Our Parish
Capital Campaign
“The God of heaven: he will prosper us; therefore, we his servants will arise and build.” Nehemiah 2:20
The faithful of Saint Anna have the joy of building a Church campus to the glory of God that will serve the Orthodox faithful of greater Placer County as well as all Christians who venerate and seek the intercessions of the maternal grandmother of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Institutional integrity, financial transparency, and professional standards of fund raising are the hallmarks of the Campaign. Our Capital Campaign Team Members offer wisdom, faith, sacrificial gifts and talent to this holy endeavor. With great humility we therefore call upon all Orthodox Christians and people of good will to join us in this effort. If you would like to participate in building the Shrine Church of Saint Anna, please contact Fr. Christopher. Every gift and every prayer will be received with profound gratitude!
An Overview of Our Building Program
“Founders Hall” (Completed January 2007)
• 12,000 Sq.Ft.
• Administrative Offices
• Future Library
• Archangel Gabriel Bookstore
• Classrooms & Meeting Rooms (St. Anna Pre-School)
• Small Fellowship Hall & Commercial Kitchen
• Trellised Balcony overlooking Miner’s Ravine Greenbelt
The Byzantine Sanctuary
• Modeled after Athonite and Cypriot Spiritual Centers
• Byzantine Frescoes & Venetian mosaics
• Woodwork by Master Carver George Oikonomides, Greece
• Adult & Infant Baptistery
• 400 worshipers accommodated
• Side Chapel for Holy Relics (Saint Anna, Sts. Joachim & Anna)
Great Hall
• 10,000 Sq.Ft.
• Banquet Seating Capacity (400)
• Commercial Kitchen
• Accommodates Sporting Activities, Receptions, & Assemblies
• Performances, Exhibits & Civic Functions
• Possible Pastoral / Counseling Center
Campus Beautification
• Varietals from Cyprus for Vineyard (in process w/ UC Davis & Cypriot Department of Agriculture, scheduled for 2011 planting)
• Olive Trees from Crete
• Exterior mosaics (initial renderings in process)
• Courtyard Fountain
• Bell Tower
• Wine Cellar
• Gifted Pavers commemorating 2007 Gifting of Holy Relics
Sacrificial Giving
• Biblical Giving
– Adam and Eve failed to give back.
– Cain offered a nominal gift; Abel offered a personally meaningful gift.
– Jesus offers the perfect gift on our behalf.
• The Sacrificial Giver
– Might change one’s lifestyle to honor the gift.
– Prayerfully considers giving rather than offering casually.
– Receives joy and freedom in offering the sacrificial gift.
The Opportunity to Participate
• Consider…giving from Appreciated Assets
• Commit…to a Pledge (can be over five years)
• Continue…stewardship for Ministries
• Advocate…for the Program
• Provide…for an ultimate gift in your estate plans
• Pray…that God inspire and bless your offering to His glory!
Campaign Goals
• “Founder’s Hall” $ 4,000,000
Includes site work & some infrastructure for future buildings
• Sanctuary (Estimated) $ 5,000,000
• Great Hall (Estimated) $ 3,000,000
Total Projected Project Cost $12,000,000
A Capital Campaign Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, our God, as we prayerfully contemplate our sacrificial gift, we ask that you will accept our offering as You accepted the gifts of Your people throughout the ages. We offer this gift to build the Church of Saint Anna to Your glory, as we proclaim Your Gospel to the whole world.
Grant us Your blessing, Lord our Savior, that we may always be faithful stewards, continuing to share through our sacrificial offering, the gifts you have given us, by the power of Your grace, mercy, and love. May Your name be glorified forever. Through the intercessions of Saint Anna and all the Saints. Amen.
