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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
News & Events
A Christmas Fair Calling
Our Lady Star of the Sea Christmas Fair and Marblehead Christmas Walk is planned for Saturday, December 4. Is God calling YOU to help organize our effort? We are seeking a co-coordinator to join a co-coordinator already in place in leading the team of volunteers for our December 4th Christmas Fair, which will be held from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Coordinators serve by bringing to effectiveness the generous efforts of the many others; they do not do all the work! Willing leaders have already volunteered to guide parish crafts, the bakery, vendor contacts, the café, and other areas. More are needed and welcome. Please contact Jean at the Rectory office (781-631-0086), or identify yourself to Monsignor Moran following one of our liturgies. Judy Arnold, past Coordinator, is willing to share her experience and answer questions anytime: 781-531-7537. Thank you! 
Join us for Coffee and Donuts after the 9:00am Mass on Sunday, June 20
Join us for coffee and donuts in the Parish Center on Sunday, June 20. We will have an outdoor reception after the 9:00am Mass in honor of our fathers on Fathers' Day and as a thank you for Father Chris Palladino, who has been assisting at Star of the Sea for the past 10 months. ALL ARE INVITED! 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. 
Religious Education
REGISTER NOW FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! Monday - Friday, July 26 - 30 at 9:30AM - 1:00PM All Aboard the ROCKY RAILWAY for Vacation Bible School 2021 at Our Lady Star of the Sea! This faith-filled adventure will be all ALL FIVE DAYS! For children ages 4-12, at the Parish Center. Click here for more details. WE ARE IN NEED OF ADULT GROUP LEADERS FOR OUR VBS PROGRAM Volunteer leaders should navigate to the Religious Education tab, then click on "VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2021." That will bring you to the link for registering as a volunteer. Tap the one that says VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2021, and then tap “Volunteer Registration.” We have positions available for LEADERS in Crafts, Games, Snacks, and Video. Choose the one you would like (in the drop-down menu) and fill out the form. THAT’S IT! We will contact you with additional information regarding preparation for our fun week of VBS! WE ARE ALSO IN NEED OF GROUP ASSISTANTS (age 13+) FOR OUR VBS PROGRAM Volunteer leaders should navigate to the Religious Education tab, then click on "VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2021" and follow the same directions as above (under Adult Group Leaders). We have volunteer positions for assistants in each of the categories. Choose the one you would like and fill out the form. We will contact you with additional information for our fun week of VBS! Register for Religious Education 2021-2022! Register online under the Religious Education tab. 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). Religious Education classes for 2021/22 will be available in-person and online/virtually. Please click here for class times, start date, cost, and for registration. We look forward to a fantastic year! Anna E. Kelly / Youth Ministry Scholarships 2021 Our Lady, Star of the Sea congratulates twelve (12) high school seniors who will receive the Anna E. Kelly Scholarship / Youth Ministry Award. Twelve extraordinary senior high school students from the Parish have served a minimum of 4 years of Christian Service. The Sacrament of Confirmation Confirmation will be celebrated at Our Lady Star of the Sea on Sunday, November 21st at 2:00pm. Bishop Mark O'Connell celebrate the Eucharist with us. Register here for the Sacrament of Confirmation 2021. 
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. |
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Special Collection for the Church in India and Brazil
Brazil and India have both suffered immensely due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The death and infections rates are up significantly in both countries, and the loss of life occurring in India and Brazil right now is enormous. An Emergency Covid special collection for the Church in India and Brazil was taken up at Our Lady Star of the Sea during the weekend of June 5/6. If you did not get the chance to contribute to this collection, you may donate online at https://parish.bostoncatholic.org/covid-19-support-india-brazil?fid=16301. Catholic Relief Services is on the ground in those countries working to support local hospital programs, which are being overwhelmed and reaching the breaking point. Please consider giving generously to this Emergency Collection. Thank you so much!
Brazil and India have both suffered immensely due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The death and infections rates are up significantly in both countries, and the loss of life occurring in India and Brazil right now is enormous. An Emergency Covid special collection for the Church in India and Brazil was taken up at Our Lady Star of the Sea during the weekend of June 5/6. If you did not get the chance to contribute to this collection, you may donate online at https://parish.bostoncatholic.org/covid-19-support-india-brazil?fid=16301. Catholic Relief Services is on the ground in those countries working to support local hospital programs, which are being overwhelmed and reaching the breaking point. Please consider giving generously to this Emergency Collection. Thank you so much!
Emerging From Silence
Congregational singing has resumed as of Saturday, May 29, 2021. This is a welcome change for our faith community, as we are deeply cognizant of the necessity of song in our joyful praise. After all of the churches in Massachusetts were rendered voiceless by the State for over a year, we are more grateful than ever to be able to sing and rejoice openly. As we emerge from this silence and lift our voices as one, let us not forget that God can never be silenced, contained, or canceled by man-made mandates or organizations. Song is inseparable from praise and, in the words of St. Augustine, “Music is for the one who loves.”
Congregational singing has resumed as of Saturday, May 29, 2021. This is a welcome change for our faith community, as we are deeply cognizant of the necessity of song in our joyful praise. After all of the churches in Massachusetts were rendered voiceless by the State for over a year, we are more grateful than ever to be able to sing and rejoice openly. As we emerge from this silence and lift our voices as one, let us not forget that God can never be silenced, contained, or canceled by man-made mandates or organizations. Song is inseparable from praise and, in the words of St. Augustine, “Music is for the one who loves.”
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.
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 $38,071.00 towards the 2021 Catholic Appeal campaign, which amounts to 48% 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 $38,071.00 towards the 2021 Catholic Appeal campaign, which amounts to 48% 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.
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). |
