St. Mary Catholic Church - Centralia, Illinois

06/03/2026

When you visit the St. Mary Auction, be sure to stop by the Summer Camp Lemonade Stand and say hello to our students. This stand is much more than a place to grab a refreshing glass of lemonade or a sweet treat. It is an opportunity to encourage our young people as they learn teamwork, responsibility, and service. A smile, a kind word, and your support mean a great deal to them. Every purchase helps support Summer Camp activities and field trips, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Take a few moments to visit, enjoy a refreshment, and help make this a special experience for our St. Mary students. We promise the lemonade is cold, the treats are delicious, and the smiles are free!

05/30/2026

Holy Trinity Sunday
May 31, 2026
Father Steven Paulter, Presiding
Deacon Dan Laquet, Assisting
St. Mary Catholic Church
Centralia, Illinois

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05/28/2026

Pay No Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain!
This weekend, we tackle one of the great mysteries of our Catholic faith. The Holy Trinity. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Three Persons in one God. Simple enough to memorize as a kid in catechism. Hard enough to make seminarians stare blankly at ceiling tiles, hoping divine inspiration drops through the fluorescent lights. In this week’s reflection and homily, we take a lighthearted look at why priests suddenly get nervous on Trinity Sunday, why St. Augustine probably needed a long walk on the beach after thinking about it, and why God is far bigger than any neat little explanation we try to give Him. Somewhere between theology, The Wizard of Oz, church potlucks, and a few laughs, we are reminded of one beautiful truth. God is not hiding behind the curtain. God is love. Click below to read this week's issue:
https://files.ecatholic.com/28734/documents/2026/5/Website%20-%20Trinity%20Sunday%20May%2031%202026.pdf?t=1779836821000

05/28/2026