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Reconciliation Schedule
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. on the 1st and
​2nd Saturdays of the month.
Reconciliation appointments can also be made by contacting the parish office.

Coronavirus updates from the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.
Updates from the Diocese
Welcome to St. Thomas the Apostle Church
​Newton, Illinois
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church is located in the city of Newton, Illinois. Our Christian family invites you into our beautiful place of worship to share our faith-filled services, to witness our dedicated community involvement, and to participate in our various church ministries.

Parish Office Hours
St. Thomas: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00- 4:00 p.m. (Closed during Masses and any morning a funeral is scheduled.)
St. Mary's: Tuesday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Office will be closed January 25-31.)
                            This Week in our Parishes
             Masses are streamed live online at stated times at
   ​http://www.facebook.com/St-Thomas-Church-108131075895867
Sign-up for weekend Masses is discontinued. Attendance at Masses is limited to 25% of the capacity of the Church. When capacity is reached (approximately 150 worshippers), people will be invited to make use of the Parish Center.
The Mass schedule is revised due to current limitations and health concerns. All daily and weekend Masses will be streamed live.
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Schedule for the Week of 3/6 - 3/14:

​Saturday
8:00-9:00 a.m. - Reconciliation/Penance at St. Thomas
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Pre-Cana at St. Mary's Parish Center
​3:30-4:00 p.m. - Reconciliation/Penance at St. Thomas
4:30 p.m. - Mass at St. Thomas


Sunday
7:00 a.m. - Mass at St. Thomas
8:00-11:00 a.m. - Drive-thru brunch at St. Mary's Parish Center
8:30 a.m. - Mass at St. Mary's

​9:00 a.m. - Pre-Baptismal Class at St. Thomas
​      10:00 a.m. - Mass at St. Thomas
6:00 p.m. - Eucharist Bible Study at St. Mary's Parish Center

Monday
4:30-5:00 p.m. - Confessions at St. Mary's
5:30 p.m. - Mass at St. Mary's


Tuesday
8:00 a.m. - Rosary at St. Mary's
8:30 a.m. - Mass at St. Mary's
Clergy Overnight Gathering in Springfield Noon-Noon

Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - Prayer service for St. Thomas School Only
3:30-4:15 p.m. - Confessions at St. Thomas
4:45 p.m. - Rosary at St. Thomas
(Note time change)
5:30 p.m. - Mass at St. Thomas
6:30 p.m. - RCIA Full Communion Instruction
6:30 p.m. - PSR leading Rosary

6:30 p.m. - CYO, preparing for Stations of the Cross
7:00 p.m. - Stations of the Cross


Thursday
8:00 a.m. - Rosary at St. Mary's
8:30 a.m. - Mass at St. Mary's
6:30 p.m. - St. Thomas Finance Council


 Friday
8:30 a.m. - Mass at St. Thomas
2:30 p.m. - Stations of the Cross - St. Thomas School Only
4:30-7:00 p.m. - Carry-Out Fish Fry at KC Hall

Saturday
8:00-9:00 a.m. - Reconciliation/Penance at St. Thomas
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Pre-Cana at St. Mary's Parish Center
​3:30-4:00 p.m. - Reconciliation/Penance at St. Thomas
      4:30 p.m. - Mass at St. Thomas Parish Center

Sunday
​7:00 a.m. - Mass at St. Thomas
   8:30 a.m. - Mass at St. Mary's
 10:00 a.m. - Mass at St. Thomas
6:00 p.m. - Eucharist Bible Study at St. Thomas
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The weekend Mass schedule is in effect until further notice.
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A reminder that the Bishop has dispensed the obligation to attend Mass due to Covid-19. Please stay at home if you are ill or do not feel safe in public spaces.
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​Registration for weekend Masses is no longer necessary.
Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Spiritual Communion Prayer
My Jesus,
I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I long for You in my soul.
Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart,
as though You have already come.
I embrace You and unite myself entirely to You;
never permit me to be separated from You.
​Amen.
Spiritual Media Resources
http://www.facebook.com/St-Thomas-Church-108131075895867
http://www.dio.org/holyweekliturgies
https://www.dio.org
https://www.dio.org/videos/hey-father.html
https://facebook.com/Sacred-Sounds-Sacred-Spaces-1958084004476459/

Online Stewardship Link
                 Online Stewardship Link
During these challenging times, the mission and ministry of our parish continues. Your generous stewardship brings life and supports this parish. To provide for the ongoing vitality of the parish, we are counting on your continued good stewardship. During this time, we hope you will continue to support the parish through your prayer, service, and generous contributions as possible. To support the work of the Church, your contributions are essential. Therefore, we have created an online offertory tool. This online giving platform enables parishioners to donate to the parish via the Parish donation page. The link above enables you to make your Sunday offertory contribution online. Your information remains private and secure.​
Fr. Dean
​3/27/2020


      Daily Mass Schedule
 Monday:   No Mass
  Tuesday:     5:00 p.m. Rosary
                      5:30 p.m. Mass
Wednesday:  8:30 a.m. Mass
  Thursday:   No Mass
  Friday:       8:30 a.m. Mass
    Weekend Mass Schedule
   Saturday: 5:30 p.m.  Mass
   Sunday:  7:30 a.m.  Mass
                   9:00 a.m.  Mass

© 2013 St. Thomas the Apostle Church
Phone: 618/783-8741
404 W. Jourdan St. Newton, IL 62448
Fax: 618/783-8742
Email: stthomaschurch@psbnewton.com