Free episode of The Chair highlights the rich story of our diocese from yesterday to today – The story of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is featured in an episode of The Chair, a television series celebrating the best of Catholicism in the United States. From the physical beauty of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield…

St. Joseph’s Food Pantry and Clothes Closet requested donations for March: peanut butter, jelly, cereal, jello, pudding, saltine/oyster crackers, oatmeal, canned veggies/fruit, soups, potatoes (boxed or packaged), tuna, canned ravioli, hamburger helper, tuna helper, macaroni and cheese, pancake mix, syrup ALL donations are appreciated. Please contact Patty Sneed with any questions.

Father Seth will hear confessions at 6 PM each Friday during Lent at Mother of Dolors church.

If you are interested in attending the pilgrimage, please contact Immaculate Conception parish office at 217-235-0539.

The Knights of Columbus will have a fish fry every Friday evening during Lent, beginning Friday, Feb. 24th and ending March 31st. Serving will be from 5-7 PM COST: Adults $12; Children (5-12) $6; 4 and younger: free Menu: Fried fish, baked fish, french fries, green beans, macaroni and cheese, slaw, drink and dessert. Carry…

STJ Ash Wednesday Mass ~ 8 AM. MOD Ash Wednesday Mass ~ 6:30 PM. There is no PSR on Ash Wednesday.

STJ will have Stations on Tuesdays after the 8 AM Mass, beginning Feb 28th and ending April 4th. MOD will have Stations on Fridays at 6 PM, beginning Feb. 24th and ending March 31st.

Mass Schedule: STJ 8 AM MOD 6:30 PM The first day of Lent Ash Wednesday is one of the most popular and important holy days in the liturgical calendar. Ash Wednesday opens Lent, a season of fasting and prayer. Ash Wednesday takes place 46 days before Easter Sunday, and is chiefly observed by Catholics, although…

St. Joseph’s Food Pantry and Clothes Closet requested donations for February: potatoes (canned or boxed); canned fruit, canned soups, hamburger/tuna helper, cereals. ALL donations are appreciated. Please contact Patty Sneed with any questions.