
| MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:00PM Sunday: 9:00AM Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 8:15AM 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday: 10:00AM (St. Ann's Nursing Home) 2nd and 4th Wednesday: 10:30AM (Three Springs Nursing Home) No Mass on Thursday Holy Day Vigil: 7:00PM Holy Day: 8:15AM (Note: Weekday Masses during the summer are held in the Parish House. Check the Bulletin or Monthly Calendar for other changes in the schedule). |
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| Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church 911 Swanwick Street Chester, Illinois 62233 (618) 826-2444 |
| REV. EUGENE H. WOJCIK, PASTOR |
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| SCHOOL NOTES Final Registration for the 2008-2009 school year will be held on Tuesday, July 22 from 12:00PM - 6:00PM in the school library. First month's tuition and book fees are due at this time. If you have questions or need to make other arrangements, call the school office at 826-3120. We are also asking for everyone's support for our Help-a-Student fund. This fund is used to assist families who are faced with difficulties paying tuition. Click here to find out more information and to see how you can contribute. School board elections will be held in church during the Masses on the weekend of August 2/3. There are 6 nominees to fill 4 slots. Please check the bulletin to read a brief biography of each candidate. The first day of school for the new year is Tuesday, August 19 (this will be a half-day of school). THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL! |



| We extend our prayers and sympathy to Fr. Gene upon the loss of his dad, Frank Wojcik Sr. Fr. Gene plans to return to the parish this Friday. Click here to view the obituary for Mr. Wojcik. The Parish Council meeting scheduled for this Wednesday will be held as planned. Be sure to check out some of the new additions to our website, including our page from Vacation Bible School which includes photos and links to video (click here to view). Our Military Tribute Page has also been updated. |