St. Mary Church and School (Ellis)

 “This Little Light of Mine, I’m gonna let it shine!” 

St. Mary’s Parish is excited to be participating in the #iGiveCatholic Campaign again this year; making it our 7th year! #GivingTuesday is December 2, 2025! We hope that you will consider making a meaningful donation to our school and church.

#iGiveCatholic is not just another fundraiser. It is a call to action for all of us. By accepting the call, you change the arc of a child’s life and you join us in our pursuit of excellence.

Are you willing keep our little light shining? Our goal is big…to increase total giving to the amount of $40,000+ this year. How will we do this? Together!

All you have to do…say YES! to #iGiveCatholic!

Fuel for thought: Candles symbolize light in darkness, hope, life and warmth. The burning flame can symbolize the Holy Spirit, offering petition and devotion, a spiritual illumination and purification of the spirit. Our parish, the church and school together, is the burning light for our youth. Without light, we are unable to see God’s word. Without hope there is no future. Without life, we have no school or church. Without warmth, where is the love?

We invite you to consider giving to #iGiveCatholic to support our school and church as a whole. Monetary gifts given throughout this campaign will not only impact our school, but also the sanctuary of our church. ”Everywhere I go, I’m going to let it shine.” Gifts given are used for operating expenses for our school and church, such as, lighting, the A/C & Heating, and candles, which represent the fire of faith burning within our youth, our parishioners, the future of our parish.

On Monday, November 17th, Advanced Giving begins. This is a great opportunity to have your monetary gift be matched $1 for $1 by some amazing organizations who generously donated to St. Mary’s Parish. The official Giving Day is Tuesday, December 2nd.

 Our school and church will continue to shine when you give!
Your monetary gift means our students will continue to have a strong foundation, both academically & spiritually.
Your monetary gift allows our students and parishioners go to every corner of the world to make it a better place.
It is your participation that matters.

 Your tax-deductible gift to #iGiveCatholic is not just an investment in our parish it is an investment in our school students and our parish youth’s education.

Together, we can keep the fire burning within our students and peers.
Together, we can challenge each other to continue to spread the warmth of love.
Together, we inspire others to share the light of Jesus Christ.

“This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.”

 Let’s Keep the Light Shining – together!

A HUGE THANK YOU to our Matching Fund Donors:
* St. Mary's Home & School Association
* Ellis Knights of Columbus
* A Faithful Farm
* A Proud Supporter of St. Mary's

Three Options to Donate:

1) Online by clicking the "Donate" button 
2) Mailing your donation to: 703 Monroe Street, Ellis, KS 67637 
3) Calling the Church Office: 785-726-4522

We thank you for your continued support for our school and church!