Grand Prize $10,000

Runner Up Prizes of $1000, $500, $300 and $200

Early Bird Drawing July 1 – $250

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St. James the Greater Festival Major Raffle Official Rules

By participating, you agree that:
ELIGIBILITY: You must be 18 years or older to participate in the raffle. All St. James the Greater Parish
and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati (collectively, “CHURCH”) staff, board, committee members, and
employees are eligible to participate and can win a prize in the raffle. Participants in the raffle must be
residents of Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana and qualify under Ohio law. All federal, state, and local laws and
regulations apply. Raffle tickets are non-transferable. No refund of donations is available except at the
exclusive discretion of CHURCH. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Any questions about these Official
Rules should be directed to the Raffle Administrator Brenda Stier at bstier@stjameswhiteoak.com.
RAFFLE TICKETS: CHURCH and its agents, volunteers, partners, employees, and students assume
no liability for lost, late, misdirected, mutilated, illegible, or undelivered entries.
If you meet eligibility requirements, tickets may be submitted:
(i) In person at St. James the Greater Parish during regular business hours until July 23, 2026,
at 12:00PM
(ii) Mailed at 3565 Hubble Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
(iii) Placed in St. James the Greater Parish Sunday offering basket during weekend scheduled
masses prior July 26, 2026
(iv) Purchased at St. James festival during festival operating hours: July 24, 2026, 6:00PM to
11:00PM; July 25, 2026, 5:30PM to 11:00PM and July 26, 2026, 3:00PM till approximately
8:00PM.

Checks should be made payable to St. James Parish Festival.
Please Note: The mailing addresses provided on the raffle entry shall be considered as the address for
all future correspondence between the CHURCH and the entrant. If this address changes, it is the
entrant’s responsibility to inform CHURCH of such a change, via the Raffle Administrator.
EARLY BIRD DRAWINGS: St. James the Greater Parish will hold one (1) early bird drawings for the
Festival Major Raffle on July 1, 2026, time to be determined by CHURCH. Each entry that is drawn for
the early bird drawing will remain eligible for the major prize drawing.
EARLY BIRD PRIZES: The Early Bird prize winner will have fifteen (15) business days from the Early
Bird Draw Date to make arrangements for the pick-up or delivery of their prize from St. James the
Greater Parish, 3565 Hubble Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45247. The value of the Early Bird Prize is $250.
The winner will be solely responsible for any taxes, fees, or other costs, if any, generated because of
winning the Early Bird Raffle and should consult a tax advisor regarding the same. The CHURCH may
request a W-9 Form from the winner before the Early Bird Prize is awarded.
MAJOR PRIZE DRAWING: The Major Prize draw date is on Sunday, July 26, 2026, beginning at
approximately 9:00PM (ET) at St. James the Greater Parish Festival, located at 3565 Hubble Road,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45247. In this raffle, only one ticket will win the Major Prize. Each ticket will be entered
separately in the drawing. Each ticket has a separate and equal chance of winning the prize. The Major
Raffle prize will only be paid to a single individual. If more than one name appears on the ticket, the
winner will be deemed to be the first individual’s name on the ticket. Winners must meet the eligibility
criteria for the raffle.

MAJOR PRIZE: The Major Prize will be $10,000. The Major Prize winner will have fifteen (15) business
days from the Draw Date to make arrangements for the pick-up or delivery of their prize from St. James
the Greater Parish, 3565 Hubble Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45247. The winner will be solely responsible
for any taxes, fees, or other costs, if any, generated because of winning this raffle and should consult a
tax advisor regarding the same.
ADDITIONAL PRIZE DRAWING: After the Major Prize entry is drawn, four (4) additional tickets will be
drawn for runner-up prizes. The first ticket drawn after the Major Prize entry will receive one thousand
dollars ($1,000). The second ticket drawn will receive five hundred dollars ($500). The third ticket drawn
will receive three hundred dollars ($300). The fourth ticket drawn will receive two hundred dollars
($200). The CHURCH may request a W-9 Form from all winners before the Additional Prizes are
awarded.
NOTIFICATION OF WINNERS: Winners need not be present to win. Winners will be notified by phone
of the required procedures to claim their prizes. Winners’ names will be posted in St. James the Parish
bulletin and website ten (10) business days after the Draw Date. Winners may have up to fifteen (15)
business days after the Draw Date to finalize the process of acquiring the prize. Winners’ names and
location by city or town and photo may be printed in select media and on St. James the Parish website
or in news releases and other publicity for and from CHURCH. If the winner is unable to be contacted
or located after a period of sixty (60) days from the Draw Date, the prize will be donated to the
CHURCH. Three (3) attempts will be made to contact the winning entry via phone, email or registered
mail at the contact information provided by the entry. To claim a prize, a photo ID and additional
identification may be required.
TAXES AND IRS RULES: Winner is responsible for any and all federal, state, and local income or
excise taxes, fees, assessments, and like charges associated with the prize.
WAIVER AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: Entrants, by participating (and winners, by accepting the
prizes) release CHURCH, the Archbishop of Cincinnati, and each of their respective agents, staff,
employees, volunteers, members, and independent contractors and each of their respective officers,
directors, partners, employees and agents (including advertising and promotion agencies) (collectively
the “Released Parties”) from any and all liability with respect to participation in the promotion and
possession or use of the prize awarded. Entrants will not hold the Released Parties responsible or
liable for any or all accidents, theft, or damages resulting by their participation in this event. Entrants
further agree that they did not receive any representations, warranties, or guarantees, express or
implied, in fact or in law, relative to any prize. By submitting an entry, the entrant acknowledges and
agrees to be bound by these rules and regulations. In the event of any dispute, CHURCH’s decision
shall be final.
RELEASE: Entrants, by participating, agree to allow CHURCH and its media and advertising partners
to use their name, photos, videotapes, likeness, and statements in promotional material without
compensation. St. James the Greater Parish will not share other personal information from entries with
other organizations.
RULES: These Official Rules and the Raffle conducted pursuant thereto shall be construed and
enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio. These Official Rules may not be waived,
modified, or supplemented except in writing by CHURCH. CHURCH reserves the right not to proceed
with the Raffle in its sole discretion. ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR
RELATING TO THE RAFFLE OR THESE OFFICIAL RULES SHALL BE SETTLED BY BINDING
ARBITRATION ADMINISTERED BY THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION (PURSUANT
TO ITS EXPEDITED PROCEDURES) UNDER ITS COMMMERCAL ARBITRATION RULES AND
CONDUCTED IN CINCINNATI, OHIO AND JUDGEMENT ON THE AWARD RENDERED BY THE

ARBITRATOR MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION THEREOF. ANY
ATTEMPT TO DELILBERATELY CIRCUMVENT, DISRUPT, OR DAMAGE ORDINARY AND NORMAL
OPERATIONS OF THE RAFFLE, WEBSITE, OR OTHER METHODS OF ENTRY OR UNDERMINE
THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE RAFFLE IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINMAL AND CIVIL LAW.
SHOULD ANY SUCH ATTEMPT BE MADE, CHURCH RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES
FROM ANY SUCH INDIVIDUAL TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AND TO
DISQUALIFY ANY SUCH INDIVIDUAL FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE RAFFLE.
All proceeds benefit St. James the Greater Parish, a non-profit religious organization.
Dated: May 5, 2026