Our Lady of Poland Catholic Church, Southampton

"The Little Church That Could" is my nickname for this 100-year-old parish church where my parents married in 1957. Mass is offered in both Polish and English languages. If you are fortunate to have Father Janusz celebrate mass for you, his warm and embracing welcome will make you smile. He bears an uncanny resemblance to his former college professor, Pope Saint John Paul II. Whether it is his voice, kind expressions and gestures or a genuine desire to engage the people in their faith, Our Lady of Poland are indeed fortunate to have him as their Pastor. If you find yourself in need of compassion, a more intimate connection to your faith and or want a real sense of community, Our Lady of Poland has much to offer. There are often church socials, coffee after mass, visiting priests from Poland, and on May 5, at the 10:30 am mass, the Auxillary Bishop will visit, install and bless a first-class relic of Pope Saint John Paul II that Father Janusz requested. At Christmas time the Church comes even more alive with a fantastic alter display complete with twinkling star. But one of my favorite experiences came on Christmas Eve when members of the parish gathered for dinner mid-day. Serving a traditional Polish menu, folks came and enjoyed this special day together. And Father Janusz sends you home with his blessings and a goody bag to enjoy. Some people look upon participating in religious activities as something they are asked to give to again and again, yet, each week I leave Our Lady of Poland feeling grateful for so much I have received. It is truly a blessing. The Church is ideally located just one block south of the Southampton Railroad Station. So if you can visit for the day, begin here and enjoy the quaint Village and beaches too!

Went there last year on my annual visit to the Hamptons. Super welcoming church in Southampton . If you want to meet people you can, if you want to sit and watch you can. They make it easy to participate as much as you're comfortable with! Check the mass schedule before - they are Polish Mass as well as English Mass.