About St. Mary · Port Huron, Michigan
St. Mary Catholic Community is a Roman Catholic parish in Port Huron, Michigan, affiliated with the Archdiocese of Detroit. Located at 1505 Ballentine Street, the parish is part of the Blue Water Vicariate and the Northeast Blue Water 3 Family of Parishes, which also includes St. Edward on the Lake (Lakeport), St. Christopher (Marysville), and Holy Trinity (Port Huron). The parish describes itself as centered on Jesus Christ, gathering around the altar and welcoming all to join in Scripture, the Sacraments, Catholic teaching, and Gospel compassion.
- Established
- 1946
- Patron
- Blessed Virgin Mary
- Rector
- Rev. Zbigniew Zomerfeld
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Detroit (Blue Water Vicariate, Northeast Region, Northeast Blue Water 3 Family of Parishes)
Why belong here
St. Mary Catholic Community welcomes all to join a parish family grounded in Scripture, the Sacraments, the teaching of the Catholic Church, and compassion for others. Weekend Masses are celebrated Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., with regular weekday Masses, perpetual opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and a strong Sacramental preparation program for First Eucharist, First Reconciliation, and Confirmation. The parish partners with the neighboring St. Mary/McCormick Catholic Academy (1429 Ballentine Street), runs parish commissions for Worship, Evangelization, and Education, and belongs to a multi-parish Family of Parishes in the Blue Water Area — making it a real, active community for worship, formation, and outreach.
Mass times at St. Mary
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturdays 4:00 p.m.
- Thursdays 8:45–9:30 a.m.
- First Fridays of the month 7:00–8:00 p.m. (except during Lent; check bulletin)
- By appointment — call 810-982-7906
- Additional times offered during Advent and Lent
Adoration times
- Holy Thursday of Holy Week: Adoration 8:00–10:00 p.m. following 7:00 p.m. Mass
About St. Mary Catholic Community
St. Mary Catholic Community is a Roman Catholic parish in Port Huron, Michigan, part of the Archdiocese of Detroit. According to the parish, 'Our Roman Catholic Faith Community is centered on Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. We come together in the love of Christ around the table of the Lord, trying to be His family.' The parish welcomes all to join in Scripture, the Sacraments, the teaching of the Catholic Church, and a life of Gospel compassion. It operates from 1505 Ballentine Street and is also involved in the Archdiocesan Restructuring Listening Sessions.
History
According to public nonprofit records, St. Mary Parish Port Huron was formed in 1946 and is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) Roman Catholic organization under the USCCB group exemption (EIN 38-1525648). It is registered in the Archdiocese of Detroit directory as parish #558 in the Blue Water Vicariate, Northeast Region, within the Northeast Blue Water 3 Family of Parishes.
- Founded 1946
- EIN 38-1525648
- Parish code 558 (Archdiocese of Detroit)
Confirmation Preparation
The parish walks Confirmation candidates through a multi-step formation process. Families are encouraged to watch the bulletin and parish calendars for the most current schedule and sacramental requirements.
- For registered and active parishioners
- Contact the parish office at 810-982-7906
Councils and Commissions
Lay leadership at St. Mary is organized into commissions that shape parish life in worship, formation, and outreach. Each commission supports the pastor and offers parishioners a structured way to participate in parish decision-making and ministry.
- Worship Commission
- Evangelization Commission
- Education Commission
Family of Parishes — Northeast Blue Water 3
St. Mary is part of the Northeast Blue Water 3 Family of Parishes within the Archdiocese of Detroit's Blue Water Vicariate. The family brings together several neighboring parishes to share resources, clergy, and ministry across the Blue Water Area.
- St. Mary — Port Huron
- St. Edward on the Lake — Lakeport
- St. Christopher — Marysville
- Holy Trinity — Port Huron
St. Mary / McCormick Catholic Academy
Parish children attend the neighboring St. Mary/McCormick Catholic Academy, located at 1429 Ballentine Street, Port Huron. The school is closely tied to the parish's Sacramental preparation calendar and Religious Education program.
- Address: 1429 Ballentine St., Port Huron, MI 48060
- Shared Catholic elementary school for the parish family
Visiting & Contact Information
Parishioners and visitors can reach St. Mary Catholic Community by phone, fax, email, or in person. The parish office is at the same address as the church.
- Address: 1505 Ballentine Street, Port Huron, MI 48060
- Telephone: 810-982-7906
- Fax: 810-987-8255
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.stmaryporthuron.com
- Facebook: facebook.com/stmaryporthuron1
Holy Week & Easter Schedule
The parish publishes a Holy Week schedule each year through its bulletin and website. Recent published times for Holy Week include a morning Blessing of the Easter Baskets on Holy Saturday, an Easter Vigil Liturgy of Light at night, and Easter Sunday Masses at the regular Sunday times.
- Holy Thursday — 7:00 p.m. Mass, Adoration 8:00–10:00 p.m.
- Good Friday — 3:00 p.m. Liturgy, Stations of the Cross to follow, church open until 6:00 p.m.
- Holy Saturday — Blessing of the Easter Baskets at 12:00 noon; Easter Vigil Liturgy of Light at 9:00 p.m.
- Easter Sunday — Masses at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.