Welcome to St. Mary Star of the Sea and St. Gertrude Parish!
"There is only one Lord, one faith, one Baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all, and works through all, and is in all." (Ephesians 4:4-6)
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Saturdays from 3:30 to 4:30 pm
By appointment
5:00 pm, St. Mary Star of the Sea - English
7:30 pm, St. Mary Star of the Sea - Spanish
8:15 am - English
11:30 am - Spanish
1:15 pm - English
9:30 am - Spanish
11:00 am - English
12:10 pm, St. Mary Star of the Sea - English
7:00 pm, St. Mary Star of the Sea - Spanish
12:10 pm, St. Mary Star of the Sea - English
7:30 pm, St. Mary Star of the Sea - Spanish
Mondays: 9 am - 6 pm
Tuesdays - Wednesdays: 9 am - 9 pm
Thursdays: 9 am - 6 pm
Fridays: 9 am - 3 pm
Saturdays: 9 am - 2 pm
Sundays: Closed
The central Catholic act of worship is attending the Mass, or Divine Liturgy. The Mass is divided into two parts: the Liturgy of the Word, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
During the first part, the priest leads us in prayer and songs, praising God, thanking Him, and asking Him for forgiveness. We hear Scripture readings, the priest gives a talk, and then we all pronounce the core principles of our faith.
In the second part, the priest says the blessing, transforming bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ. We all say the "Our Father" prayer, and then receive communion. Finally, there is a closing prayer and final blessing.