Who We Are
St. Mary’s Church in Amityville is a vibrant and faithful parish, deeply rooted in the ancient traditions of the Church and joyfully connected to the worldwide Anglican Communion.
We are a community that cherishes the fullness of the Christian faith—orthodox in belief, sacramental in worship, and devoted to the daily celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
At St. Mary’s, tradition is not merely preserved—it is lived. Our worship follows the timeless rhythm of daily prayer offered with reverence and beauty. The altar faces East, lifting our prayers toward the risen Christ, and the church is adorned with icons, statuary, and stained glass that draw all into “the beauty of holiness.”
In a rapidly changing world, St. Mary’s offers a steady and sacred witness to God’s enduring truth—a place of prayer, peace, and spiritual strength.
Whether you are a lifelong Anglican or exploring the riches of the Catholic tradition within the Episcopal Church, you are warmly invited to discover the depth and grace of life at St. Mary’s.
Sacramental &
Pastoral
Our daily devotion to Christ’s presence in the Eucharist naturally sends us out into the world. Our clergy regularly visit our local senior care facility, a substance abuse center, and mental health and geriatric facilities. Patients are ministered to, with the Blessed Sacrament, administered on average 25 to 35 times each week, along with the Sacrament of Holy Unction.
We also provide chaplaincies for both the Fire and Police Departments in Amityville, as well as the Police Association of Suffolk County. We house Alanon meetings, Scouts, as well as a local Native American group which fosters American Indian culture and ceremony.
Æcumenical
Being the founding church of the Amityville Ecumenical Ministry, we are privileged to assist the noble outreach program of Saint Martin of Tours.
The aim of this program is to assist persons with food insecurity, providing temporary housing, guidance in accessing government assistance, job referrals, and so on.
Our joyous Annual Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols helps raise funds and incorporates the Roman Catholic, Lutheran, and United Methodist churches in the Village.
Accessible
Our doors are open nearly every day and for many, Saint Mary’s has become a welcome spiritual haven in a tiring and busy world.
Join us for daily Morning and Evening Prayer and Mass, or at any other time for your own quiet prayer and devotions before the blessed Sacrament.
Our Parish building is wheel-chair accessible from the parking lot.
Diverse
Our parish community is diverse and inviting to all.
We have families whose history in New York goes back centuries. We also have families from Antigua, Barbados, Belize, Dominican Republic, Great Britain, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Panama, Peru, the Philippines, Trinidad and Tobago, and several others.
As Father Goodwin (Rector from 1929-1966) boldly responded to a question regarding the racial or ethnic makeup of Saint Mary's, "...only Christians here, only Christians."
Even though it’s almost a cliché, the phrase "The Church is not a building" rings true at Saint Mary's. Its vibrancy does indeed come from the people and their devotion to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. It is sufficient to say that we are simply trying our best to share the Greatest Gift in the Universe with anyone and everyone we meet. We are a long way from being perfect but are hopefully well on our way to simply being faithful. And so, it will ever be, Deo volente (God willing).