About St. Mary's · Evans Mills, New York
St. Mary's Church is a Catholic parish in Evans Mills, New York, in Jefferson County's North Country. It is part of the 'River Catholics' cluster of parishes served by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (M.S.C.), yoked with St. Paul's Church in Black River and with the nearby missions of St. Joseph's (Philadelphia, NY) and St. Teresa of Avila (Theresa). The parish belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg and is pastored by Reverend Frank Natale, MSC, with a parochial vicar and three deacons assisting in ministry.
- Patron
- The Blessed Virgin Mary
- Rector
- Reverend Frank Natale, MSC
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg
Why belong here
St. Mary's offers a tight-knit Catholic community in the heart of Jefferson County's North Country, with daily and weekend Mass, Saturday confession, and the spiritual support of three deacons and two M.S.C. priests. As part of the 'River Catholics' family with St. Paul's in Black River, the parish serves worshippers across Evans Mills, Philadelphia, Theresa, and Black River, sharing faith-enrichment resources, Eucharistic devotion links, and diocesan updates from Bishop LaValley.
Mass times at St. Mary's
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
- Or by appointment
Parish Identity & Cluster
St. Mary's Church in Evans Mills is one of three Catholic parishes sharing the rivercatholics.org website, grouped together as 'River Catholics.' The cluster includes Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Watertown, St. Mary's in Evans Mills, and St. Paul's in Black River. Sunday Masses are rotated across the three churches so that parishioners can worship at whichever location fits their schedule.
- O.L.S.H. (Our Lady of the Sacred Heart) – Watertown
- St. Mary's – Evans Mills
- St. Paul's – Black River
Clergy & Staff
St. Mary's is pastored by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (M.S.C.). The pastor, Reverend Frank Natale, MSC, is assisted by parochial vicar Reverend Jaya Kumar Francis, MSC, and three permanent deacons. The parish secretary can be reached at [email protected].
- Pastor: Rev. Frank Natale, MSC
- Parochial Vicar: Rev. Jaya Kumar Francis, MSC
- Deacon William M. Johnson
- Deacon Daniel G. LeRoy
- Deacon Noel D. Voos
Yoked Parishes & Missions
According to the Diocese of Ogdensburg's official list of churches, St. Mary's of Evans Mills is yoked with St. Joseph's of Philadelphia and St. Teresa of Avila of Theresa. This means the priests of St. Mary's share pastoral responsibility with these smaller mission churches in the surrounding Jefferson County area.
- St. Joseph's – Philadelphia, NY
- St. Teresa of Avila – Theresa, NY
Faith Formation & Enrichment Resources
The River Catholics homepage gathers faith-enrichment links from popular Catholic speakers and the Vatican, intended for parishioners and visitors. Featured topics include how to keep children Catholic, the value of suffering, advice to converts, the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, confession, and forgiveness.
- Bishop Barron – 'How to Keep our Kids Catholic'
- Bishop Barron – 'On NOT Dumbing Down the Faith'
- Scott Hahn – 'The Value and Meaning of Suffering'
- Scott Hahn – 'Advice to Converts'
- Eucharistic Enrichment: The Real Presence (Bishop Barron / USCCB / The Lamb's Supper)
- The Healing Power of Confession
Diocese of Ogdensburg Connection
St. Mary's is a parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg, the North Country diocese established in 1872 by Pope Pius IX. The diocese is led by Bishop Terry R. LaValley, and the River Catholics homepage surfaces diocesan communications including the NYS Bishops' statement on pro-life issues and diocesan updates such as the Child Victims Act. The diocesan patron is Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, and the cathedral is St. Mary's Cathedral in Ogdensburg.
- Diocese website: rcdony.org
- Diocesan YouTube channel linked from the homepage
- Vatican YouTube channel linked from the homepage
National Catholic Register
The River Catholics homepage promotes recent articles from the National Catholic Register, offering parishioners a curated feed of Catholic news and commentary. Recent titles referenced on the site include reflections on St. Michael and Lucifer, arguments against Sola Scriptura, and raising Catholic sons.
- 'What Did St. Michael Say to Lucifer'
- 'A Bad Argument for Sola Scriptura'
- 'Raising Your Sons to Be Men'
Visiting & Contact
Parishioners and visitors can reach the parish office by phone at (315) 629-4678 or by email at [email protected]. The mailing address and physical location is 8422 S. Main Street, Evans Mills, NY 13637. The official cluster website at rivercatholics.org is the main online hub for schedules, bulletins, and faith resources.
- Phone: (315) 629-4678
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 8422 S. Main Street, Evans Mills, NY 13637
- Website: rivercatholics.org