We are pleased to welcome you to St. Mary's.
Welcome
If you are alienated or upset, we welcome you lovingly.
If you are in need of forgiveness, Jesus forgives you completely--with unconditional love.
If you have been hurt by the Church, we are truly sorry.
If you are angry, Jesus offers you peace.
If life has become burdensome, we are here to support you.
We are happy you are here and want you to stay.
May God bless you. Your friend and Pastor,
Father C.J.
Watch our St. Mary's Mass online
*Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are unable to record the weekday morning Mass this Tuesday (2/23) and Thursday (2/25). Thank you for your patience.
Click here to pray the Rosary with the Knights of Columbus
Regular Mass Times
Saturday: 4 & 5:30pm*
(*This Mass is recorded and uploaded to our website)
Sunday: 8, 9:30 & 11 am, 5:30pm**
(**when Faith Formation is in session. See schedule below.)
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Mon-Thu: 7 a.m.
Mon: 7 p.m.* Novena (*Temporary time change)
First Saturday: 8 a.m.
Communion Services
Wed. & Thu: 9 a.m.
Friday: 7 a.m.
2020-21 Faith Formation Mass Schedule
Sundays at 5:30 p.m. ~~ All are Welcome
Jan. 10, 24,31
Feb. 28
March 7, 21, 28,
April 11
May 2
Confessions
Saturdays 2:30-3:30 or by appointment
COVID Protocols for attending Mass
Masks are required. We observe 6-foot social distancing for seating and during Holy Communion. Please follow directional signs upon entering the Church and finding your seat. Unavailable pews are marked with laminated signs. Father C.J. will provide detailed instructions during Mass for Communion and leaving Church. If you are not feeling well, PLEASE WATCH OUR MASS FROM HOME.
PLEASE WATCH this short video tutorial to help you see how Mass will now be celebrated, following our social distance guidelines. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO.
You can still watch daily and weekend Mass with Father C.J. by clicking on the link below our welcome message.
Diocesan COVID-19 Directives
Diocesan Directives from the Bishop's Office regarding Mass attendance- effective May 2020
Even with the resumption of public liturgies, those who are most vulnerable should not attend Mass in-person; rather they should continue to watch our televised Mass the "Chalice of Salvation" or their parish's streaming or cablecast Masses.
The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains even after churches reopen out of an abundance of caution and concern for the most vulnerable who are most susceptible to contract this virus.
Please visit the Diocesan website for current information regarding COVID-19. http://diospringfield.org/directives-for-confronting-the-coronavirus/
Please continue to follow all health protocols to stay safe.
Lenten Bible Study on Gospel of Mark
Lenten Reconciliation & Friday Stations of the Cross
Father C.J. will hear Lenten confessions on Monday evenings (following the Novena Mass) from 7:30 - 8:30 pm. and each Saturday afternoon from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (the normal confession time). You can also make an appointment with him by calling the rectory at 567-3124.
Deacon Don Higby will lead the Stations of the Cross each Friday evening of Lent (except Good Friday) at 7:00 p.m. He will follow the Stations with a Communion Service for those who wish to stay.
Online Offerings - Thank you for your generosity
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Parish Calendar- All Community events are currently suspended
Homilies & Daily Readings
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Office Hours
Staff
- Father Christopher J. Waitekus, Pastor
- Donald Higby, Deacon
- Claire Falcone, Pastoral Minister
- Laurie Philbin, Director of Religious Education
- Dr. Klaus Becker, Music Director
- Margaret Iancu, Finance Administrator
- Sara Brewster, Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor