Each year, St. Mary Catholic School invites our community to partner with us in our mission through the St. Mary Perpetual Help Fund.
This is our most important fundraiser, as it directly supports the operations and school's foundation. Your contributions to this fund make it possible to provide a high-quality Catholic education, creating a vibrant, supportive community for all who are part of St. Mary Catholic School—past, present, and future.
There is a common misconception that families who choose private school education do so because they can afford it. However, as a parochial school, the opportunities we offer our students are made possible by the generous gifts we receive through the St. Mary Perpetual Help Fund and our other fundraising efforts. Your donation is not just a financial gift; it is an investment in a child's future—a future shaped by the values, faith, and education that will equip them to become thoughtful, contributing members of society.
We invite you to consider making a gift to the St. Mary Perpetual Help Fund, whether as a one-time donation, a recurring contribution, or a legacy gift. Your support helps ensure that St. Mary Catholic School continues to provide an exceptional education for generations to come.
The 1612 Club is a fundraising arm of the Perpetual Help Fund, inspired by devotion to Our Lady, Undoer of Knots. Many Catholic schools face large financial “knots” and St. Mary is no exception. Operating costs continue to rise due to inflation, insurance premium increases, and the increasing need for maintenance on our building which is more than 71 years old. Our roof and the heating unit above the preschool building are long overdue for replacement. While increasing tuition may seem like an immediate solution, it will only provide short-term relief. Over half of our families are on reduced tuition and significant tuition increases would unfortunately price many of our families out of our product.