Discover Holy Spirit, a vibrant Catholic Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia, fostering faith, community, and service. LOVING CHRIST, ALL ARE WELCOME This is my beloved Son! Join Us for Mass I am New Here Live-Stream Featuring HS Top 5 FEATURING Honor Your Loved Ones If you would like to request to light a prayer candle, you may do so by clicking below. Prayer Candle Light a Candle PLASTIC RECYCLING PROGRAM AT HOLY SPIRIT RECYCLE BEYOND THE BAG Recycle your household bags & wrap into Trex's Earth-friendly composite decking and railing! Drop off your plastic recyclable at the collection box located in Activity B. Thank you. Shop through RaiseRight Did you know you can support us just by buying gift cards? When you shop through RaiseRight, a portion of every purchase goes directly to us. It’s that easy! Gift cards can be used for your own purchases or given as gifts, and with hundreds of brands available, there’s something for everyone. See how it works HEALING GRACE CD Finding hope through - Prayer, Reflection & Song Experience the beauty of Healing Grace, a meditation CD with reflections, prayers, and music. May it bring you comfort and deepen your connection with Christ. Get Yours Today Love God. Love our neighbor. Make disciples. From Our Pastor Dear friends, Welcome to our parish website, Holy Spirit’s “digital front door.” I’m glad you found our parish family and hope this visit to our website inspires you to visit in person! New to Holy Spirit? Top5 Happening @ Holy Spirit this week >> Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door, concluding Jubilee Year of Hope! On the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Pope Leo XIV presides over Holy Mass in St Peter’s Basilica for some 5,800 faithful and closes the last Holy Door - marking the official end of the Jubilee Year of Hope. WORSHIP WITH US * Live - Stream Liturgy Request a Mass Intention Daily Readings 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 Eucharistic Adoration: First Thursday of each month from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM Full Schedule WAYS TO GET INVOLVED AND SERVE OUR PARISH 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 Gods 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 UPDATES Our Bulletin Stay on top of the latest news and updates from our parish with our thrilling publications! Bulletin Get ready for our upcoming events! Explore our upcoming events! We have exciting activities planned that you don't want to miss. Visit our upcoming events page to learn more. Upcoming Events Volunteer Opportunities Check out the different opportunities to serve as a volunteer. Want to Learn More? Keep up with our Facebook Page Want to know what’s going on at Holy Spirit? Join our community and never miss out on the latest updates! Sign up for our Flocknote email updates and stay connected with. Sign Up Sign up for Online Giving You can easily make a donation online by registering for a one-time or monthly donation. Online Giving CATHOLIC RESOURCES FOR YOU Diocese of Richmond USCCB The Holy See-Vatican 2025 Annual Diocesan Appeal Office of Vocation The Catholic Virginia Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia View More

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 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. Adult Bible Study (B) ⏱️Thursday, January 13 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Reconciliation ⏱️Tuesday, January 13 & Thursday January 15. ⏱️4:00 PM - 5:30 PM 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. News Stay updated with the latest news on our parish by visiting this page. Here, you’ll find our latest bulletin, parish calendar, and upcoming events. Upcoming Events Parish Calendar Weekly Bulletin Admiral's Hockey Night - Away (1) Fri, Jan 23 Norfolk More info Details Weekly Bulletin Parish Calendar Upcoming Events BULLETIN SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: Thank you to our new sponsor, Lydia Lacompte o f State Farm 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

Engage your children in meaningful catholic youth programs that nurture their faith and community spirit. Register today! Christian Formation Registration K-5 Registration EDGE 6-8 Registration Life Team Registration Please submit your payment to the K-12 Christian Formation Registration Fees account on our parish online giving portal with the correct dollar amount. Registration is now 75.00 $10 early bird discount. Making it 65.00 $15.00 off two children $25.00 off three children or more. Note: Early bird discount ends August 3rd Pay Now Chritian Formation Page Please submit your payment to the K-12 Christian Formation Registration Fees account on our parish online giving portal with the correct dollar amount. Pay Now Chritian Formation Page Please submit your payment to the K-12 Christian Formation Registration Fees account on our parish online giving portal with the correct dollar amount. Registration is now 75.00 $10 early bird discount. Making it 65.00 $15.00 off two children $25.00 off three children or more. Note: Early bird discount ends August 3rd Pay Now Chritian Formation Page Please submit your payment to the K-12 Christian Formation Registration Fees account on our parish online giving portal with the correct dollar amount. Pay Now Chritian Formation Page Please submit your payment to the K-12 Christian Formation Registration Fees account on our parish online giving portal with the correct dollar amount. Registration is now 75.00 $10 early bird discount. Making it 65.00 $15.00 off two children $25.00 off three children or more. Note: Early bird discount ends August 3rd Pay Now Chritian Formation Page Please submit your payment to the K-12 Christian Formation Registration Fees account on our parish online giving portal with the correct dollar amount. Pay Now Chritian Formation Page

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Welcome to the Jubilee Golf Tournament September 27, Kempsville Greens Golf Course All you Need to Know Our Sponsors Join us! Everything You Need to Know About the Tournament. When September 27, 2025 Entry Fee: $100 per player Includes: 2 Drink Tickets 1 Mulligan Luncheon Payment Methods: Cash, Check, or Credit Card Contact: Charlie Chan or Jess Espiritu church.events@gmail.com Where Kempsville Greens Golf Course Shotgun Starts at 8:00 am Prizes: Longest Accurate Drive Closest to the Pin 50/50 Raffle Additional Raffle Prizes Can't Attend? Make a Donation. Your Generosity Makes a Difference Support Our Parish Grateful for Our Sponsors! Company Logo/Name

Join our community outreach at Holy Spirit, explore our projects and find ways to participate. Community Outreach Discover the many ways you can serve and grow through our outreach ministries! Whether it’s through acts of service, prayer, or community support, there’s a place for you. Explore how you can get involved and be a light to others! Society of st. Vincent de Paul SVDP SVDP DIRECT LINE: (757) 468-1533 SVDP OFFICE HOURS Monday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm SVDP SVDP Please bring all food donations to Holy Spirit and put the non-perishable items on the wire rack in front of the Parish Office. Put the perishable items in the main Kitchen refrigerator or freezer. Thank you! Food Pantry Needs This Week Needs SVDP Pantry Catholic Community Foundation Click on the button below to support the 2025 Annual Diocesan Appeal. In the "parish" drop down menu, select: CHURCH OF HOLY SPIRIT - VIRGINIA BEACH (615) More Info Our seminarians could use letters of encouragement and support. If you are interested in lifting their spirits and encouraging them in their vocation to serve our Lord as future priests through cards or letters, drop them off in the parish office. We will gladly forward them for you. Thank you for supporting our seminarians and holy vocations! Click the RVA button if you are discerning a call to the priesthood or to learn more about our seminarians. RVA Vocation Ministry

True North Youth Volunteer Participant Registration Adult Volunteer Vacation bible School 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. Mandatory Youth Volunteer Meeting There will be a mandatory meeting Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 130 pm in Activity A. If you have any questions please contact : vbs@holyspiritvb.org At the meeting, we will be going over expectations as a youth leader along with safety procedures and important information. You will have the chance to go over songs and look at the weeks activities for your stations. NOTE: The Youth form contains two parts; please make sure you fill out both. Participant Reagistration Adult Volunteer Vacation bible School 2025 VBS Teen Volunteer Registration (Part 1 Required) I understand teen volunteers must attend the June 29 meeting in order to participate in True North Vacation Bible School 2025. Number of Teens Volunteering.* Name* Gender Male Female Date of Birth* Month Day Year Grade for the 2025-2026 School Year.* Choose one Teen's Contact Information (Parent's will be copied on all correspondence in compliance with diocesan safe environment guidelines)* Phone* Areas of Interest. First Choice* Choose one Second Choice * Choose one If you selected "Crew Leader" for either choices, what grade levels would you prefer? K, and/or 1st Grade 2nd and/or 3rd 4th and/or 5th Other Information: Does your teen have any medical or food allergies Yes No Please describe below: Does your teen have any emotional, physical, or learning needs/accommodations? Yes No Please Explain: T-Shirt Size (You will receive a True North t-shirt* Choose one Parent/Gardian Information Name* Multi-line address Country/Region* Address* City* Zip / Postal code* Phone* Email* Submit Teen Volunteer Form Continuation (Part 2 Required) Parents/Guardian Home Parish:(Required) Please check below: (Required) If "others" is checked, what is your home parish? Authorized Individuals to Pick-Up (other than parents) First and Last Name Phone Relationship to teen: First and Last Name Phone Relationship to teen: If there are individuals who are NOT AUTHORIZED to pick up your teen, please indicate below: First and Last Name Emergency Contact Name (other than parents) First and Last Name(Required) Phone(Required) Relationship to teen:(Required) Medical and Photo Release As parent and/or legal guardian I remain legally responsible for any personal actions taken by the above named minor. I agree on behalf of myself, my child named herein, or our heirs, successors, and assigns, to hold harmless and defend the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, their employees and agents, chaperones, or representatives associated with the event from any claim arising from or in connection with my child attending the event or in connection with any illness or injury (including death) or cost of medical treatment in connection therewith, and I agree to compensate the Diocese and/or Holy Spirit Catholic Church, their employees and agents and chaperones, or representatives associated with the event for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses which may incur in any action brought against them as a result of such injury or damage, unless such claim arises from the negligence of the Diocese and/or Church of the Holy Family. I hereby warrant that to the best of my knowledge, my child is in good health, and I assume all responsibility for the health of my child. In the event of any emergency, I hereby give permission to Church of the Holy Family to contact emergency services for the transportation of my child to a hospital for emergency medical or surgical treatment. I wish to be advised prior to any further treatment by the hospital or doctor. In the event of an emergency, if you are unable to reach me at the above numbers I give permission for the noted emergency contact to be notified. I will not hold the Diocese of Richmond and/or the Holy Spirit Catholic Church responsible for authorizing any medical treatment beyond necessary transportation to the hospital. I Agree (Required) By checking this box you are stating and agreeing that all the above information is correct and agree to the terms listed above. I give permission for pictures and/or video of my child(ren) (named above) engaged in activities related to Holy Spirit Catholic Church to have their pictures posted in publications or websites. Names of participants will not be used without expressed permission from the parent or guardian. If no box is checked below, the Holy Spirit Catholic Church assumes you give permission. Photo Release(Required) Yes No Volunteers We are in need of volunteers for the week. If you are interested, please select an areabelow and a staff member will contact you. All adults 18 years and older MUST BE VIRTUS-trained in accordance with diocesan safe-environment requirements. If you need VIRTUS training, please email vbs@holyspiritvb.org Parents: Are you interested in volunteering? None Submit

True North Adult Volunteer Participant Registration Youth Volunteer Vacation bible School 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. Important - Please note: Prior to July 12, 2025, all adult volunteers 18 years and older MUST have completed an annual diocesan background screening within the past year and completed safe environment training (either the initial VIRTUS: Protecting God's Children or the refresher module Healthy Boundaries for Adults) within the past five years. Participant Reagistration Youth Volunteer Vacation Bible Schoool If you need VIRTUS training, please email vbs@holyspiritvb.org Adult Volunteer Registration VBS 2025 First name* Last name* Phone* Email* Emergency Contact Name* Phone* Have you taken VIRTUS (Required diocesan safe environment training)* Choose one All volunteers must be VIRTUS-compliant and have completed the annual diocesan background screening in order to volunteer. I understand that I must be VIRTUS-compliant and background-screened before July 1, 2025 in order to volunteer for True North 2025. (If you need more information, please see the requirements at the top of the page.) I agree * Areas of Interest* Games Snacks Crafts Bible Adventure Sticky Scripture Hall Adult Crew Leader (teamed up with Jr./Sr. Youth Volunteer) Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade Do you have a child attending VBS? Yes No For security purposes, we will provide color-coordinated t-shirts for the different areas and crews to identify volunteers. Please indicate your shirt size below: T-Shirt Size Submit

Save the date for our upcoming jubilee events! We have a series of exciting celebrations planned, and we can’t wait for you to join us. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details! HOLY SPIRIT AT 50…. MOVED BY THE SPIRIT T-Shirt Parish History 50th Anniversary Events Commemorative Book Commemorative Fleece Jacket Commemorative Apparel Golden Jubilee Commemorative Book Please scan the QR code or follow the link below to submit photos for use in our 50th Anniversary Commemorative Book. By submitting your photos, you grant permission for the Commemorative Book Committee to use them at their discretion for printing and distribution within our community. Thank you for being a part of this! Submit Photos Email Your Questions 50th Anniversary Commemorative Fleece Jacket Holy Spirit at 50….Moved by the Spirit Don’t miss your chance to grab your jacket and be part of the exciting Holy Spirit Golden Jubilee movement—just $35! Get yours today! Order forms Available at the Welcome Desk and the Parish Office Parish History 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. Save the date for our upcoming jubilee events! We have a series of exciting celebrations planned, and we can’t wait for you to join us. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details! Save the Date February 16 - June 3, 2025 (Weekly) - Wild Goose Series March 22 - 23, 2025 Ministry Fair June 7, 2025 - Pentecost Vigil and Potluck June 22, 2025 - Golden Jubilee Mass June 22, 2025 - Choir Concert and Reception September 6, 2025 - Fruits of the Spirit September 27, 2025 - Jubilee Golf Tournament ($) October 17, 2025 - Golden Jubilee Gala ($) Submit Photos Renewal of Faith Upcoming Events Detsils 50th Anniversary Commemorative TShirt Celebrate our church's 50th anniversary in style! Don't miss out on this special keepsake. T-shirts will be on sale after Mass this weekend in Activity B. Two designs to choose from - Pick your favorite or get both! $ 10 $ 10 Take me to the Capital Campaign page Capital Campaign Take me to the Renewal of Faith page Renewal of Faith

< Back SVDP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteer Opportunity Tuesday & Thursday Volunteer Opportunities with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. What would you be doing? Volunteers will be asked to greet guests, assist in the Vincent's Closet clothing closet and help families take carts of groceries out to their vehicles. Training is provided. Please call Maryann Hakowsi at (757) 869-7551 to volunteer or to seek more information. Previous Next

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