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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. |
Regular Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, & 11:00am
Every Weekday (Monday - Saturday): 9:00am
Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, & 11:00am
Every Weekday (Monday - Saturday): 9:00am
Check out this spectacular aerial-to-ground view of Our Lady, Star of the Sea Parish. Thank you to Corey Stein Films, 2021.
News & Events
Religious Education
Vacation Bible School 2021: All Aboard the Rocky Railway! This week we hop aboard on the Rocky Railway! Vacation Bible School 2021 is in full swing, and kiddos are having loads of fun. Vacation Bible School is a welcome reunion for many children in the community, and we are so excited that so many children were able join us for this faith-filled adventure. This year's theme, 'Jesus' Power Pulls Us Through,' is a powerful reminder that Jesus pulls us through the smooth times and the rocky times. Pictures coming soon! Register for Religious Education Classes 2021-2022 Classes begin Sunday, September 19, 2021. Register for Religious Education classes for all grades (1 through 10) online under the Religious Education tab at the top of this page. Hard copies of the Religious Education Enrollment form are available at the Rectory (M - Th: 9am-3pm) and the Parish Center (M - W: 9am-12noon). Please click here for class times, start date, cost, and to register. We look forward to a fantastic year! 
Our Sincere Condolences
Our sincere condolences from the staff at Our Lady Star of the Sea, to Senior Deacon Joe Whipple, for the passing of his beloved brother James "Jim" Whipple. Please keep him in your prayers. Jim's obituary can be found here. 
Our Lady Star of the Sea's Annual Christmas Fair 2021
Mark your calendars! Our Lady Star of the Sea's Christmas Fair and Marblehead Christmas Walk is planned for Saturday, December 4. If you are interested in volunteering for our Christmas Fair in any capacity, please call the Rectory at 781-631-0086 and let us know, or email sosrectory@verizon.net. More details to come. 
The Marblehead Food Pantry: New Hours
The Marblehead Food Pantry has added hours. New Pantry hours are: Tuesdays at 9 a.m. – 12 noon, and Thursdays 5 p.m. – 7 p.m NEW LOCATION! The Marblehead Food Pantry is located in the Parish Center (80 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead, MA 01945) on the side OPPOSITE the car port, which is the door on the front LEFT side of the building (as you view the building from the front). The Marblehead Food Pantry operates with donations of food and cash by the town's churches, synagogues, schools, clubs, organizations, businesses, and individuals. The pantry provides food on a weekly basis to any resident of Marblehead who needs its services to make ends meet. Coronavirus restrictions have been lifted and participants may now enter the building to choose their own items. Donations of food are also accepted now, along with gift card and monetary donations (tax-deductible checks can be made out to the Marblehead Food Pantry, or to Star of the Sea with "Food Pantry" in Memo). For more information, please contact Janet Parker, Food Pantry Director, at jfitchparker@gmail.com. |
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Catholic Appeal 2021
We have launched our Catholic Appeal, along with all the other parishes throughout the Archdiocese. Each year, the Catholic Appeal provides the faithful with a way to help support the ministries that support our parishes, our schools, and our communities. This is our Church, and every gift has an immediate impact on our parish and the work of our Church. So far, Our Lady Star of the Sea has raised $40,863.00 towards the 2021 Catholic Appeal campaign, which amounts to 52% of our goal of $78,747.88. Our heartfelt thanks to all who have helped make our campaign a success so far. Whether you are attending Mass in person or watching from home, your participation in our Appeal is greatly appreciated. If you have not had a chance, please consider making your gift today by visiting bostoncatholicappeal.org.
We have launched our Catholic Appeal, along with all the other parishes throughout the Archdiocese. Each year, the Catholic Appeal provides the faithful with a way to help support the ministries that support our parishes, our schools, and our communities. This is our Church, and every gift has an immediate impact on our parish and the work of our Church. So far, Our Lady Star of the Sea has raised $40,863.00 towards the 2021 Catholic Appeal campaign, which amounts to 52% of our goal of $78,747.88. Our heartfelt thanks to all who have helped make our campaign a success so far. Whether you are attending Mass in person or watching from home, your participation in our Appeal is greatly appreciated. If you have not had a chance, please consider making your gift today by visiting bostoncatholicappeal.org.
Dispensation from Sunday Mass Ends Sunday, June 20
We are pleased to share a message from the Cardinal regarding the reinstatement of the Sunday Mass obligation the weekend of June 19/20. This is being announced by bishops in other dioceses in the Boston Province as well. Below is a letter from Cardinal Sean, or click here to download the letter. For more information about the reinstatement of the Sunday obligation, please visit www.bostoncatholic.org/ or call the Archdiocese of Boston at 617-254-0100.
We are pleased to share a message from the Cardinal regarding the reinstatement of the Sunday Mass obligation the weekend of June 19/20. This is being announced by bishops in other dioceses in the Boston Province as well. Below is a letter from Cardinal Sean, or click here to download the letter. For more information about the reinstatement of the Sunday obligation, please visit www.bostoncatholic.org/ or call the Archdiocese of Boston at 617-254-0100.
Safe Seating and Safety Measures: Effective May 29
The Archdiocese of Boston has released new safety guidelines in the State of Massachusetts. Beginning on May 29, 2021:
· Vaccinated people are no longer required to wear masks or socially distance in parishes.
· The State advises those who are not vaccinated to continue to wear masks.
· It is understood that people will be ready to take off their masks and sit near one another at different times.
· You are free to continue to wear masks as long as you like. Whether you choose to wear your mask, or choose to take it off, ALL WILL BE RESPECTED.
· Our Lady, Star of the Sea will maintain flexible accommodations for all. Reserved seating is available for those who wish to maintain social distance, located at the front left of the Church:
· Reserved seating at the front left of the Church will continue to have pews that are marked with yellow star placards:
1-2 individuals from the same household may sit at one placard.
3-4 individuals from the same household must use 2 placards.
5 or more people from the same household must use 3 placards (one entire pew)
· Hand Sanitizers are available at the front and the back of the church. You may also bring your own sanitizer.
· Parishes and pastors will not be policing the population.
· Every parishioner and every family will be expected to make a sound, reasonable decision about when they are ready to take off their masks and be near other people.
· No pastor or parish is expected to ask people whether or not they have been vaccinated.
· All congregational singing is allowed.
· Missalettes and hymnals may be used and kept in pews.
· Offertory baskets will be passed using the aid of poles.
· The church is cleaned and disinfected daily.
The Archdiocese of Boston has released new safety guidelines in the State of Massachusetts. Beginning on May 29, 2021:
· Vaccinated people are no longer required to wear masks or socially distance in parishes.
· The State advises those who are not vaccinated to continue to wear masks.
· It is understood that people will be ready to take off their masks and sit near one another at different times.
· You are free to continue to wear masks as long as you like. Whether you choose to wear your mask, or choose to take it off, ALL WILL BE RESPECTED.
· Our Lady, Star of the Sea will maintain flexible accommodations for all. Reserved seating is available for those who wish to maintain social distance, located at the front left of the Church:
· Reserved seating at the front left of the Church will continue to have pews that are marked with yellow star placards:
1-2 individuals from the same household may sit at one placard.
3-4 individuals from the same household must use 2 placards.
5 or more people from the same household must use 3 placards (one entire pew)
· Hand Sanitizers are available at the front and the back of the church. You may also bring your own sanitizer.
· Parishes and pastors will not be policing the population.
· Every parishioner and every family will be expected to make a sound, reasonable decision about when they are ready to take off their masks and be near other people.
· No pastor or parish is expected to ask people whether or not they have been vaccinated.
· All congregational singing is allowed.
· Missalettes and hymnals may be used and kept in pews.
· Offertory baskets will be passed using the aid of poles.
· The church is cleaned and disinfected daily.
COVID-19: Guidelines and Protocols from the Archdiocese of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
֍ March 23, 2020: Governor Baker issued an Emergency Order requiring all businesses that do not provide state-determined essential services to close their facilities to workers, customers and the public in order to decrease the spread of the Coronavirus and keep the hospitals from being overwhelmed.
֍ May 30, 2020: We re-opened under new safety guidelines given by the Archdiocese of Boston. Outlined below are current protocols regarding COVID-19. 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.
֍ Effective December 26, 2020: Governor Baker issued state-wide capacity limitations for places of worship to 25% of seating capacity.
֍ Effective February 8, 2021: Governor Baker issued state-wide capacity limitations for places of worship to 40% of seating capacity.
֍ Effective March 1, 2021: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts issued State-wide capacity limitations for places of worship to 50% of seating capacity. For more details, please visit the Mass.gov website by clicking here.
֍ Effective May 10, 2021: Governor Baker issued a statement on April 27, 2021 that proclaimed May 10th as the date Massachusetts will move into Phase IV (Step 2) of the re-opening plan.
֍ Effective May 29, 2021: Governor Baker issued a statement on May 17, 2021 that Massachusetts will lift all COVID-19 restrictions and rescind the state's face covering order effective May 29. All businesses and places of worship can go back to 100% capacity. The "State of Emergency" will end on June 15. Face coverings may still be mandatory for transportation systems, in healthcare facilities, and in congregate care settings.
֍ March 23, 2020: Governor Baker issued an Emergency Order requiring all businesses that do not provide state-determined essential services to close their facilities to workers, customers and the public in order to decrease the spread of the Coronavirus and keep the hospitals from being overwhelmed.
֍ May 30, 2020: We re-opened under new safety guidelines given by the Archdiocese of Boston. Outlined below are current protocols regarding COVID-19. 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.
֍ Effective December 26, 2020: Governor Baker issued state-wide capacity limitations for places of worship to 25% of seating capacity.
֍ Effective February 8, 2021: Governor Baker issued state-wide capacity limitations for places of worship to 40% of seating capacity.
֍ Effective March 1, 2021: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts issued State-wide capacity limitations for places of worship to 50% of seating capacity. For more details, please visit the Mass.gov website by clicking here.
֍ Effective May 10, 2021: Governor Baker issued a statement on April 27, 2021 that proclaimed May 10th as the date Massachusetts will move into Phase IV (Step 2) of the re-opening plan.
֍ Effective May 29, 2021: Governor Baker issued a statement on May 17, 2021 that Massachusetts will lift all COVID-19 restrictions and rescind the state's face covering order effective May 29. All businesses and places of worship can go back to 100% capacity. The "State of Emergency" will end on June 15. Face coverings may still be mandatory for transportation systems, in healthcare facilities, and in congregate care settings.
Calling all Quilters, Knitters and Crocheters!
Project Linus is a national non-profit organization that aims to provide a sense of love and security to children and teens undergoing illness, trauma, homelessness or some other need by providing new homemade blankets created by caring volunteers. The Greater Boston chapter is excited to announce that you can now drop off your creations in town at Marblehead Knits! Thanks to parishioner and store owner Kate Dailey for making this possible. For more information, including blanket guidelines, please visit http://www.bostonprojectlinus.com or email Elaine Leahy at northshoreprojectlinus@gmail.com.
Project Linus is a national non-profit organization that aims to provide a sense of love and security to children and teens undergoing illness, trauma, homelessness or some other need by providing new homemade blankets created by caring volunteers. The Greater Boston chapter is excited to announce that you can now drop off your creations in town at Marblehead Knits! Thanks to parishioner and store owner Kate Dailey for making this possible. For more information, including blanket guidelines, please visit http://www.bostonprojectlinus.com or email Elaine Leahy at northshoreprojectlinus@gmail.com.
At Home Resources for Adults and Children
We pray 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.
We pray 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.
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.
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 at 4:00pm Sunday at 7:30am, 9:00am, and 11:00am Every Weekday (Monday—Saturday) at 9:00am _______________ Our Lady Star of the Sea Church is open 7 days a week 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. for individual devotion (Prayer, Adoration, Stations of the Cross, and the Rosary). |
