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St. Mary / Good Shepherd Parish

Diocese of Belleville

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Address

201 N. Lee
Lexington, IL 61753

Website

www.cdop.org

About St. Mary / Good Shepherd Parish

St. Mary Church in Lexington, Illinois — founded in 1898 — is now part of Good Shepherd Parish, a consolidated community formed in May 2025 within the Pontiac Vicariate of the Diocese of Peoria, also encompassing St. Joseph Church in Chenoa (founded 1893). Three priests serve the combined parish, which offers two Sunday Masses at 9 and 11 AM, weekday morning Masses, and Saturday vigil options across both sites.

St. Mary / Good Shepherd Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Lexington, Illinois, part of the Diocese of Belleville. The parish offers Mass 7 times per week, including Sunday at 9 AM and 11 AM. Confession is available on Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

9 AM
11 AM(St. Joseph Church (Chenoa))

Tuesday

8 AM
5:30 PM(St. Mary Church (Lexington))

Wednesday

8 AM(St. Joseph Church (Chenoa))

Saturday

4 PM
5:30 PM(St. Joseph Church (Chenoa))

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

Confession Schedule

Saturday

2:30 PM - 3:30 PMSt. Mary Church (Lexington)
4:30 PM - 5:15 PMSt. Joseph Church (Chenoa)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. Mary / Good Shepherd Parish? ▼

St. Mary / Good Shepherd Parish Mass times: Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Tuesday, Wednesday.

When is confession at St. Mary / Good Shepherd Parish? ▼

St. Mary / Good Shepherd Parish confession times: Saturday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Mary / Good Shepherd Parish? ▼

Yes, St. Mary / Good Shepherd Parish celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM, 5:30 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Where is St. Mary / Good Shepherd Parish located? ▼

St. Mary / Good Shepherd Parish is located at 201 N. Lee, Lexington, IL 61753. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

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