Guidelines

• All organizations wishing to have a fundraising event are required to submit a Fundraising Request Form to Jane Truttier at jtruttier@saintedward.org. All requests should be submitted at least 45 days prior to the event either online or downloading the printable form and faxing to 281-353-9786.
• Fundraising events that require the use of the Parish Life Center will be granted on a first come, first serve basis, with no more than 3 fundraisers at one time to be held the 2^nd Sunday of each month during Hospitality Sunday.
• Each ministry/organization is allowed 2 fundraisers per fiscal year, July 1 through June 30.
• Parish organizations will receive first priority for use of Parish Life Center.
• Black-out dates include: Palm Sunday, Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, DSF Sunday, Mother’s Day, Fall Festival and any Holy Days of Obligation.
• The pastor will make the final determination regarding all fundraisers.

Definitions

Fundraising – The solicitation of funds, goods, or other items from parishioners or non-parishioners through event ticket sales, raffles, sales of goods, donations, etc., where there is a reasonable expectation that the event will result in an increase in the amount of money or goods available for use by the parish or its organizations. Worship related events (missions, retreats, etc.,) which do not charge a participation fee are excluded from these guidelines, even though a “free will” offering opportunity is made available to the participants.