About St. Rose of Lima · Savannah, Missouri
St. Rose of Lima Parish in Savannah, Missouri, is a family-oriented, intergenerational Catholic community rooted in Benedictine and Franciscan spirituality. Centered around the Eucharist, the parish encourages active participation in worship and witness to God’s love. Committed to the vision of Vatican II, it offers vibrant religious education, youth programs, adult formation, stewardship, and service to peace and justice. Serving the Savannah area since 1858, the parish has a rich history across multiple church buildings and missions, including St. Patrick in Forest City, which began in 1869.
- Established
- 1858
- Patron
- St. Rose of Lima
- Diocese
- Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph
Why belong here
Join a parish that welcomes all and encourages active participation in worship and witness to God’s love. Engage in vibrant religious education, youth programs, adult formation, stewardship, and community service focused on peace and justice. Rooted in Benedictine and Franciscan spirituality, the parish fosters intergenerational fellowship and a strong sense of community.
Mass times at St. Rose of Lima
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- 2nd Saturday
Adoration times
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Sunday
About Us
Serving the Savannah, Missouri area since 1858. Our parish has a rich history spanning many generations and several church buildings. The mission of St. Patrick has been caring for the souls of the Forest City area since 1869.
History
Around 1858, Mass was celebrated occasionally by Fr. James Power who came from Conception, Missouri. In 1874, a mission was begun by the monks of the Abbey and Mass was offered in the homes of various families. Three years later, the African-American Baptist Church offered their church for Masses and this arrangement continued until a church was built in 1897. The new church came at a cost of $2,300 and most of the work was done by parishioners. The architect was Fr. Adelheim Hess OSB. The first church was dedicated on April 17, 1898. In 1966, discussion began about building a new church. The Sisters of St. Francis donated land and, on May 16, 1970, ground was broken. The total project cost $38,987, and the church was dedicated March 7, 1971. The architect was Anthony Barnes (St. Joseph) and the general contractor was Crane Construction (Nodaway). The church was expanded in the late 1970s to seat 250, and it was rededicated on December 16, 1979. William A. Brunner of Brunner and Brunner was the architect and Crane Construction was the general contractor. The total budget was $209,560. In October of 1989, one
Sacraments
The seven sacraments touch all the stages and all the important moments of Christian life: they give birth and increase, healing and mission to the Christian's life of faith. There is thus a certain resemblance between the stages of natural life and the stages of the spiritual life. -Catechism of the Catholic Church 1210 The sacraments are the hallmark of Catholic life. The sacraments flow from Christ, who became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and who is himself the sacrament of God. St. Thomas Aquinas said that we need the sacraments now in our lives on earth, because we are human beings who strive for understanding of the mystery of God and the beauty of the world through the tangible, visible, and audible things of this world. God uses His creation to communicate with His creation! Christ is present to us in every moment of our lives, particularly those significant moments transformed by the special presence of Christ in the sacraments.
Ministries
Committed to the vision of Vatican II we honor and support the leadership and ministry of the faith. We encourage learning at every level and pledge ourselves to a vibrant religious education program, focus on the youth, growth in adult formation, Christian stewardship, and the works of peace and justice within and beyond our parish boundaries.