opening Holy Cross Catholic School)...has been in the footprints of Our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the Supreme Architect whose plan we have followed. All that we have tried to do has been for Him. There is a joy in this new ministry for our parish and the exciting work we have been able to accomplish under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
On behalf of the administration, faculty, parents and students, I wish to express gratitude and praise to God for all the good work that He has begun and prayerful hope for all that we have yet to accomplish...From daily Mass, confessions, adoration, prayer, classes, sports, friendships, challenges and joyful expectation for all that is to come, Holy Cross School is a place of love diffusing far and wide the goodness of Christ. Only in openness to the Holy Spirit can we continue to grow in body, mind and soul and give glory to Christ by becoming all that He calls us to be in His Holy Name.
Yours in Jesus through Mary,
Msgr. Daniel J. Deutsch August, 2008