Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church

Public Square Rosary
2024-10-12 12:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us in praying a rosary for our country.
All are invited to attend.

When: October 12 @ Noon
Location: New Upper Parking Lot (facing 6th Street)

Our Lady of Fatima, Pray for us!

All Saints Party & Trunk or Treat!
2024-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Parish Center, 511 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Thursday, October 31 @ 6-8PM in School Gym/Parish Center Parking Lot (across the street from church)
Join the fun and bring your Saintly* dressed little ones for Trunk or Treat, games, dinner, bouncy house fun, and contests with prizes. Fun for the whole family!

PRIZE for best Dessert
PRIZE for best Carved Pumpkin
PRIZE for best Saint Costume
PRIZE for best Trunk Decor

*Saint Costumes are encouraged but not required. However only the saint costumes will be judged in the contest.
*Carved Pumpkin and Baked goods should be brought and prepared from home.

Schedule:

6:00 PM – Free Game Booths & Bouncy House – School Gym | Dinner – Center Rooms 1 & 2
7:00 PM – Trunk or Treat – Parish Center Parking Lot
8:00 PM – Contest Judging and Results! – School Gym

Easy & Fun Volunteer Opportunity
Help is needed with set-up/clean-up, food prep/service, and manning a booth.If you would like to volunteer, please contact katey@starofthesea.net

All Saints Day Mass
2024-11-01 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
I Saw a Great Multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and tribes, and peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne, and in sight of The Lamb. . .
REVELATIONS 7:9

Mass for All Saints | Friday, November 1, 2024Holy Day of Obligation
Mass Times at Our Lady Star of the Sea:

9:00 AM
Noon
7:00 PM

Parish Office will be closed.

Thanksgiving Day Mass
2024-11-28 09:00 - 10:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Start off your celebration of Thanksgiving with Mass at 9AM

Heavenly Father, on Thanksgiving DayWe bow our hearts to You and pray,We give You thanks for all You’ve doneEspecially for the gift of Jesus, Your Son,For beauty in nature, Your glory we see,For joy and health, friends and family,For daily provision,Your mercy and careThese are the blessings You graciously share.So today we offer this response of praiseWith a promise to follow You all of our days.

There will be a monetary & non-perishable food collection for St. Vincent de Paul

Advent Festival
2024-12-01 09:00 - 13:30 | School Gym, 511 Veneta Ave, Bremerton, WA
Sunday, December 1, 2024
After the Morning Masses (8am-1:30pm) in the School Gym
+ Advent Wreath Kits +
+ American Heritage Girls Greenery pick-up +
+ Knights of Columbus Keep Christ in Christmas, Card Sales +

Olive Wood Carvings from the Holy Land SalesOne of the few sources of income for the Christians in the Holy Land, these beautiful carvings make the perfect gift!

+ Advent Candles from the Gift Shop +
+ Pictures with St. Nicholas +
+ PREPARES “Fill A Bottle” Fundraiser +
And More!

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2024-12-09 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception – Holy Day of Obligation

Monday, December 9, 2024 Mass Times: 9:00AM, Noon, & 7:00PM

O God, who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, didst prepare a worthy dwelling place for thy Son, we beseech thee that, as by the foreseen death of this, thy Son, thou didst preserve her from all stain, so too thou wouldst permit us, purified through her intercession, to come unto thee. Through the same Lord Jesus Christ, thy Son, who livest and reignest with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. Amen.

Advent Mission
2024-12-09 19:00 - 2024-12-12 20:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Divine Mercy in the Gospels
December 9-12, 2024With Fr. Ben Cameron, C.P.M.

M I S S I O N T A L K | 7:00-8:00PM in the Church
C O N F E S S I O N | After Morning Mass and before & after Mission Talk
M A S S SCHEDULE:

December 9 (Immaculate Conception, Holy Day) – 9AM, Noon, 7PM;
December 10 & 11 – 7:30AM;
December 12 (Our Lady of Guadalupe) – 7:30AM, 7PM

Livestream of the Talks Here

About Fr. Ben Cameron, C.P.M.
Fr. Ben Cameron was born in Kokomo, Indiana, and grew up as a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in that city. During his junior high and high school years, he attended a small Christian school that was operated by a local Baptist church. It was in that non-Catholic environment, where his faith was often challenged, that he began to study the Catholic Faith. Fr. Ben is a 1991 graduate of Christendom College, a small Catholic liberal arts college in Front Royal, Virginia, where he became involved in the Legion of Mary, which awakened his desire to share his Catholic Faith with others. Upon receiving his degree in Political Science and History, Fr. Ben planned a career in the political arena, but soon found that God had other plans. He joined the Fathers of Mercy in 1992, studied theology at Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell, Connecticut, and was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on May 31, 1997. Fr. Ben has served as Vocation Director, Treasurer, Mission Director and Assistant General of the Fathers of Mercy during his priesthood. He has served as a full-time parish mission preacher and retreat master (2000-2018), and as pastor of St. Helen’s Parish, Glasgow, Kentucky, and its mission church, Our Lady of the Caves in Horse Cave, Kentucky (2018-2022). He is once again serving as a full-time parish mission preacher and retreat master.

The Congregation of the Fathers of Mercy was founded in 1808, originally under the title of the “Missionaries of France.” The community was founded for the purpose of re-evangelizing the French people after the Catholic Faith had been subjected to years of attacks and persecution during the French Revolution. It is now an exclusively American community. The Generalate of the community is located a few miles outside of Bowling Green, Kentucky. The primary apostolate of the Fathers of Mercy is to conduct parish missions and retreats, which are now given throughout the United States, Canada and Australia.

During the mission, Fr. Ben will encourage and challenge the parish community to make a stronger, deeper personal commitment to Jesus Christ and His Church. His topic that he will speak on during this mission is the Infinite Mercy of God, and how we can live the Divine Mercy devotion more deeply through understanding its roots in the Gospels.

Special Advent Family Night
2024-12-18 17:30 - 19:30
Join us for a night of festivities as we prepare for Jesus’ coming!
Wednesday, December 18 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church.
There will be no Fraternus, Fidelis, FaithWorks, or Adult Faith Formation this night. Instead, we encourage all to attend the Carol Service put on by the Girl’s Choir and the Christmas Pageant put on by the Catholic Schoolhouse homeschoolers group.
SCHEDULE:

5:30pm Potluck Dinner in Camerman Hall
6pm Girl’s Choir Carol Service in the Church
6:30pm Children’s Christmas Pageant back in Camerman Hall
Vespers (Night Prayer)
Dessert Reception to end the evening

We hope to see you all there!

Simbang Gabi
2024-12-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Mass is at 6:00 PM followed by a reception in Camerman Hall.All are welcome!

Commissioning Mass at St. James Cathedral
Saturday, December 14, 2024 @ 11AM
Join Catholics across the archdiocese for the Archdiocese of Seattle’s 27th Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass to be presided by Archbishop Paul Etienne.

What is Simbang Gabi?

Simbáng Gabi (Filipino for “Night Mass”) is a devotional Novena of Masses in anticipation of Christmas and to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. Traditionally the masses are held daily from December 16–24, and occur at different times, even as early as 4:00am! It is a time of great celebration; singing of native carols, adorning your homes with colorful lanterns/decorations, and feasting.

The original Simbang Gabi was called the “Misa de Aurea” (Golden Mass) or the “Angel’s Mass.” In 1587, Fray Diego Soria, prior of the San Augustin Convent, petitioned the Pope for permission to hold Christmastide Masses outdoors because the church could not accommodate the multitude that attended the services. The request was granted through a rescript and in the 17th Century, the Misa de Aguinaldo or the Misa de Gallo, or Simbang Gabi became a Filipino spiritual tradition. Vatican II encouraged the church in the Philippines to continue the tradition and uphold its significant role in the life of the people.
Filipino Americans brought Simbang Gabi to the United States and found it to be an effective way to stay connected to their faith. It expresses who they are as a Filipino people, and enables them to share their God-given gifts with the wider Church in the United States. Simbang Gabi draws on the leadership of the Filipino Catholics in the parishes to carry out these special gatherings and to share their religious tradition and culture with the whole parish family.

THE PAROL

A Parol is a star-shaped lantern displayed in homes in the Philippines, meant to serve as a guiding light and sign for Mary and Joseph and more importantly, Jesus, to come into the home, as the family is ready for them. It is also used as a part of the processional entrance for Mass to remind us that Jesusis the Light of the World bringing life and light to all who accept Him.
The presence of the star reminds us of God’s presence among us and that Jesus is Emmanuel!

Why Would the Church Direct Towards a Catholic Liberal Education?
2025-02-06 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday, February 6 | 6:00pm | Camerman Hall
–Dinner & Childcare provided –

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Why Would the Church Direct Towards a Catholic Liberal Education? Come to this discussion with Dr. Hippler, a faculty consultant for the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education (ICLE).

About Dr. Arthur Hippler
Dr. Arthur Hippler is chairman of the religion department of the Upper School of Providence Academy in Minnesota. He has served as an adjunct professor for the Institute of Pastoral Theology of Ave Maria University and the St. Paul School of Divinity of the University of St. Thomas. He received a BA in Liberal Arts from Thomas Aquinas College, and a PhD in Philosophy from Boston College.

The Wonderful Counselor: Flourishing Together Through Christ - Seminar 1
2025-02-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Parish Center, 511 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
To live just a little more like Jesus each day, join our monthly seminars!
6:30-8:00pm
Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Center Rooms 1 & 2
Catholic Therapist and Clinical Director, Latisha Sternod, MS, will be facilitating these live events. Ideal for everyone – ranging from those starting to explore the Catholic Christian faith to those seasoned in their walk with the Lord – because we all are starting anew each day to live a little more like Jesus!
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Embark on a transformative journey with us through a four-part seminar series, exploring how personal and communal flourishing is deeply rooted in a relationship with Jesus Christ. Each month, we will delve into essential themes such as embracing our identity in Christ, strengthening our faith amidst cultural challenges, embodying Christ through worship and daily life, and manifesting His love in the world. Through interactive learning, emotional and spiritual healing practices, and community building, discover how Christ as our Wonderful Counselor guides us to a life of true fulfillment and purpose.
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Upcoming Seminars:

Thursday, March 20
Thursday, May 15
Thursday, June 19

Archdiocese of Seattle 175th Anniversary Mass & Celebration at OLSOS
2025-02-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Join us for the 2025 celebration of the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Seattle at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Bremerton.
Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 11:00am
The Most Reverend Paul D. Etienne, Archbishop of Seattle, Celebrant
Our Lady Star of the Sea in Bremerton

For the Archdiocese of Seattle, the year 2025 is doubly blessed. It’s a Jubilee year for the Church throughout the world; it’s also the 175th anniversary of our diocese, established on May 31, 1850.
This is one of four special Masses to celebrate the 175th Anniversary:
January 25 at 11:00am | Protocathedral of St. James the Greater, Vancouver
February 22 at 11:00am | Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bremerton
March 1 at 11:00am | Immaculate Conception, Mount Vernon
May 31 at 11:00am | Solemn Celebration at St. James Cathedral, Seattle

Parish Family Lenten Mission
2025-02-23 18:00 - 2025-02-27 20:00 | Holy Trinity Church, 4215 Pine Rd. NE, Bremerton, WA, 98310, United States
PARISH LENTEN MISSION w/Fr. Peter Schavitz, CSsR
February 23-27, 2025
At Holy Trinity Church – 4215 Pine Rd., NE

SCHEDULE:
SUNDAY, FEB. 23: 6:00pm Mission Begins (Theme: Bible)
7:30pm Hospitality in the Social Hall
MONDAY, FEB. 24: 9:00am Daily Mass w/Fr. Peter
9:45am Hospitality in the Social Hall
6:00pm Mission Begins (Theme: Crucifix)
7:30pm Hospitality in the Social Hall
TUESDAY, FEB. 25: 9:00am Daily Mass w/Fr. Peter
9:45am Hospitality in the Social Hall
6:00pm Mission Begins (Theme: Ashes)
7:30pm Hospitality in the Social Hall
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26: 9:00am Daily Mass w/Fr. Peter
9:45am Hospitality in the Social Hall
6:00pm Mission Begins (Theme: Bread)
7:30pm Hospitality in the Social Hall
THURSDAY, FEB. 27: 9:00am NO MORNING MASS
6:00pm Eucharist Celebration (Theme: Altar)
7:30pm Hospitality in the Social Hall

Soup Supper
2025-03-12 17:30 - 18:00 | Camerman Hall
Join us on Wednesday evenings this Lent for a soup and bread supper in Camerman Hall.
March 12, 2025

4:30 PM Confession
5:30 PM Soup Supper (Hosted by TMIY)
6:00 PM Parish Family Hour/FaithWorks/Fraternus/Fidelis
7:30 PM Compline in the Church

Stations of the Cross
2025-03-14 17:30 - 18:00, 2025-03-21 17:30 - 18:00, 2025-03-28 17:30 - 18:00, 2025-04-04 17:30 - 18:00, 2025-04-11 17:30 - 18:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Join us Fridays during Lent for Stations of the Cross at 5:30PM in the Church.
The Knights of Columbus will host a Fish Fry in Camerman Hall (church basement) following the stations.

The Stations of the Cross began as a practice of pious pilgrims to Jerusalem who would retrace the final journey of Christ to Calvary. Later, for the many who couldn’t make the trip to Jerusalem, a practice developed that eventually took the form of the fourteen stations currently found in most Catholic churches.
Our Lady Star of the Sea uses the prayers and meditations from St. Alphonsus Liguori’s “The Way of the Cross”.

Parish Lenten Mission
2025-03-17 19:00 - 2025-03-19 20:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Schedule:
MONDAY: Some Lenten PracticesSetting the Foundations for our Path to Easter

7:30AM Mass
8:00AM Confession
5:00PM Confession
7:00PM Mission Talk
8:00PM Confession

TUESDAY: My Daily Encounter with God Our personal commitment to the Lord and how to find God in the midst of a fast pace life

7:30AM Mass
8:00AM Confession
5:00PM Confession
7:00PM Mission Talk
8:00PM Confession

WEDNESDAY: Joyful Disciples of the LordThe Holy Eucharist and Our Blessed Mother as a Source of our Mission

7:30AM Mass
8:00AM Confession
4:30PM Confession
6:00PM Soup Supper in Camerman Hall
7:00PM Mission Talk
(No Evening Programs)
8:00PM Confession

About Father Paul de Soza, MC:
Fr. Paul de Soza joined the Miles Christi Religious Order in 1996 and made his First Profession of Vows in 2001. In 2005, he became a priest in La Plata, Argentina. Fr. Soza has been living in the US since 2008, first in Michigan and now in San Diego, California.
While in Michigan, Father was in charge of the formation of candidates to the priesthood in Miles Christi. He was also in charge of organizing summer camps, retreats, and conferences with high schoolers and college students. Fr. Paul de Soza has preached countless retreats in the United States, and dedicated himself to the work of spiritual direction. He is now a chaplain at two Catholic High Schools in San Diego – Mater Dei Catholic High School and Cathedral Catholic High School.

Soup Supper
2025-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Camerman Hall
Join us on Wednesday evenings this Lent for a soup and bread supper in Camerman Hall.
March 19, 2025

5:00 PM Confession
6:00 PM Soup Supper (Hosted by AHG)
7:00 PM Parish Mission w/Fr. Paul de Soza, MC – No Wed. Activities
8:00 PM Confession

The Wonderful Counselor: Flourishing Together Through Christ – Seminar 2
2025-03-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Parish Center, 511 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
To live just a little more like Jesus each day, join our monthly seminars!
6:30-8:00pm
Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Center Rooms 1 & 2
Catholic Therapist and Clinical Director, Latisha Sternod, MS, will be facilitating these live events. Don’t miss out on learning more about yourself, how to increase your personal wholeness, and how to contribute to the faith-filled flourishing around you.
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Embark on a transformative journey with us through a four-part seminar series, exploring how personal and communal flourishing is deeply rooted in a relationship with Jesus Christ. Each month, we will delve into essential themes such as embracing our identity in Christ, strengthening our faith amidst cultural challenges, embodying Christ through worship and daily life, and manifesting His love in the world. Through interactive learning, emotional and spiritual healing practices, and community building, discover how Christ as our Wonderful Counselor guides us to a life of true fulfillment and purpose.
Ideal for everyone – ranging from those starting to explore the Catholic Christian faith to those seasoned in their walk with the Lord – because we all are starting anew each day to live a little more like Jesus!
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Upcoming Seminars:

Thursday, May 15
Thursday, June 19

Soup Supper
2025-03-26 17:30 - 18:00 | Camerman Hall
Join us on Wednesday evenings this Lent for a soup and bread supper in Camerman Hall.
March 26, 2025

4:30 PM Confession
5:30 PM Soup Supper (Hosted by Trail Life)
6:00 PM Parish Family Hour/FaithWorks/Fraternus/Fidelis
7:30 PM Compline in the Church

Soup Supper
2025-04-02 17:30 - 18:00 | Camerman Hall
Join us on Wednesday evenings this Lent for a soup and bread supper in Camerman Hall.
April 2, 2025

4:30 PM Confession
5:30 PM Soup Supper (Hosted by Homeschoolers Group)
6:00 PM Parish Family Hour/FaithWorks/Fraternus/Fidelis
7:30 PM Compline in the Church

Soup Supper
2025-04-09 17:30 - 18:00 | Camerman Hall
Join us on Wednesday evenings this Lent for a soup and bread supper in Camerman Hall.
April 9, 2025

4:30 PM Confession
5:30 PM Soup Supper
6:00 PM Parish Family Hour/FaithWorks/Fraternus/Fidelis
7:30 PM Compline in the Church

Palm Sunday
2025-04-13 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Normal Mass Schedule: 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am
Masses will begin in the School Gym and all will process in the church together.

When the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,
they took palm branches and went out to meet him, and cried out:
“Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the king of Israel.”
JN 12:12-13

The Wonderful Counselor: Flourishing Together Through Christ – Seminar 3
2025-05-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Parish Center, 511 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
To live just a little more like Jesus each day, join our monthly seminars!
6:30-8:00pm
Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Center Rooms 1 & 2
Catholic Therapist and Clinical Director, Latisha Sternod, MS, will be facilitating these live events. Ideal for everyone – ranging from those starting to explore the Catholic Christian faith to those seasoned in their walk with the Lord – because we all are starting anew each day to live a little more like Jesus!
________________________________________
Embark on a transformative journey with us through a four-part seminar series, exploring how personal and communal flourishing is deeply rooted in a relationship with Jesus Christ. Each month, we will delve into essential themes such as embracing our identity in Christ, strengthening our faith amidst cultural challenges, embodying Christ through worship and daily life, and manifesting His love in the world. Through interactive learning, emotional and spiritual healing practices, and community building, discover how Christ as our Wonderful Counselor guides us to a life of true fulfillment and purpose.
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Final Seminar:

Thursday, June 19

Confirmation Mass w/Archbishop Etienne
2025-05-25 11:00 - 12:00
Celebrate with us and pray for our Teens from both Holy Trinity and Star of the Sea who will be Confirmed at the 11AM Mass!

Come Holy Spirit,
fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit
and they shall be created.
And You shall renew the face of the earth.
O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit,
did instruct the hearts of the faithful,
grant that by the same Holy Spirit
we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations,
Through Christ Our Lord.
Amen.

OFFICE CLOSED: Memorial Day
2025-05-26
Both Holy Trinity & Star of the Sea Parish Offices will be closed due to the holiday.
No School for students at Our Lady Star of the Sea

The Wonderful Counselor: Flourishing Together Through Christ – Seminar 4
2025-06-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Parish Center, 511 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
To live just a little more like Jesus each day, join our final seminar!
Thursday, June 19, 2025
6:30-8:00pm
Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Center Rooms 1 & 2
Catholic Therapist and Clinical Director, Latisha Sternod, MS, will be facilitating these live events. Ideal for everyone – ranging from those starting to explore the Catholic Christian faith to those seasoned in their walk with the Lord – because we all are starting anew each day to live a little more like Jesus!
________________________________________
Embark on a transformative journey with us, exploring how personal and communal flourishing is deeply rooted in a relationship with Jesus Christ. Each month, we will delve into essential themes such as embracing our identity in Christ, strengthening our faith amidst cultural challenges, embodying Christ through worship and daily life, and manifesting His love in the world. Through interactive learning, emotional and spiritual healing practices, and community building, discover how Christ as our Wonderful Counselor guides us to a life of true fulfillment and purpose.
