All Class Reunion Scheduled for Saturday, March 26th

All graduates of St. Anne School and their families are invited to an All Class Reunion sponsored by the Alumni Association. The reunion is scheduled for Saturday, March 26, 2011 7PM-11PM at Fran Lee Caterers. Tickets are $40 and include buffet dinner, open bar, and entertainment!

Tickets are limited so get one now!

For tickets or more info call or e-mail
Mayann McCole-215-634-3845
Bill Stahl-267-230-0079
Eileen Spross-215-423-4040
Email: stannealumni@verizon.net

Check out the event page on Facebook.

St. Anne Alumni Presents Jerry Blavat

Join St. Anne Alumni Association for a night with Jerry "The Geator with the Heator" Blavat on Friday, February 4, 2011 in the Social Hall @ Memphis & Tucker Streets. Admission is $30 ($35 @ the door) and includes buffet & draft beer (BYOB). Doors open at 7PM and the show begins at 8PM.

For tickets:

Call Maggie: 215-880-9986
E-mail Jeannie: regina.post@phila.gov

Tickets are going quickly, so get yours today!

Shore Thing 2010

The annual St. Anne Alumni Shore Thing is scheduled for this Saturday, August 21 from 2-6 PM at Lighthouse Pointe in Wildwood, NJ. Tickets are $30 each or $45 with transportation from St. Anne Church included. There are a limited number of seats on the bus.

Tickets will be available at the door.

Contact Bernadette Dugan Carter to purchase tickets or for more information at 215-815-4745 or email her at b1960c@aol.com.

The $10 Lottery Returns!

The $10 lottery is back! Tickets will be valid October 1st through December 31st, with $1,000 prizes on Halloween and Thanksgiving and a $2,000 prize on Christmas! This is one of the Alumni Association's biggest fundraisers, so we need sellers! Anyone interested in selling tickets please contact Maryann @ 215-634-3845 or mdangler@verizon.net.

Publicize Your Business @ Shore Thing 2010

This year at the 2010 Shore Thing, ALL attendees will receive an Ad Book, featuring local businesses. Any person or business interested in placing an ad in this book should contact Michelle @ mdangler@verizon.net or stannealumni@verizon.net.

This is a great way to publicize your business to the approximately 500+ St. Anne Alumni and friends who attend the Shore Thing!

Summer Block Party

Join the St. Anne Alumni, families, and friends on Tucker Street (between Cedar & Memphis Sts.) for the 2010 Summer Block Party, featuring kids' games, a moonbounce, a dunk tank, chance wheels, slot machines, music, food, drinks & much more!

Friday, July 23rd 6 PM-10 PM

Saturday, July 24th 3 PM-10 PM

For those ages 21+, horse races, slot machines, table games, a money wheel, liquor wheel, and bar will be featured in the Social Hall.

Anyone interested in purchasing a horse for $10 for the night at the races, please contact Eileen @ 215-423-4040 or Michelle @ 267-236-4069 or mdangler@verizon.net.

St. Anne School WILL Open for 2010-11 School Year!

Thank you to all of the parents, students, alumni and friends who have supported the effort to keep our school open. Your continued support is necessary to ensure that the students in the area have the opportunity to receive the solid Catholic education they deserve.

Here are some ways you can help:

1. Make sure your sons, daughters, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and neighbors are registered for the 2010-11 school year. The Alumni Association will continue to cover the registration fee.
   
2. Spread the word about the great things St. Anne School has to offer.
3. Support the alumni's fundraising efforts by joining the alumni association as soon as possible. You can download the membership form here.

Latest News

Please take the time to read the letters below which were distributed to parents and alumni. The letters detail the latest information on the future of St. Anne School and the Alumni Association's plan to continue working to save our school.



Letter to Parents



Letter to Alumni -

Alumni Day @ Shampoo Bar: A Huge Success!

Thank you to all the alumni and friends who participated in Alumni Day @ Shampoo Bar on Sunday, February 21st.

Over $500 was raised for the St. Anne Education Fund!

The Alumni Association also thanks the owners and staff of the Shampoo Bar for donating the salon and their time for this wonderful event!

Night at the Races

And they're off....

Help us continue to support of St. Anne School by attending our annual Night at the Races on Saturday, February 27th. at St. Anne Social Hall. The festivities begin at 6PM and the first race is at 7PM. The $10 admission includes roast beef sandwiches, hot dogs, salads, soda, and draft beer. Horses are $10 and winners pay $50.

All Class Reunion Scheduled for March 6, 2010

All graduates of St. Anne School and their families are invited to an All Class Reunion sponsored by the Alumni Association. The reunion is scheduled for Saturday, March 6, 2010 7PM-11PM at the Polonia Hall, located at 4431 Belgrade Street. Tickets are $40 and include buffet dinner, open bar, dancing and fun!

Tickets are limited so get one now!

For tickets or more info call or e-mail Bernadette Dugan Carter.
215-815-4745
b1960c@aol.com

Catholic Schools Week Events

This weekend St. Anne School will be kicking off Catholic Schools Week! All current, prospective, and former students & their families are invited to join in the festivities this Sunday, January 31st following the 10:30 AM Mass.

Pancake Breakfast
Location: Social Hall
Cost: $5 per person

Open House & Book Fair
Location: (Old) School

Please stop by to see all that St. Anne School has to offer!

Save $125 by Registering Students Now

For the 2nd year, the Alumni Association is pleased to announce that it will be paying the $125 registration fee for ALL STUDENTS who register by the April 15^th deadline. Please encourage family, friends and neighbors with school-aged children to take advantage of this opportunity by registering for the 2010-11 school year today!

Do your part to keep the school open: register your children beginning February 1st!

Thank you to all of the alumni and friends for supporting our great school!

Education Fund Update

Thank you to everyone who has made a donation to the St. Anne Alumni Education Fund! Your contributions and participation in fund raising efforts have helped to raise $40,000 to date.

If you haven't made a donation yet, it is not too late. Please send donations to

St. Anne Alumni Association
PO Box 63398
Philadelphia PA 19114-8398

Shop at the Holiday Open House

AnneMarie Roney-Quinn and Mary Gross are hosting a Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 5th from 4PM-7PM. Purchase your holiday gifts from a collection of Avon, Entertaining at Home, Annie's Boutique, homemade candy, and Mary's Treasures products.

In addition, there will be 50/50 chances for $5 and door prizes.

20% of all purchases will be donated to the St. Anne Education Fund.

If you plan on attending this event, please R.S.V.P by to AnneMarie 215-744-3768 or Mary Gross 215-331-9192.

Click here for directions to 4618 Milnor Street, Philadelphia, PA 19137.

Thanks!

Thank you to all of the alumni and friends who came out to support St. Anne School at Finnigan's Wake on Sunday, November 29th. A great time was had by all while raising money to keep the school open!

Thanks!

St. Anne Sunday at Finnigan's Wake

Join St. Anne parishioners, alumni, and friends at Finnigan's Wake on Sunday, November 28th from 4-7 PM (after the Eagles Game) to help raise money for St. Anne School.

$30 will get you beer, wine, soda and a buffet.

$40 will get you all of the above PLUS a lottery ticket valid for 3 months!

Come on out. Bring friends, coworkers, family members, and anyone else interested in supporting a great cause while having a great time!

Finnigan's Wake
3rd & Spring Garden Sts.
Philadelphia

Photo Credits: Lucius Kwok

http://www.flickr.com/photos/luciuskwok/ / CC BY-SA 2.0

Ramp Dedication

On Saturday, November 28th the wheel chair ramp, which was installed in the Lower Church, will be dedicated at the 5 PM Mass.

Thanks to all who made the ramp installation possible!

Upcoming Events Scheduled to Save Our School

Several events have been scheduled for the next few weeks to help raise money for the St. Anne Education Fund and keep St. Anne School open.

November: Grandma's Candle Castle
November 29th: Benefit to Save St. Anne School at Finnigan's Wake.
December 5th: Holiday Shop Open House (featuring products from Avon, Entertaining at Home, Annies Boutique, and more!)

Please be sure to check out all of the ways you can help for more information!

Stahls Featured in Fishtown Spirit

Bill and Theresa Stahl, St. Anne Alumni Asscoiation Executive Board Members were featured in the Fishtown Spirit. The article highlights their efforts to raise $100,000 and save St. Anne School!