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St. Mary Star of the Sea

Archdiocese of Washington

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Address

30 Mattingly Avenue
Indian Head, MD 20640

About St. Mary Star of the Sea

Dedicated to Our Lady under her title Star of the Sea, this Archdiocese of Washington parish has served the small Southern Maryland river town of Indian Head for generations. Daily 7:30 AM weekday Masses keep an active rhythm through the week, with a Saturday morning First Saturday Mass followed by a Scriptural Rosary and an evening vigil rounding out the weekend.

St. Mary Star of the Sea is a Roman Catholic parish in Indian Head, Maryland, part of the Archdiocese of Washington. The parish offers Mass 8 times per week, including Sunday at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Confession is available on Thursday, Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8:30 AM
10:30 AM

Monday

7:30 AM

Tuesday

7:30 AM

Thursday

7:30 AM

Friday

7:30 AM

Saturday

7:30 AM(First Saturday-followed by Scriptural Rosary)
5 PM

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Thursday

4 PM - 5 PMDuring Lent Only

Saturday

4 PM - 4:45 PM

Eucharistic Adoration

Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM (First Friday only)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. Mary Star of the Sea? ▼

St. Mary Star of the Sea Mass times: Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.

When is confession at St. Mary Star of the Sea? ▼

St. Mary Star of the Sea confession times: Thursday 4 PM - 5 PM; Saturday 4 PM - 4:45 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Mary Star of the Sea? ▼

Yes, St. Mary Star of the Sea celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. Mary Star of the Sea have daily Mass? ▼

Yes, St. Mary Star of the Sea offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 7:30 AM.

Where is St. Mary Star of the Sea located? ▼

St. Mary Star of the Sea is located at 30 Mattingly Avenue, Indian Head, MD 20640. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

Does St. Mary Star of the Sea have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼

Yes, St. Mary Star of the Sea offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Friday 8 AM - 5 PM.

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