St. Mary's Church & School

Now in 2022, everyone should come to Mass
on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.

Watching the livestream Mass is not a substitute
for church attendance;
it is an aid for the private prayer of the homebound.

The remaining exceptions to the Sunday obligation were removed back in mid-2021, leaving only the normal excuses of illness and pastor's permission.
Welcome back to Mass! (Bishop's Decree and Video)

Discontinued: Holy Communion
on Sundays from 12-12:15pm on 4th Street,
between the Church and Rectory ended April 10.
Please call the office to arrange a home visit if needed.

Receive the regular Saturday morning e-bulletin and other timely announcements.

A resource of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.

• Tuesdays after 8:00 AM Mass: Mother of Perpetual Help

• Rosary

  • Daily at 7:30 AM in church

• Daily Eucharistic Adoration in the new chapel, 3pm-10pm, Signup required (click).

• First Friday of the Month:
  4-5pm Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions
  5:15pm Mass in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, offered for vocations to the Oblates of the Virgin Mary

• Fridays of Lent: 
  4-5pm Confessions
  5:15pm Mass
  7:00pm Stations of the Cross

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.