St. Ann's 30th Carnival Raffle

RULES AND REGULATIONS 

 St. Ann’s Family Carnival Raffle is an annual event.

1st prize is $2000 in cash, the 2nd prize is $1000 in cash, and the 3rd prize is $500 in cash; there are no additional prizes. You may purchase tickets online at stanncarnivalraffle.org. Tickets are $10 each or $25 for 3, $50 for 8, or $100 for 20. We charge an additional 3.99% for each successful card charge. All proceeds from this raffle will go to support St. Ann Catholic Church’s operations.

The raffle contests will begin on September 1, 2026, and tickets may be purchased online through October 3, 2026. Tickets can be purchased until 5:30 pm on October 3, 2026. The winner will be drawn on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at St. Ann’s Family Carnival at 6:00 pm. This contest is void where prohibited by law. There is no limit on the number of tickets that may be sold.

1. CONTEST ELIGIBILITY

The contest is open to all persons age 18 and over who have a U.S.A. address. The Grand prize winner need not be present to win. St. Ann Catholic Church is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3). VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. By participating online, the individual hereby certifies that they have verified that their local permits participation in this activity. The participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless St. Ann Catholic Church and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte from any costs incurred as a result of their participation in this activity, except as referred to herein.

2. DETAILS OF CONTEST ENTRY AND PARTICIPATION

Contest ticket donation is ten dollars ($10) each or three (3) for twenty-five dollars ($25), eight (8) for fifty dollars ($50, or twenty (20) for $100.  An additional 3.99% applies to each successful card charge. The ticket purchase price does not qualify as a charitable contribution. All entries must include payment by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, and American Express Card). For all credit card purchases, the ticket purchaser must provide their full name, billing address, the cardholder’s telephone number, the credit card number, and the expiration date, as requested on the entry form. Subject to availability, purchasers may buy as many tickets as they wish. Your ticket is filled out when you submit your payment. All tickets are of the same size and weight. St. Ann Catholic Church reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to disqualify: false entries, entries suspected of being false, illegible entries, defective entries, incomplete entries, altered entry forms, and entries that do not include valid or complete payment. St. Ann Catholic Church is not responsible for printing errors in any contest-related material or for lost, late, misdirected, non-delivered, or corrupt internet messages, or any other failure to receive orders or deliver receipts before the drawing deadline. St. Ann Catholic Church reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time. If the contest is canceled before the drawing, all ticket purchases will be refunded.

3. PRIZES

The raffle Prizes are $2,000 cash, $1000 cash, and $500 cash. The winner of each prize is subject to relevant federal, state, and local taxes and other expenses. The IRS requires nonprofit organizations to withhold 25% federal income tax from the prize and to report it on IRS Form W2-G and Form 945. These forms must be filed by January 31 of the year following the payment of the prize. Any other fees or taxes, in connection with the cash prize, are the sole responsibility of the prize winner.

4. NOTIFICATION

The ticket purchaser whose raffle ticket is drawn at the Prize Drawing will be deemed the prize winner. The winner will be notified by email, telephone, and/or U.S. Mail using the information provided on the Entry Form. If the winner cannot be located or fails to respond to attempts to contact them within thirty (30) days after St. Ann Catholic Church’s first attempt to contact them, the winner will be deemed to have forfeited their prize. Another winner will be drawn. The prize may be forfeited if the second winner cannot be reached or cannot accept or receive the prize for any reason. The winner grants permission for the use of their name, photograph/likeness for advertising and promotion for this and similar promotions without compensation, unless prohibited by law.

5. RULES AND LIABILITIES

The contest is subject to these Official Rules. These Official Rules shall not be changed by any oral statement made by any person acting on behalf of St. Ann Catholic Church. By participating, raffle ticket purchasers agree to the following: 1. To be bound by these complete contest rules, and the decisions of St. Ann Catholic Church shall be final and binding. 2. To waive any right to claim ambiguity in the contest or these Official Rules, except where prohibited by law. 3. By accepting the prize, the winner agrees to release St. Ann Catholic Church, its officers and members, representatives and agents, and any person or entity associated with the production, judging, or administration of the contest from and against any claims, damages, disability, attorneys’ fees, and costs of litigation and settlement, as well as any liability due to any injuries, damages or losses to any person (including death) or property of any kind resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from redemption, acceptance, possession, ownership, misuse or use of any prize or participation in any contest-related activity or participation in this contest. 4. Except where prohibited by law, the winner’s purchase of a ticket and acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for St. Ann Catholic Church to use the winner’s name, photograph, likeness, statements, biographical information, voice, and city and state address for promotional or advertising purposes in connection with this contest on a worldwide basis, and in all forms of media, now or hereafter known, in perpetuity, without review, permission or further compensation. 5. St. Ann Catholic Church and its Staff and their immediate family members are eligible. 

6. TAXES

Taxes are the sole responsibility of the winner. The winner will receive an IRS Form W-2 G, and the amount of the winnings will be reported to the IRS as the awarded prize. The winner is subject to relevant federal, state, and local taxes and other expenses. The IRS requires nonprofit organizations to withhold 25% federal income tax from the prize and to report it on IRS Form W2-G and Form 945. These forms must be filed by January 31 of the year following the payment of the prize. Any other fees or taxes, in connection with the cash prize, are the sole responsibility of the prize winner.

The ticket purchaser is advised to consult their own tax advisor(s) with respect to the tax liabilities that may arise from winning a prize in this contest. The ticket purchase price does not qualify as a charitable contribution.

7. PRIVACY POLICY

Ticket purchasers’ information collected during a purchase will be used only to contact the contest winner and for internal use in future contests. No information will be sold or shared with any third- party websites or companies.

8. GENERAL CONTEST INFORMATION

St. Ann Catholic Church reserves the right to disqualify any entrant it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the contest or violating these Official Rules and reserves the right to cancel the contest should it suspect fraud or for reasons out of the control of St. Ann Catholic Church.

The internal laws of the State of North Carolina will govern disputes regarding these Official Rules and/or this contest. Any claim(s) or controversy between any of the contest participants and St. Ann Catholic Church arising out of or relating to the contest and/or the contest rules and regulations will be settled by binding arbitration administered in Mecklenburg County, NC by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. Any judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Caution should be taken for any attempt to damage deliberately or to undermine the legitimate operation of the contest. Any such attempts may violate criminal and civil laws and will result in disqualification from participation in the contest. Should any attempt be made, St. Ann Catholic Church reserves the right to seek remedies and damages, including all fees, such as attorney fees and court costs, to the fullest extent of the law, including criminal prosecution. A contest winner’s sole and exclusive remedy for any claim against St. Ann Catholic Church arising out of the sale of tickets or the conduct of the contest will be limited to the return of the purchase price paid for the ticket(s). In no event will St. Ann Catholic Church, its directors, officers, agents or representatives be liable to any party for any loss or injury to earnings, profits or goodwill, or for any incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages of any person or entity whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.

WAIVER/LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY– Raffle ticket purchasers, by participating (and the winner, by accepting a prize) hereby releases and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless St. Ann Catholic Church and the Diocese of Charlotte and their respective boards, officers, employees, committee members, volunteers, partners, vendors, agents, representatives, sponsors, service agencies and independents contractors, and each of their respective directors, officers, partners, employees and agents, from any liability with respect to their participation in the promotion and possession or use of the prize(s) awarded and also acknowledge that they did not receive any representations, warranty or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to any prize, including but not limited to ticket price paid and, in the case of any dispute, St. Ann’s decision shall be final. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. By participating online, the individual hereby certifies that they have verified that their locale permits participation in this activity. The participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless St. Ann Catholic Church and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte from any costs incurred as a result of their participation in this activity, except as referred to herein.

St. Ann Catholic Church

The Parish of St. Ann has been a beacon of faith in the Charlotte community since 1955. Our parishioners form a community that endeavors to support one another as we grow together in faith and holiness. For many years, the Parish of St. Ann in Charlotte has been known for our charitable outreach, serving the poor and marginalized both locally and around the globe, and for the excellence of our school and educational programs. In more recent years, St. Ann’s has become known for our stunning artwork and beautiful liturgies. Most important is St. Ann’s fidelity to the Truth and Traditions of the Catholic Faith. We look forward to having you as part of our parish family so that we may all grow together in holiness.

Mission Statement

St. Ann’s Parish seeks the salvation of souls through the redemption of Jesus Christ as revealed to us in and through the divinely instituted Holy Catholic Church. We invite all to receive God’s love as we give of ourselves in compassionate service.

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