Welcome!

Administration/Staff:

Fr. Ben Nwosu, Pastor

Phone 660-438-5870 (Residence)

Email:bnwosu@diojeffcity.org

Office Phone: 660-438-3844

Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday - Friday

Warsaw:

Secretary - Diane Downing

Phone: 660-438-3844

Email: stannwarsaw1@gmail.com

Bookkeeper - Jerri Mockus

Religious Education - Brenda Porter

PC President - Kevin Ricke

Knights of Columbus - Grand Knight - David Grimes

Knights of Columbus - Ladies Auxiliary - Regina Mackenberg

Altar & Rosary - Shirley Smith

Web: https://stannwarsawmo.org

Cole Camp:

Mary Craig - Bookkeeper

Kristi Craig - Secretary

Phone: 660-438-3952

Email: spapcolecampmo@gmail.com

PC President - David Ulm

Hermitage:

Ron Carter - Office Bookkeeper

Phone: 417-745-6361

Email:  StBernadetteChurch@hotmail.com

Mass schedule as follows:

Saturday at Hermitage @ 4:00 PM

Saturday at St Ann @ 6:30 PM

Sunday at St Ann @ 8:30 AM

Sunday at Cole Camp @ 11:00 AM

Weekdays - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at St Ann @ 8:30 AM  

Confession Times: 

St Ann - on Sundays 8 AM - 8:15 AM and Fridays following weekday Mass or by appointment.

Ss Peter & Paul - On request

Knights of Columbus - Deceased Members Memorial Mass

On February 17, 2026, the Knights of Columbus Jay Harris Council 8620 will hold the 27th annual Deceased Members Memorial Mass to remember and celebrate the lives and contributions of the departed Brothers & Sisters from our Council and Auxiliary.

This Annual Memorial Service provides a special opportunity for us, as a Brotherhood, to remember and honor our loved ones who have passed away over the past years.

This Memorial Service will start at 6 PM and consist of a Memorial Mass that includes an Honorary Ceremony, introduction of recognized survivors and dinner prepared by the Knights kitchen crew.

This year the Mass will be presided over by Knights of Columbus State Chaplin, Fr. Greg Oligschlaeger as Fr. Ben is on vacation.

Knights of Columbus State Deputy Michael Auchly and State Secretary Lucas Volkman have accepted invitations to attend this year's event.

All family survivors of former members as well as current members and spouses of the Jay Harris Council and Ladies Auxiliary are invited and encouraged to attend. 

Ash Wednesday will be here soon 2/18
Please bring in your palms from previous years so that they may be burned and used as ashes this year. Thank you

Stations of the Cross - WEDNESDAYS @ 5:00 pm 

February 25—Knights of Columbus

March 04—Religious Education

March 11— Ladies Auxiliary

March 18—Parish Council

March 25—Altar & Rosary
April 3rd Good Friday 12:00 - Fr. Benjamin Nwosu, Mass to follow

Have you made a Cursillo Weekend?  4th Day Social

Please join us Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 4PM in St. Ann Parish Hall for a 4th Day gathering/social.  Snacks and beverages will be provided.  Whether you are grouping or not, moved from another parish or diocese, we invite you to join us for fellowship.  A Diocesan Cursillo Secretariat member will be joining us.  Contact our parish rep Lisa Kelley (660-281-0199 ) or Johnny Kelley (660-287-1006) or Don Ostrolencki (816-582-2698) or Becky Sander at 573-808-3758; jeffcity.diocese.cursillo@gmail.com for more information.  We look forward to seeing you there.

Pancakes & Prayers: A Devotional Meal of Gratitude & Community

Date: Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: St. Ann Catholic Church Hall

Join us for Pancakes & Prayers, a special devotional meal focused on gratitude and community. This intimate event offers an opportunity to come together, share a meal, and reflect on the blessings in our lives. As we make and enjoy pancakes with a variety of toppings, we will use this time to acknowledge both the good and the challenging moments we've experienced.

The purpose of this gathering is to connect with our faith and foster fellowship. It is an intentional space where we seek God, strengthen our faith, and build meaningful relationships with others. Through shared reflection and prayer, we hope to nourish not just our bodies, but our minds and spirits as well.

Why Attend?

· Gratitude: Reflect on your blessings and the journey God has taken you on.

· Community: Build connections and deepen your relationships within the church family.

· Spiritual Growth: Take time for prayer and reflection to strengthen your faith.

This event is donation only, and all proceeds will benefit The Benton County Food Pantry, supporting those in need in our community.

We hope to see you there for a morning of food, faith, and fellowship!
 

Please RSVP by either phone or text with your number of people attending.

Susan Cooner 660-723-5100 or
Lisa Kelley 660-281-0199

VOCATION MINISTRY

World Marriage Day - 2nd Sunday in February

On World Marriage Day, 2/08, we celebrate and honor couples who have said yes to the beautiful vocation of marriage. This special day invites husbands and wives to reflect on the joy, hope, and love they first experienced on their wedding day, and to recognize how that same grace continues to strengthen their lives today. As a parish family, we affirm and thank all married couples for their faithful witness to God’s enduring love.

Kitchen Supplies  

I have placed a grocery list on the refrigerator in the kitchen. When we need supplies, or getting low, please list what is needed and I will place an order date next to the request. One more little thing to help us run smooooothly— Diane

Bulletin Boards  

Please remember to take a look at the 2 bulletin boards in the lobby. One has notices that may not make it into the weekly bulletin, pictures and parishioner notices / thank you notes. The other has events, seminars, conferences, travel opportunities etc.
They are updated on a regular basis. Feel free to add to the boards. Decoration of board was done by “Michelle”. Thank you

Hospitality Ministry

Starting in 2026 there will be changes in the way that coffee & donut volunteers are scheduled. No more signing up, Julia Harms will be making a schedule that will have include everyone's name listed that was signed up this past year. If you wish to be added on the list, please let Julia know or the church office. 

St Monica Ministry

The St Monica Ministry meets at 2 PM every 3rd Thursday.

Let’s Connect - 3rd Tuesdays  2 pm

Next meeting is February 17th at 2 pm.  The topic for discussion will be devoted to the Holy Family and how we can use the virtues in are own families. A time to have self– reflection, forgiveness and acceptance. To prepare for the Lenton season.  

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION   

You are needed for Associated Ministries!  Can you provide a few extra hours a week?  Daily Mass needs more Eucharistic Ministers and so does the Homebound Ministry.  Please prayerfully consider joining one of these ministries.  They can surely use your support!  

If you are interested, please contact:    Diane Downing (660) 438-3844

Grief Share
St. Ann Catholic Church, 30455 W Dam Access Road, Warsaw, MO
September 3 – December 10, 2025 - 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Weekly on Wednesday
Grief Share is a non-denominational program hosted by St. Ann’s to help you move through the grief process. It is a safe welcoming place where facilitators understand the difficult emotions of grief.  Through this 13-week group, you will discover what’s “normal” in grief.  Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability – and gain solid support each step of the way.

Register at: GriefShare.org
Contact:  Lora Ulm 816-678-8695
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Sunday Religion classes 

Start Sunday, August 24,  right after mass in the kid’s classroom
Registration forms can be found on the children’s table. Contact Kathy Esbri

Faith and Fun Hour

The 1st Sunday of the month all youth are invited to participate in a Faith & Fun hour after mass and donuts. Come join other kids to make a craft and make new friends.  See you then!

A message from Catholic Relief Services and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

With near daily policy changes from the U.S. Government, staying informed has become increasingly difficult. But these changes aren't just bureaucratic, they're deeply personal to us at Catholic Relief Services. Most recently, the administration is terminating all but two of CRS' McGovern-Dole Food for Education school feeding programs., eliminating a daily school meal for close to 800,000 children in 11 countries beginning in July. For many, this was their only meal of the day. These terminations aren't just broken agreements with CRFS. They're broken promises to children, to farmers, to entire communities. 

Sunday School Classes

Contact Brenda Porter  bportercre@gmail.com or Kathy Esbri esbritk1@gmail.com for more information. 

We are in need of more Mass Servers
If you are interested please contact office Before Jesus ate and drank for the last time with his friends, He taught them a final lesson about service. It was about hospitality and humility. You don’t eat and drink unless you also serve.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

You are needed for Associated Ministries! Can you serve one extra day a week? Daily Mass needs more Eucharistic Ministers and so does the Homebound Ministry. Please prayerfully consider joining one of these ministries. They can surely use your support! If you are interested, please contact: Lisa Kelley - 660-281-0199

IMPORTANT NOTICE 

ANY PARISHIONER THAT HAS NOT COMPLETED THE SAFE ENVIROMENT—VIRTUS TRAINING
WILL NOT BE ABLE TO VOLUNTEER IN ANY CAPACITY. *CONTACT PARISH OFFICE FOR INFORMATION

WELCOME TO ST. ANN CHURCH
We appreciate you celebrating with us. If you are not a registered member of our Parish Community and would like to be, please fill out a new Parishioner form to get started. Forms are located outside of church office in the file holder. Drop it off in collection basket, mail it in or put back into file holder. Let’s get you started!

Flocknotes

Would you like to receive text notices about fellow parishioners, family and friends that are in need of prayers ? Notify the church office, call or leave a message with a text phone #, and we will add you to the flocknote listing. These prayers do not come out very often so you will not be overwhelmed with notices.
  

CHURCH CLOSURES
PARISHIONERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY FLOCKNOTES FOR ANY CLOSURES.
If you are a new Parishioner or have not been receiving church   announcements by text / email, please notify office to be added to Flocknotes. This is the easiest and most efficient way to communicate to all parishioners at once.

Jubilee

This holy year of Jubilee invites the faithful to embrace the spirit of hope. A Jubilee Year is an important occasion in the tradition of our Church, focused on promoting spiritual renewal through reconciliation and unity among believers. The Jubilee Year of 2025 will provide opportunities to experience grace, including by participating in special Jubilee Masses or joining a pilgrimage. 

ATTENTION PARENTS

If you have a child in 1st through 5th grade and would like for them to begin Religious Education classes this fall, please contact Brenda Porter (417) 912– 5822
bportercre@gmail.com
All youth 6th through 12th grades are invited to start classes on September 8, after the 8:30am Mass.
Grab a doughnut and meet in the youth room!
See you then!

First Communion

If your child is ready to begin preparing for the Sacrament of First Communion please contact Brenda Porter to set up classes.   bportercre@gmail.com  (417) 912-5822

Advertising Opportunities

If any business wants to advertise in our Church Bulletin we have three spaces available right now

Church Classroom Schedule

There are now calendars outside of the two classrooms. Please feel free to put in your classes and meetings on these calendars so that everyone using the classrooms knows who is scheduled and when. Hope this helps.

The Kids’ Bulletin  is here!

Please pick one up for your kids or grandkids. There is a new version every week that follows the readings of the Sunday Mass.  There is also coloring booklets.

HELP FELLOW PARISHIONERS ATTEND MASS & OTHER CHURCH ACTIVITIES

Please contact the parish office if you would like to be included in a transportation “rotation” to help give Parish members an opportunity to join us at Mass and receive the Holy Eucharist (Saturday or Sunday Mass flexibility).  The parishioners live in the Warsaw area so this may add an extra 5 - 15 minutes to your morning commute. 

Memorial Garden Bricks 

Reminder— engraved bricks can be purchased for the St Ann Memorial Prayer Garden. If you would like to order an engraved stone for yourself or a loved one, please complete the order form which is available in the church lobby. Include your check and turn the form into the Parish office.

Orders will be accumulated and sent to the vendor once the minimum order requirement is reached.
 

MASS INTENTIONS   

Please consider a Mass intention for a loved one. Recommended stipend is $10. 

We have lots of openings at this time

Blessings to all that help us fill the calendar through the year! 

RCIA

ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO…

Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?

We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. 

For information please contact 

Lisa Kelley at 660-281-0199.

Breaking the Silence of Abuse 

As a Diocese, we are committed to breaking the silence of abuse. When someone is reporting abuse, we must acknowledge their pain and how difficult it is to talk about it. False allegations are very rare. Our initial response to someone who is disclosing abuse for the first time must be compassionate. For those who need to report abuse, encourage them to contact our Victims Assistance Coordinator, Jacqueline Baldwin, (573-694-3199) and to make use of the appropriate State of Missouri hotline (1-800-392-3738) or the Attorney General’s clergy abuse online form. All of this information is also on our website, under the ‘report abuse’ tab. For those who want information, or want you to convey a message to Bishop McKnight, please encourage them to write to us at reportabuse@diojeffcity.org.

LOST & FOUND

Please see Paula Billinger at the religious counter if you have lost anything in the Church. She noticed there was quite a few personal items there that folks may want returned. Diane or Paula will direct you to the right location.

Locked Doors Behind You as You Enter the Church 

In an effort to improve security on Church premises, parishioners that use the back doors will be responsible for locking the door behind them when entering and leaving...and to turn off lights. If the front door is locked upon entering, be sure to lock the door behind you as you enter and leave. We apologize for any inconvenience but the safety of our parishioners and visitors is first and foremost. Those of you that help in the Church working in various capacities are very much appreciated and we give thanks for your time, talent and treasures that you give so generously! Thank you for helping with this important request.  

St. Ann Prayer Group 

If you would like to be added to the prayer group, please email Diane at stannwarsaw1@gmail.com and provide your name and email address and you will be added (or call parish office).   We welcome new members to join this important ministry of prayer for our fellow parishioners, their family and friends. Prayer is powerful!!  

Hope Can Help!  

Hope is a free chat service providing encouragement and strategies on how to manage everyday stress and anxiety. To connect with Hope, text “Hi” to 1-202-949-7249. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please contact the Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255

"Donate Now“ on St. Ann’s website—https://stannwarsawmo.org

PayPal and credit/debit card payment options are now available on the St. Ann website for your Parish contributions:

· Find the purple “Donate Now” button on the first page of the website

· Enter the amount of the donation

· Choose Donate with PayPal or Donate with Credit/Debit Card

· If you choose PayPal, you will be asked to enter an email address (if you already have a PayPal account) or there is an option to create an account - complete the required information and hit “Donate Now”

· If you choose the Credit/Debit Card option - provide required information and then hit the “Donate Now” button - that easy! 

·  Please contact the Parish office with any questions or concerns.

Knights of Columbus -   

Have you ever seen someone doing something and say to yourself, I can do that?

Have you ever seen an organization and said one of these days I will join them?

Have you done something to make your family life stronger, your faith stronger, your purpose in life more fulfilling?

The Knights of Columbus can do all these things for you and your family, your church, and your community.

Can my wife and family be involved with me in council activities? In most all cases, YES, they can!

What are you waiting for to join us?

Will it take a free year’s membership to join? We have that!

Why are you not a Knight of Columbus? Join us at www.kofc.org. Select the QR code below

What do you want from the Knights of Columbus?

Free 1 Year Membership

www.kofc.org/joinus — JOIN US TODAY!!!

We pray the Rosary before Mass each Sunday at 10:30 am—please join us!

Please consider a Mass intention for 2026 for a loved one. Recommended stipend is $10. See Kristi or Mary in the office before or after Mass.  

Dementia Support

The Cole Camp Senior Center (206 E. Junge) will a hold bi-weekly Dementia Caregivers Support Group every other Tuesday, from 1-2 pm. 

Meals on Wheels

If you would like to make a donation to the Seniors of North Benton County to help the Meals on Wheels program, the address is: 

Seniors of North Benton County, 19342 Millers Fjord Ave., Cole Camp, MO 65325.

Best Choice Save-a-Label Program

Please save your Best Choice labels. We need the UPC portion (proof of purchase). There is a jar in the hall to put them in. The Save-A-Label program is an extremely successful program, which helps non-profit organizations raise money. Currently, there are over 8,900 non-profit groups in the AWG trade area that participate in the program. These groups earn $.03 for each Best Choice UPC symbol redeemed, with a minimum of 1,000 labels required for redemption. This program represents more than 1.2 million cases of Best Choice products purchased by consumers in one year!

From St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Hermitage

St Bernadette has a website, please take a look at https://stbernadette.diojeffcity.org 

Prayer Intentions for February:   

"For children with incurable diseases:  Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope."