Welcome!

Fr. Alex Ekka is the Pastor of St Ann of Warsaw, Mo., St. Peter and Paul of Cole Camp, Mo. and St. Bernadette of Hermatige, Mo. Catholic Churches.  

All Parishioners,

The Mass schedule until further notice will be on Saturdays at St. Bernadette at 4:00 PM, on Sundays at St. Ann on at 8:30 AM and at Cole Camp 11:00 AM. 

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

UPDATE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS

Effective May 30, 2021

St. Ann and Ss. Peter & Paul Parishes

In line with the recent CDC, Benton County Health Department directives and Decrees from Bishop McKnight, and after discussions brought forth in a recent Parish Council meeting of both Parishes, Fr. Alex has approved that if one is fully vaccinated, masks and social distancing are no longer necessary in the Church. For those not fully vaccinated, it is recommended they continue wearing masks and practice social distancing.

More details in next week's bulletin.

Fr. Alex Ekka

For additional COVID-19 information see the COVID-19 page under more.

Administration/Staff:

Fr. Alex Ekka, 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

We pray for the health and recovery of all who are ill and not with us today.  We encourage those who are home to join the community by praying the Sunday Scriptures, using the readings located at www.diojeffcity.org and perhaps praying the Rosary or the Divine Chaplet. 

New COVID Guidelines

As more people become vaccinated and the number of COVID-19 cases decline in our area, Bishop McKnight has removed the general dispensation from attending Mass in person, as of June 1. We are happy to invite all who have been away to join us to worship together, in person, and to receive the Body of Christ in Holy Communion, which nourishes our souls and heals us of our sins. That’s why we are obliged to participate in the Sunday liturgy each week. Of course, if you are ill, are traveling, or otherwise dispensed from our obligation to participate in the Mass, please continue to join livestreaming Masses. Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you in person at Mass!

See Bishop McKnight’s full decree on the Diocesan website: https://diojeffcity.org - under COVID 19 and on our Bishop McKnight's page.

Fr. Alex’s Farewell Reception/Breakfast

Sunday, June 27 - following Mass 

Breakfast will be served following Mass (St. Ann & Sts. Peter & Paul parishes). Volunteers are needed for clean-up afterwards.

If you are not able to attend the reception, drop a card in the basket at the collection table sending Fr. off with best wishes on his new journey to Eldon, MO! 

75th Anniversary Celebration of St. Ann Catholic Church - Will be held on Sept 26, 2021!     

Parishioners: Please be sure to mark the date on your calendar for the Anniversary event - taking place the afternoon of September 26, 2021. Plan to invite family and friends of St. Ann’s. The Committee will soon be finalizing the events of the day and you will have the opportunity to sign-up here at the Church and include those who will accompany you so we can get a count for the dinner that will be served that day.

BE SURE TO SAVE THE DATE - IT WILL BE A SPECIAL CELEBRATION YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS!! 

In honor of the year of St. Joseph, Fr. Alex and the Parish Council have decided to purchase a St. Joseph statue for the Church. The statue chosen is absolutely beautiful and we hope to receive it before the 75th Anniversary Celebration and have it blessed by the Bishop. Various organizations of the Church have offered to help with the cost of the statue but it certainly would be a blessing to receive additional donations from parishioners to help defray the expense as well. If you would like to make a contribution toward this purchase, please place it in the designated basket at the collection table. Mark the contribution as “statue” on the check or envelope. Thank you in advance for your offering toward this special and cherished purchase. Expected delivery is late July.

Catholic Charities World Refugee Day - Sponsorships Available

Catholic Charities will host World Refugee Day 2021 on Saturday, June 19, 5 – 8 PM in Columbia MO. This event honors the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees worldwide forced to flee their homes under threat of persecution, conflict and violence, while celebrating with refugee and immigrant families within our community by way of this resource fair and festive event. Sponsorships begin at $100. For recognition you may give online at ccnmo.diojeffcity.org/give, choose “Refugee Resettlement” and type comment, “WRD”. Or you may make your check payable to “Catholic Charities,” memo “WRD.” Please send to: PO Box 104626, Jefferson City, MO 65110. Do you have goods or services you would like to share? Let’s chat! Contact Diana Twombly at dtwombly@cccnmo.org or (573) 540-1123. Some examples: food, raffle prizes, gift cards, music, or activities.

Looking Ahead to Coming Weeks: 

June 18 - Knights Fish Fry 4-7 PM

June 27 - Fr. Alex’s last Mass (St. Ann & Cole Camp) - reception/breakfast following - there will be no Sunday Mass at Cole Camp

June 28 thru July 2 - No weekday masses that week (Fr. Alex preparing for his move to new parish)

July 4 - Welcome Fr. Benjamin Nwosu - new Pastor

July 18—Diocesan Mission Collection 

Knights of Columbus Fish Fries - The Knights of Columbus will be hosting it's next Fish Fry on Friday June 18, 4-7 PM.  Dine in seating and carry out service is available.  $11 Dine in, $10 Carry out.  Come and join us for dinner!  The Knights would like to thank all of those who help work the fish fries and all who come out to buy the dinners.  You all have made this a very successful fund raiser!

MASS INTENTIONS

Please consider a $10 stipend for a loved one. The Mass intention calendar through the end of the year needs to be completed. We have several open dates available. Please contact Deb in the Parish office. 

REMINDER:  PICK UP YOUR RAFFLE TICKET(S) ENVELOPE 

Raffle tickets are available for pickup today on the table in the foyer. See details in the letter enclosed.

PARISHIONER INFO

We don’t want to miss anyone! If you haven’t had a chance to complete a Parishioner Information Form, please pick one up at the table in the foyer. 

Fill it out and place it at the Parish office door (clear plastic box on left side of door).

We are finalizing our data base and need your help

St. Ann’s Altar & Rosary Religious Counter Opening Up Again!

Stop by the religious counter before or after Mass. Paula or Rosemary will be happy to show you all the beautiful items available.

PARISH QUILT- 2021

It’s long overdue to complete the next Parish Quilt. Take a look in the Church Hall at all the blocks that have been designed by Parishioners thru the years!! If you would like to add yours to the next quilt…. Keep in mind: 8-1/2 inch block—white fabric, Maintain 1/2 inch border from outside edges. Include family name & a theme that represents your family/ & be sure to use washable products. Contact Regina Mackenberg with questions: 660-287-7188.

ATTENTION INTROVERTS! 

Are you seeking a vital ministry within the Church that requires no meetings (not even zoom!), no phone calls, no emails filling up your inbox?  Seven Sisters Apostolate supports pastors with a Holy Hour in prayer each day.  Each Sister has a designated day, so the whole week is covered and the pastor is supported in prayer every single day.   We remain anonymous except to each other, and while a Holy Hour in church before the Blessed Sacrament is ideal, there is lots of flexibility for those whose lives can’t accommodate that.

Contact SevenSistersJeffCity@gmail.com for more information.

Pilgrimage to the Shrines of French Canada

…..with Fr. Matthew Flatley.  Sept. 20 - 25th, 2021. Call Travel Tyme @ 636-391-1000 to learn more or to register, please visit: https://www.traveltymepilgrimages.com/Father-Matthew-Flatley-French-Canada-2021

Thank You!!!

St. Ann’s is thankful to all who have placed ads in our weekly bulletin. Be sure to return our thanks by patronizing those that help us….and be sure to mention St. Ann’s when you contact them or visit their place of business. 

"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!

Special year was noted—200th birthday of the State of Missouri—suggested that Community Events be listed in the bulletin to remind everyone about the coming events in the great town of Cole Camp! 

June 27 - Fr. Alex’s last Mass (St. Ann & Cole Camp) - reception/breakfast following - there will be no Sunday Mass at Cole Camp 

July 12 – 16 – St. Paul’s Vacation Bible School

September 9 – 11 – Cole Camp Fair

October 3 – Cemetery Walk in honor of Missouri’s 200th Birthday

October 24 – St. John’s 150th Anniversary celebration

December 5 – Church tour of area churches to celebrate 200 years of Missouri Architecture

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 new website, please take a look at https://stbernadette.diojeffcity.org 

Bishop McKnight's June Prayer for our Local Church is: 

In this year of St. Joseph, husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus, may we grow in our appreciation for the importance of the vocation of fatherhood for the benefit of society and the Church.