BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church - ECPv6.15.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.starofthesea.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250317T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20230218T212433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T163413Z UID:15449-1742238000-1742414400@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:Parish Lenten Mission DESCRIPTION:Schedule:\nMONDAY: Some Lenten PracticesSetting the Foundations for our Path to Easter \n\n7:30AM Mass\n8:00AM Confession\n5:00PM Confession\n7:00PM Mission Talk\n8:00PM Confession\n\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nTUESDAY: My Daily Encounter with God Our personal commitment to the Lord and how to find God in the midst of a fast pace life \n\n7:30AM Mass\n8:00AM Confession\n5:00PM Confession\n7:00PM Mission Talk\n8:00PM Confession\n\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nWEDNESDAY: Joyful Disciples of the LordThe Holy Eucharist and Our Blessed Mother as a Source of our Mission \n\n7:30AM Mass\n8:00AM Confession\n4:30PM Confession\n6:00PM Soup Supper in Camerman Hall\n7:00PM Mission Talk\n(No Evening Programs)\n8:00PM Confession\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Father Paul de Soza\, MC:\nFr. 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. \nWhile 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. \n  URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/parish-lenten-mission/ LOCATION:Our Lady Star of the Sea Church\, 500 Veneta Ave.\, Bremerton\, WA\, 98337\, United States CATEGORIES:All Church,Talks/Missions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.starofthesea.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Lenten-Mission-Fr.-Paul-de-Soza.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20250305T231855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T231855Z UID:18096-1742034600-1742040000@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:The Jesus Prayer-A Pathway to Trauma Recovery DESCRIPTION:The Jesus Prayer – A Pathway to Trauma Recovery\nPresented by Gabriel Crawford\, LMHC \nMARCH 15 from 10:30am – Noon\nStar of the Sea School Gym \nIf Jesus promised that he has come to give life in its fullness (Jn. 10:10)\, then why do so many Catholics feel like they are not flourishing?\nHave you ever intimately examined your life story\, considering the impact of past heartache upon your body\, soul\, and spirit today? \nThis workshop presents trauma by connecting Polyvagal Theory to Catholic spirituality and explores how the practice of the Jesus Prayer can reconnect us to our body and to the love of the Father through the Son and in the Spirit. \nPlease wear comfortable clothing\, because there will be movement in this workshop (not yoga).  \n  URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/the-jesus-prayer-a-pathway-to-trauma-recovery/ LOCATION:School Gym\, 511 Veneta Ave\, Bremerton\, WA CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20250210T211812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T212749Z UID:18021-1741973400-1741975200@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:Stations of the Cross DESCRIPTION:Join us Fridays during Lent for Stations of the Cross at 5:30PM in the Church.\nThe Knights of Columbus will host a Fish Fry in Camerman Hall (church basement) following the stations. \n\nThe 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.\nOur Lady Star of the Sea uses the prayers and meditations from St. Alphonsus Liguori’s “The Way of the Cross”. URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/stations-of-the-cross-2/ LOCATION:Our Lady Star of the Sea Church\, 500 Veneta Ave.\, Bremerton\, WA\, 98337\, United States CATEGORIES:All Church,Liturgical ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.starofthesea.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Stations-of-the-Cross-Header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20250305T224528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T230928Z UID:18085-1741800600-1741802400@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:Soup Supper DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday evenings this Lent for a soup and bread supper in Camerman Hall. \nMarch 12\, 2025 \n\n4:30 PM Confession\n5:30 PM Soup Supper (Hosted by TMIY)\n6:00 PM Parish Family Hour/FaithWorks/Fraternus/Fidelis\n7:30 PM Compline in the Church URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/soup-supper/ LOCATION:Camerman Hall CATEGORIES:All Church,Liturgical ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.starofthesea.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Soup-Supper-Header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250223T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20250115T194432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T205723Z UID:17948-1740333600-1740686400@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:Parish Family Lenten Mission DESCRIPTION:PARISH LENTEN MISSION w/Fr. Peter Schavitz\, CSsR\nFebruary 23-27\, 2025\nAt Holy Trinity Church – 4215 Pine Rd.\, NE \n\n\nSCHEDULE:\nSUNDAY\,  FEB. 23:             6:00pm    Mission Begins (Theme: Bible) \n                                              7:30pm     Hospitality in the Social Hall \nMONDAY\, FEB. 24:            9:00am     Daily Mass w/Fr. Peter \n                                                 9:45am     Hospitality in the Social Hall \n                                                 6:00pm     Mission Begins (Theme: Crucifix) \n                                                 7:30pm     Hospitality in the Social Hall \nTUESDAY\, FEB. 25:            9:00am     Daily Mass w/Fr. Peter \n                                                 9:45am     Hospitality in the Social Hall \n                                                 6:00pm     Mission Begins (Theme: Ashes) \n                                                 7:30pm     Hospitality in the Social Hall \nWEDNESDAY\, FEB. 26:     9:00am     Daily Mass w/Fr. Peter \n                                                  9:45am     Hospitality in the Social Hall \n                                                  6:00pm     Mission Begins (Theme: Bread) \n                                                  7:30pm     Hospitality in the Social Hall \nTHURSDAY\, FEB. 27:         9:00am     NO MORNING MASS \n                                                 6:00pm     Eucharist Celebration (Theme: Altar) \n                                                 7:30pm     Hospitality in the Social Hall URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/parish-family-lenten-mission/ LOCATION:Holy Trinity Church\, 4215 Pine Rd. NE\, Bremerton\, WA\, 98310\, United States CATEGORIES:All Church,Talks/Missions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20250114T223836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T223959Z UID:17935-1740222000-1740236400@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Seattle 175th Anniversary Mass & Celebration at OLSOS DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2025 celebration of the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Seattle at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Bremerton. \nSaturday\, February 22\, 2025 | 11:00am\nThe Most Reverend Paul D. Etienne\, Archbishop of Seattle\, Celebrant\nOur Lady Star of the Sea in Bremerton \n\nFor 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. \nThis is one of four special Masses to celebrate the 175th Anniversary:  \nJanuary 25 at 11:00am | Protocathedral of St. James the Greater\, Vancouver\nFebruary 22 at 11:00am | Our Lady Star of the Sea\, Bremerton\nMarch 1 at 11:00am | Immaculate Conception\, Mount Vernon\nMay 31 at 11:00am | Solemn Celebration at St. James Cathedral\, Seattle URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/archdiocese-of-seattle-175th-anniversary-mass-celebration-at-olsos/ LOCATION:Our Lady Star of the Sea Church\, 500 Veneta Ave.\, Bremerton\, WA\, 98337\, United States CATEGORIES:All Church,Mass ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.starofthesea.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/175th-event-page-Bremerton_E1-min.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20250115T195653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T002803Z UID:17952-1740076200-1740081600@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:The Wonderful Counselor: Flourishing Together Through Christ - Seminar 1 DESCRIPTION:To live just a little more like Jesus each day\, join our monthly seminars! \n6:30-8:00pm\nOur Lady Star of the Sea Church\, Center Rooms 1 & 2 \nCatholic 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! \n________________________________________ \nEmbark 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. \n________________________________________ \nUpcoming Seminars:\n\nThursday\, March 20\nThursday\, May 15\nThursday\, June 19 URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/human-flourishing-yours-and-mine-seminar-1/ LOCATION:Parish Center\, 511 Veneta Ave.\, Bremerton\, WA\, 98337\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries,All Church,Talks/Missions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.starofthesea.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Wonderful-Counselor-Header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250218 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20250115T193932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T193932Z UID:17946-1739750400-1739836799@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:Office Closed: PRESIDENTS’ DAY DESCRIPTION:Both Holy Trinity & Star of the Sea Parish Offices will be closed due to the holiday.\nNo School for students at Our Lady Star of the Sea URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/office-closed-presidents-day/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250207T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20250114T004601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T215126Z UID:17906-1738954800-1738960200@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:Ladies Night with Sr. Solanus Casey DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 7 @ 7:00pm\nOur Lady Star of the Sea\,Camerman Hall \nSurrendering Our Anxieties to God: Entrusting the past to His mercy and the future to His providence\, while living with Him in the present moment. Join us for dessert\, coffee\, and discussion. \nPlease RSVP so we can provide enough dessert for our guests. Thank you!  \n \n RSVP Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Sr. Solanus Casey\, S.O.L.T.\n Guest Speaker \n Sr. Solanus grew up in Indiana just outside of Indianapolis. She has one brother\, and he is serving as a diocesan priest in Indiana. She felt God calling her to religious life when she was 16. She studied Catechesis and Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. After graduating she volunteered on the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation in North Dakota with the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity. She served there for two years as a youth minister and then entered the sisters in 2008. She made her first vows in 2012. Sister has served in Seattle\, Detroit\, and Corpus Christi\, and is currently teaching religion at a Catholic School in Phoenix. URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/ladies-night-with-sr-solanus-casey/ LOCATION:Camerman Hall CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.starofthesea.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ladies-Night-w-Sr-Solanus-Casey-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250206T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20250114T001738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T235656Z UID:17895-1738864800-1738872000@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:Why Would the Church Direct Towards a Catholic Liberal Education? DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 6  |  6:00pm  |  Camerman Hall\n–Dinner & Childcare provided – \n \nClick the RSVP button below so we can plan for meals and childcare.\n\n\n \n RSVP Here\n \n \n \n \n \n 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). \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dr. Arthur Hippler \nDr. 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.    URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/classical-education-and-church-teaching-w-dr-hippler/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:All Church,Talks/Missions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.starofthesea.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/WHY-WOULD-THE-CHURCH-DIRECT-TOWARDS-A-CATHOLIC-LIBERAL-EDUCATION-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250121 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20250115T193857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T193857Z UID:17944-1737331200-1737417599@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:Office Closed: MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY DESCRIPTION:Both Holy Trinity & Star of the Sea Parish Offices will be closed due to the holiday.\nNo School for students at Our Lady Star of the Sea URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/office-closed-martin-luther-king-jr-day/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241221T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241221T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20241209T193437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T204018Z UID:17844-1734804000-1734814800@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:Are You Smarter Than a Seminarian? DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 21 | 6-9pm in the Star of the Sea Gym \nBoys in Grades 7-12 are invited to compete against two seminarians\, Fred Tucker and Philip Powell in a game of trivia!\nDinner will be provided. \nFor Questions\, please contact Fr. Nehnevaj. URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/are-you-smarter-than-a-seminarian/ LOCATION:School Gym\, 511 Veneta Ave\, Bremerton\, WA CATEGORIES:Youth Ministries ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.starofthesea.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Smarter-than-a-seminarian.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241220T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241220T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20161206T224643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T001045Z UID:4645-1734717600-1734721200@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:Simbang Gabi DESCRIPTION:Mass is at 6:00 PM followed by a reception in Camerman Hall.All are welcome!\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Commissioning Mass at St. James Cathedral\nSaturday\, December  14\, 2024 @ 11AM\nJoin Catholics across the archdiocese for the Archdiocese of Seattle’s 27th Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass to be presided by Archbishop Paul Etienne.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is Simbang Gabi?\n\nSimbáng 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.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \nFilipino 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THE PAROL\n \nA 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. \nThe presence of the star reminds us of God’s presence among us and that Jesus is Emmanuel! URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/simbang-gabi-mass/ LOCATION:Our Lady Star of the Sea Church\, 500 Veneta Ave.\, Bremerton\, WA\, 98337\, United States CATEGORIES:All Church,Holiday,Mass ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.starofthesea.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/3119712299_eefc256c76_b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241218T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241218T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20241209T192602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T192602Z UID:17841-1734543000-1734550200@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:Special Advent Family Night DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of festivities as we prepare for Jesus’ coming!\nWednesday\, December 18 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church.\nThere 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. \nSCHEDULE: \n\n5:30pm Potluck Dinner in Camerman Hall\n6pm Girl’s Choir Carol Service in the Church\n6:30pm Children’s Christmas Pageant back in Camerman Hall\nVespers (Night Prayer)\nDessert Reception to end the evening\n\nWe hope to see you all there! URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/special-advent-family-night/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:All Church,Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.starofthesea.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ChristmasCarolers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20191106T225015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T212124Z UID:9510-1733770800-1734033600@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:Advent Mission DESCRIPTION:Divine Mercy in the Gospels\nDecember 9-12\, 2024With Fr. Ben Cameron\, C.P.M.\n  \nM I S S I O N   T A L K  |  7:00-8:00PM in the Church \nC O N F E S S I O N  |  After Morning Mass and before & after Mission Talk  \nM A S S  SCHEDULE:  \n\nDecember 9 (Immaculate Conception\, Holy Day) – 9AM\, Noon\, 7PM;  \nDecember 10 & 11 – 7:30AM;\nDecember 12 (Our Lady of Guadalupe) – 7:30AM\, 7PM\n\n  \n \n Livestream of the Talks Here\n \n \n \n \n \n   \n\nAbout Fr. Ben Cameron\, C.P.M. \nFr. 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. \n  \n 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. \n  \n 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. \n  URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/parish-advent-mission-2/ LOCATION:Our Lady Star of the Sea Church\, 500 Veneta Ave.\, Bremerton\, WA\, 98337\, United States CATEGORIES:All Church ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.starofthesea.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Advent-Mission-Header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241210 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20161129T224843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T172337Z UID:4614-1733702400-1733788799@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary DESCRIPTION:Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception – Holy Day of Obligation \n\nMonday\, December 9\, 2024 Mass Times: 9:00AM\, Noon\, & 7:00PM\n\n  \n\nO 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. URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/immaculate-conception-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary/ LOCATION:Our Lady Star of the Sea Church\, 500 Veneta Ave.\, Bremerton\, WA\, 98337\, United States CATEGORIES:All Church,Liturgical ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.starofthesea.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Immaculate-Conception.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T070000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20231201T221510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T235535Z UID:16488-1733553000-1733554800@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:Rorate Caeli Mass DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 7 @ 6:30 AMfollowed by a brunch reception in Camerman Hall\nABOUT THE MASS: \nThe 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. \nThe Mass takes its title\, Rorate Caeli\, from the first words of the Introit\, from Isaiah 45:8 \n\n    Rorate\, caeli\, desuper\, et nubes pluant justum\,     aperiatur terra\, et germinet Salvatorem. \n  \n     Drop down dew\, ye heavens\, from above\, and let      the clouds rain the just: let earth be opened and bud     forth a Savior. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \nThe 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. URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/rorate-caeli-mass/ LOCATION:Our Lady Star of the Sea Church\, 500 Veneta Ave.\, Bremerton\, WA\, 98337\, United States CATEGORIES:Mass END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241201T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20161109T184706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T235939Z UID:4499-1733043600-1733059800@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:Advent Festival DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 1\, 2024\nAfter the Morning Masses (8am-1:30pm) in the School Gym\n+ Advent Wreath Kits + \n+ American Heritage Girls Greenery pick-up + \n+ Knights of Columbus Keep Christ in Christmas\, Card Sales + \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 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! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n+ Advent Candles from the Gift Shop + \n+ Pictures with St. Nicholas + \n+ PREPARES “Fill A Bottle” Fundraiser + \nAnd More! URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/advent-festival/ LOCATION:School Gym\, 511 Veneta Ave\, Bremerton\, WA CATEGORIES:All Church ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.starofthesea.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Advent-Festival.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241128T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241128T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20161103T230235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T175804Z UID:4478-1732784400-1732788000@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day Mass DESCRIPTION:Start off your celebration of Thanksgiving with Mass at 9AM\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nHeavenly 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There will be a monetary & non-perishable food collection for St. Vincent de Paul URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/thanksgiving-day-mass/ LOCATION:Our Lady Star of the Sea Church\, 500 Veneta Ave.\, Bremerton\, WA\, 98337\, United States CATEGORIES:All Church,Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.starofthesea.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1014-1068-photo-thanksgiving-stock-imagery.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20201028T182044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T000401Z UID:11353-1732042800-1732042800@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nIncline\, 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. URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/knights-of-columbus-memorial-mass/ LOCATION:Our Lady Star of the Sea Church\, 500 Veneta Ave.\, Bremerton\, WA\, 98337\, United States CATEGORIES:Mass,Ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.starofthesea.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/All-Souls-Header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241117T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20241009T222143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T191247Z UID:17686-1731690000-1731844800@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:Fraternus Fall Excursion DESCRIPTION:November 15-17\, 2024\nRamblewood Retreat Center\, Sequim​Cost: $50 (Scholarships available\, contact John Boyle) \nFor ALL Young Men grades 6-12 /male mentors/dads/older brothers\nJoin the Fraternus Brothers for a weekend of Camping\, Fellowship\, and more.\n\n\n\nMeet at the JP2 Youth Center at 3:30pm.  Depart JP2 no later than 4pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youth Excursion Form\n \n \n \n \n \n ♦ VIEW PACKING LIST \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adult Excursion Form URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/fraternus-fall-excursion/ LOCATION:Ramblewood Retreat Center\, 269035 US-101\, Sequim\, WA\, 98382\, United States CATEGORIES:Youth Ministries ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.starofthesea.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Fraternus-Excursion-e1628302631779.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241102 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20161012T220838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T202511Z UID:4390-1730419200-1730505599@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:All Saints Day Mass DESCRIPTION: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. . . \n REVELATIONS 7:9\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mass for All Saints  |  Friday\, November 1\, 2024Holy Day of Obligation \nMass Times at Our Lady Star of the Sea: \n\n9:00 AM\nNoon\n7:00 PM\n\n\nParish Office will be closed. URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/all-saints-day-holy-day-of-obligation/ LOCATION:Our Lady Star of the Sea Church\, 500 Veneta Ave.\, Bremerton\, WA\, 98337\, United States CATEGORIES:All Church,Liturgical ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.starofthesea.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/All-Saints-Lamb-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241031T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241031T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20211027T224922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T155843Z UID:13857-1730397600-1730404800@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:All Saints Party & Trunk or Treat! DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 31 @ 6-8PM in School Gym/Parish Center Parking Lot (across the street from church)\nJoin 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! \n\nPRIZE for best Dessert\nPRIZE for best Carved Pumpkin\nPRIZE for best Saint Costume\nPRIZE for best Trunk Decor\n\n*Saint Costumes are encouraged but not required. However only the saint costumes will be judged in the contest. \n*Carved Pumpkin and Baked goods should be brought and prepared from home. \n\nSchedule:\n\n6:00 PM – Free Game Booths & Bouncy House – School Gym | Dinner – Center Rooms 1 & 2\n7:00 PM – Trunk or Treat – Parish Center Parking Lot\n8:00 PM – Contest Judging and Results! – School Gym\n\n\nEasy & Fun Volunteer Opportunity\nHelp 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 URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/all-saints-party/ LOCATION:Parish Center\, 511 Veneta Ave.\, Bremerton\, WA\, 98337\, United States CATEGORIES:All Church,Youth Ministries ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.starofthesea.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/All-Hallows-Eve-Party.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Katey":MAILTO:katey@starofthesea.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20240918T200806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T201556Z UID:17621-1729342800-1729350000@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:A21 Walk for Freedom DESCRIPTION:Join thousands of people across hundreds of cities around the world to raise awareness of human trafficking.\nWe 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. \nIf 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. \n\n \n\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n  \n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION:\nPlease 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. URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/a21-walk-for-freedom/ LOCATION:Our Lady Star of the Sea Church\, 500 Veneta Ave.\, Bremerton\, WA\, 98337\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241018T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20201028T202722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T210003Z UID:11362-1729270800-1729425600@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:Fidelis Fall Excursion DESCRIPTION:Fidelis Fall Excursion is October 18-20\, 2024 \nSeabeck Conference Center \nCost $80/person* \n\n\n \n\n \n Register Here!\n \n \n \n \n \n A packing list will be sent to those who register.*Scholarships available. Please contact Jenny. URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/fidelis-fall-excursion/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Youth Ministries ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.starofthesea.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Fidelis-Excursion-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny":MAILTO:jenny@starofthesea.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20240918T192828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T192828Z UID:17614-1728734400-1728736200@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:Public Square Rosary DESCRIPTION:Join us in praying a rosary for our country.\nAll are invited to attend. \n\nWhen: October 12 @ Noon\nLocation: New Upper Parking Lot (facing 6th Street)\n\nOur Lady of Fatima\, Pray for us! URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/public-square-rosary/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:All Church END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20240918T190633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T191707Z UID:17604-1728723600-1728741600@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:Day of Recollection w/Patrick Whalen DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 12  |  9:00am – 2pm  |  Camerman Hall\nBegins with the 9:00am Mass in the Church –Childcare provided – \n \nClick the RSVP button below so we can plan for meals and childcare.\n \n RSVP Here\n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule: \n\n9:00 am – Morning Mass\n9:45 am – Brief Morning Snack\nTalk #1: Reason\, Religion\, Kindness: Don Bosco and the Preventive Method\nTalk #2: Technology in the Home and the Heart\nTalk #3: The Agamemnon Effect: How Our Work Culture Damages Families\n12:30 pm – Lunch\nTalk #4: Catholic Anthropology & Catholic Education: Resources for Catholic Educators and Parents\n\n \n \n \n \n \n About Patrick Whalen \nPatrick 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. URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/day-of-recollection-w-patrick-whalen/ LOCATION:Camerman Hall CATEGORIES:Adult Ministries,All Church,Talks/Missions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.starofthesea.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Day-of-Recollection-header-Oct-24.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20170809T184055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T195745Z UID:5612-1727548200-1727555400@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:San Lorenzo Ruiz Celebration DESCRIPTION:If I had a thousand lives\, I would give it all to Christ \n\nEvery year parishioners at Star of the Sea Parish hold a San Lorenzo Ruiz Celebration close to the martyr’s Feast Day (September 28). \nAll are invited to attend this year’s celebration in Camerman Hall (church basement)\, on Saturday\, September 28 after the 5:00PM Vigil Mass. \nSan Lorenzo Ruiz\, Pray for Us! URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/san-lorenzo-ruiz-celebration/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:All Church ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.starofthesea.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/San-Lorenzo-Header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20230911T224035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T233654Z UID:16281-1727460000-1727470800@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:NERF Night! DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 27  | 6:00 – 9:00pm | Our Lady Star of the Sea Gym\nDoors open at 5:30pm \nTickets\n$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. \n– TRAILMEN PLAY FOR FREE – \n \n Purchase Tickets Online\n \n \n \n \n \n  \n**RAFFLE**\n$1 per ticket \nPurchase For a Chance to Win aNew Nerf gun! \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Have Questions? Want to join Trail Life?Contact Mike Cichy: arcadeboy@hotmail.com URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/nerf-night/ LOCATION:School Gym\, 511 Veneta Ave\, Bremerton\, WA CATEGORIES:All Church,Youth Ministries ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.starofthesea.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NERF-Night-Header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240924T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240924T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T123743 CREATED:20240828T203340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T204523Z UID:17494-1727186400-1727215200@www.starofthesea.net SUMMARY:Public Veneration of the Relic of Saint Jude DESCRIPTION:The Arm of St. Jude the Apostle is visiting Our Lady Star of the Sea Church!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 24 from 2:00-10:00 PM.\n A special Mass in honor of St. Jude will be held at 7:00 PM. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \nFor more information\, visit: www.apostleoftheimpossible.com \n Learn More URL:https://www.starofthesea.net/event/public-veneration-of-the-relic-of-saint-jude/ LOCATION:Our Lady Star of the Sea Church\, 500 Veneta Ave.\, Bremerton\, WA\, 98337\, United States CATEGORIES:All Church ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.starofthesea.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sain-Jude-banner.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR