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St. Mary Help of Christians

P. O. Box 162, Effingham, IL 62401

About St. Mary Help of Christians

St. Mary Help of Christians is a Catholic parish located at P. O. Box 162, Effingham, IL, 62401. The St. Mary Help of Christians parish office answers at +12178442062.

Patron saint of St. Mary Help of Christians

Saint Mary

Mary (the Virgin Mary)

Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption)

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Finding St. Mary Help of Christians

P. O. Box 162, Effingham, IL, 62401

The neighborhood around St. Mary Help of Christians

The ZIP code 62401 area around St. Mary Help of Christians 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.

19,240 Residents in ZIP 62401
39.6 Median age
$72,438 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at St. Mary Help of Christians

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 St. Mary Help of Christians

What denomination is St. Mary Help of Christians?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is St. Mary Help of Christians located?
The parish is located at P. O. Box 162, Effingham, IL, 62401.
Who is the patron saint of St. Mary Help of Christians?
Saint Mary (Mary (the Virgin Mary)). Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption).

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