Welcome

Welcome to St. Philomena and St. Michael Parish Family. Newcomers are invited to stop by or call the Parish office to register.
Our Pastor: Monsignor Michael Bliss
Mission Statement
We live our commitment to proclaim God's love by:
- nurturing our Parish family that is open to all;
- worshiping and celebrating the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church;
- serving the spiritual and physical needs of all;
- spreading the Gospel through personal witness; and,
- enriching our relationship with the Lord through prayer and acts of charity.
Mass Times
St. Philomena Church
1301 North Market Street
Monticello, IL 61856
Saturday - 4:30pm
Sunday - 10:00am
Wednesday & Thursday - 7:30am
Sunday - 10:00am
Wednesday & Thursday - 7:30am
Friday - 5:30pm
Confessions: Saturday 3:30pm - 4:20pm
St. Michael Church
332 South Macon
Bement, IL 61813
Sunday - 8:00am
Tuesday & First Friday - 5:30pm
Tuesday & First Friday - 5:30pm
Confessions: Tuesday 5:00pm - 5:20pm
Sunday 7:30am - 7:50am
Bulletin Deadline
Monday, 10:00am
Parish Announcements
ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL
St. Philomena’s Goal - $50,589.00
Pledges Made to Date - $39,197.50 (78% of goal)
82 Parishioners out of 347 Pledged...More
UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
Thursday, March 16
Gems of Faith Meeting 7:00pm, St. Philomena Parish Hall
Friday, March 17
Lenten...More
ST. PEREGRINE MEMORIAL BRICKS
Memorial Bricks are being sold for the St. Peregrine Shrine. The cost of a brick is $125 and engraving will take place later in the summer...More
THE PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA CONTINUES
I purchased two statues of Our Lady of Fatima. One will be in the lounge at St. Philomena’s and one will travel from one home to...More