Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church

Young Adult Hike w/Fr. Lappe
2024-08-18 08:00 - 2024-08-22 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Young Adults are invited to join Fr. Lappe for a 5-day hike in the wilderness!
For more information, contact Fr. Lappe

Parish Family Hour-Summer Schedule
2024-08-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-08-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-07-31 18:00 - 19:30 | Camerman Hall
Summer Schedule
6:00pm Potluck in Camerman Hall
6:30pm Reading and Discussion on “The Catholic Parent” series
7:30pm Gather in the Church for Night Prayer

For the Children
All children and youth will have an opportunity to enjoy summer with their fellow parish friends and partake in fun activities either in the JP2 Youth Center, Gym, or park (weather permitting). These activities will foster faith, community, and relationships in our children and youth.

For the Adults
Adults are invited to gather in Camerman Hall (church basement) for formation and discussion on “The Catholic Parent” video series. Created through a collaboration between the Augustine Institute and Catholic Sprouts, each episode in this stunning video series features real Catholic parents sharing their struggles and victories. Large and small families, families with young children and older children, and single-parent families; The Catholic Parent series strives to create a resource to support every Catholic family in their unique faith journey.
Be Empowered to:
• Faithfully take your family to Sunday Mass, even in difficult seasons.
• Commit to praying as a family, even when life is hectic.
• Live sacrificially for each other out of love, even when it’s uncomfortable.
• Give generously to those in need, even when it requires a lot of trust.

Vianney Cenacle
2024-08-01 19:00 - 20:00
First Thursday of every month from 7:00 – 8:00pm in the Church
Come pray for our priests and for vocations to the religious life!
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Eternal Father, open the ears of priests so that they hear Jesus saying, “You are not alone. Abide in my word. As I extend my arms to receive the Cross, extend your arms to receive the Church, and remember that I am with you always.” We entrust all priests to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Parish Holy Hour
2024-07-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
| Come Pray with us at our Weekly Parish Holy Hour | Each Thursday we will join in prayer for a specific intention.A time of prayer, music, and reflection before the Blessed Sacrament with the parish community. All are welcome!

Each Week is Focused on a Specific Intention:

First Thursday – Vianney Cenacle (Priests & Religious)
Second Thursday – For Families
Third Thursday – For Our Youth
Fourth Thursday – For Healing

Learn more about Holy Hours and the Importance of Eucharistic Adoration:

What Is a Holy Hour?

How to Make a Holy Hour

Parish Family Hour-Summer Schedule
2024-07-24 18:00 - 19:30

Parish Holy Hour
2024-07-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
| Come Pray with us at our Weekly Parish Holy Hour | Each Thursday we will join in prayer for a specific intention.The Parish Holy Hour is a time of prayer, music, and reflection in the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament with the parish community. All are welcome!

Each Week is Focused on a Specific Intention:

First Thursday – Vianney Cenacle (Priests & Religious)
Second Thursday – For Families
Third Thursday – For Our Youth
Fourth Thursday – For Healing

Learn More About Holy Hours & the Importance of Eucharistic Adoration Here:

What is a Holy Hour?

How to Make a Holy Hour

Vianney Cenacle
2024-06-06 19:00 - 20:00
First Thursday of every month from 7:00 – 8:00pm in the Church
Come pray for our priests and for vocations to the religious life!

Eternal Father, allow your priests to experience Your healing Love; wrap him in the security of the Trinitarian embrace. Help him to respond with profound gratitude to the reality that he is Your chosen son, chosen and loved by You. We entrust all priests to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Corpus Christi
2024-06-02 13:30 - 16:00
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Jesus Christ
The Corpus Christi Procession gives the Catholic believer a unique opportunity to proclaim their Eucharistic faith to the world. We believe that Jesus Christ is truly present among us through the Sacrament of the Eucharist, and thus during the procession we are showing that faith to the world.
SCHEDULE:

12:30-1:15PM Corpus Christi Film – There will be a showing of the “Faith Prevails: The Miracle of Bolsena” film by Solenne Santiago in Camerman Hall.
1:30 – 2:30PM Procession – We will process with the Holy Eucharist followed by Benediction.
2:30 – 4:00PM BBQ Reception – There will be a BBQ Potluck Reception Camerman Hall (church basement) after the Procession. Please bring a dish to share! Hamburgers and hotdogs will be provided by the Knights of Columbus.

The procession will begin at Star of the Sea Church at 1:30pm and go through the surrounding neighborhood to designated stations. These will be in the front yards of homes belonging to local parish families where altars will be set up for benediction. It will conclude back at Star with a final blessing followed by a BBQ potluck reception in Camerman Hall. It will be a wonderful day of prayer & celebration in honor of the Most Blessed Sacrament!
Volunteers needed! If you can assist with setup/cleanup for the BBQ reception, please contact Meg at the parish office: 360-479-3777

Parish Holy Hour
2024-05-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
| Come Pray with us at our Weekly Parish Holy Hour | Each Thursday we will join in prayer for a specific intention.A time of prayer, music, and reflection before the Blessed Sacrament with the parish community. All are welcome!

Each Week is Focused on a Specific Intention:

First Thursday – Vianney Cenacle (Priests & Religious)
Second Thursday – For Families
Third Thursday – For Our Youth
Fourth Thursday – For Healing
Fifth Thursday – For Mercy

Learn More About Holy Hours & the Importance of Eucharistic Adoration Here:

What is a Holy Hour?

How to Make a Holy Hour

Parish Holy Hour
2024-05-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
| Come Pray with us at our Weekly Parish Holy Hour | Each Thursday we will join in prayer for a specific intention.The Parish Holy Hour is a time of prayer, music, and reflection in the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament with the parish community. All are welcome!

Each Week is Focused on a Specific Intention:

First Thursday – Vianney Cenacle (Priests & Religious)
Second Thursday – For Families
Third Thursday – For Our Youth
Fourth Thursday – For Healing
Fifth Thursday – For Mercy

Learn More About Holy Hours & the Importance of Eucharistic Adoration Here:

What is a Holy Hour?

How to Make a Holy Hour

Jubilee Celebration for Fr. Sevilla
2024-04-13 18:30 - 20:00
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday April 13, 6:30pm in Camerman Hall
All are invited to celebrate with
Fr. Dennis Sevilla, Senior Priest of Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish
55th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination
Special dinner – Filipino cuisine, hosted by our San Lorenzo Ruiz Guild & other Parish Friends!
To help, please contact Meg at Parish Office: 360-479-3777 or meg@starofthesea.net
CONGRATULATIONS FR. DENNIS!!!

JP2 Youth Center Anniversary
2024-04-07 15:30 - 17:30
3:30pm – 5:30pm
at the JP2 Youth Center
Join us for fellowship, food, and games!
For Questions, please contact Olga.

We’re celebrating the anniversary of the opening of the John Paul II Youth Center.
Everyone is welcome!
All young adults are welcome to join us for a bonfire afterward at 6:30pm in the backyard of the Missionary House.

Stations of the Cross
2024-03-08 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”.

Day of Recollection w/Dr. Ray Guarendi
2024-03-02 09:30 - 15:30 | Camerman Hall
Saturday, March 2 | 9:30am – 3pm | Camerman Hall
Childcare provided
Click the RSVP button below so we can plan for meals and childcare.

RSVP HERE

Topics include:
You’re a Better Parent Than You Think!
Parents, teachers and anyone who works with children today are having their confidence, peace of mind, and authority undercut by a number of widespread myths that have been pushed upon them by the experts, the media and almost everybody else. Victimized by these false notions, many parents and educators are plagued by groundless worry, guilt and frustration. This presentation will foster self confidence, peace of mind, and will put authority into your hands where it belongs.

Marriage: Small Steps, Big Rewards
Making small personal changes can bring about dramatic improvements in a relationship. Overcoming any resistance to making those changes will not only lead to a better marriage but to more self contentment. Using illustrations familiar to most spouses, Dr. Ray offers humorous and good-sense guidance for a stronger marriage.

Back to the Family
Back to the Family presents the results of a three-year, national search for strong families. It reveals those characteristics most common to strong families as well as the struggles and difficulties most families face. The results will reinforce some traditional ideas about family life while offering some reassuring surprises.

About Dr. Ray Guarendi

Dr. Ray Guarendi is a Catholic father of ten adopted children, a clinical psychologist, author, professional speaker, and national radio and television host. His radio show, “The Dr. Is In” can be heard on 500 stations and Sirius XM channel 130. His TV show, “Living Right With Dr. Ray” can be seen on EWTN Global Catholic Network and is aired in 140 countries.

Women's Welcome Retreat
2024-02-17 08:00 - 2024-02-18 15:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Open to all ladies 18 and older, this 2-day, 1-overnight weekend retreat program has one goal: to bring people closer together in Christ.
It is a spiritual renewal which calls together the women of Kitsap County in order to experience personal conversion and Christian community. Experience the weekend and take this important step in your faith journey!
Cost: $75Scholarships Available upon request.

Register Online

—–This retreat uses the new version of Christ Renews His Parish, known as WELCOME. This updated version (what we like to call CRHP 2.0) of the retreat is put on by Dynamic Catholic with a fresh look on the CRHP material and will inspire you to be open to the way God is working in your life.
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If you have any questions, please email our Welcome Retreat Team at OLSOSWomensRetreat@gmail.com

Parish Family Hour Returns
2024-01-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Wednesday evening activities are back! We hope you all had a lovely Christmas break and are excited to hear all about it.

– Youth & Children’s Programs –

FIDELIS – Young Ladies Gr. 6-12 and Women mentors: JP2 Youth Center – 6:00PM

FRATERNUS – Young Men Gr. 6-12 and Gentlemen mentors: Gym – 6:00PM
FAITHWORKS – Children Gr. PreK-5: Parish Center & School Cafeteria

All join together for Compline in the church at 7:30pm.

Learn more about our youth programs:

Visit Youth Website

– For the Adults –

While the youth & children programs are taking place, all of the parents, young adults, and families are invited to attend the adult faith formation in Camerman Hall at 6PM.

All programs will conclude with Night Prayer (Compline) in the church at 7:30PM.

The Nativity of the Lord
2023-12-24 - 2023-12-25 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Christmas Mass Schedule:
Sunday, December 24

4:30pm Carol Service (prelude to Mass)
5:00pm Vigil Mass of the Nativity
11:30pm Carol Service (prelude to Midnight Mass)

Livestream of Vigil Mass

Monday, December 25

12:00am Midnight Mass
8:00am Christmas Mass
11:00am Christmas Mass

Fulfilling Sunday ObligationIn addition to attending the Christmas Mass, Catholics are obligated to keep holy the Sabbath and attend Mass this day. If you are considering attending the Christmas Eve Mass, please know this does not fulfill both days.
You can fulfill your Sunday obligation by attending one of the following Masses at Star:Saturday Vigil: December 23 @ 5pmSunday Morning Masses: December 24 @ 8am or 11am

Advent Mission w/Fr. Claude Lombardo, MC
2023-12-18 19:00 - 2023-12-20 20:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
ADVENT PARISH MISSION“Do This in Memory of Me” – The Eucharist in piety, in the liturgy, and in the doctrineFr. Claude Lombardo, M.C.December 18-20, 2023
Talks will go from 7:00-8:00PM each evening.Confession available before (5pm) and after (8pm) each evening talk.
**All Wednesday Evening Faith Formation programs will be cancelled on December 20 so families have the opportunity to attend the mission!

Spiritual Direction

Father Claude will be available for spiritual direction during his stay here. If you are interested, please sign-up for your visiting time by clicking the button below.

Select a Time

Livestream Day 1

Livestream Day 2

Livestream Day 3

ABOUT FR. CLAUDE:
Fr. Claude Lombardo, MC is the Superior for the Miles Christi religious community in San Diego, California. Born in Cordoba, Argentina, he holds a computer system engineering degree.
Upon joining Miles Christi, he pursued and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and a Pontifical Bachelor in Theology from the University of the Holy Cross in Rome. Since his Ordination to the Priesthood in 2009, he has preached and led numerous retreats, missions and days of recollection. He is currently a spiritual director, a leader of the Miles Christi young adult group, a chaplain at Cathedral Catholic High School and of JSerra in Orange county.

Veteran's Day
2023-11-10
Parish Office & School Closed.

All Souls Day Mass
2023-11-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Mass for All Souls will be at 7:00PM.We offer up this Mass to all our parishioners who have died this past year. Join us for a reception after Mass in Camerman Hall.
There will be no Vianney Cenacle this night.

Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine,cum sanctis tuis in aeternum,quia pius es.Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine,et lux perpetua luceat eis.

May light eternal shine upon them, O Lord,with Thy saints forever,for Thou art kind.Eternal rest give to them, O Lord,and let perpetual light shine upon them.

An Evening with Mr. Chris Rufo-Men's Event
2023-10-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Our Local Fraternus Chapter Invites all the men of the parish to an evening with Mr. Chris Rufo
Friday, October 6Our Lady Star of the Sea Church
Join fellow parishioner and bestselling author Christopher F. Rufo for an evening discussion on American cultural decay and why strong men of faith are needed more than ever.
Drawing from his latest book, America’s Cultural Revolution: How the Radical Left Conquered Everything, Rufo will share research and case studies of how traditional American values were corrupted into the moral confusion we see today.
This is a men’s only event 🙂

RSVP Here

SCHEDULE

6:00 PM | First Friday Evening Mass
6:30 PM | Appetizers & drinks in Camerman Hall followed by Lecture and Discussion
8:00 PM | Fraternus will be selling copies of the book with Chris being available to sign books!

About Our Guest Speaker:
Christopher F. Rufo is a journalist, activist, and author. He led the fight against critical race theory in American institutions, inspiring a presidential order and legislation in 15 states. He has been hailed by The Atlantic as “the most talented conservative polemicist of his generation” and by Tucker Carlson as “one of the most effective journalists and filmmakers in the country.” Rufo has directed four documentaries for PBS, Netflix, and international television, including America Lost, which tells the story of three “forgotten American cities.” He is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, America’s Cultural Revolution, available wherever books are sold. He teaches political science at Hillsdale College and is a Board Trustee of the New College of Florida, which is leading the way in higher education reform. Rufo holds a BS from Georgetown and a Masters from Harvard. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife Suphatra and their three sons.

Night of Worship
2023-09-30 18:30 - 20:30 | School Gym, 511 Veneta Ave, Bremerton, WA
“Let everything that has breath give praise to the Lord”-Psalm 150:6
Join us for a night of worship and prayer September 30 at 6:30pm in the Gym.

Featuring

Music provided by members of United Praise NorthwestPrayer teams provided by Encounter School of Ministry

Gallery

Celebrate Calm Parent Workshop
2023-09-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Camerman Hall
Stop Defiance, Yelling & Power Struggles

Wednesday, September 20, 2023Camerman Hall (Church Basement)
5:30PM | Potluck Dinner6:00PM | Workshop
Join us for this FREE Event! No registration necessary.

WANT INSIGHT YOU’VE NEVER HEARD BEFORE?
Celebrate Calm Founder Kirk Martin, will provide parents with a dozen strategies that will eliminate defiance, disrespect, yelling, bullying, sibling fights and more that characterize our homes. Kirk provides concrete, practical strategies that work with kids ages 2-22 in everyday situations to:

Get your kids to listen the first time
Stop defiance with toddlers and teens
Stop whining, tantrums, and sibling fights
Stop daily fights over homework, screens, and morning routine

Watch Video Clips and Learn More at
celebratecalm.com/podcasts

For Questions, contact Casey:
Casey@celebrateCalm.com | 888.506.1871

Young Adults: Guinness & God
2023-04-30 18:30 - 20:30 | 19th Hole Bar and Grill
All young adults are invited to join us at the 19th Hole Bar and Grill where we will enjoy a meal, a talk, and discussion. Dinner will be provided, drinks are on your own.
Seating is limited! Please RSVP below.
April 30 – Guest Speaker: Fr. Ben Bray
For questions, contact Axel@starofthesea.net

Saint Luke Productions: Tolton
2023-04-19 18:00 | Camerman Hall
Saint Luke Production will be performing the one-man show, Tolton, in Camerman Hall on Wednesday, April 19 @ 6:00pm.Admission: Free-will offering
In lieu of Wednesday night programs, we will be encouraging everyone (ages 10 and up) to attend this show.

About the Production:
Tolton: From Slave to Priest is a powerful new live production based on the life of Fr. Augustus Tolton, the first African American priest. This compelling true story of courage, forgiveness, and reconciliation resonates deeply with modern American audiences. Bishop Joseph Perry of Chicago, postulator for Fr. Tolton’s canonization cause, is calling Tolton a production that will “inspire a new era of peace, hope and forgiveness in America.”
Tolton is a riveting multimedia drama not to be missed. The production runs 75 minutes, and is suitable for middle school age and up.

Trivia Night
2023-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Camerman Hall
Trivia Night!
Hosted by the OLSOS School Commission
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S A T U R D A Y, F E B R U A R Y 18
7-9 PM
Camerman Hall
Cost: $20/person
Price Includes: Entry, Snacks, Beer, and Dessert
Doors open at 6:30pm
Tickets can be purchased in the vestibule after weekend Masses or at the school during the day.
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Childcare available for children ages 5 +

Cost of childcare: $5/family
Pizza will be provided for the children
Sign-up by February 15 at 360-373-5162

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Funds raised will be used to purchase essential items for people in need in Bremerton. Students will organize items to be handed out as part of a school community service project.
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Parish Holy Hour
2023-02-16 19:00 - 20:00
Come Pray with us at our Monthly Parish Holy Hour
Each month we will join in prayer for a specific intention.
A time of prayer, music, and reflection before the Blessed Sacrament with the parish community. Hosted by youth and young adults. All are welcome!

This Month:
For the lost who have not received the light of revelation or been brought back by the Good Shepherd
Refreshments to follow in Camerman Hall.

Youth and Young Adult Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for altar servers, greeters, and people to help with music ministry. Email Axel to volunteer or for more details: axel@starofthesea.net

The Value of Liberal Arts: Reviving Catholic Education
2023-02-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Camerman Hall
Evening with Mr. Danny Flynn Principal of St. Jerome Academy in Hyattsville, Maryland and a mentor in the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education’s Aspiring School Leaders Program
Please join us as we host one of the great leaders in the revolution in Catholic Education. RSVP BELOW
Mr. Flynn is the principal of St. Jerome Academy in Hyattsville, Maryland. St. Jerome has served as the flagship for Catholic Parish Schools transitioning to a Liberal Arts curriculum and philosophy.

What Mr. Flynn says about his school:

“St. Jerome Academy educates children in the truest and fullest sense by giving them the necessary tools of learning and by fostering wonder and love for all that is genuinely true, good, and beautiful. We emphasize classical learning because we want our students to read well, speak well, and think well and ultimately because truth and beauty are good in themselves and desirable for their own sake. We seek to incorporate our students into the wisdom of two thousand years of Catholic thought, history, culture, and arts so that they might understand themselves and their world in the light of the truth and acquire the character to live happy and integrated lives in the service of God and others.”

Schedule:

6:00pm – Chili w/Cornbread Dinner and Presentation in Camerman Hall for adults. Children will have pizza in the parish center and games.
8:00pm – Conclude all together with Compline in the Church

Please RSVP below so we can prepare enough food for everyone!
