Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic 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 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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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Final Seminar:

Thursday, June 19

Confirmation Mass w/Archbishop Etienne
2025-05-25 11:00 - 12:00 | WA
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 | WA
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!
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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.

Relic of Bl. Carlo Acutis Viewing
2025-07-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Star of the Sea Church will be hosting a viewing of a first class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis on Friday, July 4th. Archbishop Domenico Sorrentino of Assisi will celebrate the 9:00am Mass, followed by a conference. Afterward, the relic will be available for public veneration.

Blessed Carlo Acutis, the first millennial to be beatified, was an Italian teen with an expertise in computer programming and website design. He used his talents to create a website that documented Eucharistic miracles and approved Marian apparitions. His mission in life was to use his skills for the glory of God and to spread his love of the Blessed Sacrament to all.
Bl. Carlo Acutis is scheduled to be canonized on September 7, 2025 alongside Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Soil & Garden Series
2025-07-08 18:00 - 19:30 | OLSOS School Garden, Corner of 4th Street and Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Feed your body, mind, and spirit in the garden.
Relax, unwind, build community, and be inspired. Join us in the OLSOS School Garden for some food-for-thought, taste testing, horticulture demonstrations, and more!These events are for the whole family – All are welcome! Invite your friends and neighbors.
Tuesdays at 6:00PMSchool Garden (Located down the street from the church on the corner of 4th and Veneta)

This Week's TopicFairy & Dinosaur Gardens.Bring a container – we have the rest!

Under Mary's Mantle of Hope
2025-07-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Join Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P. – author, evangelist, EWTN host, and Promoter General of the Holy Rosary – for a powerful Marian Talk!
SUNDAY, JULY 13 @ 11AMOur Lady Star of the Sea Church.Join us for Mass, followed by a talk and reception

The Path to a Deeper Friendship with ChristIn this Marian talk, rediscover the theological depth of the Rosary, its vital connection to the virtue of hope, and how it can rekindle hope in your heart, especially this year during the Jubilee of Hope.
Whether you are a Marian devotee or simply curious about her role in the church, this is an opportunity to strengthen your relationship with God through her guidance.
Register Here

Other Marian Talks:

JULY 10 – St. Philomena, Des Moines
JULY 16 – Mary Queen of Peace, Sammamish
JULY 17 – St. Teresa of Calcutta, Woodinville
JULY 19 – Blessed Sacrament, Seattle

Soil & Garden Series
2025-07-15 18:00 - 19:30 | OLSOS School Garden, Corner of 4th Street and Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Feed your body, mind, and spirit in the garden.
Relax, unwind, build community, and be inspired. Join us in the OLSOS School Garden for some food-for-thought, taste testing, horticulture demonstrations, and more!These events are for the whole family – All are welcome! Invite your friends and neighbors.
Tuesdays at 6:00PMSchool Garden (Located down the street from the church on the corner of 4th and Veneta)

This Week's ActivityStart seeds for your fall garden.Seed crafts

Soil & Garden Series
2025-08-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-26 08:00 - 17:00 | OLSOS School Garden, Corner of 4th Street and Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Feed your body, mind, and spirit in the garden.
Relax, unwind, build community, and be inspired. Join us in the OLSOS School Garden for some food-for-thought, taste testing, horticulture demonstrations, and more!These events are for the whole family – All are welcome! Invite your friends and neighbors.
Tuesdays at 6:00PMSchool Garden (Located down the street from the church on the corner of 4th and Veneta)

This Week's Activity:TBA

Bremerton Catholic Women's Retreat: Day 1
2025-10-17 18:00 - 22:00 | Camerman Hall
Join your fellow women at the 1st annual new-and-improved women’s retreat:

Meet fellow parishioners
Rediscover sisterhood
Listen to witness talks
Spend Time in adoration, confessions, rosary, prayer, & Saturday morning Mass

FREE! Register online: https://archseattle.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6077/responses/new
* Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast & lunch provided. No overnight stay.
* Invitation is for all women 18 and older even if you attended a Welcome Retreat.
For questions or additional info, please contact Simon Falk at simon@starofthesea.net

Bremerton Catholic Women's Retreat: Day 2
2025-10-18 08:00 - 15:00 | Holy Trinity Church, 4215 Pine Rd. NE, Bremerton, WA, 98310, United States

Day of Recollection with Dr. Tom Curran
2025-10-25 09:00 - 14:30 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Parenting in the eye of the storm: How we are called to lead, provide, and protect our families in a digital age
Join us to discuss the challenge of navigating the digital world and give parenting tips on how to shepherd kids through it.
Mass at 9AM, Program after in Camerman Hall until 2:30PM
Breakfast and lunch provided
Register: https://archseattle.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6362/responses/new
This is a great opportunity for parents to be formed in protecting their children from the dangerous and dark side of technology as well as a chance for us to gather in prayer and support and encouragement for one another.
This program is open to all parishioners and is sponsored by Our Lady Star of the Sea School

Dr. Tom Curran holds a PhD in systematic theology from the Catholic University of America and has studied in Rome at the Gregorian University. For over 15 years, he has hosted a Catholic radio show and podcast broadcast on 10+ stations and online. He’s the author of five books, including the bestseller The Mass: Four Encounters with Jesus That Will Change Your Life. A seasoned speaker, Dr. Curran has given over 2,000 talks to 350,000+ people in 35 states and six countries, focusing on the Sacraments, marriage and family, evangelization, and the Holy Spirit.

Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God
2026-01-01 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Mass Schedule:9:00am | 12:00pm (noon) | 7:00pm

Mass Schedule:9:00am | 7:00pm (Español)

From Franciscan Media:Mary’s divine motherhood broadens the Christmas spotlight. Mary has an important role to play in the Incarnation of the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. She consents to God’s invitation conveyed by the angel (Luke 1:26-38). Elizabeth proclaims: “Most blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” (Luke 1:42-43, emphasis added). Mary’s role as mother of God places her in a unique position in God’s redemptive plan.Without naming Mary, Paul asserts that “God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law” (Galatians 4:4). Paul’s further statement that “God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying out ‘Abba, Father!’” helps us realize that Mary is mother to all the brothers and sisters of Jesus.

MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: 9AM, 5PMSunday: 7:30AM, 9AM, 11AM, Monday-Thursday: 7:30AMFriday: 9AM

CONFESSION
Wednesday: 4:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AMSaturday: 10 AM , 3:00 PM

CONTACT US

Parish Office:511 Veneta Ave, Bremerton, WA 98337
360-479-3777info@starofthesea.net

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Changing Hearts and Minds on Abortion: An Interactive Seminar
2026-01-31 10:00 - 15:30 | Holy Trinity Church, 4215 Pine Rd. NE, Bremerton, WA, 98310, United States
Saturday, January 31st from 10am to 3:30pm
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Bremerton (Social Hall)

Join the Respect Life Ministry from the Bremerton Catholic Community on January 31st for this special workshop event. This workshop is focused on how to engage in a civil conversation between people who disagree about abortion.

If you are interested to learn more about the event, please feel free to reach out to Mark Guzman.

Candlemas - Presentation of the Lord
2026-02-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Celebrate the Presentation of the Lord and the Blessing of Candles.
Blessing of candles and procession begin in the Star of the Sea Gym, followed by Mass at 7:00pm.
Bring household candles to be blessed! Afterward, all are invited for a dessert reception in the Gym.

Mardi Gras Dance-Family Masquerade
2026-02-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Camerman Hall
American Heritage Girls Present a night of dancing and games for the whole family!
Sunday, February 15 from 6:30-9:00pm in Camerman Hall (church basement)
Desserts will be provided.
Tickets will be on sale at Star of the Sea from January 25 – February 8
Cost: Families $30 | Single $10
Cash or Check Only
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Questions? Please contact Michaela Hartsell or Gianna Ley

Ash Wednesday
2026-02-18 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Our Lady Star of the Sea
9:00 AM | Noon | 7:00 PMAshes will be distributed at all Masses

Holy Trinity
9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM (Español)Ashes will be distributed at all Masses

“…For you are dust and to dust you shall return.” -Gn 3:19

Spy Wednesday
2026-04-01 16:30 - 21:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
In reference to Judas Iscariot’s intent to betray Jesus, formed on Holy Wednesday, the day is sometimes called “Spy Wednesday”.
Confession – 4:30-9:00 PM at Star of the Sea
Tenebre Service – 6:30 PM at Star of the Sea
*There will be no Wednesday evening programs at Star.

Good Friday
2026-04-03 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
In addition to abstaining from meat, Catholics from age 18-59 fast this day (limit themselves to one full meal and two smaller meals).
OLSOS & HT Schedule:
No Mass

Noon-3:00 PM | Confessions and Tre-Ore Service | Star of the Sea“The Three Hours of Agony” or Tre Ore is a liturgical service held on Good Friday from noon until 3 o’clock to commemorate the Passion of Christ. Specifically, it refers to the three hours that Jesus hung on the Cross and includes a series of homilies on the seven last words spoken by Christ.

3:00 PM | Stations of the Cross | Star of the Sea & Holy TrinityThe Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross or Via Crucis, commemorate Jesus’s passion and death on the cross. There are 14 stations that each depict a moment on his journey to Calvary, usually through sacred art, prayers, and reflections.
The practice began as pious pilgrims traced his path through Jerusalem on the Via Dolorosa. Many who wanted to pass along the same route, but could not make the trip to Jerusalem, developed what eventually took the form of the fourteen stations currently found in almost every church throughout the world.

3:30 PM | Divine Mercy Novena begins | Star of the Sea & Holy Trinity “I desire that during these nine days you bring souls to the fountain of My mercy, that they may draw therefrom strength and refreshment and whatever grace they have need of in the hardships of life, and especially at the hour of death” (Diary of St. Faustina, 1209).
Prayed on ordinary rosary beads, The Chaplet of The Divine Mercy is an intercessory prayer that extends the offering of the Eucharist, so it is especially appropriate to use it after having received Holy Communion at Holy Mass.

7:00 PM | Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord | Star of the Sea & Holy Trinity (bilingual)

The Good Friday liturgy commemorates the Passion of Christ. During the liturgy, the faithfull will come forward to venerate a crucifix, recalling Christ’s death for our salvation. The tradition dates back to the late 4th century when, according to legend, St. Helena, the mother of Constantine, discovered the true cross in Jerusalem.

Easter Sunday
2026-04-05 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
He is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! Celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord!
Mass Schedule:

7:30 AM – Star of the Sea
8:00 AM – Holy Trinity
9:00 AM – Star of the Sea – followed by brunch
10:00 AM – Holy Trinity
11:00 AM – Star of the Sea
1:00 PM (Español) – Holy Trinity

Rejoice, heavenly powers! Sing, choirs of angels!Exult, all creation around God’s throne!Jesus Christ, our King, is risen!Sound the trumpet of salvation!Rejoice, O earth, in shining splendor,radiant in the brightness of your King!Christ has conquered! Glory fills you!Darkness vanishes for ever!Rejoice, O Mother Church! Exult in glory!The risen Savior shines upon you!Let this place resound with joy,echoing the mighty song of all God’s people!

Divine Mercy Sunday
2026-04-12 | WA
Regular Mass Schedule: 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am
Divine Mercy Chaplet: 3:00pm
JP2 Youth Center Anniversary Celebration: 3:30pm

“Behold, for you I have established a throne on earth – the tabernacle – and from this throne I desire to enter into your heart. You can come to me at any moment, at any time; I want to speak to you and desire to grant you grace.”
“My Heart overflows with great mercy for souls, and especially for poor sinners. If only they could understand that I am the best Father to them and it is for them that the Blood and Water flowed from My Heart…For them I dwell in the tabernacle as King of Mercy. I desire to bestow grace upon souls.”
-Jesus to St. Faustina
