About St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church
St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church is a Catholic church in South Amboy, New Jersey located at 256 Augusta St, South Amboy, NJ 08879, United States. As of April 2026, St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church holds a 4.6-star rating across 53 Google reviews. The St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church parish office answers at +1 732-721-0179.
Patron saint of St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church
Mary (the Virgin Mary)
Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption)
Other parishes named after Saint Mary
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Mary are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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St. Mary
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St. Mary Basilica
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Saint Mary of the Angels Church
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St. Mary of the Lake
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St. Mary
When does St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church hold services?
St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 8–9 am, Thursday 8–9 am, Friday 8–9 am, Saturday 4–5 pm, Sunday 9–10 am, 11 pm–12 am, Monday 12 am–12 pm, 7–8 pm, Tuesday 8–9 am. All times are local to Perth Amboy, NJ.
- Wednesday
- 8–9 am
- Thursday
- 8–9 am
- Friday
- 8–9 am
- Saturday
- 4–5 pm
- Sunday
- 9–10 am, 11 pm–12 am
- Monday
- 12 am–12 pm, 7–8 pm
- Tuesday
- 8–9 am
Ministries and programs at St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church
- · St Mary Church Religious Educ
Where is St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church located?
St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church is located at 256 Augusta St, South Amboy, NJ 08879, United States. The building sits at coordinates 40.51079, -74.26581, placing it in Perth Amboy, NJ 08861.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Car Parking 906 ft
- Public parking 951 ft
- Holliwood Mexican · pizza 906 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church
The ZIP code 08861 area around St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church is home to 58,136 residents with a median household income of $58,221 and a median age of 37.0 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 St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church
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.
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Questions and answers about St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church
- What denomination is St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- What are the service times at St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 8–9 am, Thursday 8–9 am, Friday 8–9 am, Saturday 4–5 pm, Sunday 9–10 am, 11 pm–12 am, Monday 12 am–12 pm, 7–8 pm, Tuesday 8–9 am
- What is the phone number for St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church?
- You can reach the parish at +1 732-721-0179.
- Where is St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church located?
- The parish is located at 256 Augusta St, South Amboy, NJ 08879, United States.
- Who is the patron saint of St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church?
- Saint Mary (Mary (the Virgin Mary)). Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption).
- How do visitors rate St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church?
- 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 53 Google reviews.
- Is St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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