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Welcome to Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Virginia Beach, VA. Weekend Mass: Sat 5pm, Sun 8am/10am/12pm. Daily Mass, Confession, Religious Education. All welcome! (757) 468-3600 ✝ Lenten Season 2026: Daily Mass 8:00 AM only · Next Reconciliation Service Mar 19, 7 PM at St Nicholas · Full Lent Schedule → Loving Christ, All Are Welcome Listening and Fasting: Lent as Time of Conversion. Let us strive to make our communities places where the cry of those who suffer finds welcome. Pope Leo XIV Full Lent message Join Us for Mass Weekly Bulletin Live-Stream Lent Schedule Coming Up Stay Connected Worship with Us Lent Schedule Note: All daily Masses during Lent are celebrated at 8:00 AM only. Daily Mass: TUESDAY & THURSDAY: 6:15 PM - WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY: 8:00 AM Saturday: 5:00 PM Vigil Mass Sunday: 8:00 AM , *10:00 AM , 12:00 PM Reconciliation: TUESDAY & THURSDAY: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM. Lent Reconciliation Schedule Eucharistic Adoration: First Thursday of each month from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM Full Schedule This Week's Highlights Something is always happening at Holy Spirit. Explore this week's top highlights, upcoming events, and ways to connect — we'd love to see you here. Reconciliation during Lent Need Confession? Schedule an appointment or find a Regional Reconciliation Service near you. View Full Schedule Bible Study - Faith Sharing Community ⏱️Friday March 20 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM All are Welcome! Potluck Breakfast Social Gathering ⏱️Friday March 20 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM All are Welcome! Soup Supper & Stations of the Cross ⏱️Friday, March 20 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 2026 Diocesan Appeal Sharing His Love with Others Called to give, called to serve — support the 2026 Diocesan Appeal for the Diocese of Richmond. Follow the link below to learn more or make a donation. Make a Gift Upcoming Events View Full Calendar Find your place to serve Our parish is a community built on faith and service. We invite you to discover the many opportunities to share your time and talents. Whether you're looking for a small group to join or a chance to help others, or a place to find community, there's a place for you here. Faith Formation Discovering God's Love and, Forming a personal relationship with Him together. PREP OCIA Never too late to start the journey. We invite you to join any of the ministries offered in our parish or find volunteer opportunities. Click the link below to learn more. Serve & Volunteer Ministries Volunteer Opportunities Outreach & Service Get excited to serve in our Outreach Ministries! Click the button below to find out more about how you can make a difference. Community Outreach Before You Serve A quick note for anyone looking to volunteer at Holy Spirit DIOCESE OF RICHMOND REQUIREMENT VIRTUS Training is required for all parish volunteers All volunteers 18 years and older who may come in contact with children or vulnerable adults must complete VIRTUS Safe Environment Training before serving in any parish ministry. ✝ Protects Children Safe environment for all youth in our parish 🙏🏼 A Few Hours Training is a one-time session with annual updates ✅ Easy to Register Complete everything online at virtusonline.org 👉 REGISTER VIRTUSONLINE.ORG Select Ritchmond, VA (Diocese) Questions? Call 757.468.3600 Stay Connected & Inform Access our bulletin, sign up for updates, and find helpful resources for your faith journey. Weekly Bulletin Read the latest parish news, announcements, and upcoming events in our weekly bulletin. Download This Week's Flocknote Updates Stay informed with email and text updates about important parish news and events. Sign Up for Free Prayer Requests Submit a prayer intention, request to have a Mass offered for your loved ones or Light up a candle. Light Up a Prayer Candle Request a Intention Online Giving Support our parish mission through secure one-time or recurring online donations. Give Now

Check out what's happening at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. On this page you can see highlighted events taking place in the community, as well as check out the link to our parish calendar. Our bulletin and Flocknote are also found here. Calendar Stay connected with everything happening at Holy Spirit! Check our parish calendar to find Mass times, special events, faith formation opportunities, and community gatherings. We look forward to seeing you! Weekly bulletin Keep up to date by checking our Parish Calendar Upcoming Events Keep in touch by signing up for our Flocknote email updates Sign Up

Join us for an exciting week of fun, faith, and friendship at this year’s Vacation Bible Study! Whether you’re returning or new, we welcome you. Kids will enjoy Bible stories, songs, games, crafts, and snacks while learning about God’s love in a safe, joyful environment. Come grow, explore, and celebrate the Good News with us! Welcome to Vacation Bible School 2025 July 14 - 18, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Participant Teen Volunteer Adult Volunteer REGISTRATION IS CLOSED! Join us for an exciting week of fun, faith, and friendship at this year Vacation Bible School, True North: Trusting Jesus in This Wild World! Whether you’re returning or new, we welcome you. Kids will enjoy Bible stories, songs, games, crafts, and snacks while learning about God’s love in a safe, joyful environment. Come grow, explore, and celebrate the Good News with us! Come grow, explore, and celebrate the Good News with us, Help your kids discover they can trust Jesus in this wild World through True North VBS ! Register Now Volunteer Opportunities for Rising 6th -12th Graders Space is limited Youth volunteers are needed as crew leaders for grades rising Pre-K to 5th Grade as well as volunteers for the following stations: snack, games, crafts, and bible stories. Register Now Adult volunteers needed: Adult Crew Leaders – Adults to oversee a set of crews (small groups) to each station. 6-8 group leaders needed. Will travel with the same crew throughout the day. Primary problem solver and disciplinary for crew. Adult Station Leaders - Overseeing the stations the crews rotate between. Youth Volunteers at station will be heavy handed in leadership, the Adult Leader at the station gives youth volunteers support and guidance. 4-5 station leaders needed. Hall Monitor/Security – adults to oversee kid and volunteer check-in, and monitor front doors. 3 adults needed. Register Now

We invite you to participate in the various ministries our parish offers. You can make a meaningful difference in our community and your spiritual journey. Whether you are looking to serve, learn, grow in faith, there is a place for you here. Join us in and creating community together! Join a Ministry We invite you to participate in the various ministries our parish offers. You can make a meaningful difference in our community and your spiritual journey. Whether you are looking to serve, learn, grow in faith, there is a place for you here. Join us in creating community together! Holy Spirit Ministries Liturgical Ministries Parish Life Pastoral Ministries Faith Formation Outreach Ministries Altar Servers The youth of our parish who have received the Sacrament of First Eucharist may assist the priest at the appropriate times throughout the celebration of the Mass. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Members of this important liturgical ministry assists the clergy on an “as needed” basis with the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass. The term “extraordinary” distinguishes such a person from the Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, namely priests and deacons. Workshops are provided for confirmed Catholics in good standing. Lectors Practicing Catholics in good standing are trained to proclaim God’s Word during the Mass. Ushers Members of this ministry greet, welcome, and provide assistance as needed to parishioners and guests at Mass. Music Ministry At Holy Spirit, there are a variety of ways in which people may participate in music ministry. Cantors and instrumentalists assist at weekend Masses. The choir sings during the 10 AM Sunday Mass from September – June. Mass Coordinators The primary function of the Mass Coordinator is to carefully prepare all of the liturgical supplies and vessels needed for the Mass and to help ensure that the Mass flows smoothly. Art and Environment ministry Our Art and Environment ministry takes care of washing, ironing, folding, and rotating altar linens as the liturgical seasons change. They also handle the dry cleaning and proper storage of priest vestments and altar cloths. Candlestick Care This ministry involves cleaning and caring for the altar candles and candle holders for Mass and can be accomplished at the convenience of each member as scheduling allows. Flower and Plant Care This ministry involves the care of all parish plants and flowers, including those used for seasonal liturgies. Altar Guild Ministry This ministry is dedicated to the preparation of the sanctuary and worship space for our liturgies. It involves dusting the altar and pews and cleaning the windows and doors to help our church shine for our joyous community gathering of worship. Each cleaning team shares about an hour and a half of time once a month in this ministry. Children’s Liturgy of the Word Children ages 3-7 are encouraged to participate in the Children’s Liturgy of the Word program offered at the 10 am Mass. Volunteer catechists and assistants share the Sunday scripture readings at an appropriate age level accompanied by music, stories, and hands-on activities. Volunteers assist on a rotating schedule once a month. Audio and Livestream Ministry Technical expertise associated with the use of our sound and video systems is required for this ministry.

Looking for Mass times in Virginia Bech? Join us for daily and Sunday Mass and discover our vibrant community. Get directions and our full worship schedule. Mass & Worship Schedule Live - Stream Liturgy Request a Mass Intention Address Lenten Schedule February 18 – March 28, 2026 · A season of prayer, fasting & almsgiving ⚠️ During Lent, all daily Masses are celebrated at 8:00 AM only . Weekend Mass times remain unchanged. Reconciliation Lenten Mass Schedule 8:00 AM , *10:00 AM 12:00 PM Sunday Sunday 10:00 AM Mass is live-streamed. Saturday 5:00 PM Vigil Mass Daily Mass Tuesday to Friday 8:00 AM Need other times? Click here Eucharistic Adoration Thursday March 5 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM Triduum Schedule Check the Route Regional Lenten Reconciliation Services at 7:00 PM March 19 / Thursday / St. Nicholas Catholic Church March 23 / Monday / St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church March 25 / Wednesday / Church o f the Ascension March 26 / Thursday / St. John the Apostle Catholic Church Examinations of Conscience If the schedule above does not work for you, Please 📞 Call Parish Office - 757.468.3600 to make an appointment. LENTEN REFLECTION Read Pope Leo XIV's Lenten Message READ THE MESSAGE Eucharistic Adoration Upcoming Special Liturgies MARCH 22 5th Sunday of Lent 8:00 am, 10:00 am( • Live streamed ), 12:00 pm MARCH 29 Palm Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am( • Live streamed ), 12:00 pm MARCH/APRIL 30 - 3 Holy Week Service See Triduum schedule or parish calendar for complete schedule. APRIL 4 Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter Mass 8:00 – 10:00pm APRIL 5 Easter Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am( • Live streamed ), 12:00 pm

Learn the Top 5 things that are happening at Holy Spirit. Whether you are a parishioner or someone new that is looking for community we will love to see you at our events.  HSTop Learn the Top 5 things that are being highlighted at Holy Spirit. Whether you are a parishioner or someone new that is looking for community we would love to see you at our events. Week Day Mass during Lent ⏱️Tuesday - Friday 8:00 AM All are Welcome! Reconciliation during Lent For more dates, please refer to the complete Regional Reconciliation Schedule. View Full Schedule Bible Study - Faith Sharing Community ⏱️Friday March 20 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM All are Welcome! Soup Supper & Stations of the Cross ⏱️Friday, March 20 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 2026 Diocesan Appeal Sharing His Love with Others Called to give, called to serve — support the 2026 Diocesan Appeal for the Diocese of Richmond. Follow the link below to learn more or make a donation. Make a Gift other events Stay updated with the latest on our parish by visiting our Latest News Page! Coming Up

Check out what's happening at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. On this page you can see highlighted events taking place in the community, as well as check out the link to our parish calendar. Our bulletin and Flocknote are also found here. Events Stay updated with the latest news on our parish by visiting this page. Here, you’ll find our upcoming events. Upcoming Events Parish Calendar Weekly Bulletin Soup Supper & Stations of the Cross Fri, Mar 13 Holy Spirit Catholic Church More info Details Pilgrimage to Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America Tue, Mar 17 Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in More info Details Easter Egg Hunt Sat, Mar 28 Holy Spirit Catholic Church More info Details Load More Keep in touch by signing up for our Flocknote email updates Sign Up

Welcome to Holy Spirit Catholic Church! Learn more about our parish community, read a letter from our pastor, Fr. Matt Kiehl, and discover some ways in which you can take the next step in your journey of faith. We are honored to accompany you! New to Holy Spirit Parish? Welcome Home, We're Glad You are Here! Dear Friends, Welcome to the Holy Spirit parish website, our "digital front door." We’re excited to have you here and hope it encourages you to visit us in person! Our community is committed to our mission as disciples: to love God, love our neighbors, and make more disciples. Centered on Jesus Christ, especially through the Holy Eucharist, we find nourishment and direction to share His message in our lives. I invite you to explore what God is doing in our parish and warmly welcome you to join us on our journey. I look forward to meeting you and am here to assist if needed. God bless! Fr. Anthony Mpungu, Pastor Take the Next Step We'd love for you to join us in person Schedule and Directions Join us Online Sundays Live Stream Mass: 10:00 AM Do you have Kids? Check out our Parish Religius Education Program (PREP) Prep Parish Formation Adult Formation Whether you are coming back home to the Church or are ready to begin your journey, we have a place for you. I am ready Ministries and Groups Discover ways you can be involved in our parish Community Find out More Registration Interested in registering as a parishioner? Ready to make Holy Spirit your parish home? Simply download and complete the registration form below and email it to our office. We're happy to help; don't hesitate to call us at 757.468.3600. Our team will be glad to assist you. Fill Out Form Email your form to: office@holyspiritvb.org We are the faith-inspired community of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, celebrating the life of Jesus Christ in our diverse and growing environment. We profess Him as the center of who we are and all we do. We are called to live a sacramental way of life in our active commitment to Christian fellowship, ministry, and outreach to those in need. We draw our strength from the Word of God and the Holy Spirit, as we seek to promote peace and justice within ourselves, our parish, the communities where we live and work, our country, and the world. On Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 1975, the Most Reverend Walter F. Sullivan established Holy Spirit Parish, appointing Father William H. Carr as founding Pastor. The first liturgies were held at Holland Elementary School for 315 families. A Saturday liturgy was added when the pastor of the Plaza Methodist Church offered his building for our use. As Holy Spirit grew, Holland Elementary School became inadequate for the Sunday liturgies; Plaza Junior High (Plaza Middle School today) became our next home. With no permanent building to call home, religious education classes for 600 children, baptisms, and first communions where held in parishioners’ homes. From the beginning, it was the people who provided pastoral care for the sick, homebound, those in jail, and the needy within the parish and community. The people planned the liturgies, experienced Family Learning Teams, established the Sunshine Club for older adults, the Men’s Club to handle dinners, picnics and various repair projects, and the Women’s Guilds that hosted a variety of activities and provided food and support for families experiencing loss through death. There were parish picnics, dances, plays, bazaars and International Pot Luck suppers that fostered a sense of community among people from many diverse backgrounds. Everyone was eager to start the construction of the new church building. A group of parishioners envisioned a lasting commitment from people. In November 1976, a Stewardship Committee was formed. Stewards went to parishioners’ homes to pray and to spread the word about the need for stewardship. This concept was new for Catholics and Holy Spirit was the first parish in Virginia Beach to endorse this principle. The concept of Stewardship is still a vital part of our parish today. On August 6, 1978, ground was broken for a building and on August 22, 1979, Holy Spirit Parish Center and Worship Space was dedicated. The 1980’s was a time of rapid growth within the parish and the community. Established programs grew and new ones emerged: Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Adult Education, Bread Ministry, Peace and Justice, Social Ministry, Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels, Right to Life, Soup Kitchen, and a Preschool. In addition, Holy Spirit sponsored families through the Refugee Resettlement Program. Parishioners assisted with the basic needs of food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. They helped the newcomers get acquainted with the area and with the customs in a place so far from their own land. In 1983, Father Fred Feusahrens succeeded Father Carr as our pastor. It was during the three years Father Fred was with us that our Mission Statement was developed. Parish History

< Back Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) Volunteer during 10:00 am Mass Join Our Team: Volunteers Needed for Children's Liturgy We are looking for volunteers and aides for Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) during the 10 am Mass. If you are interested or would like more information, contact Donna Consla in the parish office at ext. 113 or by email at dconsla@holyspiritvb.org NOTE Volunteer Requirement The Diocese of Richmond requires ALL volunteers complete a yearly background check and VIRTUS training every five years. Previous Next

Learn about the mission of Holy Spirit Catholic Church - to love God, love our neighbor, and make disciples. While this is the mission entrusted to the entire Church by Jesus Himself, read about how we are striving to live this mission out in our parish community. Our Mission Love God, Love our neighbor, Make disciples The mission of our parish is the same mission entrusted to the first disciples by Jesus Himself. But each parish community has its own gifts and personality, so while the fundamental mission remains the same throughout the universal Church, how that mission is lived and expressed looks a bit different from place to place. So how are we living the mission here at Holy Spirit? Love God We exist above all to love God. Our Church, and our parish, exist because of Jesus Christ! Part of our apostolic mission is to rediscover the joy of being in relationship with Jesus. That relationship is one of love, a love from Christ's heart that changes everything. Our life of prayer at the parish flows from this love as we strive to enter into it more deeply each and every day. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, our highest form of prayer, serves as the center and lifeblood of our community. We have a robust rhythm of prayer at Holy Spirit that flows from the Mass. Weekly Eucharistic Adoration, frequent Reconciliation, and a number of opportunities geared toward helping us grow in prayer. Love our neighbor. As we grow in love of God, that love overflows into every dimension of our lives. It is from the foundation of our loving relationship with God that we are called to love our neighbor. This is the second part of the "Great Commandment" of Jesus: to love our neighbor as ourselves. Holy Spirit is a place of welcome, where anyone can come to meet Jesus and find a community growing in love of God and in communion with one another. Maybe you are new to the area looking for a parish home, new to exploring a relationship with Jesus, or somewhere else in your journey -- Holy Spirit is a home for you! Our call to love our neighbor extends well beyond the walls of our church. We seek and serve Jesus in those in need, many of whom live in our neighborhood. Through a number of outreach opportunities organized by our conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, we accompany and provide assistance to our brothers and sisters who find themselves in need and on the margins. In this way we respond to the Lord's teaching in Matthew 25: "Whatsoever you do for one of the least of these, you do it for me." Make disciples. Just before his ascension into heaven, Jesus commanded his followers to "Go make disciples of all nations." Discipleship is a life-long journey flowing from an initial encounter with the person of Jesus. That encounter changes everything, compelling us to follow the Lord and live the life for which we've been made. To be a disciple is not an "add on," a part of our identity, but the very foundation of who we are and how we live. Here at Holy Spirit, the mission of making disciples is infused in every aspect of parish life. Our formation of young people is based in helping them to have an encounter with Jesus rooted in sacred Scripture and his ministry of healing. Sacramental preparation involves the whole family (the "domestic church") in order to help the seeds of faith and grace fall upon fertile soil. We have begun running Alpha, an opportunity for the entire parish to take the next step in discipleship, and we're discerning a discipleship pathway to help the Lord's work to unfold in our community and beyond.

< Back Hope for Life Volunteer Opportunity Do you feel called to serve Christ in a purposeful, courageous way that helps save lives? Hope 4 Life, the only local Catholic pregnancy center, needs your help! One of our primary roles is standing prayerfully outside local abortion clinics, speaking words of truth, hope and love to the moms and encouraging them to choose life for their unborn child. We need volunteers to serve as either sidewalk advocates or prayer partners (on site, in support of the advocates). Though challenging, there is nothing more rewarding than being a part of God’s work in saving the life of a child and the souls of the parents. Please prayerfully consid-er this opportunity to be a voice for the voiceless. For more information, call or text Katrina at (757) 334-6149 . Previous Next

Join Holy Spirit Catholic Church for livestream Masses every Sunday at 10:00 am, and explore our archive of past services. Experience catholic worship online today. Live Stream Liturgies Daily Readings Sundays 10:00 am Mass Upcoming Events Parish Calendar HSTop5 Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License # A-701603. All rights reserved.