The first Sunday of Advent is November 27, 2022. It's that time of year when families and friends gather to celebrate our many blessings, with the biggest blessing of all being the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Not only does our parish welcome you as you celebrate Christmas with us, but we also welcome you to join us at this table as a part of our faith community. If you are interested in becoming a member of St. Thomas or St. Mary Parish, be sure to stop by the parish office, give the office a call (St. Thomas 618/783-8741; St. Mary's 618/455-3155), or contact Fr. Dean (217/494-6326).

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Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary - December 8
Mass Schedule
Wednesday, December 7, 6:30 p.m. - Vigil Mass at St. Thomas
Thursday, December 8, 8:30 a.m. - Mass at St. Thomas
Thursday, December 8, 12:10 p.m. - Mass at St. Thomas
​Thursday, December 8, 6:30 p.m. - Mass at St. Mary's

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Advent Penance Services
Sunday, December 11
3:00 p.m. - St. Anthony, Effingham
Thursday, December 15
St. Thomas School - 1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Church
Parishioners & Guests - 3:00 p.m. until finished at St. Thomas Church
6:30 p.m. until finished at St. Mary's Church
The Sacrament is also available on Saturdays during Advent:
8:00 a.m. until finished at St. Mary's
8:00-9:00 a.m. and 3:30-4:00 p.m. at St. Thomas

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Christmas Mass Schedule
Saturday, December 24, 4:30 p.m. - Vigil Mass at St. Thomas
​Saturday, December 24, 11:00 p.m. - Late-Night Mass at St. Thomas
Sunday, December 25, 8:30 a.m. - Christmas Day Mass at St. Thomas
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