A Roman Catholic Community
in the Diocese of Bridgeport
Our Lady
Star of the Sea
A Catholic family of faith on the shore of Long Island Sound in Stamford.
Mass Times & Confession
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Weekday Mass
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM
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Saturday Vigil
Saturday
5:30 PM
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Sunday Mass
Sunday
9:00 AM & 11:00 AM
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Holy Days
8:00 AM & 12:00 PM
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Confession
Saturday
4:30 – 5:00 PM
Parish News
Forming Faith
Forming Faith Classes Start Sept 20
- Sunday, Sept. 20 Levels 1+ and 2
- Monday, Sept. 21 Level 3+ Year 1
- Sunday, Oct. 4 Level 3+ Year 2
- Sunday, Oct. 4 Forming Faith Orientation – 10:30 AM
Questions? Please email [email protected]
Forming Faith
Welcome back!
Catholic Schools students in 6th Grade need to be enrolled now to begin the Confirmation Preparation for 2028. Classes start on Monday, Sept. 21 from 6–7:30 pm. Please email for a registration form today.
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Welcome
A Catholic Family
of Faith
Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish is a wonderfully diverse Catholic family of faith nestled on the shore of Long Island Sound in Stamford. We are an active and inclusive group of parishioners with a strong sense of community.
To join our parish community, please complete a Parish Registration Form. Blank registration forms are also available in the church foyer and the parish office.
The Sacraments
The whole liturgical life of the Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacraments.
Baptism
Families must participate in a Baptism Preparation Class. Please call the Office for information and scheduling.
Sponsor Letters / Certificates
If you have been asked to be a godparent for a Baptism or a sponsor for a Confirmation, you must meet the requirements set forth by the Catholic Church:
- You must be an active member of our Parish
- You must be at least 16 years old
- You must be Confirmed
- If married, your marriage must be recognized as a sacramental marriage by the Catholic Church (ex. married in a Catholic church)
Contact the Parish Office: (203) 324-4634 · [email protected]
First Sacraments
Children who are enrolled in Forming Faith celebrate the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist at the end of Level 1+.
Children enrolled in Catholic School join the Forming Faith children for immediate preparation for both sacraments. Parents should contact the DRE as soon as their children enter the 2nd Grade at Catholic School.
Questions? Email [email protected]
Marriage
Preparation begins at least six months to desired wedding date. Please call the Office for more info.
What’s Required
- Meeting with Priest
- Marriage Conference (a full-day of formation, dialogue among the couple, and reflection)
- Baptismal, First Communion, Confirmation Certificates
- Permission/dispensation required if either the husband or wife is not Catholic
Additional Considerations
In addition to the preparation requirements listed, in some instances premarital counseling may also be required. If either the husband or wife has been married before:
- A copy of the death certificate is required if a prior spouse is deceased.
- If a previous marriage ended in divorce, an annulment is required.
Contact the Parish Office: (203) 324-4634 · [email protected]
Anointing of the Sick
Any person who is about to be hospitalized for surgery or diagnostic testing is encouraged to make arrangements to celebrate this sacrament. Also, anyone who has a chronic emotional or physical illness may be anointed every 30 days, unless there is a change in the disease; then the sacrament may be celebrated again, as the changes occur.
After office hours, and in the case of an emergency, call (203) 417-3632.
Contact the Parish Office: (203) 324-4634 · [email protected]
Becoming Catholic
What is the OCIA?
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a gradual process of conversion and initiation into the Catholic Christian community providing individuals the space to encounter God and respond to His invitation to a new way of life in the Catholic faith. Grounded in a respect for the personal faith journey of each individual, the OCIA provides an extended period of prayer, study, and fellowship in which each individual has the opportunity to grow in relationship with God and the parish community.
Who is the OCIA for?
- Persons who have never been baptized and wish to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist (Holy Communion) in the Catholic Church.
- Persons who were baptized in another Christian denomination and wish to be received into full communion with the Catholic Church by receiving the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
- Baptized Catholics who have not completed their initiation; by receiving the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
How does the OCIA work?
In the OCIA individuals reflect and learn about what it means to be a part of the Catholic Christian community – who we are, what we believe, how we celebrate and pray, how we relate with one another and with God. Based on the gradual transformation of each individual, the OCIA accompanies and celebrates the journey to faith of each individual.
The process begins with a period of inquiry for those who have felt called to consider the Catholic faith. Here you will find an open space to ask questions about what Catholics hold and believe while meeting others striving to live Gospel values.
Questions? Contact the Parish Office: (203) 324-4634 · [email protected]
More information: USCCB OCIA →If you or a family member received the sacrament of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, or Marriage at OLSS and need a certificate of proof, contact the Office. (203) 324-4634
Faith Formation
At Our Lady Star of the Sea Church the celebration of Sacraments, including Confirmation, is an essential component of Forming Faith. Children are expected to attend every year from age 5 through their full Initiation in the Catholic Church.
Ministries
The Gospel calls upon each of us to share our time, talent, and treasure with others. Our Lady Star of the Sea is a community of dedicated, active believers living out our faith through service to others.