About St. Mary of the Lake
St. Mary of the Lake is a Catholic parish located at 6060 Miller Ave, Gary, IN, 46403. The St. Mary of the Lake parish office answers at +12199381373.
Patron saint of St. Mary of the Lake
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 of the Lake located?
St. Mary of the Lake is located at 6060 Miller Ave, Gary, IN, 46403. The building sits at coordinates 41.60007, -87.26505, placing it in Gary, IN 46403.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around St. Mary of the Lake
The ZIP code 46403 area around St. Mary of the Lake is home to 10,875 residents with a median household income of $44,315 and a median age of 43.0 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 of the Lake
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 of the Lake
- What denomination is St. Mary of the Lake?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. Mary of the Lake located?
- The parish is located at 6060 Miller Ave, Gary, IN, 46403.
- Who is the patron saint of St. Mary of the Lake?
- Saint Mary (Mary (the Virgin Mary)). Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption).
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