About St. Mary Star of the Sea · Newport, Vermont
Mater Dei Parish, located in Newport, Vermont, serves as a beacon of hope, love, and faith, inspiring parishioners to deepen their relationship with God and live out their faith through service. The parish offers multiple Mass times across several locations including St. Mary Star of the Sea in Newport, St. James the Greater in Island Pond, and St. Edward the Confessor in Derby Line. It supports a wide range of ministries including youth programs, sacramental preparation, and outreach initiatives. The parish is part of the Diocese of Burlington and actively engages its community through events, donations, and volunteer opportunities.
- Diocese
- Diocese of Burlington
Why belong here
Join Mater Dei Parish to be part of a vibrant community that offers youth ministries for all ages, sacramental preparation including Confirmation and First Holy Communion, and opportunities to serve through ministries like the Knights of Columbus and Vocationist Fathers. The parish invites you to 'Come and See,' 'Taste and See,' and 'Wait and Receive' as you grow in faith and service.
Mass times at St. Mary Star of the Sea
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Vocationist Priests available for Confession - Ph: 802-334-5066
About
Mater Dei Parish strives to be a beacon of hope, love, and faith, inspiring all to deepen their relationship with God and live out their faith in service to others.
Ministries
The parish offers youth ministries for all ages, sacramental preparation, and outreach initiatives including the Knights of Columbus and Vocationist Fathers.
- Little Lambs (ages 6+)
- Young Disciples (ages 7-12)
- Young Apostles (ages 13-18)
- Knights of Columbus Gibbons Council #2285
- Vocationist Fathers
- Bishop's Annual Appeal
- Adopt a Seminarian
Sacraments
The parish offers Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, and Funerals. Sacramental preparation includes OCIA (Baptism, Confession, Communion & Confirmation 4 in 1).
- Baptism
- First Holy Communion
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Funerals