The first Sunday of Advent is November 28, 2021. 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).
Wednesday, February 2 is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, also called Candlemas as the Candles for liturgical use are blessed as Jesus is the Light of the World. The feast is 40 days after Christmas, traditional period for purification. Mass will be offered at St. Mary's at 5:30 p.m. Reconciliation available before Mass from 4:30-5:00 p.m. and after Mass at 6:15 p.m. until finished.
Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve : 4:00 p.m. at St. Thomas 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary's 11:00 p.m. at St. Thomas
Christmas Day: 8:00 a.m. at St. Mary's 9:30 a.m. at St. Thomas
No Saturday evening Mass on Christmas Day. Sunday morning Masses will remain as regularly scheduled.
Christmas Eve : 4:00 p.m. at St. Thomas 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary's 11:00 p.m. at St. Thomas
Christmas Day: 8:00 a.m. at St. Mary's 9:30 a.m. at St. Thomas
No Saturday evening Mass on Christmas Day. Sunday morning Masses will remain as regularly scheduled.