Daily events occuring throughout the Diocese.
Sunday, July 7
DECATUR ― Mass, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Chapel, 5 p.m.
MADISON ― Mass in American Sign Language, celebrated by Father Adam Zawadzki, OP Miss, 12 p.m. (noon). For information, visit https://www.dio.org/plasm/deaf-ministry.html .
SPRINGFIELD ― Late evening Mass at St. Katharine Drexel, (Sacred Heart Church) 8 p.m.
TEUTOPOLIS ― Teutopolis Monastery Museum, 12:30-4 p.m. Located behind St. Francis Church, the former Franciscan Novitiate building, adults $5, children $1. Chair lift available for visitors who have difficulty with stairs. Special group tours can be arranged. For information, visit or call (217) 857-6404 ext. 236, leave a message and the call will be returned.
Tuesday, July 9
CHATHAM ― Presentation: “Health in America” by Mike Thomas, St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 7 p.m. For information, call (217) 483-3772.
DECATUR ― Mass, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Chapel, 11:30 a.m.-noon.
SPRINGFIELD ― Catholic Mass, Memorial Medical Center, noon (217) 788-3585.
SPRINGFIELD ― Grief Support Group for those who have lost a loved one, HSHS St. John’s Hospital, 4:30-6 p.m. For information, (217) 544-6464, ext. 55675.
Wednesday, July 10
DECATUR ― Intercessory Prayer, Sisters of Christ, 1 p.m. Contact Pat Mulvany (217) 521-9196.
GRANITE CITY ― Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Holy Family Church, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3 p.m., Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions and Benediction, 7 p.m.
PARIS ― “Catholic Faith Explained” Symbolon series with Bruce Scott. Session 7: “A Love That Lasts: Discovering Authentic Love.” St. Mary Church meeting room, 5:30-6:30 p.m. For information, call (217) 466-3355.
Thursday, July 11
DECATUR ― Mass, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Chapel, 11:30 a.m.-noon.
SPRINGFIELD ― Catholic Mass, Memorial Medical Center, noon (217) 788-3585.
SPRINGFIELD ― Eucharistic Adoration, Little Flower Church, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact Rachel (217) 529-1606.
SPRINGFIELD ― Eucharistic Adoration, St. Joseph Church, 1345 N. 6th St., 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Sunday, July 14
DECATUR ― Mass, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Chapel, 5 p.m.
DECATUR ― K. of C. #577 Breakfast Buffet, K. of C. hall, 530 E. North St., 8-11:30 a.m. Adults $9, children (6-12) $5, 5 and under free.
SPRINGFIELD ― Late evening Mass at St. Katharine Drexel, (Sacred Heart Church) 8 p.m.
Tuesday, July 16
DECATUR ― Mass, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Chapel, 11:30 a.m.-noon.
SPRINGFIELD ― Catholic Mass, Memorial Medical Center, noon (217) 788-3585.
SPRINGFIELD ― Legion of Mary, Christ the King Parish library, 9 a.m.
SPRINGFIELD ― Grief Support Group for those who have lost a loved one, HSHS St. John’s Hospital, 4:30-6 p.m. For information, (217) 544-6464, ext. 55675.
SPRINGFIELD ― Survivors of Suicide Group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide, HSHS St. John’s Hospital, 6:45-8 p.m. For information, (217) 544-6464, ext. 55675.
Wednesday, July 17
DECATUR ― Intercessory Prayer, Sisters of Christ, 1 p.m. Contact Pat Mulvany (217) 521-9196.
GRANITE CITY ― Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Holy Family Church, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3 p.m., Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions and Benediction, 7 p.m.
PARIS ― “Catholic Faith Explained” Symbolon series with Bruce Scott. Session 8 - “A Love That Lasts: God’s Plan for Sexuality.” St. Mary Church meeting room, 5:30-6:30 p.m. For information, (217) 466-3355.
Thursday, July 18
DECATUR ― Mass, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Chapel, 11:30 a.m.-noon.
MARYVILLE ― White Elephant Sale, Mother of Perpetual Help, 4-7 p.m., $2 entry. For information, call 618-741-3456.
SPRINGFIELD ― Eucharistic Adoration, Little Flower Church, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact Rachel (217) 529-1606.
SPRINGFIELD ― Catholic Mass, Memorial Medical Center, noon (217) 788-3585.
SPRINGFIELD ― Eucharistic Adoration, St. Joseph Church, 1345 N. 6th St., 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Friday, July 19
JACKSONVILLE ― 12-Hour Adoration, Our Saviour Church, Holy Cross Chapel, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Rosary for priests, 11 a.m., Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 3 p.m.
Saturday, July 20
AVISTON ― St. Francis of Assisi Quilt Show, St. Francis Parish Center, 11 a.m. –3 p.m., $3 admission. Continues Sunday, same times. For information, visit www.stfrancisav.org or call (618) 228-7219.
Sunday, July 21
DECATUR ― Mass, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Chapel, 5 p.m.
Ongoing
DECATUR ― Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital chapel, (217) 877-6716.
DECATUR ― Legion of Mary, St. Patrick Church, every Friday at 9:45 a.m. For information, (217) 864-3187.
EFFINGHAM ― Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital chapel, (217) 343-3748.
HIGHLAND ― Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital chapel, (618) 654-9642.
PARIS ― 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration, St. Mary’s Church side chapel, every Tuesday from 3 p.m. to Wednesday 3 p.m. Volunteers and guests always welcome any hour. For information, call (217) 466-3355 or e-mail .