St. Mary’s Annunciation Catholic Church of BVM, Shumway, IL

09/12/2026

Effingham Catholic Charities is hosting their Annual Spaghetti Lunch tomorrow September 13th. Be sure to support the great things they do by buying lunch! Drive-thru at the Effingham Event Center from 10:30am-2:00pm.🍝

09/02/2026

The award-winning film Cabrini is streaming on Formed!

She landed in New York in 1889 with six sisters and no welcome. The archbishop told her to go back to Italy. She stayed and built sixty-seven hospitals, schools, and orphanages instead. Rome made her the first American citizen ever canonized.

Our parish offers Formed to all parishioners. Formed is a media streaming platform that is directly geared towards helping Catholics grow in our faith. These include videos, movies, books, and audio offerings. There are lots of resources - find which one is right for you! To get started, go to https://www.formed.org and at the top of the website, click “Find Your Parish Subscription.” Click on the link and it will guide you from there!

09/02/2026

Check out this information from the dedication of our current church building in 1955!

Good morning! Today’s picture takes us to Banner Township and the village of Shumway.

This picture first appeared in the Effingham Daily News on May 4, 1955. It tells about the upcoming dedication of St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Shumway on Sunday, May 8, 1955. I will share with you the article that appeared with this picture.

Please share with us if you remember the dedication of this church or recognize the names of any of the people mentioned in this article. Perhaps you attend this church now and if so, please tell us.

Wherever you may be, I wish you a wonderful day!

Effingham Daily News – May 4, 1955

“Dedicate New Shumway Church Sunday”

“Most Reverend William A. O’Connor, D.D., Bishop of Springfield will officiate at the solemn dedication of the new St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, Shumway next Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Ceremonies include the blessing of the exterior and interior of the building, a pontifical low mass to be read by Bishop O’Connor, conferral of the Sacrament of Confirmation on eighteen children and four adults, and Benediction. Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will form a guard of honor.

The Anthonian Choraliers of St. Anthony high school, directed by John Rayburn, will furnish the music for the occasion. The dedication ceremonies require Anthonians and the Litany of the Saints rendered according to ancient Gregorian chant. The usual processional hymn for a bishop, “Ecce Sacerdos Magnus” (Behold the High Priest) will be sung while Bishop O’Connor prepares for Mass. English hymns will be sung during the Pontifical Mass.

A souvenir booklet, including a history of the parish will commemorate the occasion. The Altar Sodality of St. Mary’s extend an invitation to an open house to be held from two to five in the afternoon for anyone wishing to view the new building. Refreshments will be served to guests.

The $60,000 structure, on Highway 33 between Effingham and Beecher City, was built under the direction of the pastor, Rev. John J. Goff. Rev. Charles P. Mulcrone is the assistant pastor.

Those to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation are: Barbara Kaufman, Maurice Kemme, Esther Klein, Donald Miller, Leon Vonderheide, Clifford Klein, Mary Lou Vonderheide, Patricia Klein, John Klein, Thomas Vonderheide, Robert Feldhake, Marlene Dust, Della Aiken, David Aiken, Phyllis Kaufman, Leonard Waldhoff, Richard Waldhoff, Wilhelmina Barr, Virgil Wernsing, Dorothy Hutmacher, Lenore Mitchell, and Mrs. Herbert Mitchell.”

09/02/2026

REMEMBER:
The CCW's Box of Joy Project through Cross Catholic Outreach is coming to an end!✝ Boxes need to be returned to the church basement by THIS Sunday, September 6th.
There is an $11.00 shipping donation for each box. If you are unable to fill a box, you can still make a donation to help cover shipping cost. Please note: do not include food, liquids, medicines, military-themed items, or military toys.

Thank you for helping share the love of Christ and bring joy to children around the world.🙏

08/26/2026

🙏Our Family in Faith religion program will resume on September 13th!🙏
This faith formation opportunity is open to ALL ages in the parish. Whether you are a child, teen, or adult, there is a place for you!👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🩵
If anyone feels called to volunteer or has ideas about what you would like to see from our program, please contact Donna Davis at 217-690-2640 or email the church [email protected].

The basic schedule will be:
9:00-10:00am - Individual classes
📚Classes will be divided by age/grade, including an adult group!
10:00-10:30am Large group
👥Gather back together as one large group for a quick lesson and/or activity.
10:30-11:00am Breakfast
🥞Food and fellowship to end our time together!

📅We will typically meet on the 2nd & 4th Sundays with a few exceptions. A schedule will be handed out at the first gathering on the 13th. Join us then to learn more!!

08/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Pork Chop Dinner on Sunday! Whether you enjoyed fellowship with friends downstairs or came through the drive-through line, we truly appreciate your support! A special thank-you to the many volunteers who helped out - no matter how big or small your contributions, we are grateful for you!

08/25/2026

Mark your calendars!!
📖Our fall study will begin on Wednesday, September 9th at 6:30pm in the lower level of the church. We will do a short study over the Constitutions of Vatican II.📖

"The opening of the Second Vatican Council took place on October 11, 1962, as bishops from around the world joined Pope St. John XXIII at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Pope Saint Paul VI solemnly concluded the Council December 8, 1965. Of the sixteen documents promulgated during four years of the Council, four Constitutions stand out as foundational for understanding and bringing about the spiritual and pastoral renewal foreseen by the bishops. These documents have guided the Church during the past sixty years and will continue to shape the life of the Church in the future."

This five-part study of the Constitutions is offered in response to Our Holy Father’s invitation to become a synodal Church, a church of communion, participation, and mission. All are welcome, please join us!

08/23/2026

Our crew is ready to serve you!😁

If picking up dinners to-go, please enter through the north end of the parking lot and follow the cones. Our high school students will get your meal and bring it out!

If you plan to dine in with us, find a parking spot and come grab a seat in our lower level!

Tickets available at the door if you didn't purchase in advance. Serving until 7pm!

08/22/2026

08/18/2026

Don't forget: We've got your dinner plans under control on Sunday! Get your tickets soon or buy them at the door!

It's time for St. Mary's Shumway Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser🐖 Get your tickets now for a great meal!🔥🍽
📅Sunday, August 23rd
🕓4-7pm
📍Annunciation St. Mary's Church - 307 S 4th St, Shumway, IL
💲$15 per meal
🍽 A meal consists of 2 pork chops, green beans, baked potato, & dinner roll. Dine in or carry out available!
Ticket sales are underway!
📲Please contact the following people to purchase tickets:
Leslie Kemme 217-821-3399
Ed Kemme 217-821-3445
Donna Davis 217-690-2640
Howard Dust 217-663-2395