The world is very much in need of prayer, therefore Father David has decided that our parishes will celebrate a special "Year of the Rosary". The rosary is a powerful prayer and weapon against evil. So, beginning the first weekend in October (the month of the roasary) through the first weekend of October next year, you are invited to participate in this special Year of the Rosary to battle the evils of the world.
There are many ways that you can participate. Stay tuned to the bulletin for additional information and opportunites for prayer!
First, just as a reminder, if you are sick please do not come to Mass.
Second, if you are a high risk person for covid-19 you might want to consider staying home from Mass until you feel comfortable returning; you still have dispensation to stay home and we still have resources for worship at home available under the Worship At Home link under the News and Events tab.
As we resume please keep the following points in mind:
1) No one is obligated to come to Mass until further notice.
2) Try to keep social distancing as best you can.
3) Some of the pews will be "closed" to help keep social distancing
4) Please wear a mask except for communion time.
5) Please drop envelopes/offerings in the basket as you enter/leave the church.
6) Please use hand sanitizer when you enter and leave the church.
7) Do not gather and converse before or after Mass inside the church.
8) The bathrooms will be open for use.
9) If you would like to use a missalette for Mass, pick one up out of the box by the entrance of the church, then take it home with you and bring the same one back with you for each Mass.
We are a community of three Parishes serving East Fulton and all of Mason Counties under the Pastoral Care of Father David Whiteside. While the trip from St. Mary's to Immaculate Conception is 30 miles we act as one Catholic Community praying for, working with, serving and supporting each other. Like God is Three in One, we like to think our three parishes make one wonderful community.
We have a wonderful church family who is very active both within our parishes and the surrounding community. Rural West Central Illinois is a needy area and we look to do our best to help our fellow man. We have a variety of events and service opportunities throughout the year.