About St. Mary Gate of Heaven
St. Mary Gate of Heaven is a Catholic parish located at 18737 Hwy 17 N, Hampstead, NC, 28443. The St. Mary Gate of Heaven parish office answers at +19102701477.
Patron saint of St. Mary Gate of Heaven
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
Where is St. Mary Gate of Heaven located?
St. Mary Gate of Heaven is located at 18737 Hwy 17 N, Hampstead, NC, 28443. The building sits at coordinates 34.48121, -77.69285, placing it in Hampstead, NC 28443.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around St. Mary Gate of Heaven
The ZIP code 28443 area around St. Mary Gate of Heaven is home to 25,655 residents with a median household income of $86,162 and a median age of 41.5 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 Gate of Heaven
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 St. Mary Gate of Heaven
- What denomination is St. Mary Gate of Heaven?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. Mary Gate of Heaven located?
- The parish is located at 18737 Hwy 17 N, Hampstead, NC, 28443.
- Who is the patron saint of St. Mary Gate of Heaven?
- Saint Mary (Mary (the Virgin Mary)). Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption).
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