Roman Catholic Church in Shumway, IL

Established in 1870, St. Mary's Catholic Church - Annunciation of the B.V.M., is a small country church located in Shumway, Illinois. We are a small country parish, located approximately 15 minutes west of Effingham, Illinois. We are a friendly community and welcome you to join us to worship the Almighty.

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Welcome to St. Mary’s Church and join us as we come together to celebrate in Holy Mass and other ministries relevant to your interests and needs. We have a voluntary staff of men and women who love God and seek to serve him and fellow human beings in the manner that will bring glory to God’s name and advance the coming of his Kingdom.
 

If you have not already come to know and experience God; it is our prayer that you will grow to know God and experience his closeness in St. Mary’s Church, especially through inspiring relevant messages from the Word of God. We welcome you to become a member of this friendly church. We are willing to walk the road with you. By joining The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, you have joined a family of God’s people who enjoy life as a community of believers that enjoys fellowship with God and with one another. We are a caring church that seeks to remain true to the firm foundations of the Roman Catholic Church and the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. In short, you will find us to be a God centered, caring community of individuals who are excited about having the opportunity to extend to you the same love, hope and joy we have received from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We invite you to join us for Holy Mass and experience the spirit of St. Mary’s for yourself!

Fr. Al Allen, Pastor