KITCHEN RENOVATION: Summer 2026
Estimated cost: $15,000
Proposed upgrades:
Estimated cost: $15,000
Proposed upgrades:
- Commercial-grade ice-making machine
- Food warmer
- Coffee Pod System (purchased in 2025)
- New commercial dishwasher
Read more in the bulletin! Click here to donate.
COMMENCEMENT MASS
The Catholic Hoos invite all to the 2026 Commencement Mass, Friday, May 15th, at 7PM.
There will be no 5:15PM Mass on May 15th.
PARISH & MINISTRY EVENTS
STELLA MARIS WOMEN'S MINISTRY: Join us as we host Coffee & Muffins this Sunday. Save the date for our monthly talks: May 13th (Wednesday evenings). Save the date for our next quarterly retreat: Saturday, June 20 at 8:30AM.
HOPE FOR HAITI GOLF TOURNAMENT: Thursday, May 14th. Click here for full details.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Saturday, May 16th, Combined Build Day with St. Thomas Aquinas and St. George! See the bulletin for signup details to build, or to help plant the common area in the Southwood Community, or to help make lunches for workers. Click here for FAQ.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Tuesday, May 19th, meeting at Janet Diller's house. See the bulletin for contact details or click here to email Janet.
HOLY TO HAPPY HOUR: Wednesday, May 20th. Join Fr. Nicodemus at 8PM for a Holy Hour, with night prayer at 8:45PM, followed by a Happy Hour at 9PM in the Courtyard.
NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC PILGRIMAGE
June 3rd, 2PM-3:30PM.
Mass and Holy Hour at STA as part of the Cabrini Route Perpetual Pilgrims as they continue their National Eucharistic Pilgrimage this summer. Click here for the full pilgrimage schedule in the Richmond Diocese.
June 3rd, 2PM-3:30PM.
Mass and Holy Hour at STA as part of the Cabrini Route Perpetual Pilgrims as they continue their National Eucharistic Pilgrimage this summer. Click here for the full pilgrimage schedule in the Richmond Diocese.
MEN'S COOKOUT AND REFLECTION: Friday, July 10th, from 6PM to 9PM. Men of the Parish: Come for good food, fraternity, adoration, and preaching from Fr. Walter on right recreation. Click here for details & to sign up.
PILGRIMAGES
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE: Join Fr. Scordo and Fr. Nicodemus September 30-October 9, 2026. Click here to learn more.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
HAVE A BLESSED SUNDAY!
Also announce: the Requiem mass for Pope Francis+
And possibly – end of year dates
Also no Holy Hour/Confessions on April 30th for Confirmation!
WELCOME & WELCOME BACK TO OUR UVA STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, & FAMILIES!
What is a University Parish? Read Fr. Walter's bulletin letter to explore who we are! Our bulletin also presents special content about our Catholic Hoos, as well as our Graduate and Professional Student Ministries.
Stop by the Ministry Fair after all Masses this weekend to encounter our vibrant Parish life through liturgy, study, service, and community.
WHITE MASS: All health care professionals from the parish are invited to attend a White Mass on Friday, October 17 at 5:15pm, with dinner following. RSVP to the meal required by October 15th. Click here to email Dr. Karen Poehailos.
STELLA MARIS WOMEN’S MINISTRY RETREAT: “The Inner Cathedral of the Heart”, a morning retreat for women led by Fr. Joseph Hagan Sat, Oct 25, 2025 8:30AM–1PM. See flyer below or the bulletin for details.
