Ministries

Anointing of the sick and communion calls are provided regularly to those who desire them. Please keep us informed either by calling the rectory (309-527-4555) or emailing the parish office (stmaryselpaso@gmail.com).

Parents need to be registered members of the parish and should be faithful in attending Mass. A Baptismal Preparation class is required with the Pastor. By appointment only. Please contact the parish office at stmaryselpaso@gmail.com or Father Rayson at frrayson@gmail.com.

Please call or email the rectory before making any other arrangements. Marriage preparation takes 6-8 months.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is the first Tuesday of the month at 4:30 pm at 

St. Mary's.

Rite of Christian Initiation – preparation of adult candidates for Catholic sacraments. Please contact the parish office at stmaryselpaso@gmail.com or Father Rayson at frrayson@gmail.com

All men are welcome! Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at the St. Mary's Hall. Join us for socialization, and engaging (no pressure) conversation about our faith in a relaxed environment. Questions? Paul Schmitt at schmittdad@hotmail.com

Christ Child Society meets the first Friday and Last Wednesday of the month at St. Mary's Hall from 9-12 am. Please join us, even if you do not sew. Help is needed with cutting pressing. Come whenever you can, for a little or the entire time. For more information call Beth Miller (309) 275-8860.

Please contact the parish office at stmaryselpaso@gmail.com

Please contact 

DIane Wheelwright at 309-657-2584 or 

Mary Peterson at 309-394-2535

The Altar and Rosary Society at St. John's meets the first Tuesday of the month. Please contact Rose Wolf at rosewolf79@hotmail or Mary Gerdes at mcgerdes55@gmail.com