| MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:00PM Sunday: 9:00AM Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 8:15AM 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday: 10:00AM (Chester Rehab) 2nd and 4th Wednesday: 10:30AM (Three Springs Nursing Home) No Mass on Thursday Holy Day Vigil: 7:00PM Holy Day: 8:15AM (Note: Check the bulletin or monthly calendar for other schedule changes). |
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| Cluster Mass Schedules St. Mary's, Ellis Grove Saturday: 6:00PM (Feb., Apr., Jun., Aug., Oct., Dec.) Sunday: 8:00AM St. Boniface, Evansville Saturday: 5:00PM (Jan., Mar., May, Jul., Sep., Nov.) Sunday: 10:00AM Our Lady of Lourdes, Sparta Saturday: 5:00PM Sunday: 10:00AM St. Pius V, Walsh Sunday: 8:00AM |
| MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC PARISH 911 Swanwick St., Chester, IL 62233 Phone: (618) 826-2444 E-mail: stmarychester@yahoo.com Rev. Eugene H. Wojcik, Pastor |
| Our parish has begun our Capital Campaign to raise funds for necessary repairs to the steeple and bell tower of our church. Click here to read a letter from Fr. Gene describing the repairs that need to be made and the amount of funds that need to be raised. The letter also includes a pledge card if you can help us with a donation. No amount is too small. Thank you so much for your generosity. |
| In response to the recent threats against our religious freedom, the Bishops of the United States have proposed a "Fortnight for Freedom", a two week period from June 21 through July 4, in which we will pray for our first, most cherished liberty. Please click here to read a document from the USCCB for more information. |
| Our next Fanning the Flame discussion gathering will be on Tuesday, June 12 at 7:00PM. You can click here to go to the Fanning the Flame website for reflections, to catch up on materials you may have missed, etc. |
| Congratulations to Fr. Lou Koehr on the 25th Jubilee of his Ordination to the Priesthood. We are thankful for his service to our parish and Diocese and pray that God continue to bless him and watch over him. If you would like to send him greetings, his address is: P.O. Box 56 203 N. Franklin St. Albers, IL 62215-0056 |
| Join us for Mass on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28 at 8:15AM at St. Mary's Cemetery (In case of rain, Mass will be in church). We pray for all of our fallen soldiers and for those in harm's way throughout the world. |
| There are still a number of Diocesan 125th anniversary history books available. Contact the Parish Office if you would like to purchase a copy. |