Anchor Ball 2026

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.

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Recap of Anchor Ball 2026:
Saint Clement Live!

Wow—what an absolutely legendary celebration we had on Saturday, February 21st at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile! Truly, it felt less like an event and more like the best kind of live show—full of energy, heart, laughter, and a whole lot of parish spirit. What an incredible night to come together as a community. Thank you for making it unforgettable!

Courtesy: Purple Photo Group

From record-setting attendance, to absolutely ferocious bidding in the live and silent auctions—the energy was giving “cowbell solo at Studio 8H." And, we didn’t just meet the $400,000 Paddle Raise goal—we blew past it. Because of you, we’ll continue supporting our incredible Child First team in the school AND sustain our vibrant parish ministries, including our growing young adult programming. That’s standing-ovation-level generosity.

And in what may go down as the most suspenseful paddle showdown in Saint Clement history, it was a tight race—but in the end, The Sunday Best took home the glory! Thank you for showing up big for our community.

We were especially grateful for the many blessings within our parish family, and proudly honored Jim and Molly Perry and Donna Terrasi. Their faithful dedication and generous service have made such a lasting impact and we were thrilled that so many of us were together to express our gratitude.

If you were unable to attend, we invite you to view our hilarious SNL-themed videos below!
You are still welcome to donated to the campaign via anchorball2026.givesmart.com.

Saint Clement Live! Opening Monologue

Saint Clement Live! Weekend Update

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Please fill our our Survey!

We invite you to please complete our anonymous Anchor Ball Survey to provide us with feedback from the event.

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Thank you to our 2026 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

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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

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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

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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.