Fundraising

Dan’s Candy Caramel Apple

A local favorite fall treat!. These apples are dipped in homemade caramel making every bite delicious. This fall fundraiser begins in late September and the apples are picked up in late October. For more information, please contact the school office at (815) 722-8518. 

Calendar Raffle

The Calendar Raffle fundraiser runs annually from January 1st to May 31st and includes 150 days of winners, totaling $11,000 in winnings! This is one of the school’s largest fundraisers! Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased starting in October through the end of December. Payouts include $20 on weekdays, $40 on Saturdays, and $150 on Sundays. There will even be one $500 winner drawn each month, in addition to other special payouts. The Calendar Raffle tickets make great Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers for your friends and loved ones! For more information, please contact Mary Nemanich at (815) 726-4031.

Holiday Greenery

“It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” This is a festive fundraiser of a variety of fresh greenery. These balsam fir wreaths, door swags, garlands, and mantle pieces are ideal for indoor and outdoor decorating! The beautiful holiday centerpiece is perfect for holiday gift giving. Most items come with a red velour button bow. Metal stands are available for grave decorations at the cemetery remembering your loved ones. Orders are taken in early November and pick-up is in early December. For more information, please contact the school office at (815) 722-8518. 

Trivia Knight

Join us each February for one of our favorite “knights” of the year: Trivia Knight! Trivia Knight is a friendly adult team trivia competition with parents, teachers, alumni, and community members sharing in the fun. There are amazing raffles and door prizes. Get creative with your table “theme!” ALL proceeds benefit the students of SMN. Parents, we ask you to represent. We are always looking for generous individuals and businesses to sponsor Trivia Knight. For more information, please contact Mike or Laurie Knick at (815) 954-9469 or (815) 600-0819. 

Strudel Sale

The Home and School Association sells freshly baked strudels from Weber’s Bakery. Choose from the delicious flavors of apple, cherry, peach, blueberry, strawberry, cheese or poppy. Orders are taken in April for pick-up in May. For more information, please contact the school office at (815) 722-8518. 

Palm Sunday Bake Sale

You do not want to miss the BAKE SALE in the Nativity Room the weekend of Palm Sunday. Cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes, and other sweet surprises are available for purchase. There are raffle baskets too! For more information, please contact the school office at (815) 722-8518. 

Dine-In or Take-Out Days

Restaurant fundraisers are a relatively easy way to raise money for our school. They are also great for building community. The Home and School Association hosts restaurant fundraisers during the school year. The school receives a percent of the sales gathered at the event. For more information, please contact the school office at (815) 722-8518. 

Contact Info
St. Mary Nativity Catholic School
  • 702 N. Broadway St. Joliet, IL 60435
  • (815) 722-8518
  • info@stmarynativity.org