About Saint Mary of Help Church
Saint Mary of Help Church is a Catholic parish located at 20057 NORTH 1525TH STREET, Effingham, IL, 62401. The Saint Mary of Help Church parish office answers at +12178442062.
Patron saint of Saint Mary of Help Church
Mary (the Virgin Mary)
Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption)
Where is Saint Mary of Help Church located?
Saint Mary of Help Church is located at 20057 NORTH 1525TH STREET, 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 Saint Mary of Help Church
The ZIP code 62401 area around Saint Mary of Help Church 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 Saint Mary of Help Church
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 Saint Mary of Help Church
- What denomination is Saint Mary of Help Church?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Saint Mary of Help Church located?
- The parish is located at 20057 NORTH 1525TH STREET, Effingham, IL, 62401.
- Who is the patron saint of Saint Mary of Help Church?
- Saint Mary of Help (Mary (the Virgin Mary)). Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption).
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