Dear Friend of Saint Ann Shrine,
On behalf of Father Roger Bourgeois (Chaplain of Saint Ann Shrine), the Saint Ann Shrine Staff, and the Community of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, I would like to sincerely thank you for your continued thoughts, prayers, and generous support of Saint Ann Shrine and the Blessed Sacrament! Please know we are so very grateful and appreciative for your generosity and kindness in supporting our mission! You are truly a Eucharistic person and we are thankful for all you do for us! Your sincere generosity and kindness ensure the long-term sustainability of Saint Ann Shrine, the care of Blessed Sacrament Community, and our mission work!
I have had the pleasure of being a member of the staff here for the past 8 ½ years. I really enjoy hearing about your families, your faith, and even what sports teams you may follow! I am humbled when you ask about my family as well. But when you share with me your memories of how your faith came to be, including your devotion to Good Saint Ann, I am inspired and enjoy hearing how we share certain bonds that life has to offer. All of our life paths have different twists and turns, but they all come back to our faith being at the center of our lives. Your love and devotion for Saint Ann and the Blessed Sacrament are so evident when I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with you. I can hear it in the tone of your voice. It’s truly amazing and I only wish I could connect with more of you! Please feel free to share your story of devotion with me by calling me at 440-449-2700 or sgongos@blessedsacrament.com.
Because of you and your generous support, we are able to:
- Administer to Saint Ann Shrine, including celebrating Mass and hosting events that live out our spirituality;
- Have a Chaplain on staff;
- Support the members of the Blessed Sacrament in their mission work and care for those in retirement;
- Support international priests who are assisting our Eucharistic presence in the United States at our parishes.
We pray that your faith remains strong as Good Saint Ann intercedes for our petitions as we set our prayers before her. May Saint Ann continue to protect you and your families!
Should you ever be in the Cleveland area, please stop by to celebrate Mass with us! It would be wonderful to put a face to your name and voice! We celebrate Mass Monday-Friday at 11:30 AM (except Holy Days) but I encourage you to call ahead. We celebrate the Triduum of Saint Ann and Saint Joachim’s Feast July 24-26 in Cleveland and New York City. Please join us if you are able!
The Blessed Sacrament Community will be celebrating 125 years in the United States during 2025. We’d love for you to join us at any of the celebrations included on this letter. Please call or email me with your R.S.V.P.!
Saying “Thank You” is never sufficient enough. Please know of the utmost appreciation I, our staff, and the Blessed Sacrament Community have for all you do for us. You are indeed the inspiration to our work.
Blessings for health and happiness in 2025!
In the Spirit of Good Saint Ann,
Scott R. Gongos
Director of Mission Advancement
Throughout 2025, the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament will be celebrating 125 years of service in the United States. We invite you to join us at any of our celebrations across the country. Please contact Scott Gongos at 440-449-2700 or sgongos@blessedsacrament.com for more details or if you’d like to meet with Scott while we celebrate!
Monday, January 6, 2025 Eglise Saint Jean Baptiste Bishop Whalen, Presiding
5:30 pm Eucharist New York, NY Reception following
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Saint Joseph Downtown Archbishop Gustavo,
5:30 pm Eucharist San Antonio, TX Presiding
Saturday, April 26, 2025 St. Charles Borromeo Provincial Superior, Presiding
5:00 PM Eucharist Albuquerque, NM with Rev. Timothy Martinez
Saturday, June 21, 2025 Corpus Christi Provincial Superior, Presiding
5:00 pm Eucharist Houston, TX procession and reception
Thursday, August 7, 2025 Saint Paschal Baylon Bishop Malesic, Presiding
4:30 pm Eucharist Highland Heights, OH with a banquet following
Friday, August 15, 2025 Saint Mary Provincial Superior, Presiding
12:15 PM Eucharist Menasha, WI with a reception following
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Bethany Center Provincial Superior, Presiding
5:00 pm Eucharist Lutz, FL with a banquet following
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*We are able to distribute the Blessed Oil we have in stock, while supplies last, for a donation. Contact Saint Ann Shrine at 440-449-2700 or visit our website at www.blessedsacrament.com/st-ann-shrine/. We still have Holy Water available for a donation.
*We invite you and your group to join us at Saint Ann Shrine for Daily Mass at 11:30AM, Monday-Friday (except on Holy Days).
*The Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament offers a daily reflection. If you’d like to receive this uplifting message, send an email to cee@blessedsacrament.com.
*Your loved ones can be remembered during Mass at Saint Ann Shrine. Call 440-449-2700 for details.
*Our Blessed Sacrament religious in Bethany and at Regina Health Center pray for you daily. Please let us know of any special intentions you’d like us to remember. The Blessed Sacrament Community supports you in prayer and Eucharist. You can submit your prayer though our website and request a candle to be lit for your special intentions at www.blessedsacrament.com/st-ann-shrine/.
*Please ask your employer if they support a matching gift program and your donation may be doubled!
*We ask you to consider becoming a member of our Legacy Society by naming Saint Ann Shrine or the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament in your will. For more information, please contact Scott Gongos, Director of Mission Advancement, at 440-449-2700 or sgongos@blessedsacrament.com.
*You may also consider donating gifts of stock. Depending on the stock’s current value, you may avoid capital gains tax or deduct the loss in value while donating the proceeds of the sale to the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament. Consult your financial advisor for the most advantageous opportunities for you.
*Be sure to “Like” St. Ann Shrine on Facebook!
*If you are 70 ½ years of age or older, you can support Saint Ann Shrine or the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament through distributions from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Your IRA Charitable Rollover Gift may satisfy your annual required minimum distribution and reduce your taxable income. Consult your financial advisor for the most advantageous opportunities for you.
*Have any unused office supply gift cards lying around that you don’t have a use for? Consider donating them to Saint Ann Shrine and the Blessed Sacrament so we may purchase our office supplies! Thank you for thinking of us!
