Anchor Ball 2026

Written By Joanna Krynski

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

Ticket WAITLIST!

Due to the incredible response of our community, our Saint Clement Live Anchor Ball is reaching capacity!  As we work with our venue to maximize space, we are implementing a waitlist for tickets.   Please complete the linked waitlist form to provide your information, and we will be in touch shortly about ticket availability.  We strongly encourage that you join the waitlist as we are hopeful that we will be able to accommodate more guests.

We are so grateful that our community is as excited about Anchor Ball as we are, and we appreciate your understanding.  If you have any questions at all, please contact Lara Engert.

Meet Your Co-Chairs

We are so grateful to have Emily Flaherty and Cathryn Schmaltz leading the charge as our 2026 Anchor Ball Co-Chairs. Their passion and dedication to Saint Clement will help make this a night to remember.

What is Anchor Ball?

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.

Get Involved

Want to help make Anchor Ball 2026 unforgettable? You can:

  • Join a Committee — Contact Emily or Cathryn to learn more.

  • Donate Auction Items or Host a Sign Up Party — We want to make our Live Auction, Silent Auction, and Sign Up Party options as robust as possible! Do you have a connection or idea you’d be willing to share? We would love to talk to you about it!  

  • Sponsor the Event — An Anchor Ball Sponsorship is a wonderful way for you or your business to show support and to guarantee premium seating. See our opportunities here!

New This Year!

“Live from Chicago, it’s your Staycation!” Anchor Ball Raffle Package!

At ticket check out, please purchase your raffle tickets! Raffle tickets are 1 for $100 or 3 for $250 for a chance to win this amazing staycation:

  • Two-night stay at The Langham Chicago. Valid for an Executive Club Room stay with complimentary Club Lounge Access for 2 guests.

  • $500 gift certificate to the Chuan Spa located at the The Langham Chicago.

  • $300 gift certificate to Tre Dita Restaurant, a Tuscan-inspired restaurant with panoramic city views!

  • $100 gift certificate to Beauty Commons Chicago. Get your makeup done, lashes tinted or beautify yourself with a spray tan… whatever makes you feel good before a night on the town!

Unable to attend this year’s Anchor Ball? This is a great way to still support Saint Clement. Winner will be announced live from the event, but you do NOT need to be present to win!

Be sure to get your tickets today! This is one celebration you won’t want to miss!

Visit anchorball2026.givesmart.com

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, click here!

Apostles - $20,000

  • Anonymous

  • The Mulaney Family

  • Jim and Molly Perry

  • The Pierce Family

  • The Schmaltz Family

Saints - $15,000

  • The Hoeg Family 

Angels -$10,000

  • The Audet Family

  • The Cukalovic 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 Coleli and Stock Families

  • The Gilfillan Family

  • The Luthman Family

  • The Musa and Mitchell Families

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

  • The Oropeza Family

  • The Andrya and Jason Smith Family

  • The Wear Family

  • Maureen Williams

Friends - $2,000

  • The Baker Family

  • The Bentley Family

  • The Biebl Family

  • The Boden Family

  • The Bywaters Family

  • The Coli Family

  • The Deichmann Family

  • The Fitzpatrick Family

  • The Harring Family

  • The Hughes Family

  • The Jachino Family

  • The Jones Family

  • The Jordan Family

  • The Kirsch 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

  • Bob and Maria Tukker

  • The Weber Family

Joanna Krynski
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