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

s 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

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass Schedule

• 12/24  - Tuesday : Christmas Eve Masses:  4:00 PM at St. Bernadette,

 7:00 PM at Sts. Peter & Paul, and 9:30 PM at St. Ann 

• 12/25 - Wednesday Christmas Day Mass - 8:30 AM St Ann

Knights Christmas Day Dinner 

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus at the Warsaw Knights Hall  11:00-to 1:00pm
Free and open to the public. Workers (elves) and desserts are NEEDED! 

Workers need to show up by 10:00 AM.

The Impact of Christmas Kindness

The impact of Christmas kindness is profound. Small acts of kindness during the holiday season can bring joy and comfort to individuals and communities. It can brighten someone's day, create meaningful connections, and restore faith in the goodness of humanity. Offering a helping hand to those in need, such as volunteering at a local shelter or donating a Christmas meal

Mission of the Family

Men and women, young and old, strengthen and grow in your faith for your families with five short videos produced by the Knights of Columbus called the “Mission of The Family.” The videos can be found on the Knights of Columbus website for free!  Here is the link to find “The Mission of The Family” videos: https://www.kofc.org/en/campaigns/into-the-breach.html  The five videos are less than 14 minutes in length. 

My Christmas Gift for a man like you, A Catholic Man of Faith

A Gift of Membership in an organization that supports your faith and beliefs where you can put your faith into action. Join now for free at www.kofc.org use Promo Code BLESSEDMCGIVNEY. 

You are invited to a Holy Hour for Vocations

Join Bishop McKnight, priests and seminarians in praying that our diocese, parishes, homes and hearts would be fruitful ground for the Lord's gift of vocations. Exposition, Evening Prayer, Benediction, December 30, 2024 - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Cathedral of St. Joseph, 2305 W Main St. Jefferson City, MO.  

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Lectors

Currently active and those that want to join

Bill Mines has graciously agreed to lead St Ann's Ministry training "refresher course".  
This "refresher" should prove to be very informative for EEM's as well as lectors.  Training will be conducted on Sunday, Jan 12, 2025, immediately after mass.  Grab a donut, a cup of coffee and come join us.  Instruction books included

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

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.

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.  

  
The Annual Christkindlmarket will be held on Friday evening, Dec. 6th, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Live Nativity from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Check the Cole Camp Christkindlmarket Facebook page for more information.   

December 7 th at 7 p.m. - Trinity Pyrmont Lutheran church, 2831 Pyrmont RD, Stover, invites you to their Ole Tyme Christmas in the Country event. This year’s theme is “Singing with the Angels”. Singing of Carols accompanied by Myrna Schroeder, piano, and Amy Wilson, Violin, begins at 6:45 pm. The freewill offering will be divided between The Stover Food Collective and The Cole Camp Food Pantry. Come and enjoy the program as well as cookies, hot chocolate and hot cider. The church is located 7 miles north of Stover on Highway 135, then ¼ mile on
Pyrmont Road.

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 December Prayer:   

 "For hope to find a home in our hearts as we embrace the joy of Christ's birth. Amid the jubilation, may we also find time in prayer to experience the calm and peace of God's presence in our lives."