About St. Paul · Macomb, Illinois
St. Paul Catholic Church in Macomb, Illinois, is a welcoming parish community rooted in Catholic tradition, offering regular worship, sacraments, and outreach ministries. The parish serves the local community through Mass, Confession, Adoration, and pastoral care, including visits to the sick and elderly. It is led by Fr. Marc Nkulu, SMA, and provides programs for adults seeking conversion, children preparing for First Eucharist, and teens preparing for Confirmation. The parish emphasizes family involvement and sacramental life, with opportunities for new members to register and participate fully in parish life.
- Rector
- Fr. Marc Nkulu, SMA
Why belong here
Joining St. Paul Catholic Church means becoming part of a vibrant, sacramental community that supports spiritual growth through faith formation, family-oriented ministries, and outreach to the sick and elderly. New members receive verification letters for sacramental roles and tax-deductible donation records. The parish offers programs for adults, children, and teens, and welcomes all to participate in worship, service, and fellowship.
Mass times at St. Paul
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 4:00 to 5:00 PM
- Sunday 7:00 to 7:15 AM
- Sunday 9:30 to 9:45 AM
- By appointment
Our Worship
- Weekend Mass: Saturday 5:15 PM, Sunday 7:30 AM & 10:00 AM
- Weekday Mass: Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 AM, Monday/Wednesday/Friday 5:15 PM
- Confession: Saturday 4:00–5:00 PM, Sunday 7:00–7:15 AM & 9:30–9:45 AM, or by appointment
- Rosary: Sunday 2:00 PM in chapel, Mon/Wed/Fri 4:40 PM before Mass, Tue/Thu after Mass
Sacraments
- Baptism: Requires pre-baptismal meetings; usually celebrated Sunday or afternoon
- First Eucharist: For 2nd grade+; family-oriented; Mass on first Sunday in May
- First Reconciliation: For 2nd–4th graders; prepared before First Eucharist
- Confirmation: For 8th–9th graders; 1-year program; alternate years
- Marriage: Requires 6-month notice; diocesan prep required
- Anointing of the Sick: Offered at Mass or during hospitalization; call rectory for emergencies
Ministries & Outreach
- OCIA: Weekly Tuesday evening meetings (Sept–May) for adults seeking conversion
- Ministry to the Sick and Elderly: Regular visits to hospital, nursing homes, and homebound
- Holy Communion to homebound: Request by calling rectory
- Family-oriented programs: Parents and catechists involved in child preparation