Pretty church, but for some reason I got the Mass time wrong. I don't remember how that happened, but I was going for the first Sunday Mass, which I thought was at 7AM. It wasn't. First Mass on Sunday is at 9AM. For other Mass times, see my picture. So now I'm left with a decision. I can wait 2 hours, I can skip Mass (which would not bode well with my wife), or I can see if there is another Catholic Church nearby. Turns out there is another Church. Holy Trinity by the Sea is 12.6 miles away, and a 20 minute drive. So rather than hanging out in the parking lot (the church doors were still locked at 6:45 AM), I decided to see more of the OBX and drive down to Nags Head. So if you are reading this, check your times. If you want to see my review for Holy Trinity by the Sea, you can find it here: https://www.yelp.com/biz/holy-trinity-by-the-sea-nags-head Bottom line: A rather interesting location with plenty of parking. Peace be with you! read more

Holy Redeemer Church - Mass times for the 2 Catholic Churches on the OBX. - Churches Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

I always think of going to church sort of like going to McDonald's. You expect an almost total uniformity where everyone is doing the same thing everywhere but every now and then you can get surprised by what you experience when you go somewhere different. Let me just start by saying that unlike a lot of churches Holy Redeemer is not exactly much of a looker. It looks like it was built at some point within the last thirty years where buildings became more about functionality then about some type of grand outward appearance. The inside is very nice with everything being in a semi-circle format versus the more traditional rectangular format. The mass itself was fantastic. Father Walsh is very warm and personable and does something that I can't say I've seen anywhere else. Before each reading and The Gospel he gets up and explains the important points of what is about to be read. Although it is weird to see that neither Father nor anyone else bow when crossing in front of the altar or that they still use the version of The Creed that refers to Jesus descending into Hell. Can't say I've heard that version is a looong time. Musically there was a small choir and the songs were played some on the organ and some on piano. Depending where you are at in OBX this is going to be your only place to get your Jesus on while on vacation. If you're in the extreme southern half there is another parish all the way down in Hatteras but aside of that it's either Kitty Hawk or Nags Head or hike it out to Elizabeth City. Overall everything was very nice and with the Mass being well attended along with a great homily from Father Walsh. Off Season Mass Schedule Holy Redeemer by the Sea - Kitty Hawk: Monday - Friday 9:00 am Mass or Communion Service Saturday 5:00 pm Mass Sunday 9:00 am Mass Off Season Mass Schedule Holy Trinity by the Sea Chapel - Nags Head: Sunday 11:00 am Mass Summer Season Mass Schedule Holy Redeemer by the Sea - Kitty Hawk: Monday - Friday 9:00 am Mass or Communion Service Saturday 5:00 pm Mass Sunday 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 7:00pm Mass Summer Season Mass Schedule Holy Trinity by the Sea Chapel - Nags Head: Saturday 5:30 pm & 7:30 pm (Bilingual) Mass Sunday 8:00 am & 11:00 am Mass read more

Holy Redeemer Church - Churches Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

How can you not give God 5 stars? Vacation service was quite nice @ 11:30. Lots of friendly people. The music was not on the organ this morning but played on solo guitar. Wish I got to hear the organ! Father Walsh gave a nice homily and joked about getting out of the parking lot. I believe it's the only Catholic Church in the area, but it's worth coming for Sunday service. The church itself is a little contemporary inside with too much brick. If the focus is on Jesus at the altar then they hit the nail right. Otherwise too bland along that wall. We'd absolutely come back. read more

Holy Redeemer Church - After church lets out! - Churches Near Me - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Every Catholic Church reflects the community of its believers. Full of light and warm hospitality, it beautifully complements the essence of the Outer Banks. The stations of the cross were created by local artist and parishioner Glenn Eure. He spent 158 hours on EACH remarkable piece. I hope you have the opportunity to visit soon! http://hamptonroads.com/2010/01/nc-artist-its-labor-love read more

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Holy Redeemer by the Sea is an amazing Parish, from its ministries, to its welcoming atmosphere for both visitors and residents, to the liturgies Fathers Bill and John facilitate. It's also remarkable that during tourist season, the parish offers EIGHT Masses each weekend (4 at the main church in Kitty Hawk, 4 at Holy Trinity Chapel in Nags Head). Highly recommend this Catholic Parish! read more

Amazing place. Never a bad experience. Thanks be to God for this beautiful community of priest. We now own a second home in Corolla and will be attending more frequently. Looking forward to it. read more