Cash Calendar FAQ
What is a Cash Calendar?
The Cash Calendar is a raffle, and runs under the guidelines outlined by the Diocese of San Jose and the State of California.
How does it work?
Raffle tickets are sold at $10 per ticket in booklets of 15 tickets each. Tickets are available in the Parish and school office for purchase. The entire Parish is participating in the Cash Calendar, including the School, CCM, Preschool of Religion, EDGE, LifeTeen, MOPS, and other outreach groups.
When does the Saint Simon Cash Calendar run?
The Cash Calendar raffle runs annually between September 1 and August 31 of the following year.
Is the Cash Calendar mandatory?
We strongly encourage each school family to sell 30 tickets per school year ($300). For us to successfully replace the funding dollars we currently receive, overall participation is key to our success.
How do I buy tickets?
Tickets will be available for pickup in front of the gym the last week of school. If you aren’t able to pick up tickets, they will be mailed to your home. Raffle tickets are also sold in the School Office, Parish Office, and at major Parish functions. Tickets need to be returned in booklets of 15. Complete the top portion of the ticket with your name, address, and telephone number to the School or Parish Office. Keep the ticket stub so you know your ticket number(s). You may send in raffle tickets via mail to the attention of: St. Simon Parish School, Attn: Cash Calendar, 1840 Grant Road Los Altos, CA 94024.
Who can buy raffle tickets?
Anyone! You can purchase raffle tickets for your own use, or sell to neighbors, friends, family, etc. All will be entered into the drawing.
When are the raffle drawings?
Raffle drawings for $100 amounts occur weekly. Special drawings also happen during the year for larger amounts (for example during Catholic Schools week, the Parish BBQ, Sundae on Tuesday, or the last day of school). Each year, a calendar will be distributed with raffle dates for that year.
What happens to my ticket if I’m the winner that week?
You are notified by mail that you are the winner, and your ticket is re-entered into the raffle again for the next drawing.