Reconciliation Schedule
4:15-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays 8:00-9:00 a.m. Saturdays 3:30-4:00 p.m. Saturdays Reconciliation appointments can also be made by contacting the parish office. Coronavirus updates from the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.
Mass Guidelines:
More people are returning to Church. You are welcome to wear a mask, but it is not required. Please be mindful of need for space and utilization of space. If you are ill, or a member of your family is ill, the person is to stay home. It is morally wrong to knowingly share an illness with others. It is also morally wrong to deny people from worshipping God. If you are concerned about social distancing yourself, please take a seat near the front center sections of the Church; many people cluster near the back of the Church. The larger pews need to be open for larger households to allow for seating of everyone. The side sections will be opened as need arises to accommodate attendees, especially guests who may come to worship at our church. |
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, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This Week in our Parishes
Masses (Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 a.m.; Weekdays 8:30 a.m.) are streamed live online at stated times at http://www.facebook.com/St-Thomas-Church-108131075895867 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.
Schedule 7/31 - 8/8: Saturday 10:00 a.m. - Meeting with Bishop Paprocki at the Cathedral 11:00 a.m. - Confirmation/First Communion at the Cathedral 4:30 p.m. - Mass at St. Thomas 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 Monday 6:30 p.m. - St. Thomas Angels Meeting in the Parish Center Tuesday 7:15 - 8:15 a.m. - Eucharistic Adoration Holy Hour at St. Mary's 7:30 - 7:45 a.m. - Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayer 8:00 a.m. - Rosary at St. Mary's 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. - St. Thomas School Registration 8:30 a.m. - Mass at St. Mary's 5:30 p.m. - Mass at the Bend: 35th Anniversary - St. Valentine Church's Last Mass 5:30 p.m. - Monthly Church Cleaning at St. Thomas 6:00 p.m. - Protecting God's Children Session in the St. Thomas Parish Center Wednesday 7:15 - 8:15 a.m. - Eucharistic Adoration Holy Hour at St. Thomas 7:30 - 7:45 a.m. - Morning Prayer at St. Thomas 8:30 a.m. - Mass at St. Thomas 9:00 a.m. - Rosary at St. Thomas 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. - St. Thomas School Registration Thursday 7:15 - 8:15 a.m. - Eucharistic Adoration Holy Hour at St. Mary's 7:30 - 7:45 a.m. - Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayer at St. Mary's 8:00 a.m. - Rosary at St. Mary's 8:30 a.m. - Mass at St. Mary's 7:00 p.m. - Pastoral Council Meeting at St. Thomas Rectory Friday 7:15 - 8:15 a.m. - Eucharistic Adoration Holy Hour at St. Thomas 7:30 - 7:45 a.m. - Morning Prayer at St. Thomas 8:30 a.m. - Mass at St. Thomas Saturday 4:30 p.m. - Mass at St. Thomas 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 The weekend Mass schedule is in effect until further notice. A reminder that the Bishop has issued a modification of the dispensation regarding the obligation to attend Mass due to Covid-19, effective Sunday, April 11, 2021. Please stay at home if you are ill. See the Return to Mass tab (above) for more information. 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
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
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