| MASS SCHEDULE (Note: This is our current schedule due to COVID-19. We ask that you call the Rectory at 826-2444 from 8:00-4:30 M-F to indicate which Mass you will attend. There continues to be a general dispensation from the Sunday obligation if you are not comfortable attending). Saturday: 5:00PM Sunday: 9:00AM Wednesday: 9:00AM |
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| Neighboring Mass Schedules St. Mary's, Ellis Grove Sunday: 8:00AM St. Boniface, Evansville Sunday: 10:00AM St. Joseph, Willisville Saturday: 5:00PM 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: stmaryschester@yahoo.com The Very Rev. Eugene H. Wojcik, V.F., Pastor Rev. Iuvenis Iheme, CM, Parochial Vicar |
| Our online parish photo directory can be accessed by clicking here, then typing in the password "chestercatholic" (all one word - no spaces). |
| Our parish has now set up the means for everyone who wishes to donate to the weekly collection and other funds online! Click on the logo below and you will be taken to the page which will ask you for information and to create an account. You may also click here for a handout about setting up your account and answers to other questions. |
| CHURCH RENOVATION We continue to be overwhelmed at the many expressions of joy and awe at the outcome of our church renovation. As part of our Dedication Open House, Fr. Gene authored a 4 page summary of various aspects of the renovation and the reasoning behind the many changes to the interior of our worship space. To view this document, please click here. |
UPDATE/REMINDERS CONCERNING MASS ATTENDANCE
1) You are still required to call the Rectory at 826-2444 during
normal business hours to state your intention as to which
Mass you wish to attend and the number attending. We must
still do this in case we need to do contact tracing.
2) Masks must be worn at all times in the church building.
Upon entering please sanitize your hands and wait for an
usher to guide you to your seat.
3) Ushers will sanitize hands as you approach reception of
Communion. Practice social distancing as you receive
Communion.
4) Please avoid gathering in church following Mass.
5) If you feel ill or have any symptoms of Covid-19, please do
not attend Mass.
6) The general dispensation to attend Sunday Mass remains in
effect. However, if you are healthy and not in the at-risk age
group, we encourage you to return to public Mass. We are
practicing all requirements as far as sanitation.
1) You are still required to call the Rectory at 826-2444 during
normal business hours to state your intention as to which
Mass you wish to attend and the number attending. We must
still do this in case we need to do contact tracing.
2) Masks must be worn at all times in the church building.
Upon entering please sanitize your hands and wait for an
usher to guide you to your seat.
3) Ushers will sanitize hands as you approach reception of
Communion. Practice social distancing as you receive
Communion.
4) Please avoid gathering in church following Mass.
5) If you feel ill or have any symptoms of Covid-19, please do
not attend Mass.
6) The general dispensation to attend Sunday Mass remains in
effect. However, if you are healthy and not in the at-risk age
group, we encourage you to return to public Mass. We are
practicing all requirements as far as sanitation.
