Welcome!
Welcome to all!
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 - Mary Kemna
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
St. Ann Announcements
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
Pope Leo XIV
In his first prayer intention, Pope Leo XIV has asked the faithful to pray that the world might grow in compassion during the month of June.
“Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his heart, learn to have compassion on the world,”
Saying Thank You
Saying thank you and appreciating others is a sweet gesture to recognize the actions and contributions of others. How many ways and times can we say thank you to all the volunteer Parishioners that contribute so much time and talent to their parish family. Adoration, rummage sale, Music Ministry Day, Mother's Day Breakfast, coffee and donuts, contribution counters, St Monica Ministry, homebound and nursing home visits, St Joseph's table, teen and children's classes and activities, graduation celebration and bingo. That doesn't even include the huge group of Altar Servers, Greeters, Ushers, Lectors, Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers, Choir and our Sacristans. When you look at the church calendar and the ministry page, there are so many parishioners behind the words on paper. This is your church and it's all so beautiful!!
Bazaar
There will be a meeting of the Church Bazaar committee after morning Mass on June 8th. All interested in helping are invited to attend.
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. June 1st we will be making a Father’s Day gift.
See you then!
AED Training
Quick use of AED training will be held 6/22 after mass .
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 surley use your support! If you are interested, please contact: Lisa Kelley - 660-281-0199
WARNING!!
There are scam messages being sent out that Fr. Ben needs help. These are false messages that are attempts to steal money from our parishioners. Fr. Ben is fine and we don't want anyone to be taken advantage of. Please ignore and delete these types of messages.
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!
St Monica Ministry
The St Monnica Missistry, a dedicated community and prayer network offering hope and support to the families and friends of fallen away Catholics,
Meetings will begin on May 15th @ 2:00pm,. If you are interested or would like to join us , please let Lisa Kelley (660-282-0199) know so she can have the appropriate materials ready for the meeting.
PLANNING IS UNDERWAY FOR ST ANN’S YEARLY FUNDRAISING EVENT!
The Fall Bazaar is a strong parish tradition & we are asking for your help & support to make this years event the most successful yet! Proceeds are used for maintenance and any special project expenses that might come up. This is so important to ensure a worry free future since our building is getting older and will continue to need upkeep & repairs. Over the following months more details will be posted on what is needed to continue to grow and evolve this event. If you are interested in getting involved we would love to have you! Please reach out to the event chair Dave Grimes or one of the sub-committee members below!
***Immediate need for volunteers to sell raffle tickets!!!***
Raffle ticket sales: Dave Grimes
Spaghetti Dinner: Rick Holt
New activities/Marketing: Susan Cooner
Baked Goods: Shirley Smith
Shops: Deena Maxwell
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.
Altar and Rosary Society
All ladies 18 and older are invited to a meeting of the
St. Ann Altar & Rosary Society. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, except January and July. The meeting lasts about an hour followed by refreshments.
The purpose of the Altar & Rosary Society is to promote spiritual and physical unity among women and see to the care of the Altar and Sanctuary. We do several activities the year including some fundraising to defray parish expenses and help the community. Our next fundraiser will be a spring rummage sale the first weekend in May. We would love to see you at our next meeting on May 14 at 1:30 pm in the church hall.
GRIEF SHARE
ST.ANN CATHOLIC CHURCH 6-8 pm - March 12—June 11, 2024
A support group to help you move through the grief process
A Grief Share support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and 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.
Griefshare.org
Lora Ulm (816) 678-8695
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
Coffee and Donuts Ministry
Coffee & donuts sign up sheet is doing GREAT! But we need more signatures for the remainder of 2025! Thank You so very much.
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
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.
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!!!
Cole Camp Announcements
We pray the Rosary before Mass each Sunday at 10:30 am—please join us!
Please consider a Mass intention for 2025 for a loved one. Recommended stipend is $10. See Kristi or Mary in the office before or after Mass.
Saturday, June 21st from 4:30pm-7:30pm. - PULLED PORK DRIVE-THRU DINNER: The Holy Cross Board of Education along with the congregation will be hosting their famous Pulled Pork Drive-Thru Dinner. The dinner will be drive-thru only
again for this year. Vehicles will enter the parking area off JJ Hwy from the west by the parsonage, go through the
covered area to pay or present tickets and get their choice of dessert, then at the bottom of the ramp pick up their meal
and exit onto Lake Creek Ave to the east of the church. The menu will consist of pulled pork, baked beans, cheesy hash
brown potatoes, cole slaw, roll, and choice of dessert. All meals are ADULT portions at a cost of $12 per meal. Tickets are
available from Holy Cross members or just come get in line and purchase at the drive-thru. Proceeds from the dinner will
be used for our Children's Ministry.
Sunday, June 22nd , Ice Cream Social at St Paul’s Lutheran Church. All are invited to attend. Starts at 6 p.m. with
entertainment beginning at 7 p.m. Free Will Donation.
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!
St. Bernadette Announcements
From St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Hermitage
St Bernadette has a website, please take a look at https://stbernadette.diojeffcity.org
Bishop MCKnight's Message
Bishop McKnight's June Prayer:
"We pray for our country at this moment in history, that the dreams of life, liberty and happiness remain in our hearts as well as the desire that we will always be one nation under God."
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