Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church

Confirmation Mass w/Archbishop Etienne
2025-05-25 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Vacation Bible School!
2025-06-23 08:00 - 2025-06-27 12:00 | Parish Center, 511 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Join us for Vacation Bible School CatChat’s Wilderness Adventure Through the Sacraments. We’ll have games, crafts, snacks, music, and faith. Mark your calendars for a week of fun, diving deeper into our faith!June 23-27, 20258AM-Noon dailyCost: $30/child
Register before May 31 to receive your child’s t-shirt!We cannot guarantee your child will receive a shirt if you register after May 31.

Register Here!

Want to be a Volunteer?Volunteers are always needed and we would love to have you be a part of our VBS team! Simply fill out the volunteer form and you will be contacted shortly with details. Thank you!
Volunteer Form

If you have any questions, please contact Katey Bellefeuille: Katey@starofthesea.net

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!

Altar Server Rookie Days
2025-07-10 07:30 - 2025-07-11 12:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Shape up and train to be an Altar Server!
Thursday and Friday, July 10-11, 2025begins with morning Mass until Noon

Rookie Days is our two-day program offered for all eligible boys who have never been thru training at Star of the Sea.
Who is eligible?Boys who have completed the 3rd Grade thru High School.
It is encouraged and expected for boys of the parish to be altar servers for at least a year. This is a great opportunity for the boys to give back to the parish and make new friends along the way!
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Please email Meg Collier with any questions or concerns.

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

Altar Server Boot Camp
2025-07-22 07:30 - 2025-07-24 15:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Attention All Boys 4th Grade and Up: Altar Server Boot Camp is Approaching!
Extreme fun camp for ALL servers of Our Lady Star of the Sea Church!

Tuesday-Thursday, July 22-24, begins with morning Mass until 3:00 PM – *Parent Volunteers needed to help with meal prep!
Thursday, July 24 is the annual Server Outing. Begins with 7:30 AM Mass until 5PM. Please bring breakfast, snacks, and a sack lunch. Dad volunteers needed for chaperoning and carpooling to the destination.

It is encouraged and expected for boys of the parish to be altar servers for at least a year. This is a great opportunity for the boys to give back to the parish and make new friends along the way!
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Please email Meg Collier with any questions or concerns.

Summer Choir Camp
2025-07-28 08:00 - 2025-08-01 12:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
For boys and girls in grades 5-12 who are interested in singing for Mass at Star of the Sea Church!
Current choir members of the boys 5pm choir and girls 9am choir as well as new singers interested in joining the choir are welcome.
Monday, July 28- Friday, August 1
8AM – 12PM
Star of the Sea Church and School Music Room

Fraternus Excursion
2025-08-03 08:00 - 2025-08-08 17:00 | WA
FRATERNUS EXCURSION
August 3-8, 2025

Location: 50 acres of private land just outside of Ione, WA

For ALL Young Men grades 6-12 /male mentors/dads/older brothers
Join Fr. Lappe and the Fraternus Brothers for a week of Hiking, Camping, Daily Mass, Fellowship, and more. This is also the perfect opportunity to introduce your friends to Fraternus!

Cost: $100 (includes t-shirt)Scholarships available. Contact John Boyle

PACKING LIST

Registration Is Now Open! ​
Drivers are needed! If you would like to volunteer to be a driver and have not filled out the online form for the 2025 year, please use the link below. Drivers must be 21 years or older.

Adult Form

Youth Form

Driver Form

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

Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary
2025-08-15 | WA
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Friday, August 15
Holy Day of Obligation

Star of the Sea Mass Times:
9:00 AM | Noon | 7:00 PM
Holy Trinity Mass Times:
AUGUST 14 – (vigil) 6:00 PM
AUGUST 15 – 9:00AM (English) | 6:30 PM (Spanish)

Advent Greenery Fundraiser
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-31 | WA
Please support our American Heritage Girls Troop!
Pre-pay for purchases via three routes:

Know an American Heritage Girl? – Support her personal sales goal
Order after weekend Masses w/cash or check, Oct 11/12, 18/19, 25/26
Order with card online at https://archseattle.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6439/responses/new

Orders will be available for pick up at both parishes on Sunday, November 30th.

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

Fraternus Fall Excursion 2025
2025-10-24 15:30 - 2025-10-26 17:00 | Ramblewood Retreat Center, 269035 US-101, Sequim, WA, 98382, United States
October 24-26, 2025
Ramblewood Retreat Center, Sequim​Cost: $80/Brother
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

Adult Excursion Form

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.

The Nativity of the Lord
2025-12-24 - 2025-12-25 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Christmas Mass Schedule

Our Lady Star of the Sea
Wednesday, December 24

4:30pm Carol Service (prelude to Mass)
5:00pm Vigil Mass of the Nativity
9:30pm Carol Service (prelude to Mass)
10:00pm Vigil Mass of the Nativity

Thursday, December 25

9:00am Christmas Mass
11:00am Christmas Mass

Holy Trinity
Wednesday, December 24

4:00pm Vigil Mass of the Nativity
11:00pm Misa de Gallo

Thursday, December 25

8:00am Christmas Mass
10:00am Christmas Mass

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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Memorial Mass for the Unborn
2026-01-20 18:30 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
A memorial Mass will be offered for all children lost to miscarriage in our community in the past year.* A light reception in Camerman Hall to follow.
Click the button below to add your child’s name(s) to the Mass intention:

Add to Mass Intention

*If you have ever had a miscarriage, even if it’s beyond a year, and never had a Mass offered for your child, you are welcome to include them in this Mass.
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Sponsored by OLSOS Miscarriage Support Ministry and the Confraternity of Christian Mothers.

Young Adult Winter Retreat
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-01 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
We are so excited to welcome you to our Winter 2026 Retreat on the CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY!
Register by January 25!
Register Here

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

Lenten Mission w/Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap
2026-02-23 - 2026-02-26 | WA
Monday, February 23
The Greatest Threat to Holiness Today

9:00 AM Mass – Holy Trinity
9:30 AM Morning Session – Holy Trinity
10:30 AM Confession – Holy Trinity
6:00 PM Rosary & Confession – Star of the Sea
7:00 PM Evening Session – Star of the Sea

Tuesday, February 24
Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry:How to Raise Faithful Catholics and How to Encourage Those Who Have Left the Practice of their Catholic Faith

9:00 AM Mass – Holy Trinity
9:30 AM Morning Session – Holy Trinity
10:30 AM Confession – Holy Trinity
6:00 PM Rosary & Confession – Star of the Sea
7:00 PM Evening Session – Star of the Sea
8:00 PM Confession (Relics Present*) – Star of the Sea

Wednesday, February 25
The Solution for the Spiritual Crisis of our Time: How to Grow in Holiness

8:00 AM Confession – Holy Trinity
9:00 AM Mass – Holy Trinity
9:30 AM Morning Session – Holy Trinity
10:30 AM Reception – Holy Trinity
6:00 PM Rosary & Confession – Star of the Sea
7:00 PM Mass w/Apostolic Blessing – Star of the Sea
7:30 PM Evening Session – Star of the Sea

* Relics of St. Padre Pio and Blessed Solanus Casey will be available for veneration during the mission at both Holy Trinity and Star of the Sea

About Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap
Fr. Joseph was born in Columbus, OH, in 1967 and was raised in Canton, OH. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in 1989 from Borromeo College Seminary. In 1990, he professed his first vows as a Capuchin Franciscan friar. Making his Perpetual vows in 1993, he went on to earn his Master’s degree in Theology in 1995 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1997.
His first assignment after ordination was in Papua New Guinea in the South Pacific where he served for four years. On January 3, 2025, Fr. Joseph was one of our friars who received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal as a commendation for their service to the country of Papua New Guinea.
Returning to the US in 2001, he has ministered in various capacities as a parochial vicar and pastor, as well as a military and hospital chaplain; he also served in our Province’s Custody of Puerto Rico.
Fr. Joseph currently serves as the Director General of the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers and in full-time preaching ministry for the Capuchin Province of St. Augustine, offering retreats and reflection days for parishes, Religious and Priests. He can be viewed on several YouTube channels and has appeared on Catholic Radio and TV outlets.
