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Catholic church · IL · est. 1917 · Verified 19 days ago

Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church

4200 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60613
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4.7 · 212 Google reviews

About Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church


Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church is a Catholic church in Chicago, Illinois located at 4220 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613, United States. Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church was founded in 1917. As of April 2026, Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 212 Google reviews. The Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church parish office answers at +1 773-280-7700.

Patron saint of Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church


Saint Mary

Mary (the Virgin Mary)

Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption)

Read about Saint Mary on Wikipedia →

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.

When does Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church hold services?


Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 am–8 pm, Thursday 9 am–8 pm, Friday 9 am–8 pm, Saturday 9 am–2 pm, Sunday 9 am–2 pm, Monday 9 am–8 pm, Tuesday 9 am–8 pm. All times are local to Chicago, IL.

Wednesday
9 am–8 pm
Thursday
9 am–8 pm
Friday
9 am–8 pm
Saturday
9 am–2 pm
Sunday
9 am–2 pm
Monday
9 am–8 pm
Tuesday
9 am–8 pm

Where is Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church located?


Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church is located at 4220 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613, United States. The building sits at coordinates 41.95874, -87.65525, placing it in Chicago, IL 60613.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.

The neighborhood around Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church


The ZIP code 60613 area around Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church is home to 51,961 residents with a median household income of $92,238 and a median age of 33.7 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

51,961 Residents in ZIP 60613
33.7 Median age
$92,238 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at Saint Mary of the Lake 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.

Churches founded the same year as Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church


4 other churches with a documented founding year of 1917 are indexed in Churches List.

Your Sunday at Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church


Service window 9 am–2 pm
Weather (NWS) Partly Sunny · 56°F
Nearest transit Sheridan & Buena · 292 ft
Coffee after Hunan Egg Roll King · 577 ft

Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church by the numbers


109 Years of continuous worship since 1917
212 Google reviews to date
Henry Schlacks Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church


What denomination is Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
What are the service times at Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church?
Published hours: Wednesday 9 am–8 pm, Thursday 9 am–8 pm, Friday 9 am–8 pm, Saturday 9 am–2 pm, Sunday 9 am–2 pm, Monday 9 am–8 pm, Tuesday 9 am–8 pm
What is the phone number for Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church?
You can reach the parish at +1 773-280-7700.
Where is Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church located?
The parish is located at 4220 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613, United States.
When was Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church founded?
Founded in 1917.
Who is the patron saint of Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church?
Saint Mary (Mary (the Virgin Mary)). Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption).
How do visitors rate Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church?
4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 212 Google reviews.
What is the architecture of Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church?
Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church is designed by Henry Schlacks.

Photographs of Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church


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Visitor notes about Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church


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Est. 1917 One of 1,563 Catholic parishes in IL  ·  See the register →
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