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Mass

St. Patrick’s Mass Times
Monday & Wednesday: 7:00 AM
Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30 AM
Friday: 7:00 AM & 5:00 PM
Saturday: 4:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM

St Mary Church Mass Times
Wednesday: 5:30 PM
Saturday: 5:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM

Confession and adoration is held at St. Patrick Church.
Confessions begin 30 minutes prior to weekend Mass times.

Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a changing of heart away from sin and back towards God. As the priest leads you through the sacrament, you will confess your sins, and then he will absolve (forgive) you of them. It is encouraged to spend some time in prayer and reflection both before and after receiving the sacrament.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered at St. Patrick Church of Merna on Fridays from 12 pm-4 pm. Confessions are held in the church, in the confessional marked, “Fr. Martin”. If you have any questions, please call the parish office at (309) 662-7361.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered in-person at St. Mary Church in Downs for 30 minutes after each weekend Mass: Saturdays, beginning at 6:30 pm and Sundays, beginning at 10:00 am.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation can be received outside these times by calling the parish office at (309) 662-7361 to make an appointment based on the priest’s availability.

Adoration

Adoration is a time to pray in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. We currently offer Eucharistic Adoration at St. Patrick Church of Merna at the following times:

• Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• Fridays, following the 7 a.m. Mass, and ending at 4:30pm.

All are welcome!