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Gratitude for the Magic of Children
Throughout the evening, I was moved to tears many times. Precious moments: thoughtful gifts made in the memory of loved ones, children giving what they can (sometimes in the form of cupcakes or upside down cakes) to support the school they attend, and a community rallying together for a common goal... the night was simply magical. Words cannot begin to adequately express my sincere gratitude for the night that was.
I shared the news about our event with Marquette's newest teachers joining us for the 2022-2023 school year, with a prospective family that contacted me late last week, and with family and friends back in my hometown. I told them, "If you want to see a Catholic school that people believe in, tune in at any point." As the bell rang out a final time, more than $150,000 was raised to support our school and our mission, with people giving from all over the United States for Marquette.
My appreciation is shared by all of our teachers, staff members, and students. As we shared in our broadcast, "Marquette is a 'best kept secret' - a growing small Catholic School in rural Iowa - and now it is time to let the secret out."
Folks, you did just that. After Saturday, I know our school's name is being said in Seattle, Houston, New York and other cities where people joined us and watched history. For 10 hours, I shared stories of the classroom, of the dedication of our teachers, and of successes through the years. I never tired or ran out of things to say... and how could I? There is still so much I want to share about how this school continues to defy the odds because of people like you who continue to support us. Now, however, my words only speak of thanks. Thanks be to God for our school and the generations before us that made us strong. Thanks be to God for the continued efforts through the years. Thanks to you for answering the call.
Although the night is over, the magic lives on. This morning, as I prayed with our students and teachers during Lent, I am reminded again of our vision that we are dedicated to living out each day:
Marquette Catholic Schools will stand as a beacon of academic excellence by offering diverse and innovative educational opportunities unique to the Bellevue area that are rooted in the virtues of the Catholic faith.
You give us a better opportunity to do this.
Geoffrey Kaiser, Principal -
thank you to our 2022 sponsors!
KALMES RESTAURANT
FARM BUREAU INSURANCE
KEY WEST CHIROPRACTIC
SECOND STREET STATION
BELLEVUE STATE BANK
UPPER KUTZ
BELLEVUE SAND & GRAVEL
KIEFFER PLUMBING AND HEATING
TRACY EXPORT
FIDELITY BANK AND TRUST
PREMIER HOME FURNISHINGS
RICHMAN'S CAFE
TILL'S GARAGE
ROEDER BROTHERS, INC
LIVE TO GIVE
DUPACO
BOB ERNST INSURANCE
JAMES MARTIN JEWELERS
DOLAND JEWELERS
SCHROEDER CONSTRUCTION
BLUEJAY SONG
HACHMANN-MIER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE
HARTIG DRUG
MAPLE STREET METALS -
ALL AUCTIONS WILL BE HELD ONLINE ONLY.
Live Auction items may be viewed in-person at the MEC during the April 1st Preview Night and during the Live-Streamed Event on April 2nd.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Bidding Owl (click here) Facebook (click here) YouTube (click here)
*RAFFLES (COMPLETED) - Silent Auction Grid (SOLD OUT), Cash Raffle, 1/2 Court Shot, TV Golf Ball Chances- Silent Auction Grid (SOLD OUT) - "Elegance" - $20 per grid spot, 144 spots available - 1 winner
- Winner (chosen on April 2nd) receives all of the following items: tear-drop diamond and yellow-gold necklace from Doland Jewelers, SeneGence makeup package, Stone Cliff Winery gift certificate, Simply Vera Tote Bag
- Cash Raffle - 1 ticket for $20, 6 tickets for $100; Prizes range from $250 to $5,000 - 4 winners
- 4 tickets will be chosen at 7:40 pm on April 2nd, and the chosen ticket holders will have the chance to come to the MEC and spin the cash wheel, or have someone on location spin for them, to determine winnings (need not be present to win). The wheel will consist of $250, $500, $1,000, and $5,000 spots - each of the 4 spinners will walk away with at least $250!
- Prize spaces will increase in dollar amount as ticket sales increase. When ticket sales hit 500, one of the $1,000 spaces will change to a $2,500 space; when ticket sales hit 750, one of the $500 spaces will change to a $2,500 space; if we reach 1,000 tickets sold, one of the $250 spaces will change to an additional $5,000 space.
- SALES END AT 7:30 PM ON APRIL 2ND
- See raffle rules and payment options below, OR call 563-872-4543 between 10 am and 7:00 pm on April 2nd for payment pick-up to locations within 20 minutes of Bellevue.
- 1/2 Court Shot - $5 per chance, unlimited chances, multiple winners possible
- First ticket will be selected on April 1st, at the end of the school day (3 pm), giving that lucky ticket-holder a chance to kick off our live event on April 2nd with a 1/2 court shot at 10:15 am at Marquette (purchaser may choose who takes the 1/2 court shot). Then, starting at 10:30 am on April 2nd, a ticket will be chosen every 30 minutes to give each chosen ticket-holder a chance to make a 1/2 court shot.
- Chosen ticket-holders will be notified on the live stream, as well as by phone, and will need to send someone to Marquette within a half an hour to take the 1/2 court shot. The last ticket will be drawn at 7:30 pm on April 2nd.
- If the 1/2 court shot is made, the winner will receive an amount of money determined as follows: First contestant at 10:15 has a chance to win $50 with a made shot. If they do not make their shot, the next winner will have a chance to win $100 with a made shot. The prize money will increase by $50 with each unsuccessful shot, until a shot is made. The winner of the successfully made shot will win the accumulated money. Once a contestant makes a shot, the winnings will start back at $50 and accumulate until the next made shot.
- See raffle rules and payment options below, OR call 563-872-4543 between 10 am and 7:00 pm on April 2nd for payment pick-up to locations within 15 minutes of Bellevue.
- TV Chances - $10 per chance, unlimited chances, 1 winner
- Winner takes home a new 55" ULED 4K Hisense Android TV (need not be present to win)
- When you purchase a chance, a golf ball with your name on it will be placed into a bucket. Toward the end of the live event on April 2nd, the bucket containing all purchased golf balls will be dumped and the first golf ball to drop in the hole will hold the name of the lucky winner.
- SALES END AT 7:30 PM ON APRIL 2ND
- See raffle rules and payment options below, OR call 563-872-4543 between 10 am and 7:00 pm on April 2nd for payment pick-up to locations within 15 minutes of Bellevue.
*Silent Auction ONLINE ONLY - COMPLETED
Bidding Owl (click here)
- All items can be picked up at the High School office April 4th through April 8th between 11 am and 4 pm, unless other arrangements are made.
*Preview Night (COMPLETED) - April 1st from 3:15 pm to 6:00 pm- Live auction items may be viewed in-person at Marquette's MEC
- Visitors may purchase cash raffle tickets, 1/2 court shot chances, and/or TV raffle golf balls
*Live Stream Event ONLINE ONLY (COMPLETED) - April 2nd from 10 am to 8:15 pm
Bidding Owl (click here) Facebook (click here) YouTube (click here)
- Tune in for entertainment including live interviews with current students, staff, alumni, and parents, live 1/2 court shot attempts, introduction of honorees, raffle drawings, and much more. DON'T MISS THIS YEAR'S SPONSOR COMMERCIALS CREATED BY MARQUETTE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS - PLAYED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE EVENT!
- Phone lines open 10 am - 8 pm
- General help line (563-872-3356)
- General help line (563-872-3284)
- General help line (563-872-3285)
- Food Delivery or Raffle Purchase Money Pickup (563-872-4543)
- Live Auction - bidding opens at 10 am, closes at 8 pm
- PURSE AUCTION WILL END AT 7:00 PM - winning bidders will be invited to the MEC to reveal the jewelry winner (or someone on site can open the purse for you)
- CASH RAFFLE WINNER SELECTION WILL BEGIN AT 7:40 PM ON APRIL 2ND - winning ticket holders will be invited to the MEC to spin the prize wheel (or someone on site can spin for you)
- Items may be viewed in-person from 10:30 am to 7:30 pm at Marquette's MEC
- All items can be picked up at the High School office April 4th through April 8th between 11 am and 4 pm, unless other arrangements are made.
- Helping Hands
- Live Auction - Replace stage lights and sound equipment in the MEC (donor matches available)
- Collins Aerospace Employees please use this link to submit your donations as Collins will match your donations.
- Sibling Challenge
- For every pair of siblings that makes a combined donation of $20 or more toward Helping Hands, Marquette will receive another $25 toward Helping Hands
- Be sure to note online or on the phone that you are donating toward the sibling challenge
- Sponsor Food Delivery - our MOC volunteers will pick up and deliver food purchases from any of our sponsor food establishments
- You must pay for the food over the phone with the restaurant before we pick up and deliver, then call the school @ 563-872-4543 to arrange delivery
- Delivery on April 2nd between 11 am and 7:30 pm to locations within 15 minutes of Bellevue
- Sponsors taking delivery calls on April 2nd for Magic of Children:
- Kalmes Restaurant 563-773-2480
- Second Street Station 563-872-5410
- Silent Auction Grid (SOLD OUT) - "Elegance" - $20 per grid spot, 144 spots available - 1 winner
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Rules and Payments for Raffles
Payment Options:
1) Call Marquette HS at 563-872-3356, or stop in at 502 Franklin St, to talk to Kerensa or Kari.
2) Use the online payment option at the bottom of this page - be sure to use the "Item # or Description" to let us know how to allocate your purchase.
3) Call 563-872-4543 between 10 am and 7:30 pm on April 2nd for payment pick-up to locations within 15 minutes of Bellevue.
Rules:(1) Tickets must be purchased in the State of Iowa. (2) All buyers must be at least 21 years of age. The winner does not need to be at least 21 years of age. (3) Purchases can only be made through checking/savings accounts, no debit/credit cards. (4) A receipt will not be sent as this is a game of chance and not tax deductible. (5) Prizes are subject to state and/or federal taxes and will be paid by the winner. Winners will not receive prize until all tax paperwork is completed and returned to Marquette. (6) Direct debit ticket sales permitted via State of Iowa Waiver. (7) You do not need to be present to win. (8) All raffle tickets/chances must be paid for prior to your name being added into the drawings.
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