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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
Our Annual Christmas Fair is Saturday, December 4 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Mark your calendars! Our Lady Star of the Sea's 2021 Christmas Fair will be on Saturday, December 4 from 9am - 3pm. Dispensation from Sunday Mass Ended Sunday, June 20, 2021
Cardinal Seán O’Malley has reinstated 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. Please click here to view the letter from Cardinal O’Malley. 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 Classes 2021-22
Register online for Religious Education classes by clicking on the Religious Education tab at the top of this page. Then, click on "RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES 2021/22 ONLINE REGISTRATION." Classes are provided for all grades (1 through 10). Please click here for class times, start date, cost, and to register. PAROCHIAL SCHOOL STUDENTS: Any child who attends a Parochial School does NOT have to attend Religious Education classes until the 10th grade, when they prepare for Confirmation. Confirmation is received in the 11th Grade. VIRTUAL CLASSES: For those families choosing to begin virtual classes, please make arrangements with the Religious Education Office (by calling 781-631-8340 ---> Monday - Wednesday, 9:00am - 4:00pm or Sunday 9:00am - 12Noon; or by emailing Mary at sosdremusic@verizon.net) to pick up your books. You will be contacted as soon as virtual classes are finalized. 
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. |
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Safe Seating and Safety Measures: Please find the current Archdiocese of Boston masking policy here.
Effective May 29, 2021: The Archdiocese of Boston has released new safety guidelines in the State of Massachusetts.
· Vaccinated people are no longer required to wear masks or socially distance in parishes, unless their specific town mandates masks.
· No pastor or parish is expected to ask people whether or not they have been vaccinated.
· 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 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.
· All congregational singing is allowed.
· Missalettes and hymnals may be used and kept in pews.
Effective September 4, 2021: The Archdiocese of Boston has released updates to Parishes in the State of Massachusetts.
· Parishes are mandated to have clearly marked, clearly communicated, and clearly enforced areas of the Church for people who want to wear masks and be sitting only near people who are wearing masks.
· Pastors are urged to encourage (but not require) all participants in Parish activities to wear masks.
· If a city or town has established a mask mandate, the parishes in that community must comply.
· Pastors should clearly communicate the state advisory that all unvaccinated people are advised to wear masks indoors.
· Priests, deacons, and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion should wear masks during the distribution of Communion and should disinfect their hands prior to the distribution.
Effective May 29, 2021: The Archdiocese of Boston has released new safety guidelines in the State of Massachusetts.
· Vaccinated people are no longer required to wear masks or socially distance in parishes, unless their specific town mandates masks.
· No pastor or parish is expected to ask people whether or not they have been vaccinated.
· 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 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.
· All congregational singing is allowed.
· Missalettes and hymnals may be used and kept in pews.
Effective September 4, 2021: The Archdiocese of Boston has released updates to Parishes in the State of Massachusetts.
· Parishes are mandated to have clearly marked, clearly communicated, and clearly enforced areas of the Church for people who want to wear masks and be sitting only near people who are wearing masks.
· Pastors are urged to encourage (but not require) all participants in Parish activities to wear masks.
· If a city or town has established a mask mandate, the parishes in that community must comply.
· Pastors should clearly communicate the state advisory that all unvaccinated people are advised to wear masks indoors.
· Priests, deacons, and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion should wear masks during the distribution of Communion and should disinfect their hands prior to the distribution.
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.
֍ Effective July 30, 2021: The Massachusetts Department of Health advises these specific populations to continue wearing face masks, even if fully vaccinated:
-Individuals or members of your household who have a with a weakened immune system.
-Individuals or members of your household who are at at high risk for severe disease due to age or underlying medical conditions.
-Individuals who live in a household with an un-vaccinated adult.
-Masks are still mandatory for all individuals on public and private transportation systems (including rideshares, livery, taxi, ferries, MBTA, Commuter Rail and transportation stations), in healthcare facilities or congregate care settings.
Please click here for details.
֍ 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.
֍ Effective July 30, 2021: The Massachusetts Department of Health advises these specific populations to continue wearing face masks, even if fully vaccinated:
-Individuals or members of your household who have a with a weakened immune system.
-Individuals or members of your household who are at at high risk for severe disease due to age or underlying medical conditions.
-Individuals who live in a household with an un-vaccinated adult.
-Masks are still mandatory for all individuals on public and private transportation systems (including rideshares, livery, taxi, ferries, MBTA, Commuter Rail and transportation stations), in healthcare facilities or congregate care settings.
Please click here for details.
UPDATED GUIDELINES for Religious Education/Youth Faith Formation: Mandatory Masks until January 22, 2022
The Archdiocese of Boston extended the requirement that every child between the ages of 5 and 18 continue to wear a mask indoors during in-person Faith Formation gatherings until January 15, 2022. The masks are mandated for minors during all indoor gatherings regardless of vaccination status or natural immunity. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education dictated these mandates, and our Catholic Schools Office of the Archdiocese of Boston has aligned their policy with those of the state. The mask mandate applies to 69 out of the 100 Catholic schools directly controlled by the Archdiocese of Boston.
· Any parish in a town with a mask mandate must abide by their town’s requirements.
· The Office of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Boston has extended the mandate for children to mask during all indoor programs until January 22, 2022. Any parish that holds in-person, indoor gatherings for youth faith formation and youth ministry involving those under the age of 18 must put a mask on their child's face.
· Masks are not required for children under 2 and are at the discretion of the parents for children aged 2 to 5.
· Parishes should remind participants in parish programming to practice good hygiene, especially frequent handwashing, and to avoid participating in parish activities if they are exhibiting signs of illness. Given the current circumstances, parishes should strongly encourage parishioners to stay home if they have even minor illnesses.
See these additional protocols here.
The Archdiocese of Boston extended the requirement that every child between the ages of 5 and 18 continue to wear a mask indoors during in-person Faith Formation gatherings until January 15, 2022. The masks are mandated for minors during all indoor gatherings regardless of vaccination status or natural immunity. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education dictated these mandates, and our Catholic Schools Office of the Archdiocese of Boston has aligned their policy with those of the state. The mask mandate applies to 69 out of the 100 Catholic schools directly controlled by the Archdiocese of Boston.
· Any parish in a town with a mask mandate must abide by their town’s requirements.
· The Office of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Boston has extended the mandate for children to mask during all indoor programs until January 22, 2022. Any parish that holds in-person, indoor gatherings for youth faith formation and youth ministry involving those under the age of 18 must put a mask on their child's face.
· Masks are not required for children under 2 and are at the discretion of the parents for children aged 2 to 5.
· Parishes should remind participants in parish programming to practice good hygiene, especially frequent handwashing, and to avoid participating in parish activities if they are exhibiting signs of illness. Given the current circumstances, parishes should strongly encourage parishioners to stay home if they have even minor illnesses.
See these additional protocols here.
Welcome to Centering Prayer
Please join us at our Centering Prayer group on Mondays after the 9:00AM Mass. We meet in the Parish Center. Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer that prepares people to be more aware of the gift of God’s presence, It is an old prayer started by Father Thomas Keating, which deepens your experience of God through receptive prayer and quiet reflection. A resting in God. We also do Lectio Divina, reading and listening to God’s Word. This group is open to all. For more information, please contact Gail K. at 781-631-8296 or Grace P. at 781-631-9151.
Please join us at our Centering Prayer group on Mondays after the 9:00AM Mass. We meet in the Parish Center. Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer that prepares people to be more aware of the gift of God’s presence, It is an old prayer started by Father Thomas Keating, which deepens your experience of God through receptive prayer and quiet reflection. A resting in God. We also do Lectio Divina, reading and listening to God’s Word. This group is open to all. For more information, please contact Gail K. at 781-631-8296 or Grace P. at 781-631-9151.
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 $53,518.00 towards the 2021 Catholic Appeal campaign, which amounts to 68% 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 $53,518.00 towards the 2021 Catholic Appeal campaign, which amounts to 68% 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). |
