About St. Mary
St. Mary is a Catholic parish located at 5118 St. Mary's Lane, Altus, AR, 72821. St. Mary was founded in 1902. The St. Mary parish office answers at +14794682585.
Patron saint of St. Mary
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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Catholic · Phoenix, AZ
St. Mary
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Catholic · Natchez, MS
St. Mary Basilica
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Catholic · Chicago, IL
Saint Mary of the Angels Church
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Catholic · Chicago, IL
St. Mary of the Lake
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Catholic · Los Angeles, CA
St. Mary
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (Altus, Arkansas)
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, also known as St. Mary's Catholic Church, is a historic church just north of Altus, Arkansas. It is located on Franklin County Road 521, just outside the city limits. The Romanesque church building was built in 1902. The church is known for its Sistine Chapel-style paintings and grand Roman Basilical architecture. Brown stone blocks cover the outside of the church, and the inside walls are lined with ornate gold leaf. The organ inside the church is over 100 years old, as is the bell tower. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
Where is St. Mary located?
St. Mary is located at 5118 St. Mary's Lane, Altus, AR, 72821. The building sits at coordinates 35.45234, -93.75867, placing it in Altus, AR 72821.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around St. Mary
The ZIP code 72821 area around St. Mary is home to 2,271 residents with a median household income of $36,442 and a median age of 37.7 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 St. Mary
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.
Churches founded the same year as St. Mary
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1902 are indexed in Churches List.
- St. Aloysius New York, NY
- Saint Josaphat Church Chicago, IL
- Newport News Baptist Church Newport News, VA
- Warwick Baptist Church Newport News, VA
- Immaculate Conception Church Iron Mountain, MI
St. Mary by the numbers
Questions and answers about St. Mary
- What denomination is St. Mary?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. Mary located?
- The parish is located at 5118 St. Mary's Lane, Altus, AR, 72821.
- When was St. Mary founded?
- Founded in 1902.
- Who is the patron saint of St. Mary?
- Saint Mary (Mary (the Virgin Mary)). Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption).
Photographs of St. Mary
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