Sacred Heart Parish

What Really Happens at Mass? This powerful 28-minute film reveals the unseen spiritual reality of the Catholic Mass through beautiful liturgy and artistic augmented reality. It reminds us that Jesus Christ is truly present in the Eucharist—not symbolically, but in reality—and aims to renew faith in this foundational truth. Watch for free at therealpresence.com

Casket-making 101 — San Damiano College for the Trades Catholic trade school teaches casket-making

Monastery of Mary the Queen — Mass Schedule

Join us in prayer and worship at the Monastery of Mary the Queen in Girard, IL.

Sunday
• 8:00 AM — Mass

Monday–Saturday
• 7:00 AM — Mass

Experience peace in the presence of our Lord. We hope to see you soon. https://opnunsil.org/Calendar

Come and See: Discernment Weekend for Young Women | Feb 20–22, 2026

If you feel a stirring for deeper meaning, a longing for prayer, purpose, and a life rooted in God’s love, this weekend is an invitation to pause, listen, and explore.

Discover a life where prayer shapes each day, community feels like home, and silence opens the heart to God’s tenderness.

Come and see. Your journey of discernment is sacred—and you don’t have to walk it alone.
👉 Register here: https://opnunsil.org/Vocations/Come-and-See-Registration

Advent Mass by Candlelight tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart, Virden.
Come early for the Christmas Novena that starts at 6 p.m.

Fr. Daren J Zehnle, KCHS – Duker & Haugh Funeral Home A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church

Because of the winter storm, all weekend Masses for Girard, Auburn, and Virden are canceled for November 29 & 30. Please help to spread the word. Thank you and stay safe!

Because of the winter storm, 4 pm Mass at St. Patrick in Girard is canceled for this evening (Saturday, November 29). Please share!