The NEW Grand Prize:

A Luxurious Trip to Tuscany for up to 6 Guests!

This year we are elevating the stakes with an unforgettable experience in the heart of Tuscany! The lucky first prize winner will embark on a 7-night stay in a splendid Tuscan villa boasting 3 bedrooms and 2 baths.

Picture yourself immersed in the enchanting allure of la dolce vita, surrounded by the picturesque landscapes of Tuscany. Or if travelling to Italy is not your cup of wine, I mean tea, then you can walk away with $15,000 CASH!

Your Tuscan Villa Retreat Includes:

Alfresco lounging and dining
Outdoor stone oven for authentic culinary experiences
Private pool with breathtaking panoramic views

That's not all...

Our first prize winner will be treated to an exclusive experience:

🍽️ A privately prepared chef's dinner paired with exquisite wines

🍇 A guided wine tasting tour showcasing the best of Tuscan vineyards

As a cherry on top, we are providing additional cash to the first prize winner, which can be used towards the purchase of airfare or for any other purpose they desire!

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to savor the beauty, culture, and cuisine of Tuscany with your loved ones.

Purchase your raffle tickets FEBRUARY 1st - MARCH 1st for a chance to win this once-in-a-lifetime adventure! Tickets are $50 each.

Wait, there's more!

If you don't win the big first prize...

there are four additional chances to win $1000 cash!

The Big Raffle 2024

819 tickets sold as of 2/26

2024 Raffle Rules

St. Mary Parish Raffle 2024 – Contest Rules
Michigan Raffle License No. R73393
Effective Rules Date – February 1st, 2024

All proceeds to benefit St. Mary Parish (SMP), 157 High Street, Williamston, Michigan 48895.
Only 2,000 tickets will be sold at $50 per ticket. If fewer than 750 tickets are sold, drawing will revert to a 50/50 raffle with one (1) winner.
Five (5) winning tickets will be drawn between 10:00 am – 11:00 am, March 2nd, 2024 at SMP, 157, Williamston, Michigan 48895. The winners will be drawn live via Facebook between 10:00 am and 11:00 am EST
Winner shall be determined by a supervised random drawing pulled from all purchased tickets.
The first ticket drawn will be for the 1st Prize, while the second through fifth tickets drawn will be for the 2nd Prize, each valued at $1,000.
Need not be present to win. Winner will be notified via their listed contact information before March 5, 2024.
1st Place Prize is a 7-night vacation prize to Tuscany, Italy organized by LuxGive, or a Cash Prize of $15,000.
Winner is responsible for sales tax and income tax liability.
Prize winner will be required to provide SMP with a valid social security number and must complete all IRS and similar forms requested by SMP prior to delivery of the prize.
2nd Place Prize is a Cash Prize of $1,000. Four (4) winners.
Michigan law requires that the ticket seller and purchaser be 18 years of age or older.
Winner agrees to appear in all promotional materials and have their name and likeness shown.
All ticket sales end at 4:00 pm on March 1, 2024.
Should the raffle not be able to occur on March 2, 2024, the drawing will be held at St Mary Parish on March 3, 2024 at 10:00 am.
Should the raffle, for any reason, not be able to be conducted at all, a full refund will be given to all those who purchased tickets by June 30, 2024.
St Mary Parish assumes no liability for lost, late, misdirected, mutilated, illegible or undelivered entries. Entries without proper payment received will be deemed invalid and shall be immediately disqualified.
In the event of an error of any kind, we reserve the right to modify or terminate the contest.
The IRS has taken the position that amounts paid for chances to participate in lotteries, raffles, or similar programs are not gifts and therefore, the price of entry does not qualify as a deductible charitable contribution. St Mary Parish will follow IRS rules in effect at the time the prize is awarded.
Buyer must be 18 years or older. Ticket may, however, be purchased for a minor (under the age 18) who may win the prize.

All raffle ticket stubs will be held at St. Mary School Office unless the purchaser emails with mailing instructions.