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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Finding St. Mary Star of the Sea and St. Gertrude
Confession Times
Saturdays from 3:30 to 4:30 pm
By appointment
Mass Times
Saturday Evenings (Sunday Vigil)
5:00 pm, St. Mary Star of the Sea - English
7:30 pm, St. Mary Star of the Sea - Spanish
Sundays
St. Mary Star of the Sea
8:15 am - English
11:30 am - Spanish
1:15 pm - English
St. Gertrude
9:30 am - Spanish
11:00 am - English
Mondays thru Thursdays
12:10 pm, St. Mary Star of the Sea - English
7:00 pm, St. Mary Star of the Sea - Spanish
Fridays
12:10 pm, St. Mary Star of the Sea - English
7:30 pm, St. Mary Star of the Sea - Spanish
Office Hours
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
Learn about Catholicism
Mass: What to Expect
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.
Lectors
The ministry of Lector is a charism for the building up of the community, and it does require some native abilities such as confidence, poise and sensitivity to the assembly. Reading skills, the...
Religious Education
The Office of Faith Formation provides for the ongoing religious education for adults and children at our parish. We provide bible studies, catechetical classes, classes on understanding the...
Rosary Altar Society
The St. Mary Star of the Sea and St. Gertrude Rosary Society encourages devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary through praying the Rosary at its regular meetings. It sponsors numerous social and fund...
Hospitality
The Ministers who serve in hospitality roles are the first contact for those arriving to Church. They are the “doors,” offering an open invitation to gather as active participants in our communal...
Altar Serving
An Altar Server is a member of the assembly who assists the priest and deacon during the Eucharist and other liturgical ceremonies so that the liturgy can be conducted with grace and reverence....
Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary encourages devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary through praying the Rosary. They also foster a spirit on evangelization in our parish. They pray the Rosary as a group at...
Music/Choir
The choir enhances the liturgical celebrations by leading the music ministry at Sunday Masses through hymns and songs that will ensure the “full, conscious, and active participation in the...