Church guide

Thirty-First Day - Mary's Coronation As Queen of Heaven - O Mary, Queen of the whole celestial court, crowned with the jeweled head-dress of supernatural grace, look with tender pity upon me yet in the land of exile, that through thy intercession I may receive the grace to join thee in the heavenly court of God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. O Mary Conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Last chance to register for Ignite Your Torch is tomorrow May 31!! Be sure to check "Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bremerton" as your parish and be prepared for a youth conference that will set your heart on fire for Christ!

Thirtieth Day - Mary's Assumption Into Heaven - O Glorious Virgin Mary, thy immaculate body wast drawn from the tomb by thy Divine Son, lest it feel corruption, ask for me the happiness of one day rising with the just and hearing the words of the Master, "well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of the Lord." Amen. O Mary Conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Fraternus & Fidelis Accolade Ceremony tonight! Fraternus Brothers and Fidelis Sisters will meetup at 6PM in Camerman Hall before the ceremony begins. See you there!

Twenty-Ninth Day - Mary's Death -- O Triumphant Mother of grace, thy declining years rendered thee even more like unto thy Son, keep me, that I too may grow in holiness with the passing of years and that my death like thine may crown a life devoted to the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. O Mary Conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. ---- Wait, did Mary die? The answer is, no one knows for sure. Read this article that explains the Dogmas of the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption of Mary:

Twenty-Eighth Day - Mary, Mother of the Church -- O Immaculate Mother, thou after the Ascension of thy Son into heaven mothered the Mystic Body of Christ upon earth, by thy counsel, instruction, and consolation, favor me, I beseech thee with the same assistance through Christ our Lord. Amen. O Mary Conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Twenty-Seventh Day - Jesus Appears to Mary After the Resurrection -- O Joyful Mother, what raptures of delight healed thy wounded heart at beholding the glory of thy risen Son! Grant that, through His resurrection I may have the courage to suffer the scoffs of evil doers, to persevere in grace, and confidently to expect the transcendent joys of heaven. Amen. O Mary Conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Twenty-Sixth Day - Mary Sees Jesus Laid in the Sepulcher -- O Desolate Mother, who can know the tender affection of thy broken heart that was laid in the sepulcher with the body of thy Divine Son? He was thy all, He still is thy all, for dejection has no claim upon thee. Teach me, Mother of Sorrows, to place my hope in Him, that the false security of the world may never seduce me. Amen. O Mary Conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Twenty-Fifth Day - Jesus is Placed in His Mother's Arms -- O Heart-broken Mother, tenderest of Virgins, into thy arms the lifeless body of thy Divine Son was placed that thou mightiest caress Him as thy Son, as thy Child, as thy God, as the Saviour of the world, let me understand that spiritual joy springs from human sorrow, spiritual life from earthly death, that I too, may experience the spiritual satisfaction that comforted thy broken heart during this dark hour. Amen. O Mary Conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Twenty-Fourth Day - Mary at the Foot of the Cross -- O Sorrowful Mother, thy Sacred Heart was torn and mangled by the spectacle of the wound-laden, blood-smeared, and emaciated body of thy Divine Son fastened to the cross, teach me to realize that sins of human beings were the source of His and thy suffering, and ask for me the grace never to sin again. Amen. O Mary Conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Twenty-Third Day - Mary Meets Jesus Carrying His Cross -- O Sinless Lady, Mother of God, steeped in sorrow at the sight of thy Divine Son burdened with the ignominy of the cross, behold me a sinner so fearful of suffering, and give me the courage to accept the trials of daily life calmly and peacefully. Amen. O Mary Conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Twenty-Second Day - Mary During Our Lord's Public Life -- O Mother of Jesus, through the frequent visits thou made to thy beloved Son during His public mission, teach me to imitate thy example by frequent visits to the Blessed Sacrament, that I may find comfort, help, and inspiration in His august presence. Amen. O Mary Conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Twenty-First Day - Mary at Cana -- O Admirable Mother, advocate of innocent mirth, thy presence at the wedding of Cana brought thither thy Divine Son, teach me to realize that I cannot long meditate upon thee and remain a stranger to Him who loves to keep thee ever in His sight. Amen. O Mary Conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Twentieth Day - The Death of Joseph -- O Virgin Spouse of St. Joseph, grief stricken by the hand of death laid upon they beloved spouse, pray for me that in my last hour I may have the joy of thy company, and the loving arms of thy Divine Son. Amen. O Mary Conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Nineteenth Day - Mary's Loss of Jesus For Three Days -- O Sorrowful Mother of the Holy Child, thou didst feel the painful anguish of separation from thy Divine Son, beg for me the privilege of constant union with Him that I may never trade His friendship for the frivolities of life. Amen. O Mary Conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Eighteenth Day - Mary's Life in Nazareth -- O Virgin Mother, devoted to the many duties of home life, particularly to the needs of thy Divine Son and holy spouse, St. Joseph, obtain for me the grace of patience, understanding, meekness, and charity, that my home life may share the peace and blessedness of thy humble abode in Nazareth. Amen. O Mary Conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Seventeenth Day - The Flight Into Egypt -- O Youthful Mother, innocent of the ways of the world and the hatreds of men, under cover of darkness thou didst begin a weary journey into an unknown land, in obedience to St. Joseph, give me the grace to embrace every unexpected trial as sent by God and cheerfully persevere until God in His mercy removes it from me. Amen. O Mary Conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Sixteenth Day - Simeon's Prophecy to Mary -- O Gentle Mother, whose joy of possessing the Christ Child was chilled by Simenon's prophesy of sorrow, teach me to understand that I must expect sorrow, if I am to be worthy of eternal reward. Help me to be courageous through the merits of your Son. Amen. O Mary Conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Fifteenth Day - Mary's Purification -- O Purest Mother, without spot or stain, whom love for God's law urged to receive the rite of Purification, plant deep in my heart a profound respect for all the commandments of God and the Church of Christ. Amen. O Mary Conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Listen to an excerpt of some of the Sacred Music sung at the Liturgy of the Passion yesterday evening. Pieces include Allegri's Miserere Mei, Bruckner's Christus Factus Est, and Victoria's Popule Meus. // Christ became obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Because of this, God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name //

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!

Fr. Lappe teaching the boys how to hold a book properly :D