Holy Cross Catholic Church & School - Mendota

Holy Cross Catholic Church & School - Mendota Fr. Greg Nelson - Pastor
Fr. Fortunatus Rwehikiza, SMA - Parochial Vicar
https://mendotacatholic.org
Parish Office: (815) 538-6151 Leo J. ( Masses were held at St.

Holy Cross Parish has a long and eventful history that reflects the dedication and determination of it founders and those who followed. Catholic worship and Catholic education have flourished over the parishes' many generations. It was in 1859, just prior to the Civil War, that Mendota's German-speaking Catholics established the original Holy Cross Parish. They purchased a frame building that had

been a public school and moved it to the present Holy Cross property. By 1868 the parish had completed a new brick church, and the frame church then became Holy Cross School. In 1913 the parish built a new brick school. Until 1931 Mendota was also served by St. Mary's Parish, located on the city's south side. Due to various circumstances at that time, the Most Reverend Joseph Schlarman, Bishop of Peoria, determined that the town would benefit by having a single, unified parish. Since Holy Cross was more centrally located and because it had the school, its site was chosen for the new church that would unite the two congregations. Wissing was appointed pastor of the new parish. Construction of the present Holy Cross Church began in 1932 although the country was suffering through The Great Depression at that time and money was extremely tight. Mary's during the construction of the new church.) The church was dedicated on June 19, 1935 with a Solemn High Mass celebrated by Bishop Schlarman. The imposing new structure had (and still has) the beautiful pronouncement, "Venite Adoremus" (Come Let Us Adore Him) inscribed above the front doors for all Mendotans to see. The parishes' next major construction was in 1956 when the rectory was built. Holy Cross observed its 50th anniversary on June 23, 1985, with a Mass of Thanksgiving. the Reverend John J. Myers, then vicar general for the Diocese of Peoria, was celebrant and homilist. Peoria Bishop Edward O'Rourke was present. In 1999 Holy Cross Church was remodeled. Due to economics, the convent was taken down in 2005. Holy Cross has had six of its sons and 12 of its daughters enter into religious life as priests, brothers or sisters. The parish is honored and grateful that God called these sons and daughters, is thankful they answered the calls, and prays that more will be called and they too will say yes. Holy Cross Parish: Strong Catholic life...past, present, and future.

If you’re in high school please come and join in some fun and fellowship!!
08/27/2026

If you’re in high school please come and join in some fun and fellowship!!

08/09/2026
Join us for the Surrender Novena on August 2nd
07/30/2026

Join us for the Surrender Novena on August 2nd

Sts. Isidore and Maria Parish CCD program is now open for registration!!To register, go to the parish website, mendotaca...
05/20/2026

Sts. Isidore and Maria Parish CCD program is now open for registration!!

To register, go to the parish website, mendotacatholic.org , scroll down to the CCD Registration section, and click on the English or Spanish CCD Registration link.

CCD Registration ENDS August 14, 2026.

Please register as soon as possible. Late registrations will not be accepted.

For registration assistance, contact the Director of Religious Education at (815) 538 - 6151,
Tom Schuhler at (815) 866 - 8121,
Carmen Correa at (815) 993 - 4823.
You can also come to the Parish Office between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

God Bless!

All High school students are encouraged to attend!
04/09/2026

All High school students are encouraged to attend!

Youth Ministry Mass and Lunch!

Join us on Good Friday for the Fish Fry!!
04/03/2026

Join us on Good Friday for the Fish Fry!!

Join us for Good Friday fish fry in HCS gymnasium

04/03/2026

Holy Week schedule for Sts. Isidore and Maria Parish

HOLY THURSDAY
6:00pm Mass Holy Cross

GOOD FRIDAY
Confession 10:45am Holy Cross
Good Friday services 12:00(noon) Holy Cross
Confession 1:15pm Holy Cross
Good Friday services 3:00pm SS Peter and Paul
Good Friday services 3:00pm St. Theresa
Living stations (Spanish) 4:00pm

HOLY SATURDAY
Easter Vigil 7:30pm Holy Cross

EASTER SUNDAY
6:30am Mass Holy Cross
8:00am Mass St. Theresa
9:00am Mass SS Peter and Paul
10:30am Mass Holy Cross
12:00pm Mass Holy Cross (Spanish)

There are two opportunities for confession today at Holy CrossNoon-1:00pm and 5:00pm-6:00pm
04/01/2026

There are two opportunities for confession today at Holy Cross
Noon-1:00pm and 5:00pm-6:00pm

03/06/2026

Youth Ministry Pizza Night, Sunday March 6th! Look forward to a great night of fellowship and friendship.

02/18/2026

Ash Wednesday Mass Times
Holy Cross: 6:30am, 8:10am, Noon, 7:00pm(bilingual)
Sts. Peter and Paul: 5:30pm
St. Theresa: 5:00pm

Address

1010 S Jefferson Street
Mendota, IL
61342

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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