Dear Star of the Sea Parishioners,
I was notified that an individual who was in our facility last on Friday, August 7, 2020 has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual is receiving the appropriate medical attention.
Following government and diocesan protocols, I immediately notified local health officials and our diocesan officials to make them aware of the situation.
Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and diocesan guidelines, the spaces occupied by this individual will close immediately and remain closed until it can be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. All ministries scheduled to be in these spaces that cannot meet virtually will be cancelled during this time as well.
Out of care and concern for every staff member and parishioner, I urge you to contact your primary health care provider immediately if you feel ill.
Please join me in praying for this individual and all who are affected by COVID-19 at this time.
In Christ,
Father Steve
Attending Public Mass
The Weekday Masses will be public and live streamed:
Tuesday at 6:15 pm and Wednesday- Friday at 8 am via
Facebook live
The Weekend Masses celebrated for the public are:
Saturday 5 pm
Sunday 8 am and 12 Noon
The 10 am Mass will NOT be open to the public and will be live streamed only via
Facebook live
Sunday Mass at 10 am may also be found on You Tube
Watch Mass here.
A Prayer for Spiritual Communion
E-giving for the parish is available HERE.
You may also mail in your donations if you prefer:
Star of the Sea Church
1404 Pacific Avenue
Virginia Beach VA 23451
We have temporarily moved the Blessed Sacrament to the main church. We kindly remind you that as you pass the Blessed Sacrament, please genuflect or offer a profound bow to the tabernacle. Also, talking in the worship space should be at a minimum out of respect for the Blessed Sacrament.
When coming to the public Masses: Doors open 45 minutes before each Mass, please arrive at least 15 minutes early. Using Crawford Hall, we can accommodate 120 – 180 people, however, it is first come, first serve. The doors will be closed 5 minutes after the Mass has be begun. If you are here after that, you will have to wait for the next available Mass.
Please use doors on each end of the entrance to the church and maintain social distancing. Everyone 10 years old and up MUST wear a mask or face covering at all times, making sure both, nose and mouth are covered. If you are under 10, you must wear a face covering in the procession line to Communion.
Before you enter the church, you must be able to answer NO to the following questions:
- Do you or anyone in your household have a new cough or new shortness of breath?
- In the past two (2) weeks, have you or anyone in your household had a fever?
- In the past two (2) weeks, have you been exposed – less than six (6) feet for greater than 15 minutes – to anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 without wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?
Once you are in the Commons, a Staff Member or Assistant will ask you if you will be receiving Communion. This is to ensure we have enough Hosts for all without having to reserve the Consecrated Hosts. Then you will be ushered to your seat. There are sections for families and sections for individuals. Please be patient and understanding as we adapt to this change.
During the Mass, we ask that you refrain from singing out loud and shaking/holding hands. There will be no offertory procession or passing of the collection basket. There are baskets at the front of the aisles as you go to Communion, please drop your donation there. Thank you for your generosity. You will be prompted by the staff or assistant when to go to communion via the angled aisles. We will start from the back pews of the middle sections followed by the outside sections. Please use 6 ft distancing while waiting for communion.
You will receive communion with your mask on then step to the side to the designated marking and lower your mask to consume the Sacred Body of Christ. Then you will put your mask back up and proceed to your seat. Communicants who normally receive on the tongue are respectfully asked to consider the reverent act of receiving in the hand. Anyone who needs assistance for communion, please inform the staff or assistant as you enter the Church so that you may be seated in the chapel and communion will be brought to you.
After Mass has ended, the two far most doors will be open for you to exit. Please continue to practice social distancing as you leave. We kindly ask that you not linger after Mass in prayer so that we can prepare for the next Mass.
If you must use the restroom while at Mass only one stall will be available for each male and female bathroom and only one person can be in the bathroom at a time. Sanitizing supplies are available for you to use before and after each use.
We realize that this is a lot of changes and we hope and pray for this to be short term. Until we return to “normal” we have to adhere to the diocesan and state guidelines to ensure everyone’s safety. Please be patient during these times.
The Weekday Masses will be public and live streamed:
Tuesday at 6:15 pm and Wednesday- Friday at 8 am via Facebook live
On the Weekend, public Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 5 pm, Sunday 8 am and 12 Noon.
The 10 am will be live streamed only via Facebook live
Sunday Mass at 10 am may also be found on You Tube Watch Mass here.
A Prayer for Spiritual Communion
E-giving for the parish is available HERE.
You may also mail in your donations if you prefer:
Star of the Sea Church
1404 Pacific Avenue
Virginia Beach VA 23451
Please stay safe and healthy, God Bless.