St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church, Hilton Head
The north-end Catholic parish on Beach City Road: four Sunday Masses, two Saturday vigils (one in Spanish) and Mass most weekdays.
- Denomination: Roman Catholic
- Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m., and 12:00 p.m.
- Saturday vigil: 4:45 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. in Spanish
- Weekday Mass: 8:30 a.m., Monday to Saturday
St. Francis by the Sea is the Catholic parish at 45 Beach City Road, on the north end of the island near the airport. It is the larger of the island’s two parishes by Sunday schedule, and its parish site also lists a Catholic school and a Hispanic ministry (Ministerio Hispano).
Mass times
- Saturday vigil: 4:45 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. in Spanish
- Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m., and 12:00 p.m.
- Monday, Thursday and Friday: 8:30 and 11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday: 8:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 7:00 p.m. in Spanish
- Wednesday and Saturday: 8:30 a.m.
Confession is heard 15 minutes before each daily Mass and on Saturday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Check the parish site for holiday Masses, which change from year to year.
Visiting
The parish is on Beach City Road, which is also home to two of the island’s historic churches, First African Baptist Church and Queen Chapel AME Church. For the south end and Coligny, the other parish is Holy Family on Pope Avenue. Our guide to Catholic churches on Hilton Head sets the two parishes side by side, Mass by Mass. Compare every congregation on the island in our guide to Hilton Head churches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Mass at St. Francis by the Sea on Hilton Head?
Sunday Masses are at 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. The Saturday vigil is at 4:45 p.m., with a Spanish Mass at 7:00 p.m.
Where is St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church?
At 45 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, on the north end of the island.
Is there a Spanish Mass at St. Francis by the Sea?
Yes. There is a Spanish Mass on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Is there daily Mass at St. Francis by the Sea?
Yes. Mass is at 8:30 a.m. Monday to Saturday, with a second Mass at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
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