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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. |
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Regular Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, & 11:00am Every Weekday (Monday - Saturday): 9:00am |
Christmas Eve Vigil ~ Saturday, December 24
4:00pm (Church), 4:00pm (Center), 6:00pm, & 10:00pm Christmas Morning Mass ~ Sunday, December 25 7:30am, 9:00am, & 11:00am |
News & Events
Our Annual Christmas Fair will be Saturday, December 3 at 9am-3pm
Come join us on Saturday, December 3rd from 9:00AM to 3:00PM in the Parish Center (80 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead, MA) for a spectacular Christmas Fair! Enjoy great food and unique, artisanal Christmas gifts created by local artisans and crafters. You will have the opportunity to bid on our exciting Raffle prizes while you enjoy Shubie's New England Clam Chowder, then head over to the Church and check out our Living Nativity! Our Fair is a fundraiser, but, more importantly, it is an opportunity to share with our parish community during the Advent season. On Sunday, December 4, join us for coffee and refreshments following the 9:00AM Family Liturgy. At 10:30AM, we will announce the raffle winners! You don't want to miss it! More details can be found here. 
See the Living Nativity and Live Animals on Saturday!
Please visit our Living Nativity with real animal petting zoo on Dec. 3 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM under the Portico entrance to the Parish Center and out of the rain. You'll see parish children portray the Holy Family, Wise Men and more! And come to pet a donkey, alpaca, sheep, goats and others. Don't miss this great event! 
The New England Brass Band: Sunday, December 11 at 2:00pm
Join us on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 2:00pm – 4:00pm for an epic holiday concert! Come and hear the festive sounds of the internationally-acclaimed British-style New England Brass Band at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. This award winning 30-piece band promises to delight young and old with spirited, uplifting Christmas tunes that will set your toes tapping. Make this your family’s musical gateway to a joyous Christmas season! Tickets are only $15 each for general Church seating. Purchase your tickets in advance by stopping by the Rectory (Mon–Thu 9am–3pm / Fri 9am–12noon) or give us a call at 781-631-0086. 
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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Join us on Thursday, December 8 for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, a holy day of obligation. Masses will be at 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Church. By God's own grace was Mary able to say her perfect "yes" to God's saving plan. May our celebration of this Holy Season of Advent be a moment of grace for us all and a renewal of our hearts' "yes" to God.
Join us on Thursday, December 8 for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, a holy day of obligation. Masses will be at 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Church. By God's own grace was Mary able to say her perfect "yes" to God's saving plan. May our celebration of this Holy Season of Advent be a moment of grace for us all and a renewal of our hearts' "yes" to God.
Advent Scripture Study: Sunday, December 18
Enter more deeply into the spirit of Advent. Join Monsignor Moran for an Advent Scripture Study, to read and pray together the Christmas Story as presented by Saint Luke. We have a choice of 2 sessions you can attend on Sunday, December 18, either:
~ 2:00 PM in the afternoon or
~ 6:00 PM in the evening.
Please register by contacting the Rectory at 781-631-0086 or sosrectory@verizon.net and let us know which session you would like to attend. Scripture Study takes place in the Parish Center.
Enter more deeply into the spirit of Advent. Join Monsignor Moran for an Advent Scripture Study, to read and pray together the Christmas Story as presented by Saint Luke. We have a choice of 2 sessions you can attend on Sunday, December 18, either:
~ 2:00 PM in the afternoon or
~ 6:00 PM in the evening.
Please register by contacting the Rectory at 781-631-0086 or sosrectory@verizon.net and let us know which session you would like to attend. Scripture Study takes place in the Parish Center.
Faith & Play
"Faith and Play" is a time for our youngest parishioners to gather to grow in their faith. This group is perfect for parents with children ages Baby to 5 Years. Join us once a month in the Parish Center for a time to play and learn about our faith. Each session will include time for a story, activity, snack, and play. Upcoming sessions are:
֎ Monday, December 12 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
For questions about this group and to RSVP, please email Jaclyne Ainlay at jaclyne.ainlay@gmail.com or sosreligioused@staroftheseamarblehead.org. Please click here for pictures of our Faith & Play group.
"Faith and Play" is a time for our youngest parishioners to gather to grow in their faith. This group is perfect for parents with children ages Baby to 5 Years. Join us once a month in the Parish Center for a time to play and learn about our faith. Each session will include time for a story, activity, snack, and play. Upcoming sessions are:
֎ Monday, December 12 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
For questions about this group and to RSVP, please email Jaclyne Ainlay at jaclyne.ainlay@gmail.com or sosreligioused@staroftheseamarblehead.org. Please click here for pictures of our Faith & Play group.
Welcome Matthew Arnold, our New Music Director
The Parish welcomes Matthew Arnold as our new Music Director! He is an extraordinary talent, and we are thrilled to have him join our Parish family.
New! Emergency Meals Program
Many of you have cooked and delivered a meal to a friend who is ill, had a death in their family, a new mom and dad, or someone experiencing some type of crisis that calls for assistance. A parish “Emergency Meals” program works in a similar way. Volunteers sign up to cook and deliver a meal on an occasional basis to a parish member or family that needs assistance. Please consider volunteering in this ministry to lend a helping hand and show fellow parishioners that they are in our thoughts. Learn more and sign up here.
Many of you have cooked and delivered a meal to a friend who is ill, had a death in their family, a new mom and dad, or someone experiencing some type of crisis that calls for assistance. A parish “Emergency Meals” program works in a similar way. Volunteers sign up to cook and deliver a meal on an occasional basis to a parish member or family that needs assistance. Please consider volunteering in this ministry to lend a helping hand and show fellow parishioners that they are in our thoughts. Learn more and sign up here.
Check out our new Facebook and Instagram pages!
Please visit our new page on Facebook and like and follow us! Or check us out on Instagram at @sosmarblehead. We will post the latest news & events so check back often.
Please visit our new page on Facebook and like and follow us! Or check us out on Instagram at @sosmarblehead. We will post the latest news & events so check back often.
A New Look for WeShare
WeShare, our Online Giving website, will have a new look beginning Tuesday, June 28 at 11:00pm. When you login, simply use your current email address and password, and you will see the new landing page. No additional steps are needed. Improvements to the platform include:
• Ability to donate to multiple collections at once
• Improved process of updating your payment source information
• Ability for more detailed receipts
• Ability to upload documents
• Easier account creation
• Simplified-robust event registration options
WeShare, our Online Giving website, will have a new look beginning Tuesday, June 28 at 11:00pm. When you login, simply use your current email address and password, and you will see the new landing page. No additional steps are needed. Improvements to the platform include:
• Ability to donate to multiple collections at once
• Improved process of updating your payment source information
• Ability for more detailed receipts
• Ability to upload documents
• Easier account creation
• Simplified-robust event registration options
Catholic Appeal 2022
We are so grateful to all of you who have helped this 2022 Catholic Appeal campaign be such a success at Our Lady Star of the Sea. We have raised $50,704.00 so far, which means we are at 71% of our goal. If you have not had a chance to do so, please consider making your gift to the Appeal today by picking up an envelope at the back of the church, or you can make your donation online at www.bostoncatholicappeal.org. Every gift makes a meaningful difference in putting faith into action to support the parishes, schools, and communities within our Archdiocese. The success of the Appeal is not possible without each and every one of you. Thank you! For more information about the Annual Catholic Appeal, please visit bostoncatholicappeal.org.
We are so grateful to all of you who have helped this 2022 Catholic Appeal campaign be such a success at Our Lady Star of the Sea. We have raised $50,704.00 so far, which means we are at 71% of our goal. If you have not had a chance to do so, please consider making your gift to the Appeal today by picking up an envelope at the back of the church, or you can make your donation online at www.bostoncatholicappeal.org. Every gift makes a meaningful difference in putting faith into action to support the parishes, schools, and communities within our Archdiocese. The success of the Appeal is not possible without each and every one of you. Thank you! For more information about the Annual Catholic Appeal, please visit bostoncatholicappeal.org.
The Marblehead Food Pantry
The Marblehead Food Pantry hours: Tuesdays at 9 a.m. – 12 noon & 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.
The Marblehead Food Pantry hours: Tuesdays at 9 a.m. – 12 noon & 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.
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.
Aerial-to-ground view of Our Lady, Star of the Sea Parish. Corey Stein Films, 2021.
Say NO to Physician-Assisted Suicide
►The Massachusetts State Legislature is considering passing into law two deeply troubling bills this session which would legalize Physician Assisted Suicide. Please click here to download the flyer. Say NO to physician-assisted suicide.
►“The Catholic Bishops of Massachusetts stand united in our strong opposition to Physician Assisted Suicide. It is an affront to life and a dangerous precedent for determining end of life issues. Physicians are trained to care for the ill, not to hasten death.”
–Boston Pilot, Statement by Roman Catholic Bishops of Boston, Fall River, Springfield, and Worcester, Dec 8, 2017.
►The American Medical Association powerfully opposes legalizing the abhorrent practice of euthanasia, because it is "fundamentally incompatible with the physician’s role as healer."
–AMA PRINCIPLES OF MEDICAL ETHICS: 5.7, June 2021
How can your voice be heard? Call or email your legislators, let them know you are a Massachusetts voter, and say NO Physician Assisted Suicide! Click the links below to find:
• Your individual State Senator and Representative via address and zip code link.
• Members of the legislative Joint Committee on Health Care Financing who will be considering these bills.
More information can be found here.
►The Massachusetts State Legislature is considering passing into law two deeply troubling bills this session which would legalize Physician Assisted Suicide. Please click here to download the flyer. Say NO to physician-assisted suicide.
►“The Catholic Bishops of Massachusetts stand united in our strong opposition to Physician Assisted Suicide. It is an affront to life and a dangerous precedent for determining end of life issues. Physicians are trained to care for the ill, not to hasten death.”
–Boston Pilot, Statement by Roman Catholic Bishops of Boston, Fall River, Springfield, and Worcester, Dec 8, 2017.
►The American Medical Association powerfully opposes legalizing the abhorrent practice of euthanasia, because it is "fundamentally incompatible with the physician’s role as healer."
–AMA PRINCIPLES OF MEDICAL ETHICS: 5.7, June 2021
How can your voice be heard? Call or email your legislators, let them know you are a Massachusetts voter, and say NO Physician Assisted Suicide! Click the links below to find:
• Your individual State Senator and Representative via address and zip code link.
• Members of the legislative Joint Committee on Health Care Financing who will be considering these bills.
More information can be found here.
A Response to the Real Threat to Democracy in the United States
On July 9, 2022, Archbishop William E. Lori (Baltimore), Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued a response to a brazen overreach of Executive power. After the President of the United States (Joseph Biden) signed an executive order on Friday, July 8, promising abortion access in response to the Supreme Court of the United States’ Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, the USCCB Office of Public Affairs released a statement by Archbishop William E. Lori:
On July 9, 2022, Archbishop William E. Lori (Baltimore), Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued a response to a brazen overreach of Executive power. After the President of the United States (Joseph Biden) signed an executive order on Friday, July 8, promising abortion access in response to the Supreme Court of the United States’ Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, the USCCB Office of Public Affairs released a statement by Archbishop William E. Lori:
- “In response to the Dobbs decision, I called for the healing of wounds and repairing of social divisions, for reasoned reflection and civil dialogue, and for coming together to build a society and economy that supports marriages and families, and where every woman has the support and resources, she needs to bring her child into this world in love. And as religious leaders, we pledged ourselves to continue our service to God’s great plan of love for the human person, and to work with our fellow citizens to fulfill America’s promise to guarantee the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all people. It is deeply disturbing and tragic that President Biden is choosing instead to use his power as President of the United States to promote and facilitate abortion in our country, seeking every possible avenue to deny unborn children their most basic human and civil right, the right to life. Rather than using the power of the executive branch to increase support and care to mothers and babies, the president’s executive order seeks only to facilitate the destruction of defenseless, voiceless human beings. I implore the president to abandon this path that leads to death and destruction and to choose life. As always, the Catholic Church stands ready to work with this Administration and all elected officials to protect the right to life of every human being and to ensure that pregnant and parenting mothers are fully supported in the care of their children before and after birth.”
Social Distancing
Our Lady Star of the Sea provides Reserved Seating at the front left of the Church for those who wish to remain socially distant. Hand sanitizers are available at all church entrances and in Parish Center classrooms. Masks are available to anyone who requests one. All people, regardless of their choice to mask, should be treated with equality, dignity and respect.
Our Lady Star of the Sea provides Reserved Seating at the front left of the Church for those who wish to remain socially distant. Hand sanitizers are available at all church entrances and in Parish Center classrooms. Masks are available to anyone who requests one. All people, regardless of their choice to mask, should be treated with equality, dignity and respect.
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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). |
