Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church

Vianney Cenacle
2024-06-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

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

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

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
2024-07-31 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-08-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-08-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Camerman Hall

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.

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

Vianney Cenacle
2024-09-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
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, please allow Mary, Mother of Your Eternal High Priest to help our priests to understand the dignity of their vocation so that they may grow to love as she does. May they always be mindful of the invaluable gift that they give to Your Church, the Eucharist. We entrust all priests to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Public Veneration of the Relic of Saint Jude
2024-09-24 14:00 - 22:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
The Arm of St. Jude the Apostle is visiting Our Lady Star of the Sea Church!

Tuesday, September 24 from 2:00-10:00 PM.
A special Mass in honor of St. Jude will be held at 7:00 PM.

Apostle of the ImpossibleSaint Jude is revered for his unwavering dedication and steadfast faith. Millions have experienced his intercession in times of adversity and need.
For more information, visit: www.apostleoftheimpossible.com
Learn More

NERF Night!
2024-09-27 18:00 - 21:00 | School Gym, 511 Veneta Ave, Bremerton, WA
Friday, September 27 | 6:00 – 9:00pm | Our Lady Star of the Sea Gym
Doors open at 5:30pm
Tickets
$10 Per person$50 for familiesAdmission includes Nerf War fun and a meal (Pizza, Water, Ice Cream)Bring your own nerf gun, we’ll supply the bullets.
– TRAILMEN PLAY FOR FREE –

Purchase Tickets Online

**RAFFLE**
$1 per ticket
Purchase For a Chance to Win aNew Nerf gun!

Questions? Have Questions? Want to join Trail Life?Contact Mike Cichy: arcadeboy@hotmail.com

San Lorenzo Ruiz Celebration
2024-09-28 18:30 - 20:30
If I had a thousand lives, I would give it all to Christ

Every year parishioners at Star of the Sea Parish hold a San Lorenzo Ruiz Celebration close to the martyr’s Feast Day (September 28).
All are invited to attend this year’s celebration in Camerman Hall (church basement), on Saturday, September 28 after the 5:00PM Vigil Mass.
San Lorenzo Ruiz, Pray for Us!

Day of Recollection w/Patrick Whalen
2024-10-12 09:00 - 14:00 | Camerman Hall
Saturday, October 12 | 9:00am – 2pm | Camerman Hall
Begins with the 9:00am Mass in the Church –Childcare provided –

Click the RSVP button below so we can plan for meals and childcare.

RSVP Here

Schedule:

9:00 am – Morning Mass
9:45 am – Brief Morning Snack
Talk #1: Reason, Religion, Kindness: Don Bosco and the Preventive Method
Talk #2: Technology in the Home and the Heart
Talk #3: The Agamemnon Effect: How Our Work Culture Damages Families
12:30 pm – Lunch
Talk #4: Catholic Anthropology & Catholic Education: Resources for Catholic Educators and Parents

About Patrick Whalen
Patrick is an entrepreneur, small business owner, and experienced academic administrator at the secondary and post-secondary levels. He served for over a decade in the United States Marine Corps where he deployed multiple times and served in a variety of leadership roles. He has extensive educational experience as a teacher, head of school, and school founder, and served as an assistant to the President of Hillsdale College. His educational initiatives include founding and leading St. Martin’s Academy, a farm-based boarding school, as well as Iliad Athletics, providing curricula and training in fitness, outdoorsmanship, and character development. Patrick has a B.A. from the University of Michigan, and a M.A. from Washington University in St. Louis. His essays and poetry have appeared or are forthcoming in a variety of journals including the Marine Corps Gazette, Michigan Quarterly Review, Arion: A Journal of Humanities and the Classics, The New Criterion, and Touchstone.

Public Square Rosary
2024-10-12 12:00 - 12:30
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!

Fidelis Fall Excursion
2024-10-18 17:00 - 2024-10-20 12:00
Fidelis Fall Excursion is October 18-20, 2024
Seabeck Conference Center
Cost $80/person*

Register Here!

A packing list will be sent to those who register.*Scholarships available. Please contact Jenny.

A21 Walk for Freedom
2024-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Join thousands of people across hundreds of cities around the world to raise awareness of human trafficking.
We believe that every step we take locally leaves footprints globally. Every dollar fundraised, every poster seen, every person made aware of the issue of human trafficking, add up to one Global impact – a world where everyone is free.
If you have any questions about this walk please contact us at LenaMcGinnis525@gmail.com.Should you have any general questions about A21 or the global Walk For Freedom email info@a21.org.

Register Now

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please wear all black. We will meet at 12:15pm at lower church parking lot for sign-in and late registration.— CARPOOLING RECOMMENDED. (Parking also available on side streets.) We will begin walking at 1pm. We will walk from this location to the ferry terminal, to 11th and back. This walk is about 2.5 miles and should take about 1.5 hours (allowing for crosswalk signs). There will be light refreshments upon return.

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.

Fraternus Fall Excursion
2024-11-15 17:00 - 2024-11-17 12:00 | Ramblewood Retreat Center, 269035 US-101, Sequim, WA, 98382, United States
November 15-17, 2024
Ramblewood Retreat Center, Sequim​Cost: $50 (Scholarships available, contact John Boyle)
For ALL Young Men grades 6-12 /male mentors/dads/older brothers
Join the Fraternus Brothers for a weekend of Camping, Fellowship, and more.

Meet at the JP2 Youth Center at 3:30pm. Depart JP2 no later than 4pm

Youth Excursion Form

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Adult Excursion Form

Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass
2024-11-19 19:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
On November 19, there will be a memorial Mass at 7:00pm for the deceased members of the Knights of Columbus. All are welcome to attend.There will be a reception in Camerman Hall following the Mass.

Incline, O Lord, Thine ear to our prayers, in which we humbly beseech Thy mercy, that Thou wouldst place the soul of Thy servants, which Thou hast caused to depart from this world, into the region of peace and light; and unite in the fellowship of Thy Saints. Through Christ our Lord,Amen.

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!

Rorate Caeli Mass
2024-12-07 06:30 - 07:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Saturday, December 7 @ 6:30 AMfollowed by a brunch reception in Camerman Hall
ABOUT THE MASS:
The Rorate Caeli Mass is a traditional Advent devotion where the Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary for Advent is offered just before dawn. The interplay of light and darkness speak to the meaning of Advent and the coming of the Light of the world.
The Mass takes its title, Rorate Caeli, from the first words of the Introit, from Isaiah 45:8

Rorate, caeli, desuper, et nubes pluant justum, aperiatur terra, et germinet Salvatorem.

Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the just: let earth be opened and bud forth a Savior.

The Rorate Mass is lit only by candlelight. In the dimly lit setting, priests and faithful prepare to honor the Light of the world, who is soon to be born, and offer praise to God for the gift of Our Lady. As the Mass proceeds and sunrise approaches, the church becomes progressively brighter, illumined by the sun as our Faith is illumined by Christ.
The readings and prayers of the Mass foretell the prophecy of the Virgin who would bear a Son called Emmanuel, and call on all to raise the gates of their hearts and their societies to let Christ the King enter; asking for the grace to receive eternal life by the merits of the Incarnation and saving Resurrection of Our Lord.

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!

Are You Smarter Than a Seminarian?
2024-12-21 18:00 - 21:00 | School Gym, 511 Veneta Ave, Bremerton, WA
Saturday, December 21 | 6-9pm in the Star of the Sea Gym
Boys in Grades 7-12 are invited to compete against two seminarians, Fred Tucker and Philip Powell in a game of trivia!
Dinner will be provided.
For Questions, please contact Fr. Nehnevaj.

Office Closed: MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
2025-01-20
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
