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St Mary's Catholic Church

239 WEST CLAY AVENUE, Muskegon, MI 49440
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4.8 · 66 Google reviews

About St Mary's Catholic Church


St Mary's Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Muskegon, Michigan located at 239 W Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440, United States. As of April 2026, St Mary's Catholic Church holds a 4.8-star rating across 66 Google reviews. The St Mary's Catholic Church parish office answers at +1 231-722-2803.

elcome to Sat Mary's Church. Founded in 1856, we are Muskegon's first church, and the "Mother Church" of the Muskegon Deanery. Mass is held Wed.-Fri. at 12:10 PM, and 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM Sundays. We welcome you to our home.

Patron saint of St Mary's Catholic Church


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From Wikipedia

St. Mary's Catholic Church (Custer, Michigan)

St. Mary's Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic church of the Diocese of Grand Rapids located in Custer, Michigan. Established in 1933, it continues to be a place of worship for Catholic residents of Custer and Scottville, Michigan following the closure of St. Jerome in Scottville in 2012.

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When does St Mary's Catholic Church hold services?


St Mary's Catholic Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 am–12 pm, Thursday 9 am–12 pm, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 9 am–12 pm, Tuesday 9 am–12 pm. All times are local to Muskegon, MI.

Wednesday
9 am–12 pm
Thursday
9 am–12 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Monday
9 am–12 pm
Tuesday
9 am–12 pm

Where is St Mary's Catholic Church located?


St Mary's Catholic Church is located at 239 W Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440, United States. The building sits at coordinates 43.23618, -86.24944, placing it in Muskegon, MI 49440.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Parking within ¼ mile
Transit within ¼ mile
Coffee & a bite afterward

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.

The neighborhood around St Mary's Catholic Church


The ZIP code 49440 area around St Mary's Catholic Church is home to 1,297 residents with a median household income of $31,218 and a median age of 38.7 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

1,297 Residents in ZIP 49440
38.7 Median age
$31,218 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at St Mary's 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.

Quiet time to visit: A weekday mid-morning visit — roughly 10:30 AM on Wednesday — is usually the quietest time for personal prayer or a look inside.

Your Sunday at St Mary's Catholic Church


Service window Closed
Nearest transit Bus stop · 974 ft
Coffee after Carmen's Mercantile · 407 ft

St Mary's Catholic Church by the numbers


66 Google reviews to date

Questions and answers about St Mary's Catholic Church


What denomination is St Mary's Catholic Church?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
What are the service times at St Mary's Catholic Church?
Published hours: Wednesday 9 am–12 pm, Thursday 9 am–12 pm, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 9 am–12 pm, Tuesday 9 am–12 pm
What is the phone number for St Mary's Catholic Church?
You can reach the parish at +1 231-722-2803.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Church located?
The parish is located at 239 W Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440, United States.
How do visitors rate St Mary's Catholic Church?
4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 66 Google reviews.
Is St Mary's 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's Catholic Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.

Photographs of St Mary's Catholic Church


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Visitor notes about St Mary's Catholic Church


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