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)

Soil & Garden Series
2025-08-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-26 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

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.

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

Holy Thursday
2026-04-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
7:00PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper – Star of the Sea & Holy Trinity (bilingual)
Followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until Midnight.

Holy (or Maundy) Thursday commemorates the institution of the Eucharist during the Last Supper and is the oldest of the observances in Holy Week.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Easter Vigil Mass
2026-04-04 20:30 - 22:30 | Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 500 Veneta Ave., Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Although celebrated on Holy Saturday evening, it is the dramatic Easter vigil liturgy that marks the beginning of Easter. We are awaiting our master’s return with our lamps full and burning, so that he will find us awake and seat us at his table (cf. Luke 12:35ff).
The vigil is divided into four parts:Service of Light,Liturgy of the Word,Liturgy of Baptism, andLiturgy of the Eucharist.

Also, please welcome our brothers and sisters in Christ who will be baptized into the church on this special evening!There will be a reception in Camerman Hall after Mass to celebrate. All are invited!

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

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

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

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

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

Saints and Scholars Gala
2026-04-24 17:00 - 20:30 | Admiral Theatre, Bremerton
Friday, April 24, 20265:30 PMAdmiral Theatre515 Pacific Avenue, Bremerton, WA, 98337

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A quality Catholic education for our children is a value shared by all Star of the Sea School families. Funds generated by the Dinner & Auction directly support the on-going operation of our school.
