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904 E. Lake Avenue
Peoria Heights, IL 61616

About St. Thomas

St. Thomas the Apostle in Peoria Heights, Illinois, combines an active parish school with a full calendar of weekday and Sunday Masses. The parish runs a food pantry, Eucharistic adoration, and men's and women's faith programs, and has championed the cause for beatification of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen, the Peoria-born archbishop whose legacy remains a source of local pride.


St. Thomas is a Roman Catholic parish in Peoria Heights, Illinois, part of the Diocese of Belleville. The parish offers Mass 15 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 10 AM and 5 PM. Confession is available on Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8 AM
10 AM
5 PM

Monday

7 AM
8 AM(Moved to 2:30 pm for school Masses)

Tuesday

7 AM
8 AM(Moved to 2:30 pm for school Masses)

Wednesday

7 AM
8 AM(Moved to 2:30 pm for school Masses)

Thursday

7 AM
8 AM(Moved to 2:30 pm for school Masses)

Friday

7 AM
8 AM(Moved to 2:30 pm for school Masses)

Saturday

8 AM
5 PM

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Saturday

4 PM - 4:45 PM
6 PM - 6:30 PMor until last Confession is heard
6 PMuntil the last confession is heard

Programs & Ministries

RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)

RCIA / OCIA

RCIA classes, or catch up on messages from Msgr. Gray by watching the videos online: Parish YouTube Channel Download My Parish App by visiting www.myparishapp.com/download. Receive the bulletin and an

Choir & Music Ministry

Choir

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. Thomas?

St. Thomas Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM, 5 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

When is confession at St. Thomas?

St. Thomas confession times: Saturday 4 PM - 4:45 PM, 6 PM - 6:30 PM, 6 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Thomas?

Yes, St. Thomas celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. Thomas have daily Mass?

Yes, St. Thomas offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 7 AM, 8 AM.

Where is St. Thomas located?

St. Thomas is located at 904 E. Lake Avenue, Peoria Heights, IL 61616. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.