St. Mary / Most Holy Eucharist Parish
About St. Mary / Most Holy Eucharist Parish
Most Holy Eucharist Parish in Downs, Illinois is a two-campus faith community rooted in a history stretching back to 1883, when Bishop John Lancaster Spaulding established St. Patrick Church in nearby Merna. Today the parish unites St. Patrick in Merna and St. Mary in Downs to serve the Bloomington-Normal area, offering daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, a Prayer Shawl Ministry, the St. Mary Ladies Auxiliary, and youth programs from Children's Liturgy of the Word through High School Youth Ministry — all within the Diocese of Belleville.
St. Mary / Most Holy Eucharist Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Downs, Illinois, part of the Diocese of Belleville. The parish offers Mass 13 times per week, including Sunday at 7 AM and 8:30 AM and 9 AM and 11 AM. Confession is available on Sunday, Saturday, Friday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Sunday
Friday
Saturday
Programs & Ministries
Prayer Groups
Encounter Nights
Schedule: Wednesday, 7:30 PM, monthly
Candlelit night of peaceful prayer in Adoration, reflection, music, and silence
First Wednesday of the month
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Mary / Most Holy Eucharist Parish? ▼
St. Mary / Most Holy Eucharist Parish Mass times: Sunday at 7 AM, 8:30 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. Mary / Most Holy Eucharist Parish? ▼
St. Mary / Most Holy Eucharist Parish confession times: Sunday 9:45 AM - 10 AM, 10 AM - 11 AM; Friday 12 PM - 4 PM; Saturday 9 AM - 10 AM, 5:45 PM - 6 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Mary / Most Holy Eucharist Parish? ▼
Yes, St. Mary / Most Holy Eucharist Parish celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM, 4:30 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Mary / Most Holy Eucharist Parish have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Mary / Most Holy Eucharist Parish offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 5:30 PM, 7 AM, 8:30 AM.
Where is St. Mary / Most Holy Eucharist Parish located? ▼
St. Mary / Most Holy Eucharist Parish is located at 108 E. Washington Street, Downs, IL 61736. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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