The Sunday obligation is still dispensed: it is not a mortal sin to stay home from Sunday Mass at this time.
Please contact the office if you are healthy
and can volunteer to make it possible!
NEW Read the Parishioner Guide for Mass with Social Distancing (PDF, June 8, 2020).
We are complying with policies set by
the Diocese of Springfield in IL and the State of IL. Read https://www.dio.org/coronavirus.
Beginning August 23, 2020: the 8am Sunday Mass will require facemasks to be worn, to facilitate the attendance of parishioners who are more concerned about contracting airborne illnesses.
Receive the regular Saturday morning e-bulletin and other timely announcements.
Tuesdays after 8:00 AM Mass: Mother of Perpetual Help
Monday-Friday at 5:30 PM on Facebook Live: Rosary
Daily Eucharistic Adoration in the new chapel, 6pm-10pm, Signup required (click).
St. Mary's Parish, in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, is committed to ensuring a safe environment for parishioners of all ages to gather as a community of faith that worships and learns—without fear of abuse or harm. Specifically, we train and run background checks on all employees and volunteers of the parish and school, to ensure that no child is alone with an adult, and that children understand safe and appropriate touch. Contact the St. Mary's Safe Environment Coordinator at the parish office, 618-465-4284 x226.
To learn about what the Bishop and Diocese have done to prevent abuse, investigate allegations, and care for victims, or to learn how to report concerns of physical or financial abuse, visit the Promise website.