DURING LENT – TAKE ADVANTAGE OF WHAT GOD WANTS TO GIVE YOU!
During Lent, the entire Church takes on common Lenten Spiritual Exercises. All Catholics aged 18-59 are called to abstain from meat every Friday in Lent, and to fast and abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. (Meat does not include fish and fasting means one full meal plus up to two snacks, if needed, that if combined do not constitute a second full meal).
In addition, everyone should take on their own personal resolution as a means to open ourselves to hear God. Pray about what prevents you from hearing God's voice in your daily life and choose a resolution to help you hear God again by removing those obstacles. Fasting from social media, or news, or alcohol, etc. are good ways to open up space in our souls to hear God more clearly.
OLSS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
- Stations of the Cross ~ Every Friday evening at 7:00pm
- "The Chosen" ~ ZOOM Reflection every Thursday at 6:00pm
- Daily Rosary ~ ZOOM Every Mon - Fri at 4:30pm and Sat & Sun at 4:00pm
- 15 Minute Meditation ~ The opportunity to just be... Every Friday at 5:15pm on ZOOM
Mass & Confession Schedule
| Monday-Friday: | 8:00 AM |
| Saturday Vigil Mass: | 4:30 PM |
| Sunday Mass: | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM |
| Holy Days: | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | |
| 5:30 PM |
| Confession Saturday: | 3:30 - 4:00 PM |
Public Rosary 20 minutes before each daily mass.
Parish Office Hours
| Monday | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Faith Formation
Religious Education
Contact: Dee Fumega
tel: 203-969-7778
email: [email protected]
The goal of Our Lady Star of the Sea’s Faith Formation program is to introduce young people (grades 1 through 8) to God in a meaningful way, one that gives significance and direction to their lives. All grades meet on Sunday mornings 10:00-11:00 a.m. This enables families to attend Mass prior to or after Faith Formation class and we follow the City of Stamford school/holiday schedule. Classes generally begin in September and end in May.
Confirmation Prep
Contact: Adriana Tutillo
email: [email protected]
At Our Lady Star of the Sea Church students are Confirmed in 9th grade. Continuous enrollment in Religious Education is expected. Students must have successfully completed 7th and 8th grade Religious Education and participate in weekly Liturgy. The Program includes classes, guest speakers, field trips, retreats, liturgical participation and Parish service.
Confirmation signup formChallenge & Conquest
Contact: Valerie Vincent / Adaobi Odili
email: [email protected] / [email protected]
A club for girls/boys to socialize and grow spiritually with other Christian girls/boys, where the activities include meetings, sleepovers, games, films, crafts and spiritual talks, spiritual direction, rosary and Mass.
Baptismal Prep
Contact: Parish Office
tel: 203-324-4634
email: [email protected]
Families must participate in a Baptism Preparation Class. Please call the Office for information and scheduling.
Marriage Prep
Contact: Parish Office
tel: 203-324-4634
email: [email protected]
Preparation begins at least six months to desired wedding date. Please call the Office for more info.
Becoming Catholic / RCIA
Contact: Fr. Peter Smolik
tel: 203-324-4634
email: [email protected]
RCIA is a process of study, exploration, faith-sharing, and faith formation with specific liturgical rites for seekers and inquirers. Seekers and inquirers are non-baptized adults who desire to be fully initiated into the Roman Catholic Church and/or baptized adult Christians who desire full communion in the Roman Catholic Church. Read more here
Volunteer Opportunties
