Star of the Sea Church

This is a list of the different ministries and organizations within the Star of the Sea Parish. If your group is not included or if you would like to update/add to this information, or if you have a link to your organizations web page leave a message at the Rectory.

The Servant Church

• ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: A thriving Rebound Group meets Wednesday evenings at 8:30 pm in the grammar school cafeteria. Parking available.
• ALTAR SERVERS: Our altar servers are a fine group of young students, well trained and assigned to our Masses. Call rectory for more information.
• ALTAR SOCIETY: Volunteers who care for our altar linens, decorate with flowers and banners and assist with liturgy preparation. Always looking for helpers, call Thelma Queri, 751-8145.
• CHINESE CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION OF STAR OF THE SEA: For information on our association or Chinese Catholic Newsletter, please call the number listed on our bulletin cover.
• CHINESE MASS: Every Sunday at 11:00 am. A social follows in the school cafeteria on each first Sunday of the month.
• CZECH MASS: Mass is offered in our school auditorium on a Sunday morning every four weeks for the Czech community of the Bay Area. Phone the rectory for the schedule.
• EL SHADDAI DWXI PRAYER PARTNERS: Meets in Church on Saturday evenings for 4:30 pm Mass and Prayer Meeting after Mass. For more information, call the number listed on our bulletin cover.
• EXTENDED DAY CARE: For children attending Star of the Sea Grammar School is available each school day from 7:00 am (before school), until 6:00 pm in the school building. For more details call 221-8558.
• FAMILY MASS: Every Sunday at the 9:30 am Mass. The Choir, directed by Rob Grant assists in the liturgy.
• FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STAR OF THE SEA (FAASTAR): A social, spiritual, cultural, and fraternal organization. For information, please call the phone number listed on our bulletin cover.
• HOLY NAME SOCIETY: A branch of a world-wide Confraternity of the Church, founded to publicly proclaim  Jesus as Our Lord and Savior. Basically a spiritual organization while serving where the Church calls. Communion Mass the second Sunday of each month at the 9:30 am Mass. Coffee and meeting to follow in the school cafeteria.
• HOLY ROSARY SODALITY: Communion Mass the third Sunday of every month at the 9:30. Sodality Breakfast/meeting follows in the school cafeteria. The Sodality is open to all ladies interested in spiritual and social advantages.
• HOSPITALITY SOCIAL: A coffee and doughnut "get acquainted" social following the 9:30 Sunday Mass in our auditorium or school yard, if weather permits.
• HOSPITALITY & USHERS MINISTRY: A reliable group of men and women who greet parishioners, take up the collections, and give our parishioners any assistance at Mass that is appropriate. Additional ministers are needed. Phone the rectory for information.
• LECTORS AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Men and women of the parish who proclaim the word of God and distribute Holy Communion at all the Masses. For more information, please call the number on our bulletin cover.
• MARRIAGE PREPARATION PROGRAM: For those planning to be married, contact the rectory for available archdiocesan programs.
• MEMORIALS: In remembrance of your loved ones, Star of the Sea offers Masses for the deceased as well as the intentions of the living. Masses can be requested at the rectory, Monday through Friday from 9 - 4 pm. Cards are available on request.
• PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL: Several individuals who assist with parish budget and projects.
• PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Select individuals who assist the pastor with projects and services in the church.
• PARISH PRO-LIFE COMMITTEE: Those who foster the life of the unborn. Call Beatrice Smalley, 221-5150.
• RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (CCD): We offer Faith Formation classes during the school year for children from 1st through 6th Grade. In addition, we offer Confirmation Preparation classes for students in 7th and 8th Grade. Important: Sacramental preparation classes for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation are two year programs.
  
  We encourage our families to attend the 9:30 AM Sunday Family Mass. Children's Liturgy of the Word is held during this mass and is offered to ALL children of the parish. We celebrate the Liturgy of the Word at a child's level in order for children to understand scripture and fully participate.
  
  Religious education instruction begins approximately 10:30 AM and ends between 11:30 to Noon on Sundays during the school year.
  
  Registration is $50 per student for the school year. Financial aid is available upon request.
  
  For more information, please contact Ms. Evie Fong D.R.E. at (415) 713-5624 or email eviedre@staroftheseachurch.com
• SCRIP: The great fundraising program for Star of the Sea School: Register your grocery loyalty cards, debit cards & charge cards in this program. Merchants donate a percentage of the sales to the school at no cost to you. Visit escrip.com to register or call the rectory for more information.
• SPECIAL DEVOTIONS: Marian Movement for Priests - 2nd Sunday of the month at 3:15-4:15; Perpetual Help - every Tuesday after 12:05 Mass; Sacred Heart of Jesus - First Fridays after 12:05 Mass; First Saturday Adoration -First Saturday following the 8:30 am Mass, continuing in our chapel, until 3:45pm with a closing Benediction.
• STAR OF THE SEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Boys and girls, grades kindergarten through eighth grade. Terrific academic program; well balanced music, art, and physical education programs: after school language programs, guitar lessons and much more.  Accepting applications. Call Terrence Hanley at 221-8558.
• STAR OF THE SEA PRE-SCHOOL: Boys and girls, ages 3 years through 5 years. A nurturing environment where play leads to learning, problem solving, creativity and social awareness. Accepting applications. Call Eulalai Halloran at 221-7449.
• STAR OF THE SEA PARENT CLUB: Encourages and supports the works of Catholic education in the elementary school by providing opportunities for parent participation in activities that help strengthen its educational and enrichment programs. Call the school for more information.

• STELLA MARIS CHOIR:

  Among the fundamental ancient principles of liturgy which were re-awakened at the Second Vatican Council is the understanding that liturgy is at its best, an interactive experience, a living conversation between the people of God and the very God they worship, AND a dynamic communication between the members of the assembly who come not merely as individuals, but as members engaged in both celebrating and forming community.

  
  

  With this vision in mind, the role of the church choir also took on a new significance, moving from the former role of "...performance of scared music to edify the faithful..." to that of "...supporting and animating the sung prayer of the community."

  
  

  The Council Fathers remind us in the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy that "The principal choir is the assembly gathered in prayer."

  
  

  The Stella Maris Choir which ministers at the 9:30 Sunday Mass embraces this dynamic, and strives to develop its skills as leaders and animators of the music of the gathered assembly, by committing to minister at Liturgy each week of the year, and to rehearse weekly in the rectory after the 9:30 Mass.

  
  

  New singers and instrumentalist are welcome and encouraged to explore the possibilities of ministry with us — please contact the Star of the Sea Music Director, Rob Grant, at 415-647-5205, or at robbienss@aol.com.

  
  

  Please visit the Music Ministry website: www.MinistryMuse.com

  
  
• THE SICK: Our Eucharistic Ministers are happy to visit and bring Holy Communion to those unable to come to Mass; the home bound, those in the hospital or those who are sick or bereaved. Puri Abesamis, (415) 379-4377, is our coordiator for schdeduling these visits. Please call if you know of someone with needs.
• SCOUTING PROGRAMS: Are available for girls and boys. Please call the rectory for  contact information.
• SPORTS COMMITTEE: Young adults and parents who promote the athletic program of youngsters in our school, the parish and the neighborhood. Always in need of coaches for basketball, volleyball, and soccer.. Stay young! Be active with  our youth. Call the rectory for details.