Comparison between St. Mary's Catholic Church and St. Peter's Catholic Church Who would think that two Catholic churches would be so different from each other 'other? I attend two churches of the same religion; it's a very different experience for everyone. I am a member of St. Mary's Bryantown Catholic Church, but I also attend St. Peter's Catholic Church. I attend both churches because there are features in both that I like and sometimes one is more convenient. However, there is also one thing I don't like about St. Mary's Bryantown Catholic Church. Mary's Bryantown Catholic Church is medium in size. The capacity of the church is approximately five hundred and fifty people. Each bench can accommodate approximately ten people. On each side of the main nave there are twenty rows of pews, and on both sides there are four rows. In the balcony area there are six rows of benches. The size of the church also contributes to its pleasant appearance. The old-fashioned architectural design of St. Mary's appeals to me. The light brown brick building with the crucifix atop the roof draws attention from the street. The interior of the church is incredibly stunning. It is always decorated with flowers and banners depicting religious themes. The atmosphere at St. Mary's is exceptionally serene. The stained glass windows, which depict religious symbols, help create a feeling of peace. The smell of incense makes the church spiritually comforting. Although the church is beautiful, one disadvantage is the duration of the mass, which is exceptionally long. At St. Mary's the four o'clock mass on Saturdays generally lasts an hour and a half. The priest at St. Mary's lengthens the mass by continually repeating himself during the homily, which makes it difficult for people to understand the point he is trying to make. Due to the length of the four o'clock mass at St. Mary's, many people choose to go to the shorter mass at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Five o'clock mass on Saturdays at St. Peter's Catholic Church generally lasts forty-five minutes. The priest officiating at the Saturday mass makes his homily understandable to all. The homily reflects on the readings, but the priest also tells stories that people can identify with. Due to the size of St. Peter's, it allows many people from St. Peter's to.