About Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart is a Catholic parish located at P. O. Box 870, Effingham, IL, 62401. The Sacred Heart parish office answers at +12173477177.
Where is Sacred Heart located?
Sacred Heart is located at P. O. Box 870, Effingham, IL, 62401. The building sits at coordinates 39.11872, -88.56238, placing it in Effingham, IL 62401.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Sacred Heart
The ZIP code 62401 area around Sacred Heart is home to 19,240 residents with a median household income of $72,438 and a median age of 39.6 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Sacred Heart
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about Sacred Heart
- What denomination is Sacred Heart?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Sacred Heart located?
- The parish is located at P. O. Box 870, Effingham, IL, 62401.
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