Well, I’m sure you can guess what happened. That’s right, 3 of the packs met the challenge and were rewarded with the opportunity to put a pie in their leader’s face. What follows is a teaser from the sure to be smash hit “Pie Face” featuring our very own scouts from Pack 516. (Anyone know where I can sign up to be a scout? This looks like fun!)

We hope that all of you had a chance to brave the weather and spend some time with your family and friends in support of the St. Ann Parish. In between rain showers we were able to get a few photos of the picnic.  Here is a video remix of the photos as well as a link to view individual photos online.  (Remember, 50% of any online print purchases goes back into the St. Ann community.)

Click here to view and purchase prints online.

View & purchase photos of the auction via this link.

Join us for the 41^st Annual Sponsor’s Dinner Dance and Auction.  This is the parish’s biggest fundraising event of the year.

We need everyone’s help in collecting items for the auction.
Click here to view complete details on how you can help organize and/or donate items to the auction.

There will be lots of interesting items for both the silent and oral auctions.  Dinner will be delicious, and there will be dancing to a live band.  Please join us!

The 41st annual Sponsor’s Dinner Dance & Auction is coming up on Saturday, April 30, 2011.  This is the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year.  Last year we raised an amazing $65,000, which was used to finish updating the Science Lab, purchase 2 additional classroom MIMIO boards and laptops, plaster and repaint the school gym, and refinish some flooring.  In addition, the money raised helps to ensure the financial stability and budget of the school and parish, and take care of many other necessary repairs/maintenance to the school and church … all thanks to many generous donors.

You may not realize it, but you have connections to local and national businesses, individuals, and organizations that may be willing to contribute to this event!

Do you work at a hotel or know someone that does who would donate a stay?  Do you have a connection at one of the airlines who would be willing to give tickets?  Do you have a vacation home/time share you would be willing to donate for others to bid on and enjoy?  Do you have a favorite restaurant, coffee shop, or movie theater that would be willing to donate a gift certificate?  How about a hairdresser, masseuse, craftsman, or contractor that would donate their services?

Please take some time to think about what you do and who you know and how you may be able to help make this year’s event a huge success!

New items and services are always needed to keep the auction going, year after year.  Just call or drop a note through school to one of this year’s auction chairpersons, Kay Dieckmann (381-7201) or Cheri Smith (382-1107) and let us know what you are thinking about.  The deadline for donations is March 31.  If you are interested in helping out in other ways with this year’s auction, please let us know… new people bring new ideas.

We hope you are able to join us and other St. Ann School parents and parishioners on April 30 for a fantastic evening of great food, fun, a live band, dancing, and over 175 incredible items and services to bid on!  Don’t miss it!

Sincerely,

Cheri Smith & Kay Dieckmann, 2011 Auction Co-Chairs

It’s garage sale time again! The Annual St. Ann Garage Sale begins on Saturday, October 23th. We are in need of usable items to sell so go ahead and free up some square footage in your house by bringing your tax deductible donations to the Parish Center starting Sunday, October 17th at 1 PM until Thursday, October 22nd 7 PM. Please remember pick up your tax-deduction form on the bar counter.

You are twice blessed if you put your donated items where they belong in the Parish Center!

Contact Bob Reid at pe@sacs-stl.org or (314) 599-8433 if you need donations picked up (the earlier in the week the better)

TOP 8 REASONS TO DONATE ITEMS OR VOLUNTEER AT THE ST. ANN GARAGE SALE

8. You get to meet and hang out with other wonderful, awesome volunteers

7. Teachers get to pick items to further enhance the learning in their classrooms

6. Leftover items benefit a number of charities, inc. Kidney Foundation, Our Lady of Guadalupe (books for their sale), homeless gentlemen in south St. Louis, and Remains (which distributes items to 3^rd World countries)

5. Volunteer hours will go toward SACPO obligation

4. Donating items makes your house seem bigger by freeing up space

3. Donating items makes you eligible for charitable tax deduction

2. Proceeds and items benefit Vincent de Paul Society assisting needy folks in our area

1. Proceeds benefit our favorite grade school – St. Ann of Normandy

The best times to volunteer are:

10/17 thru 10/22 anytime between 1 and 7 to help sort, fold, hang, organize. (Even if you can just come for a little while)

10/23 between 8 and 3. 10/24 between 9 and 1. Call Bob Reid at (314) 599-8433 if you can help out on the day of the sale

10/24 at 1:00 to box and bag up leftovers for charities and perhaps take a van or truckful up to Value Village.

Thank you in advance for helping us out!

The St. Ann Parish Picnic was held on May 7-8, 2010.  There were exciting rides, fun games, and delicious food.  There was even music in the evenings!  It was wonderful to see all the happy faces despite the chilly temperatures.  Special thanks to all the members of the planning committee including Fr. Bill, Michelle Haley, Katie Andrews, Robyn Provost, Bruce Gardiner, and Matt Dooley.  All the fantastic volunteers helped everything to run smoothly, too.  Mark your calendars now for the picnic next year!

Dear St. Ann School families, friends & parishioners,

The 40th annual Sponsor’s Dinner Dance & Auction is coming up on Saturday, April 24, 2010. This is the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Last year we raised an amazing $63,400, which was used to further update the Science Lab, repair the school roof, purchase 2 classroom MIMIO boards and laptops, plaster and repaint the school gym, help to ensure the financial stability and budget of the school and parish, and take care of many other necessary repairs/maintenance to the school and church … all thanks to many generous donors.

You may not realize it, but you have connections to local and national businesses, individuals, and organizations that may be willing to contribute to this event!

• Do you work at a hotel or know someone that does who would donate a stay?
• Do you have a connection at one of the airlines who would be willing to give tickets?
• Do you have a vacation home/time share you would be willing to donate for others to bid on and enjoy?
• Do you have a favorite restaurant, coffee shop, or movie theater that would be willing to donate a gift certificate?
• How about a hairdresser, masseuse, craftsman, or contractor that would donate their services?

Please take some time to think about what you do and who you know and how you may be able to help make this year’s event a huge success! New items and services are always needed to keep the auction going, year after year. (Click here to download a Donation Request Letter template.)

Just call or drop a note through school to one of this year’s auction chairpersons, Kay Dieckmann (381-7201) or Cheri Smith (382-1107) and let us know what you are thinking about. The deadline for donations is March 26. If you are interested in helping out in other ways with this year’s auction, please let us know… new people bring new ideas.

We hope you are able to join us and other St. Ann School parents and parishioners on April 24 for a fantastic evening of great food, fun, a live band, dancing, and over 175 incredible items and services to bid on! Don’t miss it!

Sincerely,

Cheri Smith & Kay Dieckmann, 2010 Auction Co-Chairs

It’s time to sharpen your pencils….and wits!

Get together a Team for Superbowl Saturday Trivia Night!

Sponsored by SACPO with assistance from the Men’s Club 
Proceeds benefit St. Ann School and the Early Childhood Center

Saturday, February 6 in the St. Ann Parish Center
7530 Natural Bridge Road

Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. - Play begins at 7:00

Cost is $20.00 per person – maximum of 10 players per table

Cash prizes for the top three tables

Beer, wine soda and snacks are included in the entry fee

Teams are encouraged to dress up in your favorite NFL team’s uniforms –  a prize will be awarded to the best-dressed team!

Attendance prizes – 50/50 – raffles

To reserve a table or for more information, call:

• Bill Hook at 314-382-5786
• Dana Aubuchon at 314-382-2757
• Sandy Fitzgerald at 314-385-4982
• Or e-mail whook2809@msn.com

Check out the special deals and offers for this holiday season at: http://sacs.we-care.com/Promos/HappyHolidays

Save money and support St. Ann Catholic Schoo when you buy your Holiday Gifts online!  A donation will be made to the school for each purchase.

Thank you and Happy Holidays!