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200 West Harrison St.
Belleville Ill. 62220-2090
Phone: 618-234-1166
Office hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 PM (Monday-Friday)



[Text of Current Parish Bulletin]



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 Parish Staff:
Most Rev. Edward K. Braxton, Bishop of Belleville
Very Rev. Msgr. Jim Buerster, Rector
Rev. Matt Elie, Parochial Vicar
Mr. Robert Becker, Permanent Deacon
Mr. Don Deitz, Permanent Deacon
Mr. Joseph Stock, Permanent Deacon
Sr. Theresa Markus, SSND Director of Religious Education
Sr. Ruth Ann Klauser, SSND Principal of Cathedral Grade School
Mr. Dennis York, Business Manager and Music Director
Mr. Kyle Holtgrave, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Mrs. Cathy Becker, Parish Secretary

Other Addresses:
Cathedral Daycare
300 South Second St.
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-3915		 Cathedral Grade School
200 South Second St.
Belleville Ill. 62220
(618) 233-6414
 McCormick Center
301 South First St.
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-9401


Sacramental Celebrations:
Baptisms, Confirmations, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Weddings, Anointing of the Sick, and Funerals are the special pleasure of our ministry. Since individual needs differ, it is best to contact the rectory for appropriate consideration. Please do not hesitate to call, since these celebrations are our service to you and a joy for us.

Mass Schedule:
Monday through Friday 6:45 A.M.
Holy Days 7:00 P.M. Vigil, 6:30 8:00 A.M., 12:10 P.M.
Saturdays 5:00 P.M. Sunday Vigil
Sundays 8:00 A.M.
10:30 A.M.


Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday 3:30 P.M. until 4:30 P.M.


Baptisms:
Children: Baptisms at Mass are held on the fourth Sunday of the month. Baptismal ceremonies are held on the Second Sunday of the month at 11:30 A.M. Scheduling must be made beforehand by calling the Rectory (234-1166). Attendance at Baptismal Preparation Sessions for parents is required as well as registration in the parish and active participation in parish life and worship.
Adults: Adult Baptisms and Reception of Adults into the Catholic Church follows upon completion of the Catechumenate Program. Enrollment is made by contacting Sister Theresa at the Rectory (234-1166).


Marriage:
Those planning to marry should call the Rectory at least six months prior to the marriage date for a pre-nuptial interview and preparation. If you have a previous marriage, set no marriage date until you have discussed this with one of the priests.

Ministry to the Sick:
Parish Priests, Deacons, and Ministers of Care visits to who are homebound, nursing home residents and hospital patients are provided for here at the Cathedral. If you or someone you know would like a visit, becomes a nursing home resident or is admitted to a hospital other than St. Elizabeth's or Memorial, please contact the rectory.


Mother of Perpetual Help Novena and Benediction Tuesday at 7:00 P.M.
in the Cathedral Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Devotions:


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