About Our Mother of Mercy
Our Mother of Mercy is a Catholic parish located at P. O. Box 8, Alva, OK, 73717. The Our Mother of Mercy parish office answers at +15803270339.
Where is Our Mother of Mercy located?
Our Mother of Mercy is located at P. O. Box 8, Alva, OK, 73717. The building sits at coordinates 36.83916, -98.78376, placing it in Alva, OK 73717.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Our Mother of Mercy
The ZIP code 73717 area around Our Mother of Mercy is home to 6,972 residents with a median household income of $46,964 and a median age of 30.7 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Our Mother of Mercy
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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about Our Mother of Mercy
- What denomination is Our Mother of Mercy?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Our Mother of Mercy located?
- The parish is located at P. O. Box 8, Alva, OK, 73717.
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