Welcome!

Fr. Ben Nwosu is the Pastor of St Ann of Warsaw, Mo., St. Peter and Paul of Cole Camp, Mo. and St. Bernadette of Hermitage, Mo. Catholic Churches.  

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S  MASS SCHEDULE 

Christmas Eve Vigil – Dec 24 (Friday)

4:00 pm - Hermitage

7:00 pm - Cole Camp

9:00 pm - Warsaw

Christmas Day – Dec 25 (Saturday)

8:30 am – Warsaw

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph – Dec 25 (Saturday)

4:00 pm – Hermitage 6:30 pm – Warsaw

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph – Dec 26 (Sunday) 

8:30 am – Warsaw 11:00 am – Cole Camp

Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God  – Dec 31 (Friday)

4:00 pm – Hermitage

Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God - Jan 1, 2022 (Saturday)

8:30 am Warsaw/Cole Camp (combined)

The Epiphany of the Lord – Jan 1, 2022 (Saturday)

4:00 pm – Hermitage 6:30 pm – Warsaw

The Epiphany of the Lord – Jan 2, 2022 (Sunday)

8:30 am – Warsaw 11:00 am – Cole Camp 

Normal Mass Schedule:

Saturday at St. Bernadette in Hermitage at 4:00 PM

Saturday at St. Ann in Warsaw at 6:30 PM

Sunday at St. Ann in Warsaw at 8:30 AM 

Sunday at Sts. Peter and Paul in Cole Camp at 11:00 AM. 

The Rosary is prayed 30 minutes ahead of each weekend mass.

Administration/Staff:

Fr. Ben Nwosu, Pastor

Phone 660-438-5870 (Residence)

Email: stannpastor@yahoo.com

Office Phone: 660-438-3844

Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Tuesday - Friday

Warsaw:

Secretary - Debra Blair 

Phone: 660-438-3844

Email: stannwarsaw1@gmail.com

Bookkeeper - Jerri Mockus

Religious Education - Deacon Chris Wickern

PC President - David Grimes

Knights of Columbus - Grand Knight - David Grimes

Knights of Columbus - Ladies Auxiliary - Regina Mackenberg

Altar & Rosary - Paula Billinger

Web: https://stannwarsawmo.org

Cole Camp:

Mary Craig - Secretary

Kristi Craig - Bookkeeper

Phone: 660668-3842

Email: spapcolecampmo@gmail.com

PC President - Carol Baalman

Hermitage:

Anita M. Mertz - Office Bookkeeper

Phone: 417-745-6361

Email:  StBernadetteChurch@hotmail.com

Parish Pastoral Plan - Save the Date

The dates for our Parish Pastoral Plan sessions are as follows: 

Session One: Stewardship and Co-Responsibility

Tuesday (Evening) – November 30th at 5:30 pm

Sunday – December 5th - following 8:30 am Mass

Session Two: Centers of Charity and Sanctuaries of Mercy

Tuesday (Evening) – December 7th at 5:30 pm

Sunday - December 12th - following 8:30 am Mass

Your input is so important for the future of our parish and will help produce discernment reports that will be used to create an action plan for our parish ministries. Our sessions will take place in the parish hall. Mark your calendars and please make plans to attend.

Prior to the sessions, please watch a short video on Youtube.com which relates to why a large percentage of the younger generation have drifted away from the Church. Search “Outreach to the Unaffiliated” - 25 minute video which will certainly give you some food for thought….then bring those thoughts to the sessions!! 

ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE - DECEMBER 9 - 6:30 pm

Fr. Ben will be joined by three other Priests: Fr. John Schmitz, Fr. Joe Corel and Fr. Dan Vacca the evening of December 9th for the 2021 Advent Penance Service. Please be sure to make note of this date & time. 

Catholic Campaign for Human Development

Thanks to all for the generous support of the Human Development collection, which supports those on the margins who live in poverty in the United States. If you missed the collection its’s not too late to give!

Visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections and click “How to Give” under “Resources”. 

Prayer Vigil Regarding SCOTUS Hearing

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on Dec. 1 in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case directly challenging Roe v. Wade. Mike and Kathy Forck are organizing a prayer event on Nov. 30 from 8 am to 5 pm on the sidewalk in front of the Missouri Supreme Court, 207 W High St. in Jefferson City. For more information, contact Mrs. Forck at kathythebo@hotmail.com.

Catholic Stewardship Appeal   

This is the last weekend for the annual Catholic Stewardship Appeal, and the last weekend for parish CSA announcements. If you have not yet made a donation or pledge to this year’s appeal, you will find envelopes in the collection baskets as you enter the Church. Please prayerfully consider making a donation - all gifts are appreciated. Thank you to everyone who has already responded.

AED/CPR TRAINING

AED training has been set for January 16th following Sunday Mass. The closer we get to the date, names of those who have previously signed up will be provided as a reminder. If you have an interest in joining the training, contact the Parish office. There will be no charge for the training and the instructor will be Flo Hammer who works for the Warsaw/Lincoln Ambulance Service. Certificates of completion will be awarded at the end of the training.

Coffee and Donuts - will be available following Sunday Mass. Stop by and have a treat and visit with your Church Family - its been too long! Volunteers needed to help serve & clean-up!  

Carpeting Expense - Loan with Diocese

As we moved into the 76th year of St. Ann’s Parish, Fr. Ben, the members of the Parish Council and Finance Committee have deeply appreciated the tremendous monetary support parishioners and friends of St. Ann’s have provided. The Covid-19 pandemic has surely caused hardships on many but during these past two years contributions have remained strong and we are truly grateful for that blessing and generosity. Fr. Ben having recently entered into the role of Pastor of this faith community stated that he has seen enormous generosity in our Parish on so many levels.

As you all know, capital expenditures are necessary in the maintenance of a Parish Church; roof repairs, heating and cooling expenses, carpet installations, to name only a few. St. Ann’s carpeting had not been replaced since the original installation in 1996 and was really starting to show some severe wear. The total cost of the new carpeting installed was $55,800. Fr. Ben and the Finance Committee decided to request a loan from the Diocese for $25,000 to enable St. Ann’s to maintain a sufficient cash balance in the checking account for emergency situations and monthly operating expenses. The goal is to pay off the Diocese loan as soon as possible and we would like to ask our Church community to pitch in and help with that goal. Please know that any donation large or small helps us reach our goal. We have a wonderful Church community and have updated the inside of our Church where it will remain a beautiful place to come together to grow our faith and worship God for many years to come. We hope that you’ll consider making a donation towards this effort.

Envelopes will be provided at the collection tables.

Mass Intentions

Please consider a $10 stipend for a loved one. The Mass intention calendar for the new year (2022) needs to be completed. Please contact Deb in the Parish office. 

Read: Along with the many religious articles and books that can be found here at St. Ann’s, we thought it might be fun to build a small library where folks can start a book exchange program, ie “bring a book to share and take a book.” With winter upon us, having access to some reading when it’s too cold to do much else - why not? A bookshelf has been set up in the Game Room off the Church Hall (right inside the door). It’s a small collection right now but could grow to some interesting “reads” with everyone’s help! Donations welcome - magazines too!! Feel free to browse after Mass or anytime you are in Church! 

Prayer Vigil Regarding SCOTUS Hearing

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on Dec. 1 in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case directly challenging Roe v. Wade. Mike and Kathy Forck are organizing a prayer event on Nov. 30 from 8 am to 5 pm on the sidewalk in front of the Missouri Supreme Court, 207 W High St. in Jefferson City. For more information, contact Mrs. Forck at kathythebo@hotmail.com.

Reminders: Please remember to wear name tags when at St. Ann’s. It will certainly help Fr. Ben get to know us - and other parishioners as well! He is challenging himself to learn our names!! If you need one - call the parish office.

Also, be sure to watch where you park in the Church parking lot. Be mindful of the handicap spaces for those parishioners and visitors in need. 

Are you the last one to leave the Church? Friendly reminder if you are, please be sure all lights are turned off in Church, foyer, kitchen, hall and restrooms - and lock all doors. 

Looking Ahead to Coming Weeks:   

November 30 - first time slot for Session 1 of Parish Pastoral Plan - 5:30 PM in Church Hall - Stewardship & Co-Responsibility - parishioners are encouraged to attend Session 1 and Session 2

November 30 - RCIA session at 6:00 pm each Tuesday evening in Church Hall

December 2 - WILS Holiday Party for Consumers - 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM - will be using Church Hall and parking lot for a catered lunch served at 11 AM and will leave after games at 2 PM

December 2 - Parish Council meeting (rescheduled) - 5 pm

December 3 - First Friday Adoration

December 5 - second time slot for Session 1 of Parish Pastoral Plan - following 8:30 AM Mass in Church Hall - Stewardship & Co-Responsibility -

December 6-10 - Christmas for Kids will be working in Church Hall to distribute toys & coats to kids in need

December 7 - first time slot for Session 2 of Parish Pastoral Plan - 5:30 PM - Spiritual Room - Centers of Charity and Sanctuaries of Mercy

December 8 -  Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Holy Day of Obligation - 8:30 Mass (St. Ann & Sts. Peter & Paul)

December 8 - Knights & Auxiliary Meeting - 6:00 PM

December 8 - Altar & Rosary Society Meeting - 1:30 PM  

December 9 - Advent Penance Service - St. Ann & Sts. Peter & Paul - 6:30 PM

December 12 - second time slot for Session 2 of Parish Pastoral Plan - following 8:30 AM Mass in Church Hall - Centers of Charity and Sanctuaries of Mercy

December 12 - St. Ann’s Parish Holiday Dinner - Knights will provide turkey/ham - it will be a potluck - parishioners bring side dishes

December 24 - Christmas Eve - parish office will close at noon 

December 25 - Christmas Dinner at the Knights Hall - info to follow

January 12 - Knights & Auxiliary Meeting - 6:00 PM

January 12 - Altar & Rosary Society Meeting - 1:30 PM

January 14 - Knights Fish Fry - 4 pm to 7 pm

January 16 - AED training following Sunday Mass

"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 - Are you interested in strengthening your bonds as a family, deepening your faith in the Catholic Church, and working with like-minded men to help support your Church and Community? If so, please consider joining the Knights of Columbus. You can join online at www.kofc.org/joinus, or ask a Knight for an application.

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

Cole Camp Parish Events:   

Food Pantry Donations - there is a box in the Church Hall

Parish Council Meeting Highlights

Still working on lights on cross. Handouts for Church tour Dec 5 are done - very nice job Mary Craig & Kathy Berendzen. Broken organ will be hauled to Ozark Disposal in near future. Please fill out week 3 & 4 of parish planning sessions. These need to be completed and returned to Kathy before Dec 19. Food pantry donations set for the first Sunday of the month. Devotions - Dec 15th - 6 to 7. Deanery meeting in Lauriie report - program for divorced Catholics available by Diocese. This is an aid for comfort and a path to return to sacraments. Planning sessions worldwide - Bishops to meet in 2023 to review information gathered in the past 4 years and will then come forward with recommendations. Next meeting Dec 19th - then meetings will be held every other month.

December 5 - The Church will be open from 2 to 6 pm for the Cole Camp “Celebrating Missouri’s Bicentennial” with a Christmas Open House Church Tour

December 8 - 6 pm Mass in Cole Camp - Immaculate Conception of Virgin Mary - Holy Day of Obligation

December 15 - 6-7 pm—Adoration followed by Penance Service at 7 pm

December 19 - Parish Council meeting - no meetings in January or February 2022

December 19 - Decorate for Christmas following Mass - soup lunch will be provided - everyone welcome!

COMMUNITY EVENTS

December 3 - Annual Chriskindlmarket - Downtown Cole Camp from 5-8 pm. Find the perfect Christmas gift in Cole Camp, MO. Ten unique shops/boutiques, FBLA Vendor Fair, Christmas music, Christmas cookie booth, and lots of fun!

December 5 - Celebrate Missouri’s Bicentennial with a tour of the area Churches decorated for Christmas. On Dec 5th, beginning at 2:00 pm, gather up your friends and begin the self-guided tour. Pick up a map of the churches at the first church you stop at. Event ends at 6:00 pm

December 5 - 6:30 pm German Christmas Concert at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cole Camp with a light supper from 4-6 pm. The German Choir will be performing their Christmas concert in the church sanctuary.

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!

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

Bishop McKnight's November Prayer:  For a deeper spirituality of stewardship among all the baptized: That from our gratitude for God’s many blessings we may offer our personal gifts and talents in service to the evangelizing mission of the Church.