About Holy Cross Rectory
Holy Cross Rectory is a Catholic church located at 4900 STRATHMORE AVENUE, Kensington, MD, 20895. You can reach Holy Cross Rectory at +13019421020.
Holy Cross Rectory is one of 13 churches we list in Kensington, among 6,111 across Maryland. It falls within Montgomery County and the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. It is counted among 420 in the Catholic tradition across Maryland.
Where is Holy Cross Rectory located?
Holy Cross Rectory is located at 4900 STRATHMORE AVENUE, Kensington, MD, 20895. The building sits at coordinates 39.03379, -77.09793, placing it in Kensington, MD 20895.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
What to expect at a service at Holy Cross Rectory
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about Holy Cross Rectory
- What denomination is Holy Cross Rectory?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Holy Cross Rectory located?
- Holy Cross Rectory is located at 4900 STRATHMORE AVENUE, Kensington, MD, 20895.
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