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Shop with Scrip and support St. John's!
What is Scrip?
Scrip is fundraising using gift cards. They are the same gift cards you would normally purchase from a retailer at your local retail stores, and they work the same way. You'll find cards you can use at grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, home improvement stores and at almost any business that accepts gift cards. You can also purchase Scrip and use it for payment on your mobile device with MyScripWallet.
How does Scrip work?
You buy a gift card for face value. Our organization earns a rebate. It really is that simple!
Your support of the Scrip program helps our church continue to fulfill Christ’s mission locally and around the world!
You bless your parish with income by simply purchasing your groceries, completing home improvement projects, taking a trip, enjoying a dinner out, giving Christmas gifts, and much more!
Scrip benefits everybody! A vibrant Scrip program:
· Provides income for St. John’s without additional offertory
· Keeps Catholic school tuition lower
· Helps with church operating costs
· Supports local businesses and jobs
· Makes your household budgeting easier
Be a part of this great parish support opportunity that provides excellent benefits for SJE at no cost to you!
Start Making Scrip Purchases Today!
Click the 3 options below to learn more about each method of purchasing Scrip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Don't hesitate to ask us any questions not addressed here.
How safe are scrip/gift cards?
Gift cards are the same as cash, so your identity is safeguarded with the use of a scrip/gift card.
How can I check the balance of my gift card?
On the back of most gift cards is a toll free number to call to check your balance. You'll need to have the card number available. Some stores allow you to check balances on-line. You would need to register on that store's site and obtain a user ID and password to access your card balance online.
Can gift cards be used to make online purchases?
Yes, most merchants allow you to use a gift card to pay for your online purchases, just by entering the card number. Some of these merchants include Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Target, Land's End, Walmart, and many more!
Are some of the gift cards good at more than one store or restaurant?
Many of the scrip/gift cards are through national chains. That means that one gift card is valid at a multiple of different stores/restaurants and can be used anywhere in the country. So you can purchase a gift card and send it as a gift to someone in another state.
Can I use a credit card to buy Scrip?
Unfortunately, you can’t use a credit card to buy Scrip at our parish. St. John’s as the merchant would have to pay a credit card fee on each transaction of up to 3%, practically eliminating any profit made through the scrip fundraising program. However, you can use a credit card when you buy Scrip online through MyScripWallet (transaction fees may apply). You can also connect your bank account to Scrip’s Presto Pay to buy Scrip online.
Who do I contact if I have a question about the scrip program?
The St. Johns Scrip Coordinator is Keith Baugh and he may be contacted by email at sjescrip@saintjohns.net.
*Confirmation photo above courtesy of Elizabeth Jane Photography.