Dear St. Anne Families,
We are truly blessed to be part of St. Anne. Our parish is a vibrant, welcoming community – a real family of faith. This year has not been easy. Despite a global pandemic and economic shutdown, our mission continues to unite us and our vision for the future serves as a source of hope.
As our parish family continues to grow, it is our shared responsibility to provide for the next generation. The Generations of Faith Campaign is one important way for us to do that. Since the launch of the campaign, we knew that its goals were ambitious. But we also knew that the people of St. Anne do not shy away from a challenge. We will rise to the occasion to help those we serve – both current parish families and future generations.
Although we cannot be together at St. Anne at this time, we invite you to learn more about our beautiful new facilities and what they will mean for your family and for our entire parish community. While construction is nearly finished, there is still important work to be done.
Your support during this final wave of the campaign will help us reach our goal of $20.8 million to cover the costs of the new buildings and other campus improvements. Every gift – no matter the amount – will help. We cannot do it without you! Pledge your support today, knowing that you can make your payments over the next 3 years.
St. Anne Catholic Community is our spiritual home. Your support of the Generations of Faith Campaign at this time will allow us to better serve our family of faith and ensure a strong future for our parish and those we serve.
Please join us today by making a gift to the Generations of Faith Campaign. Thank you for your prayers and continued generosity, as together we build up St. Anne for future generations.
Sincerely,
David and Maureen Holt
Campaign Chairs
"I [George] am very close to the Hispanic Ministry at St. Anne. It's a community that welcomed me with open arms and made me feel wanted. Melissa would join me for Mass on Sundays with my family. We got married here and our daughter, Cecilia, was baptized and had her first communion here. We want to carry on the tradition with her here at St. Anne. St. Anne is my family and I owe it a lot. St. Anne means everything to me." - Melissa and George Trevino
“My first experience at St. Anne began with my grandmother who was a member of the Altar Society. As a child, she would bring me with her when she had Altar Society duties. Back then, St. Anne was a visible force in the community. A lot of my friends went to St. Anne Catholic School or attended St. Anne Church. As a child, I liked that it was here and that it existed – there was a certain comfort and security at St. Anne. St. Anne is my spiritual home and it is also a place where I have made many friends over the years and I have treasured that very much. It is a wonderful community and a wonderful place of belonging.” - Joan O'Leary
"The students, faculty, staff and parents of St. Anne Catholic School are all excited about this campaign. We want to ensure that the community sees the wonderful learning that happens inside our gates each and every day. As St. Anne Catholic School closes in on our first century of learning, the campaign allows us to usher in a whole new era of students who have graduated under the Basilian Fathers’ guidance with 21st century learning capabilities.” - Dawn Martinez (St. Anne Catholic School Principal)
“St. Anne Catholic Community welcomed us when we were newcomers to Houston many years ago. Here we found not only a place to worship, but we were also given an opportunity and the support to serve when we were called to the Diaconate. This campaign gives us a chance to help assure that this community continues to welcome and serve generations into the future.” - Pat and Deacon Jean-Paul Budinger
"Every time I [Susan] walk into the church, it reminds me of home – it is home. I grew up coming here on Sundays to see my grandparents and my aunts and uncles. Architecture and the interior of churches and the feel of them as you walk in are very important to me. St. Anne is very warm, it’s not cold and it doesn’t echo. It’s just well done. I completely support the new commons building and I want it to continue for future generations. St. Anne is a part of Houston’s history." - Brian and Susan Sauer Welch and family
"My history of coming to St. Anne has been a very good experience. The priests that have been here, from Father Monaghan on through today, have been very good to me and to my family. I could not ask for more. All of our lives have revolved around St. Anne. There are just so many people that want to come here because of the reputation of the parish.” - Pat McCauley