Mission Statement
We, the people of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, are a welcoming community of Catholic Christians, rooted in the apostolic foundation of our church, united by The Eucharistic table and the word of God. We value and pass on our Catholic heritage and traditions through education and worship. We strive to be a spiritual community of faith grounded in love.
We, the people of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, are a welcoming community of Catholic Christians, rooted in the apostolic foundation of our church, united by The Eucharistic table and the word of God. We value and pass on our Catholic heritage and traditions through education and worship. We strive to be a spiritual community of faith grounded in love.
St. Mary - Anna, IL Weekend Mass Times Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am Weekday Mass Times Tuesday and Thursday 8:15 am Adoration Following Mass 9 AM Reconciliation / Confession Saturday 9:00 am or by appointment CLICK THE LINKS BELOW TO SEE THE BULLETINS
RCIAIn the midst of our hectic daily lives we can come to a sense of longing for something more, seeking direction or fulfillment, of being valued or of being of value to the world. Have you, or someone you know, been curious about the beauty of our Catholic faith or perhaps wondered why we do what we do at Mass? Have you been searching for a deeper relationship with God?
Our RCIA/Adult Faith Formation meetings are set to begin on Wednesday October 26 at 6:30 in the Upper Room in the Parish Hall. RCIA, or the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, is the Church's provision to prepare people to become full members of the Catholic church. The meetings are also an opportunity for Catholics to renew and revitalize their understanding of our faith and to share what Catholicism means to them with potential converts. We welcome all inquirers, both Catholic and non-Catholic, to attend our RCIA/Adult Faith Formation meetings. We plan to use a new series from Ascension Press, "What we Believe: The Beauty of the Catholic Church". Please contact Amy Ulrich (amy.ulrich220@gmail.com) for more information and indicate your interest so materials can be provided for you. |
January ScheduleSolemnity of Mary: January 1
The Epiphany of the Lord: January 8 NO DAILY MASSES FROM JANUARY 1-JANUARY 17. As we move toward the conclusion of the Christmas Season and cross the threshold of a new civil year, may we open our hearts to Christ. With Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict let us receive and share the good news that God offers us freedom from whatever weighs us down: our sin history, our struggles, our discouragement. May we rejoice with fresh hearts that Christ gives us hope, he brings us life. In Christ, Bishop Michael McGovern 
Prayer for Pope Benedict XVI
Father, eternal shepherd, hear the prayers of your people for your servant Benedict, who governed your Church with love. In your mercy, bring him with the flock once entrusted to his care to the reward you have promised your faithful servants. May he who faithfully administered the mysteries of your forgiveness and love on earth, rejoice with you for ever in heaven. In your wise and loving care, you made your servant teacher of all your Church. He did the work of Christ on earth. May your Son welcome him to eternal glory. May your servant whom you appointed high priest of your flock be counted now among the priests in the life of your kingdom. Give your servant the reward of eternal happiness and let your mercy win for us the gift of your life and love. We entrust your servant to your mercy with faith and confidence. In the human family he was an instrument of your peace and love. May he rejoice in those gifts for ever with your saints. Amen. - The Sacramentary (1974), “Masses for the Dead: For a Pope.” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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HONORING OUR GRADUATES
Olivia Leona Brumleve Cobden High School Class of 2022 Dominick Alexander Helman Notre Dame Regional High School Class of 2022 Graciana Drew Helman Notre Dame Regional High School Class of 2020 Zander Kayden Kaufman Meridian High School Class of 2021 Breckstin Marie Schaefer Anna-Jonesboro High School Class of 2022 William Hunter Smiley Notre Dame Regional High School Class of 2022 Noah Benjamin Treece Anna-Jonesboro Community High School Class of 2022 CONGRATULATIONS!!! |
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**ALERT: OUR EMAIL ADDRESS HAS CHANGED: stmaryparish.anna@gmail.com DO NOT USE ST_MARYS@FRONTIER.COM . WE WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY EMAILS AT THAT ADDRESS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AS WE UPDATE OUR EMAIL SECURITY Please address all mail correspondence to the Church office: 204 Church Street Anna IL 62906 |
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St. Mary's Catholic Church 402 Freeman St. Anna, IL 62906 618-833-5835 stmaryparish.anna@gmail.com Mass Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 8:15 am Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am |
St. Joseph Catholic Church 101 North Centennial St., Cobden, IL 62920 (618) 893-2276 Mass Schedule: Wednesday and Friday 8:15 am Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am |
