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< Back Mass Coordinators Needed We need you! Seeking Mass Coordinators We are currently looking for additional Mass Coordinators for daily Mass: (specifically on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 AM) weekend Masses To ensure that all aspects of the liturgy run smoothly. Responsibilities of this ministry include: Setting up all of the sacred vessels to properly prepare for the Mass. coordinating with the liturgical ministers. Assisting the clergy as needed. Facilitating behind the scenes to help allow for a reverent and meaningful celebration of the Eucharist. Please contact Erin Laurence at (757) 468-3600, ext.114 or email: elaurence@holyspiritvb.org . Previous Next

< 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.

< Back Faith Formation We are in need of volunteer Catechists t o teach Middle School Edge and High School Life Teen! We are in need of volunteer Catechists t o teach Middle School Edge and High School Life Teen! If you are interested in teaching our Middle School and High School youth, please contact Jenny Scharf , Donna Consla or Kim Blanco in the parish office 757.468.3600 or by email at Rel.ed@holyspiritvb.org . Grades K-5: Sunday, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Middle School EDGE: Sunday, 6 pm - 8 am High School Life Teen: Sunday, 6 pm - 8 pm "Being a Catechist i s a vocation." Note: The Diocese of Richmond requires ALL volunteers complete a yearly background check and VIRTUS training every five years. Previous Next

Excited to Find Volunteer Opportunities? Join us in volunteering at our Parish! It's a fantastic way to connect and uplift our community. Your time and skills can help create a welcoming environment for all! Faith Formation We are in need of volunteer Catechists t o teach Middle School Edge and High School Life Teen! More Details Mass Coordinators Needed We need you! More Details SVDP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteer Opportunity Tuesday & Thursday More Details Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) Volunteer during 10:00 am Mass More Details Hope for Life Volunteer Opportunity More Details

Get in touch with Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Find our contact information, hours, Mass, and sacrament times. Contact Us Holy Spirit Catholic Church 1396 Lynnhaven Parkway + Virginia Beach, VA 23453 + Contact 757-468-3600 office@holyspiritvb.org Sacramental Emergency Number (After Hours) 757.904.3069 Opening Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 4:30 pm Closed for Lunch Daily 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Friday 9am-12pm St. Vincent de Paul: 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 Keep in touch by signing up for our Flocknote email updates Subscribe Interested in registering as a parishioner? Click on the button below to begin the process and email your form to office@holyspiritvb.org To Register Email

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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

Use this page to contact members of our parish staff. We are happy to assist you as we journey together in faith. Our Staff Job Openings Scam Email Warning – Please Do Not Open Please be aware of a scam email currently circulating. If you receive an email from Erin Laurence, or from anyone that includes an unexpected invitation or attachment, do not open it . This message is fraudulent and may compromise your personal information. Once opened, it can also automatically spread to your contacts. If you’ve already received this suspicious email, please delete it immediately. If you opened it, notify your tech support as soon as possible. Thank you for your vigilance. Connect with us Rev. Mr. Bob Smithberger Deacon (757) 468-3600 ext. 109 Mail Rev. Mr. Steve Kuczma Deacon (757) 468-3600 ext. 109 Mail Fr. Anthony Mpungu Pastor (757) 468-3600 ext. 103 Mail Fr. James Matovu Parochial Vicar (757) 468-3600 Mail Lani Ulep Business Manager (757) 468-3600 ext. 115 Mail Erin Laurence Director of Liturgy & Music (757) 468-3600 ext. 114 Mail Jenny Scharf Coordinator of Faith Formation (757) 468-3600 ext.108 Mail Joy Palm Parish Secretary (757) 468-3600 ext. 116 Mail Rich Dettbarn Pianist/Organist Diana Ramos Parish Website Coordinator Anne Smithberger Bookkeeper (757) 468-3600 ext. 117 Mail Kim Blanco Office Assistant (757) 468-3600 Mail Josh Gora Facilities Maintenance Assistant General questions? Contact the parish office (757) 468-3600 Mail Our Parish Council Charlie Chan Amy Cheatham Judee Clamor Marivic Ellorin Ian Fajardo Tim Hatton Ken Hobbs Linda Kuehn George Onodu

Come and celebrate with us as we DEEPEN our understanding of the HOLY SPIRIT and its TRANSFORMATIVE power in our LIVES. HOLY SPIRIT AT 50….MOVED BY THE SPIRIT RENEWAL OF FAITH. “THE WILD GOOSE” a 14 video/discussion sessions featuring Fr. Dave Pivonka, President of the Franciscan University, facilitated by parishioners of Holy Spirit. Each week there will be multiple sessions to choose from; feel free to attend any session. In person Sessions Schedule Welcome to the Final sessions ! Thank you to everyone who participated in the Wild Goose Study. Feel free to watch each episode at your own pace and enjoy! Wild Goose video Series Parish Mission videos 50th Anniversary Page Holy Spirit Novena Parish Mission Thank you to all who participated in the Parish Mission. If you couldn't make it or wish to revisit the videos, please click the link below to watch the sessions. The Wild Goose 14 Part Series February 14 - June 3 (Weekly) Discovering a relationship with the Holy Spirit. Sessions Explore a 14-part video and discussion series with Fr. Dave Pivonka, President of Franciscan University. Deepen your understanding of the Holy Spirit and its transformative power in our lives. Session Times: Friday Morning; 10:30 AM - Library Sunday Afternoon; 1:30 PM - Activity B Sunday Night; 6:00 PM - Cenacle Monday Night; 6:30 PM - Cenacle Tuesday Night; 7:00 PM - Activity B Details: Feel free to attend any session that fits your schedule. All sessions will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Prayer to the Holy Spirit O Holy Spirit, beloved of my soul, I adore You. Enlighten me, guide me, strengthen me, console me. Tell me what I should do. Give me Your orders. I promise to submit myself to all that You desire of me and to accept all that You permit to happen to me. Let me only know Your will. Amen. Holy Spirit Novena Please use the link below to pray the Holy Spirit Novena.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Virginia Beach offers a Parish Education Program dedicated to helping parents fulfill their God-given role of sharing the Gospel of Life and fostering a deep and lasting love of God in their children." Help Your Child Discover a Lifelong Relationship with Christ. 2025 - 2026 Christ has confidently entrusted parents with the crucial responsibility of spreading the Gospel of Life and guiding their children towards a profound understanding of God's love. The 2025-2026 Christian Faith Formation Religious Education class started on Sunday, September 28 Grades K-5: Sunday, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Middle School EDGE: Sunday, 6 pm - 8 am High School Life Teen: Sunday, 6 pm - 8 pm For more information or if you are interested in becoming a catechist or aide contact Jenny Scharf, or Kim Blanco in the parish office or by email at Rel.ed@holyspiritvb.org Mail Grades K - 5 If you are interested in signing up or have any questions, please email us. Email Us If you are interested in signing up or have any questions, please email us. Email Us Grades 6 - 8 Life Teen Grades 9 - 12 If you are interested in signing up or have any questions, please email us. Email Us For any questions, please direct your inquiries to rel.ed@holyspiritvb.org . Mail Volunteer Requirements The Diocese of Richmond requires all volunteers working with children to complete a background check and VIRTUS training.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Virginia Beach hosts True North Vacation Bible School every summer. Stay tuned for dates, registration details, and everything your child needs to know for this exciting annual event. True North VBS 2025 Participant Registration Page Youth Volunteer Adult Volunteer Vacation bible School VBS Date: July 14—18, 2025 VBS Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Registration fee: $70 15.00 discount for 2 children 25.00 for three children 40.00 for four or more Child is free if parent volunteers. VBS Registration will close on June 27 If you have any questions please contact : vbs@holyspiritvb.org NOTE : - The Participant form contains two parts; please make sure you fill out both. - Parents need to complete a separate registration form for each child they are enrolling in VBS. 2025 VBS Participant Registration(Part 1 Required) Teen Volunteer Adult Volunteer Vacation bible School Participant's First and Last Name * Gender* Date of Birth* Month Day Year Child's Age* Grade entering for the upcoming school year 2025-2026* If your child would like to be with a friend in the same grade level, please list the friend’s name. We will do our very best to accommodate them. Does your child have any medical or food allergies? * Yes No Please describe below. Does your child have any emotional, physical, or learning needs/accommodations? * No Yes Please explain below. T-shirt Size* Parent/Guardian Information Mother Name* Phone* Father Name* Phone* Multi-line address Country/Region* Address* City* Zip / Postal code* First Authorized Individual to Pick-Up (other than parents)* Phone Number and Relationship to the Child* Second Authorized Individual to Pick-Up (other than parents)* Phone Number and Relationship to the Child* Submit Emergency Contact, Medical and Photo Release Form. (Part 2 Required) Parents/Guardian Name* Email* Emergency Contact Name(other than parents) First name* Last name* Phone* Relationship to the Child* 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 Holy Spirit Catholic Church. 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 Holy Spirit Catholic Church 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 * 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 the 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, Holy Spirit Catholic Church assumes you give permission. Photo Release* Yes No Paying fee by? Submit and Proceed to Payment Proceed to Payment