The Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception are currently accepting donations to participate in their $8,000 “Count Your Blessings” Raffle. Suggested donation is $10 per ticket or $25 for three tickets.

Prizes will be awarded in the following increments: $4,000; $2,000; $1,000 and two prizes of $500 each. The raffle drawing will be held June 2, 2010. Winners need not be present to win and will be notified by phone.

Proceeds from this activity will be used for replacement windows in the 1962 building and other capital improvements at the motherhouse located on Heading Avenue in West Peoria.

For more information, raffle license number or to purchase tickets please call (309) 674-2005. Donations can also be mailed to: Heading Avenue Franciscans, Count Your Blessings Raffle, 2408 W. Heading Ave., West Peoria, IL 61604.