Anchor Ball 2026

Written By Joanna Krynski

Anchor Ball is our biennial auction and gala that benefits both our church and school, while also fostering a vibrant sense of community within Saint Clement Parish. This beloved tradition takes place every other year and serves as both a fundraiser and an opportunity for our parish family to come together and celebrate the spirit of Saint Clement.

Live from Saint Clement, It’s Anchor Ball!

We are thrilled to announce that the theme for Anchor Ball 2026 is Saint Clement Live — a night of laughter, celebration, and community! Join us:

📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Marriott Magnificent Mile

See below for our event’s Program Book!

Cue the applause!

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible staff, dedicated volunteers, and generous donors and sponsors. We are truly amazed by how this community has shown up — sharing time, energy, and some seriously impressive talents. Who knew we were surrounded by so many hilarious comedians and scene-stealing actors?  We can't wait to celebrate with you at Anchor Ball on Saturday, February 21! 

Can’t make it to the event but still want to join the fun? You can!

  • Place bids in the silent auction—open February 17 at noon through February 21 at 11 p.m.  This year’s lineup is packed with unforgettable experiences — from prime seats behind the Chicago Cubs dugout and floor seats to a Phoenix Suns game, to a private skybox at the United Center for the Chicago Bulls or Chicago Blackhawks. You can also host a private event at Beatnik on the River, enjoy a Lake Michigan cruise for twelve, or play exclusive courses like Lost Dunes Golf Club, Shoreacres, The Country Club, or Olympia Fields Country Club. Plus: luxury home rentals, a First Communion photo shoot, a VIP experience at Shedd Aquarium, birthday parties, gym memberships, summer camps, and more!

  • For our school families, you can also browse and buy your sign up party tickets, teacher for the day raffle, and the unforgettable experiences our teachers, staff, and administrators have created for students. Click here to view these items.

  • Make a donation to support the incredible initiatives funded in part by Anchor Ball

    • Continuing to invest in a robust Child First Team to ensure students have access to a faith-based education through strong academic intervention, social-emotional support, and enrichment opportunities.

    • Underwriting core formation and service ministries so everyone in our community—students, young adults, families, and seniors—can participate regardless of ability to pay.

The best part of all of this? You don’t have to be present to win!

Joining us in person?

Take a moment to check your email for the “Know Before You Go” note, and keep an eye on your text messages for important updates about Anchor Ball games like Champs and a Chance and Heads or Tails, auction bidding, table assignments, and more. We can’t wait to celebrate together!

Visit anchorball2026.givesmart.com

Thank you to our Event Sponsors, Anchor Ball Leadership, and Service Providers!

Our Event Sponsors, Anchor Ball Leadership, and service providers are the real stars of the show! Your generous contributions have shaped this event and made it into a successful (and fun!) event. “We’re not worthy!”

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Friends - $2,000

  • The Baker Family

  • The Basken Family

  • The Bentley Family

  • The Biebl Family

  • The Boden Family

  • The Bywaters Family

  • The Coli Family

  • The Deichmann Family

  • The Dunnigan Family

  • The Fitzpatrick Family

  • The Harring Family

  • The Hughes Family

  • The Jachino Family

  • The Jones Family

  • The Jordan Family

  • The Kirsh Family

  • The Klucken Family

  • Craig and Jenn Knapp

  • Mark and Kristine Kobe

  • Molly and Jay Leonard

  • The Manus Family

  • The McLean Family

  • The Montgomery Family

  • The O'Connell Family

  • The Osequeda Family

  • The Pasquesi Family

  • The Pasquini Family

  • Mike Reschke & Natalie Wayne

  • Barbara and Chris Sifter

  • The Soria Family

  • The Stallkamp Family

  • The Theiler Family

  • The Trailov Family

  • Bob and Maria Tukker

  • The Weber Family

  • Jen and Peter Weitz

Apostles - $20,000

  • Anonymous

  • The Mulaney Family

  • Jim and Molly Perry

  • The Pierce Family

  • The Schmaltz Family

Saints - $15,000

  • The Hoeg Family 

  • Anne and Joe Linnen

Angels -$10,000

  • The Audet Family

  • The Cukalovic Family

  • The Erfort Family

  • The Flaherty Family

  • The McGrath Family

  • The Peck Family

  • The Swanson Family

  • The Weaver Family

  • The Yankellow Family

Good Samaritans - $5,500

  • The Conroy Family

  • The Colelli and Stock Families

  • Derm Collective North Shore and the Johnson Family

  • The Gilfillan Family

  • The Luthman Family

  • The Musa and Mitchell Families

  • Napleton | Kysiak Family Stores Hyundai, Chevy, Buick, GMC

  • The Oropeza Family

  • The Ramirez Family

  • The Andrya and Jason Smith Family

  • The Wear Family

  • Maureen Williams

Special Thanks

  • The Blackburn Family

  • Kristen & Matt Bonnano

  • Shannon and Brian Fitzgerald

  • Kyle and Mary Grace Glascott

  • Rory and Courtney Kenny

  • John Mulaney

  • Jim and Molly Perry

  • Kristina and Don Pierce

  • Brian and Carrie Tracy

  • Beth and Jeff Williams

  • Five Grain Events

  • Chris Bagnall

  • Noemi Benavides

  • Joanna Krynski

  • Helena Tylka

  • Erika Wenson

  • Nicole Zenner

Anchor Ball Leadership

  • Decor Chairperson

    • Rachel Kirsh

  • Decor Committee

    • Lindsey Boden

    • Kate Kysiak

    • Melanie Nall

    • Erin Parsons

  • School Family Offerings/Teacher Parties Chairperson

    • Carolyn Newlin

  • Sign-Up Parties Chairs

    • Cassidy Duvall

    • Rachel Pasquini

  • Production/Volunteer Chairs

    • Lexi Coleman

    • Casey Welby

  • Sponsorship Chairperson

    • Erin Gilfilan

  • Event Co-Chairs

    • Emily Flaherty & Cathryn Schmaltz

  • Director of Stewardship & Development

    • Lara Engert

  • Saint Clement Live Writers

    • Liam Miller

    • Maddie Wheaton

  • Video Director

    • Zachary Melton, Manager of Media and Ministry Engagement

  • Video Producer

    • Michael Nall, Project Manager

  • Live Auction Chairs

    • Danielle Hoeg

    • Pat Manus

    • Tracy Michaels

  • Silent Auction Chairperson

    • Molly Molinaro

  • Silent Auction Committee

    • Kelly Conroy

    • Kelsey DeWitte

    • Katie Hackmann

    • Rachel McNeil

    • Johanna Paul

    • Lisa Schaltenbrand

    • Jessica Webster

    • Jen Weitz

Anchor Ball 2026 - EVENT PROGRAM BOOK

We are so excited to celebrate with our amazing community. Whether you will be joining us or not, take a look at the event Program Book below. The team of volunteers and staff have worked hard to organize, plan, and execute this fundraising event for our church and school. We’d love for you to get involved in some way, even if you cannot attend. If you are having trouble with the interactive flipbook below, you can download a pdf of the book here.

anchorball2026.givesmart.com
Joanna Krynski
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