Welcome!

Administration/Staff:

Fr. Ben Nwosu, Pastor

Phone 660-438-5870 (Residence)

Email:bengisela@yahoo.com

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 - Mary Kemna

Knights of Columbus - Grand Knight - David Grimes

Knights of Columbus - Ladies Auxiliary - Regina Mackenberg

Altar & Rosary - Mary McGowan

Web: https://stannwarsawmo.org

Cole Camp:

Mary Craig - Bookkeeper

Kristi Craig - Secretary

Phone: 660-285-0107

Email: spapcolecampmo@gmail.com

PC President - David Ulm

Hermitage:

Ron Carter - Office Bookkeeper

Phone: 417-745-6361

Email:  StBernadetteChurch@hotmail.com

Mass Times 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

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

STEWARDSHIP PACKETS
If you have received your packet...we ask that you please
return your pink envelope as soon as possible.
Thank you so very much for your participation this year.

Ring the Salvation Army Bell!  

St. Ann Church is scheduled for Saturday December 14, 10am - 6pm. One hour slots.
Check announcement board for available times.

Annual Luncheon for Altar & Rosary Society

December 11th at Missouri Made Shop & Comfort Café in Cole Camp - lunch @12:30

Carpooling will meet at St. Ann Parking lot
Be there by 11:45 - leaving at 12:00!

CALL Teresa Vest to sign up and arrange car pooling options. (816) 739-9993
(there will also be signup sheet in lobby)

Nuts & Candy Sale - HEADS UP

Order forms for the Nuts & Candy sale are available in the lobby. Forms will need to be turned in by December 1st. Orders should arrive by December 15. 

Parish Holiday Dinner 

will be December 8th @ 1 PM. Save the Date! More information to come.

10 things that happen when you go to ADORATION more often. 

#2 You experience peace in other areas of your life

Jesus said “Pease I leave with you, my peace I give to you.” (John 14:27) The outward peace we can experience in Adoration (the
quiet and the stillness) reaches much deeper. It leads to an inner peace that affects all areas of our lives. It doesn’t mean everything in our lives will be perfect and without suffering, But Christ’s peace means we know the storms of life can’t shake us. 

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for November
For anyone who has lost a child:

We pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community and receive peace and consolation from the Holy Spirit.

Lincoln Community Care Center

Here is an opportunity to bring joy to the Residents at Lincoln Community Care Center. Altar and Rosary Society every year (exception of Pandemic shut-down) provides small gifts that the Residents can gift to their relatives. (sons & daughters, grandchildren, etc.) Since a lot of these Residents don’t have the opportunity or the funds to buy presents this gives them the joy of still giving Christmas Gifts. If you wish to participate, small items such as candy, word books, costume jewelry, greeting cards, figurines, lap blankets, socks, scarves, cologne, pop corn tins, lotion, toiletries, small stuffed animals, etc.
Cecile Smith has spearheaded this in the past, so she is a good person to talk to about donations and program. 

I worked in the activity department at LCCC and I can tell you how much fun this is for the Residents! Diane

Warsaw Care Center was also called to see if we could assist them (monetarily) with a Christmas event and they wanted candy provided for Halloween . So A&R provided candy for the Residents to hand out. 

Items for Residents at LINCOLN COMMUNITY CARE CENTER (LCCC) can be placed in the box in the lobby. The gift shopping will be on December 9th.

This is sponsored by Altar & Rosary Society 

Pray for Vocations 

How can I know God'd Plan for my life? Follow these recommendations, and God will help you understand what He is calling on you to do with your life!

1. PRAYER. Prayer is a conversation with God—not just saying prayers, but speaking to the Lord from your heart. Every day, read the Bible and talk with Jesus as if He were your best friend. Ask Him to reveal His plan for you: “Jesus, I want to want what You want. Here I am Lord; I come to do Your will.” Trust completely that God has a plan for you.

2. SACRAMENTS. The soul is the window through which we can see God and hear His voice. If the window is dirty because of sin, it must be cleaned through Confession so we can be in union with God. When you receive Communion, ask Jesus to show you your vocation.

3. GOOD INFORMATION. It is impossible to discover your vocation without good information. What does it mean to have a holy Christian marriage? What do priests do? What is it like to be a religious sister or brother? Find good information, then take what you have learned back to prayer.

4. THE BLESSED MOTHER. Mary is the ultimate example of openness to the will of God. Are you open to God’s will for you? Pray three Hail Marys every day, specifically to know your vocation and have the courage to follow it.

5. GO ON RETREAT. Miracles happen on retreats! One of the surest ways to discover God’s plan for you is to enter into silence and prayer over an extended period. Ask your Vocation Director to help you find a good retreat.

6. GET ADVICE. Don’t try to discern your vocation alone, without the help of the Church. Talk to a sister, priest, or deacon you trust.

When the time comes, you must act! Move in the direction your heart tells you, confident that God will never send you where His grace cannot sustain you!  

St. Joseph's Table

St. Ann Church runs a community program that assists ALL residents of Benton County. The Program is called St. Joseph’s Table. It is operated on Wednesdays from 9am—noon in the Parish Office, Coordinator is Paula Dean Billinger. If there is a parishioner that has a need that the program can assist with, please contact office. This is a confidential service to parish members and the community. The program receives many outside referrals, and we want to make sure we are meeting the needs of our parishioners too, and that you are all aware that this program exists. Assistance can be monetary with utility bills (limited amounts), gas cards for appointments, food etc.. Our funds are limited. Paula also utilizes a referral system to help with issues that our program cannot cover. 

New St. Joseph Missals are being ordered on 11/04/2024. Cost is $5.00 (pre-pay)

Order being placed by Paula Dean 

Parishes as Communities of the Beatitudes

Comming soon, small groups are starting at St. Ann Parish. These groups will meet once a week (flexible) for 4 weeks. We will need some volunteer parishioners to assist with these small groups. The assistants can choose the time and the day that they would like to have their group meet. You may invite members into your group. We will also have a sign up for those parishioners that need a group to join in with and you may choose which group to join into (as long as there is room). For more information contact: Lisa Kelley, Carolyn Foster, Ron Mackenberg, Diane Downing

New Program being offered at the Church

There is NO cost for this session—Surviving the Holidays
This is a Christian based program that is open to
ALL in the community. You must register @ Griefshare.com
Facilitated by: Lora Ulm

When grieving the loss of a loved one, the holiday season can feel hurtful and sad. Being faced with social gatherings, holiday cheer, and special traditions that always included your loved ones is hard. Whether the loss is recent or years ago, the holidays are a painful reminder that your loved one is no longer here to celebrate.

While holidays can intensify grief, GriefShare's Surviving the Holidays will bring reassurance, practical advice, and a way forward though the season. Please join us as we strive to provide hope, comfort, and direction in Surviving the Holidays.

The Benton County Food Pantry is collecting turkeys for Thanksgiving. 

If you would like to donate, please contact, Joy Duffe at (702)845-7154. Her email is joy89131@gmail.com. 

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

Coffee and Donuts Ministry  

Coffee & donuts sign up sheet is doing GREAT! But we need more signatures for the rest of the year! Thank You so very much.

Corn Hole Tournaments!  

Any Corn Hole players out there? Come join in the fun at the Knights Hall as tournaments are being played weekly on Tuesday evenings.  The games are open to the public, $15 entry fee and sign in starts at 5:30.

There is a new Announcement Board in the lobby. 

Please feel free for ALL Parishioners to post on this board. Thank you, Congratulations, I’m in need of…, story, pictures, etc. This is your board to share information.
It is not an advertisement page . (see below) 

Advertising Opportunities

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

Lost and Found

We have collected two sets of keys, numerous (reading) glasses, sunglasses, a gold colored watch and a few other miscellaneous items. Please ask for assistance before or after mass or during office hours if you think any of these items might be yours. 

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 versionevery 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 moirning commute. 

ENGRAVED STONES

Order forms are available at the table in the foyer if you would like to order an engraved stone for yourself or a loved one. Please complete the form, 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

ALTAR & ROSARY COUNTER

Stop by the Altar & Rosary counter to shop! There are beautiful Christmas ornaments, Christmas coffee cups and many other great gift ideas!! Plus, awesome pricing!!

"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 2024 for a loved one. Recommended stipend is $10. See Kristi or Mary in the office before or after Mass.  

HOT LUNCH FOR HUNTERS will be served by St. John’s Ladies’ Aid in the St. John’s Church basement from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16th, the first day of deer season. Chili, Soup and desserts are on the menu. Stop by and join us at 24295 Cheese Creek Road, northwest of Cole Camp for a good, hot lunch! 

THE TRINITY MEN’S CLUB will have their annual Chili and Soup Fundraiser Lunch including salads and desserts on Sunday, Nov. 17th, with serving from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 104 E Butterfield Trail in Cole Camp. Lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall - please enter at the south end of the church. There will be a free-will donation that will benefit students going into church worker professions. 

The Benton County Food Pantry is collecting turkeys for Thanksgiving. If you would like to donate, please contact, Joy Duffe at (702)845-7154. Her email is joy89131@gmail.com. 

The Cole Camp Food Pantry is in need of donations. Monetary donations can be mailed to: Cole Camp Food Pantry, 505 S. Keeney St., Cole Camp, MO 65325. Food donations can be delivered to the same address. Regular hours are Wednesday: 10 AM to noon, Thursday: 3 PM to 5 PM, Saturday: 10 AM to noon. Donations can also be left here at the Church.  

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 

Bishop McKnight's November Prayer:   

 "For a spirit of unity and Thanksgiving to be cultivated in our lives and in our nation. That we may see God’s light reflected in the blessings of our family, friends and community."