Join us for Gaudete Sunday this week, marking the midpoint of Advent with a celebration of joy and anticipation of Christ's coming. The liturgical color rose or pink will be used, and the Gaudete Candle will be lit on the Advent wreath. Don't miss the readings focusing on the nearness of Christ's coming and the message of hope.
Daily Mass is held Monday to Friday at 9:00 a.m. with the Rosary before Mass at 8:30 a.m. Additionally, Adoration and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy take place on Wednesdays after Mass until noon. For Confessions, appointments can be made upon request. Check the bulletin for the full year-round Mass schedule.
Don't miss the Fr. Simeon Gallagher Mission for Advent from December 15-18. Save the dates for the Christmas holiday closures on December 24-25 and the Solemnity of Mary on January 1. Various events including Respect for Life Dessert Meeting, Women's Guild New Member Lunch, and Motown night are scheduled for January and February.
Engage in the Rosary Making Ministry by attending workshops starting from January 9, 2026, every Friday morning from 9:45-11:00 a.m. All are welcome, and no experience is required. Join this ministry to make mission rosaries dedicated to spreading devotion around the world. Contact Pat Stusek for more information.
Join the Advent Parish Mission from December 15-18, 2025, with Father Simeon Gallagher focusing on 'Losing and Rediscovering God.' The mission aims to help individuals rediscover God's presence in their lives and offers morning overviews and evening conferences covering various faith-related topics.
Sun: Daily Mass at 9:00 a.m. with Rosary before at 8:30 a.m. | Wed: Adoration & Chaplet of Divine Mercy after Mass until noon | Sat: Vigil Mass at 4:00 p.m. | Sun: Mass at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Dec 12: Christmas Concert/Raffle/Reception | Dec 15-18: Advent Parish Mission | Dec 24-25: Christmas Holiday - Office Closed | Dec 31: Eve of the Solemnity of Mary - Office Closed
Dec 15-18: Morning Overviews 9:30-10:00 a.m. and Evening Conferences 3:00-4:30 p.m. Rediscover God through faith, prayer, and service. Location: St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church.
Dec 20: Regular Mass at 4:00 p.m. | Dec 24: Christmas Eve Vigil Mass at 4:00 p.m. with Christmas Carols at 8:30 p.m. | Dec 25: Christmas Day Masses at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Join us in preparing for the Lord's coming this Advent season. Attend our daily Mass, Adoration, and special Christmas events. Contact the Parish office for sacraments and visitation needs.
Upcoming Advent events at St. Mary Star of the Sea include: December 6 - Nativity and Christmas Display Lighting Celebration; December 12 - Christmas Concert/Raffle/Reception; December 15-18 - Fr. Simeon Gallagher Mission for Advent; December 24-25 - Christmas Holiday.
Christmas Mass schedule at St. Mary includes: December 20-23 - Regular Mass times; December 24 - Christmas Eve Vigil Mass at 4:00 p.m., Christmas Carols at 8:30 p.m., Mass at 9:00 p.m.; December 25 - Christmas Day Masses at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and St. Mary's anniversary on December 8 with the Ave Maria concert following the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Also, enjoy the 1950s Big Band Style Concert on December 12 at 1:00 p.m. featuring musicians from the Venice Symphony.
Join the Advent Parish Mission with Father Simeon Gallagher from December 15-18 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church. Explore the theme of 'Losing and Rediscovering God' through morning overviews at 9:30-10:00 a.m. and evening conferences at 3:00-4:30 p.m.
The Women's Guild is seeking donations for the upcoming Rummage Sale. Items such as clothing, shoes, jewelry, and kitchen items can be dropped off at the Parish Hall on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8 am to Noon. Furniture donations will be accepted starting in January.