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About Us
We believe that Jesus Christ came to reveal the fullness of God's love for us, and we continue to celebrate that love through praise, sacraments, service, and community. |
Ministries
Our parish offers a wide range of ministry opportunities. Whether you'd like to learn more, pray more, or serve more, we have a ministry for you. |
Support our Parish
Making an offering of our financial resources is an integral part of what it means to be a Christian. We have a variety ways to make it easy for you to support our church. |
News & Events
Mass Schedule
Saturday at 4:00pm
Sunday at 7:30am, 9:00am, & 11:00am
Every Weekday (Monday—Friday) at 9:00am
The Church is open 7 days a week 7:00am - 2:00pm for individual devotion.
Blessing of Pets
We are having a Blessing of Pets in celebration of St. Francis of Assissi, Patron Saint of Animals, on Sunday, October 4th at 2:00 PM in the Rose Garden. All types of pets are welcome on a leash or in a carrier. Please remember to wear masks and socially distance. As an extra precaution during the pandemic, we are asking our parishioners and all who attend this blessing to please refrain from petting other owners’ pets. Thanks you!
To see pictures from last year's Blessing of the Pets, please click here.
We are having a Blessing of Pets in celebration of St. Francis of Assissi, Patron Saint of Animals, on Sunday, October 4th at 2:00 PM in the Rose Garden. All types of pets are welcome on a leash or in a carrier. Please remember to wear masks and socially distance. As an extra precaution during the pandemic, we are asking our parishioners and all who attend this blessing to please refrain from petting other owners’ pets. Thanks you!
To see pictures from last year's Blessing of the Pets, please click here.
2020/2021 Religious Education Classes: Classes Begin Sunday, October 18!
We are excited to announce the decision to move forward with in-person classes for Religious Education for the 2020-21 school year. Classes will begin on Sunday, October 18, as follows:
Sunday: 10:00AM to 11:00AM (Grades 1 through 10)
Monday: 3:00PM to 4:00PM (Grades 1 through 8)
Tuesday: 3:00PM to 4:00PM (Grades 1 through 6)
6:00PM to 7:00PM (Grades 6 through 10)
Wednesday: 3:00PM to 4:00PM (Grades 1 through 8)
Register now by clicking here.
Classes will be provided for all grades. The fee will be $100 per family, regardless of the number of children attending. Registration is required for all students including those attending Private School, Parochial School or Boarding School. For Private or Parochial School students, fees will be waived as long as they are receiving their Religious Education at the school. Boarding School Students must make arrangements with the Religious Education Office.
Based on guidelines from the Archdiocese of Boston, and in accordance with the DESE, we will be implementing several safety measures to ensure the safest possible in-person learning environment for our students including, but not limited to:
✓ Reduced class sizes (up to 9 students per classroom)
✓ Touchless temperature checks at the door before each class
✓ Hand sanitizers in all classrooms
✓ Mandatory masks for all teachers and students
✓ Handouts and smart TV's for learning instead of books
✓ Extensive cleaning of classrooms, stairwells, hallways, and bathrooms after each class
We are currently in the process of establishing a virtual platform for families who are not comfortable sending their child/children into a classroom at this time. Virtual classes will begin on or after October 18 for all grades. More information will be provided soon. We sincerely appreciate your ongoing patience as we adapt to so many changes. For questions, please reach out to Religious Education at 781-631-8340.
We are excited to announce the decision to move forward with in-person classes for Religious Education for the 2020-21 school year. Classes will begin on Sunday, October 18, as follows:
Sunday: 10:00AM to 11:00AM (Grades 1 through 10)
Monday: 3:00PM to 4:00PM (Grades 1 through 8)
Tuesday: 3:00PM to 4:00PM (Grades 1 through 6)
6:00PM to 7:00PM (Grades 6 through 10)
Wednesday: 3:00PM to 4:00PM (Grades 1 through 8)
Register now by clicking here.
Classes will be provided for all grades. The fee will be $100 per family, regardless of the number of children attending. Registration is required for all students including those attending Private School, Parochial School or Boarding School. For Private or Parochial School students, fees will be waived as long as they are receiving their Religious Education at the school. Boarding School Students must make arrangements with the Religious Education Office.
Based on guidelines from the Archdiocese of Boston, and in accordance with the DESE, we will be implementing several safety measures to ensure the safest possible in-person learning environment for our students including, but not limited to:
✓ Reduced class sizes (up to 9 students per classroom)
✓ Touchless temperature checks at the door before each class
✓ Hand sanitizers in all classrooms
✓ Mandatory masks for all teachers and students
✓ Handouts and smart TV's for learning instead of books
✓ Extensive cleaning of classrooms, stairwells, hallways, and bathrooms after each class
We are currently in the process of establishing a virtual platform for families who are not comfortable sending their child/children into a classroom at this time. Virtual classes will begin on or after October 18 for all grades. More information will be provided soon. We sincerely appreciate your ongoing patience as we adapt to so many changes. For questions, please reach out to Religious Education at 781-631-8340.
A Warm Welcome to our New Pastor, Monsignor Moran
We are pleased to announce our new pastor, Monsignor Timothy Moran. Monsignor Moran joined us at Our Lady, Star of the Sea Parish beginning on Tuesday, September 1. He has studied in Rome, dedicated time in the diplomatic corps in the Vatican, and spent time as rector of St. John’s Seminary. He comes to us from St. Joseph, Medway, where he was pastor for the past 20 years. Please give him a warm welcome when you see him.
We are pleased to announce our new pastor, Monsignor Timothy Moran. Monsignor Moran joined us at Our Lady, Star of the Sea Parish beginning on Tuesday, September 1. He has studied in Rome, dedicated time in the diplomatic corps in the Vatican, and spent time as rector of St. John’s Seminary. He comes to us from St. Joseph, Medway, where he was pastor for the past 20 years. Please give him a warm welcome when you see him.
Updates from the Archdiocese of Boston
►Dispensation from Sunday Mass Obligation
The dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation will continue for the foreseeable future. Cardinal Seán strongly encourages people in vulnerable
populations, especially the elderly and those with complicating physical conditions, to continue to watch Mass from their homes on CatholicTV. These
Masses are also available to watch On Demand at any time at www.WatchTheMass.com. Daily Masses can be seen on Channel 296 for Verizon Fios, and
Channel 268 for Comcast. Catholic TV Daily and Sunday Mass: Daily Mass -- Live at 9:30am (Rebroadcast at 7:00pm & 11:30pm)
Sunday Masses -- Broadcast at 10am, 4pm, 7pm, & 11:30pm
►If You are Sick or Vulnerable Please Stay Home
Cardinal Seán strongly encourages people in vulnerable populations, especially the elderly and those with complicating physical conditions, to continue to
watch Mass from their homes, on their parish’s social media or on CatholicTV.
►Masks Must Be Worn
All members of the congregation need to wear masks, with a few exceptions:
• Children under the age of two should not wear masks.
• Parents should judge for children between the ages of 2 and 5 whether they should wear a mask.
• All people who claim an exemption because of health can forego wearing a mask. They do not have to provide documentation.
• The priest and others with him in the sanctuary do not need to wear masks in the sanctuary as long as strict socially distancing is maintained. They do
have to wear masks when assisting with the distribution of Holy Communion.
►Hand Sanitizer
If parishioners can bring their own bottle of hand sanitizer to the church, they should. Otherwise, they can use sanitizer provided by the parish and
positioned at the entry to the church.
►Limit Social Gatherings
There will be no social gatherings either before or after Mass. With reasonable exceptions allowed, there should be no public access to the sacristy while
the church is open.
►Other Protocols During Mass
There should be no altar servers. There should be no gift procession. Choirs will not be allowed. Congregational singing will not be allowed until further
notice. There must be no passing of the basket for the offertory; instead, offerings can be put in a basket at the main entrance or exit. There should be no
holding of hands during the Our Father.
►Dispensation from Sunday Mass Obligation
The dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation will continue for the foreseeable future. Cardinal Seán strongly encourages people in vulnerable
populations, especially the elderly and those with complicating physical conditions, to continue to watch Mass from their homes on CatholicTV. These
Masses are also available to watch On Demand at any time at www.WatchTheMass.com. Daily Masses can be seen on Channel 296 for Verizon Fios, and
Channel 268 for Comcast. Catholic TV Daily and Sunday Mass: Daily Mass -- Live at 9:30am (Rebroadcast at 7:00pm & 11:30pm)
Sunday Masses -- Broadcast at 10am, 4pm, 7pm, & 11:30pm
►If You are Sick or Vulnerable Please Stay Home
Cardinal Seán strongly encourages people in vulnerable populations, especially the elderly and those with complicating physical conditions, to continue to
watch Mass from their homes, on their parish’s social media or on CatholicTV.
►Masks Must Be Worn
All members of the congregation need to wear masks, with a few exceptions:
• Children under the age of two should not wear masks.
• Parents should judge for children between the ages of 2 and 5 whether they should wear a mask.
• All people who claim an exemption because of health can forego wearing a mask. They do not have to provide documentation.
• The priest and others with him in the sanctuary do not need to wear masks in the sanctuary as long as strict socially distancing is maintained. They do
have to wear masks when assisting with the distribution of Holy Communion.
►Hand Sanitizer
If parishioners can bring their own bottle of hand sanitizer to the church, they should. Otherwise, they can use sanitizer provided by the parish and
positioned at the entry to the church.
►Limit Social Gatherings
There will be no social gatherings either before or after Mass. With reasonable exceptions allowed, there should be no public access to the sacristy while
the church is open.
►Other Protocols During Mass
There should be no altar servers. There should be no gift procession. Choirs will not be allowed. Congregational singing will not be allowed until further
notice. There must be no passing of the basket for the offertory; instead, offerings can be put in a basket at the main entrance or exit. There should be no
holding of hands during the Our Father.
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Basic Safety Measures
~Our maximum permitted occupancy is 100 people. Volunteers will be at the church entrance to monitor the number of attendees. Once we hit our capacity, no more people will be allowed inside during the mass. ~Only one entrance is to be used for parishioners coming into Mass. This will be the Handicap entrance at the side of the church (Rectory side). ~Doors of the church will open 15 minutes prior to the scheduled mass time. All those who are waiting outside for the doors to open must socially distance. ~You may exit through any door of the church. ~Hand Sanitizers are available at the front and the back of the church. You may also bring your own sanitizer. ~Ushers will show you to your seats. ~Attendees who are not part of the same immediate household must sit at least 6 feet apart. ~All attendees and staff must wear face coverings or masks. ~For children between age 2 and 5, the wearing of a face covering or mask is at the discretion of the child’s parent/guardian. Children under the age of 2 should not wear a face covering or mask ~Visual aids (signage and floor markings) will show one-way aisles. ~Seating is marked off with tape to comply with 6-foot separation between pews. ~Signage or floor markings should be posted to have one-way aisles or otherwise direct attendees to follow certain pathways for entering ~No communal gathering pre or post service is allowed. ~The church shall be cleaned and disinfected between each service ~Congregational singing or humming is not allowed. ~During Communion, no gloves are allowed. Please keep your mask in place while you receive the host in your hand. Step aside to lower your mask, place the host in your mouth, then return the mask on your face. ~Bulletins will be handed out at the END of each Mass. ~Offertory baskets will be at the exit doors. All donations should be placed in the baskets as you leave the church. Administrative Staff
Administrative Staff at Our Lady Star of the Sea may be working reduced hours during the summer months due to Coronavirus restrictions. Father Moran can be contacted will be at the Rectory (781-631-0086), extension 14. Christmas Fair Cancellation
We regretfully announce that, due to concerns relating to the ongoing pandemic, we will be unable to hold our Annual Christmas Fair this year. The Christmas Fair has been held at Our Lady, Star of the Sea Parish for over 30 years. We will miss gathering together with families and the community during this joyous Christmas event. We thank all of our volunteers and supporters, and we extend our deepest gratitude to Judy Arnold, who dedicated countless hours coordinating last year’s successful Christmas Fair. We sincerely hope to continue this important parish fundraiser next year. At Home Resources for Adults and Children
We pray you are holding up and staying healthy during these trying times. We have gathered some online resources suggested by the Archdiocese of Boston for you to keep close to God during this unprecedented situation. We hope these resources will bring you some comfort and peace. 
Guidelines and Directives Regarding COVID-19
On the morning of March 23, 2020, Governor Baker issued an Emergency Order prohibiting gatherings of 10 or more people, and requiring all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential Services” to close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customers and the public as of Tuesday, March 24th at noon. As of Saturday, May 30, 2020, we re-opened under new safety guidelines given by the Archdiocese of Boston. We encourage you to stay informed with the most recent updates provided by the RCAB Office of Risk Management by clicking here. For the latest information we encourage you to visit BostonCatholic.org/coronavirus. Letter on Racism from Cardinal Seán O’Malley, OFM, Cap.
In light of the ongoing and unfolding tensions in our country surrounding the death of George Floyd, Cardinal Seán O'Malley has prepared a reflection on the evils of racism that calls on people to work and pray for justice, peace and reconciliation. We have been asked to share the letter (here) and Cardinal Seán's video message here. 
Are You Gluten Free?
We have begun offering low-gluten hosts to our parishioners who may have Celiac Disease. If you require a low-gluten host, please call the Rectory at 781-631-0086 to let us know ahead of time so that the host can be consecrated separately. Please click on this link to find more information on the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, who produce the low-gluten altar breads. |
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Our Lady Star of the Sea
85 Atlantic Avenue Marblehead, MA 01945 Phone: 781-631-0086 Fax: 781-631-5668 Email: sosrectory@verizon.net Regular Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, and 11:00am Every Weekday (Monday through Friday): 9:00am _______________ Our Lady Star of the Sea Church is open 7 days a week 7:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. for individual devotion (Prayer, Stations of the Cross, and the Rosary). |
