◈ Homepage — http://www.starofthesea.us/HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT Welcome to St. Mary Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Located in Sausalito, California 180 Harrison Ave. 94965 Directions Mass Times Register as a Parishioner Sign up for Flocknote Giving Your generosity keeps our parish alive! Bulletin Download our latest bulletin. Pray for special intentions. Ministries Giving your time and talent to others.    Mass Times Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m.  ​Daily Mass: Monday, Wednesday 5:30 p.m. ​Rosary: Wednesday 5:10 p.m. Holy Week Schedule: Holy Thursday: 5:30 p.m. Mass Good Friday: Stations at 1:00 p.m. Liturgy of Good Friday and Communion at 2:00 p.m. Holy Saturday Vigil: 8:30 p.m. Mass Easter Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Mass Confession: Saturdays from 3-4pm at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Mill Valley If you would like to schedule Confession outside of the above time, please call 414-388-4190 Eucharist Adoration:  Announced during special holiday seasons. Office Hours: Monday: By phone and email, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday: By phone and email, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Wednesday: In-person, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m  Thursday: By phone and email, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Closed Fridays) (415) 332-4962| [email protected] Looking to get involved? 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Come to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church to encounter Christ, work together to become Holy and get each other to Heaven.  © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St. Mary Star of the Sea  QUICK LINKS HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT CONTACT (415) 332-4962 [email protected] 180 Harrison Ave, Sausalito, CA, 94965, United States Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St.Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 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Contact our Staff and our History from the 1800's HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT About us  We're here to s erve you! Welcome! I welcome you to St. Mary Star of the Sea, where we  encounter Christ, work together to become Holy, and help each other get to Heaven!  Contact Us Fr. Patrick Michaels Pastor Fr. Pat born in San Bernardino, California, on April 28, 1955 and was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of San Francisco on December 4, 1982.  He spent two years at St. Kevin Parish in San Francisco and another two years at St. Elizabeth Parish in San Francisco. He spent the next three and a half years at St. Gregory the Great Parish in San Mateo. Four and a half years were then spent at St. Timothy Parish in San Mateo. Fr. Pat was pastor at St. Raymond Church in Menlo Park for the past twelve and a half years. He has been pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel for the past fifteen years and now joins Star of the Sea as our pastor. "Life is the source of the material I use in teaching and preaching. That is how I understand the word 'evangelization': our sharing of God’s ongoing revelation through his Word and our life experience. I also believe that 'faith' is a lifelong process of living by which our relationship with God develops." Father's interests lie significantly in the arts and how they give expression to deeper truths. He practices a variety of forms of art, from painting to cooking. Hiring Administrative Assistant New Paragraph Gwyneth Varn Finance Administrator Gwyneth is a retired (mostly) business professional with a long career in IT, finance, and nonprofit management. A big fan of lifelong learning, Gwyneth received her MBA in 2015 from Dominican University, where she also tutored accounting and related business courses. She continues to work with students to help them navigate the sometimes mind-numbing intricacies of accounting. She enjoys being part of the team at St. Mary Star of the Sea, working with Fr. Ginter, Jen, and the dedicated members of the Parish Finance Council to keep the Parish in good order as faithful stewards of the church’s financial resources. Gwyneth enjoys spending time in her garden, traveling, hiking, and camping. She also volunteers at the Redwood Empire Food Bank which serves thousands of Sonoma County individuals and families, helping to reduce food insecurity throughout the North Bay. Robin Olive Music Director Robin Olive, originally from England and has been involved in choir music as a talented musician all his life. He has performed as a guest organist with orchestras and has broadcast on live radio.  Robin was responsible for replacing the church's original organ (upon its demise) with what some consider the finest organ of its type in Marin County. While his repertoire is not limited to a single musical instrument, his joy is to present the finest organ music possible. Heléna Tietze Cantor Heléna Tietze is a classically trained pianist, cellist, and vocalist. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Heléna grew up singing for the San Francisco Archdiocese and has participated in several local and national ensembles (such as the National Honors Choir and the National Orchestra Festival). She has attended the Kodály Summer Institute at Holy Names University in Oakland, California, and she completed her undergraduate studies in Music Therapy at Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she served as principal cellist in both the symphony and chamber orchestras. Following board certification as a music therapist, Heléna went on to specialize in work with the end-of-life population. Heléna is passionate about helping others find community and meaning through music. St. Mary Star of the Sea, Pray for Us! Email us Call us: 415.332.4962 About Us We welcome you all to be part of our community. Come to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church to encounter Christ, work together to become Holy and get each other to Heaven.  © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St. Mary Star of the Sea  QUICK LINKS HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT CONTACT (415) 332-4962 [email protected] 180 Harrison Ave, Sausalito, CA, 94965, United States Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St.Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Connect with and Serve others in our Parish HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT Ministries & Volunteers Ministries,  Or ganizations, & Volunteers  Our Ministries and Parish Organizations help improve our community and the Mass experience for everyone. Belonging to a ministry or parish organization, provides a connection to all and is a much appreciated and needed service. See the list below for more information and let us know if you are interested in becoming involved. We need you!    Volunteer to help with weekend Masses Slide title Write your caption here Button Slide title Write your caption here Button Slide title Write your caption here Button Slide title Write your caption here Button Slide title Write your caption here Button Slide title Write your caption here Button Slide title Write your caption here Button Slide title Write your caption here Button Ministries Altar Server Boys and girls from grade 3 and above who assist the priest at the liturgy. Item Link Baptism Preparation Preparing parents for the formation of their child’s faith. Item Link Women's Group The mission of the Catholic Women's League is to provide all women of the parish a venue to promote their faith and social interaction in a caring, supportive enviroment. All women of the parish are eligible for membership. All parish organizations are componets of the larger Catholic community of St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish. Item Link CYO Athletics - Marin St. Mary Star of the Sea is proud to sponsor local students to participate in the San Francisco Archdiocese CYO which serves Marin County. Our parish has eleven teams consisting of boys and girls in fourth through eighth grades. Our teams have new uniforms that proudly display ST. MARY’S on their shirts. They also have the spirit, enthusiasm, talent and energy needed to practice and play every game. They are guided by coaches who foster their physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual strength, and by their motto: WE WORK TOGETHER, WE PLAY TOGETHER, WE PRAY TOGETHER, WE STAY TOGETHER. Item Link Eucharistic Ministry Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who present the Eucharist at Mass, assist in communion services, and adoration of the the Eucharist upon completion of instruction and investiture to the parish. Also responsible for bringing the Eucharist to the sick and homebound. Contact Mimi. Item Link Flowers and Grounds Volunteers who care for and beautify our church environment to elevate our liturgies within the proper sacramental/seasonal content. Item Link Finance Council Finance Council – Responsible for representing the faith community and advising the Pastor in both operating and capital finance decisions. The body is responsible for approving proposed operating and capital budgets and monitoring parish financial performance through periodic reports, and assuring the parish complies with the financial policies and procedures of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Item Link Lector Upon completion of training, responsible for proclaiming Sacred Scripture, Prayers of the Faithful, and announcements at liturgical celebrations of the Mass. Item Link Hospitality Committee Volunteers who coordinate social activities and gatherings of parishioners during the year. A one-time-per-month rotation of serving pastries and coffee after the 9:00am Mass is part of the member's obligations. A monthly calendar is provided and member's schedules are taken into account.  Item Link Men's Group All men are welcome. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at 6:15 p.m. All men of the parish are invited. Dinner is provided. Please contact Mike Barsul for more information at [email protected] Item Link List Item 2 Offertory Counters A group that counts the funds collected at Mass each week. Each group volunteers about once a month. Item Link Rosary Recitation (Weekly) Unite as a community praying the Rosary on Wednesdays at 5:10 p.m. in the church. Item Link Sacristan Duties include preparing the altar for Mass and cleaning the altar following Mass. Item Link Ushers/Greeters Volunteers who assist people to their seat if necessary. They take up the collections that support both our parish and special second collections to assist others as designated by the archdiocese/parish leadership. In the event of emergency, ushers will direct individuals in accordance with parish security plans. Item Link Email us for more information St. Mary Star of the Sea, Pray for Us! Email us Call us: 415.332.4962 About Us We welcome you all to be part of our community. Come to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church to encounter Christ, work together to become Holy and get each other to Heaven.  © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St. Mary Star of the Sea  QUICK LINKS HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT CONTACT (415) 332-4962 [email protected] 180 Harrison Ave, Sausalito, CA, 94965, United States Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St.Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Understanding the Eucharist in the Catholic Mass HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT Eucharist Eucharist Eucharist - Catholic Mass - Liturgy By the consecration the transubstantiation of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ is brought about. Under the consecrated species of bread and wine Christ himself, living and glorious, is present in a true, real, and substantial manner: his Body and his Blood, with his soul and his divinity. (CCC 1413). The liturgical life of the Church revolves around the sacraments, with the Eucharist at the center (National Directory for Catechesis, #35). At Mass, we are fed by the Word and nourished by the Body and Blood of Christ. We believe that the Risen Jesus is truly and substantially present in the Eucharist. The Eucharist is not a sign or symbol of Jesus; rather we receive Jesus himself in and through the Eucharistic species. The priest, through the power of his ordination and the action of the Holy Spirit, transforms the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus. This is call transubstantiation. Inquire about First Communion Sick and Homebound? Request Communion St. Mary Star of the Sea, Pray for Us! Email us Call us: 415.332.4962 About Us We welcome you all to be part of our community. Come to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church to encounter Christ, work together to become Holy and get each other to Heaven.  © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St. Mary Star of the Sea  QUICK LINKS HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT CONTACT (415) 332-4962 [email protected] 180 Harrison Ave, Sausalito, CA, 94965, United States Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St.Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor The Sacrament for a lifelong bond of unity through Jesus Christ HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT Marriage Marriage The sacrament of marriage is a visible sign of God’s love for the Church. When a man and a woman are married in the Church, they receive the grace needed for a lifelong bond of unity. Marriage is a Covenant The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenantal union in the image of the covenants between God and his people with Abraham and later with Moses at Mt. Sinai. This divine covenant can never be broken. In this way, marriage is a union that bonds spouses together during their entire lifetime. Contact Us at least 6 months before your desired wedding date. The Process - What to expect: Call or email the rectory to receive the general request form. Fill out the request and submit to us via mail or email. Fr. Pat will schedule a meeting with the couple. Obtain and review the Marriage Guidelines & Checklist. Submit your deposit. Schedule and attend classes - https://sfarchdiocese.org/requirements . Meet with Fr. Pat for other documents and arrangements. Mail Marriage Certificate to City Hall. Inquire about a wedding at St. Mary Star of the Sea  Marriage Reflects the Holy Trinity The sacrament of Matrimony signifies the union of Christ and the Church. It gives spouses the grace to love each other with the love with which Christ has loved his Church; the grace of the sacrament thus perfects the human love of the spouses, strengthens their indissoluble unity, and sanctifies them on the way to eternal life. (CCC 1661) The love in a married relationship is exemplified in the total gift of one’s self to another. It’s this self-giving and self-sacrificing love that we see in our other model of marriage, the relationship between Christ and the Church. Marriage is based on the consent of the contracting parties, that is, on their will to give themselves, each to the other, mutually and definitively, in order to live a covenant of faithful and fruitful love. (CCC 1662) The Church takes the lifelong nature of the Sacrament of Marriage seriously. The Church teaches that a break in this covenant teaches goes against the natural law of God: The remarriage of persons divorced from a living, lawful spouse contravenes the plan and law of God as taught by Christ. They are not separated from the Church, but they cannot receive Eucharistic communion. They will lead Christian lives especially by educating their children in the faith. (CCC 1665)aptism frees us from the bondage of original and actual sin. Water is poured in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Today, the sacrament of baptism is often performed on infants, shortly after birth. Adult baptisms take place at the Easter Vigil through the restored Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Adults or children who have been baptized in a valid Christian church are not baptized again in the Catholic church. As we say in the Nicene Creed, “I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins…” We believe that God exists in eternal communion. We believe that God exists in eternal communion. Together, Father, Son and Holy Spirit are united in one being with no beginning and no end.  Human beings, likewise, were created by God in God’s image for the purpose of communion with another human being. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states, “The Christian family is a communion of persons, a sign and image of the communion of the Father and the Son in the Holy Spirit” (CCC 2205). The Sacrament of Marriage is “unitive, indissoluble and calls us to be completely open to fertility.” Christian marriage at its finest is a reflection of God’s self-giving love expressed between the love of two people. St. Mary Star of the Sea, Pray for Us! Email us Call us: 415.332.4962 About Us We welcome you all to be part of our community. 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Button Ministries Giving your time and talent to others. Button     Mass Times Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m.  ​Daily Mass: Monday, Wednesday 5:30 p.m. ​Rosary: Wednesday 5:10 p.m. Holy Week Schedule: Holy Thursday: 5:30 p.m. Mass Good Friday: Stations at 1:00 p.m. Liturgy of Good Friday and Communion at 2:00 p.m. Holy Saturday Vigil: 8:30 p.m. Mass Easter Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Mass Confession:   Saturdays from 3-4pm at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Mill Valley If you would like to schedule Confession outside of the above time, please call 414-388-4190 Eucharist Adoration:  Announced during special holiday seasons. Office Hours: Monday: By phone and email, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday: By phone and email, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Wednesday: In-person, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m  Thursday: By phone and email, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Closed Fridays) (415) 332-4962|  [email protected] Looking to get involved? 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Come to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church to encounter Christ, work together to become Holy and get each other to Heaven.  © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St. Mary Star of the Sea  QUICK LINKS HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT CONTACT (415) 332-4962 [email protected] 180 Harrison Ave, Sausalito, CA, 94965, United States Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St.Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Sacraments are a major component of the Catholic Faith HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT SACRAMENTS Sacraments Welcome! The whole liturgical life of the Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacraments. (CCC 1113) While we believe that human life is infused with the sacramental goodness of God, the Catholic Church has defined seven sacraments - instituted by and through the life of Jesus Christ. It is through the experience of the sacramental ritual that we are infused with God’s grace. The Sacraments nourish and strengthen us as they express and build up our faith. St. Mary Star of the Sea, Pray for Us! Email us Call us: 415.332.4962 About Us We welcome you all to be part of our community. Come to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church to encounter Christ, work together to become Holy and get each other to Heaven.  © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St. Mary Star of the Sea  QUICK LINKS HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT CONTACT (415) 332-4962 [email protected] 180 Harrison Ave, Sausalito, CA, 94965, United States Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St.Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Catholic Beliefs and Church Registration HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT Become a parishioner Parish Life The heart of a parish is the Eucharist, but the parish family is the body that makes it a unique and vibrant community with an exciting parish life. 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Come to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church to encounter Christ, work together to become Holy and get each other to Heaven.  © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St. Mary Star of the Sea  QUICK LINKS HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT CONTACT (415) 332-4962 [email protected] 180 Harrison Ave, Sausalito, CA, 94965, United States Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St.Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Funeral Rites for your loved one HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT Funerals   Funerals Sorrow and Joy God loves us unconditionally!  He loves us so much that He sent His only Son Jesus to earth, so that all who believe in His Son might have everlasting life.  In being divine and mortal Jesus experienced the very same emotions of sorrow and loneliness that we feel. Yet in His crucifixion, death and Resurrection. He not only conquered death once and for all but restored and redeemed our relationship with the Father. Call us: (650) 380-9874 Readings to Consider Email us Local Funeral Homes: Duggan's Serra Mortuary: 650.756.4500 500 Westlake Ave. Daly City, CA 94110 Website Fernwood Mortuary: (650) 380-9874 301 Tennessee Valley Rd Mill Valley, CA 94941 Website Keaton's Mortuary: (415) 332-4962 1022 E. St. San Rafael, CA 94901 Website Monte's Chapel of the Hills:   (415) 332-4962 330 Red Hill Ave San Anselmo, CA 94960 Website Local Catholic Cemeteries: Mt. Olivet: (415) 332-4962 270 Los Ranchitos Road San Rafael, CA 94903 Calvary Catholic Cemetery: 707.762.8462 304 Magnolia Ave Petaluma, CA 94952 Tomales Catholic Cemetery: (415) 332-4962 1400 Dillon Beach Road Tomales, CA 94971 St. Mary Star of the Sea, Pray for Us! Email us Call us: 415.332.4962 About Us We welcome you all to be part of our community. Come to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church to encounter Christ, work together to become Holy and get each other to Heaven.  © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St. Mary Star of the Sea  QUICK LINKS HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT CONTACT (415) 332-4962 [email protected] 180 Harrison Ave, Sausalito, CA, 94965, United States Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St.Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Reserve a Mass and pray for others HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT Mass Intentions Mass Intentions  Offer a Mass for a special intention, for those who are sick, suffering, or who have passed away. Please join us in prayer for those who are sick or who have died. You can find special intentions to pray for on our weekly bulletins. "Don’t worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart. And God's peace, which is far beyond human understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with Christ Jesus."      - Philippians 4:6-7  To reserve your Mass intentions: You can mail in your request and check, or drop it through the rectory door slot. You can email us the information at [email protected] . You can call us at (415) 332-4962 Suggested donations start at $10. *Please note that your mass is not scheduled until you have confirmation by phone or email of the date and time from our office. Required information: Your name, phone number and email address. Who it is for? (Only one "person," one "couple" or one "family unit" will have an intention per Mass.         ex: The Rose family, Mr. & Mrs. Ross, or Jean Rose. Indicate if it is a "special intention" or if it is for the deceased - repose of the soul. What date would like? We will reserve closest to the date you desire, if your specific date is not available. Let us know if you need it to be a particular Mass day and time (Monday, Wed, Sat 5:00 pm, Sun 9:00 am). Include the name and address of the individual/family we should send a Mass card to if you desire. *Due to an increase of mass requests, we can fulfill just one mass request per person at this time. Email your intentions St. Mary Star of the Sea, Pray for Us! Email us Call us: 415.332.4962 About Us We welcome you all to be part of our community. Come to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church to encounter Christ, work together to become Holy and get each other to Heaven.  © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St. Mary Star of the Sea  QUICK LINKS HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT CONTACT (415) 332-4962 [email protected] 180 Harrison Ave, Sausalito, CA, 94965, United States Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St.Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Grace, Strength, and support for the Sick and struggling HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT Anointing of the Sick   Anointing of the Sick He summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two…They anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.  - Mark 6:7- 13 The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick gives strength and support and can be administered to anyone struggling with an illness. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that when the sick are anointed they should be "assisted by their pastor and the whole ecclesial community, which is invited to surround the sick in a special way through their prayers and fraternal attention" (650) 380-9874. "Like all the sacraments the Anointing of the Sick is a liturgical and communal celebration…It is very fitting to celebrate it within the Eucharist" (650) 380-9874. Schedule an Annointing Email your questions Healing and Comfort in the Time of Illness Who may Receive? In the Catholic Church, Extreme Unction or the Last Rites is the anointing at the time of death. Since the Second Vatican Council, this sacrament is now called the Anointing of the Sick and has been broadened to offer healing and comfort in times of illness that may not lead to immediate death. Speaking about a wider implementation of this sacrament, Pope Paul VI advocated for “a wider availability of the sacrament and to extend it—within reasonable limits—even beyond cases of mortal illness." Unlike the traditional understanding of the Last Rites, the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is, ideally, to be administered in a communal celebration. Spiritual Healing The healing that occurs in this sacrament of anointing is not necessarily physical healing. While we believe that physical healing can occur through the great power of God, the grace that is infused through this special sacrament is the reminder of the eternal presence of God in our human suffering. When the priest blessing the oil of anointing, he asks God to "send the power of your Holy Spirit, the Consoler, into this precious oil. Make this oil a remedy for all who are anointed with it; heal them in body, in soul and in spirit, and deliver them from every affliction" (Pastoral Care of the Sick, #123). "The celebration of the Anointing of the Sick consists essentially in the anointing of the forehead and hands of the sick person (in the Roman Rite) or of other parts of the body (in the Eastern rite), the anointing being accompanied by the liturgical prayer of the celebrant asking for the special grace of this sacrament" (CCC 1531)  How to Prepare For Anointing of the Sick Spiritual Healing The healing that occurs in this sacrament of anointing is not necessarily physical healing. While we believe that physical healing can occur through the great power of God, the grace that is infused through this special sacrament is the reminder of the eternal presence of God in our human suffering. When the priest blessing the oil of anointing, he asks God to "send the power of your Holy Spirit, the Consoler, into this precious oil. Make this oil a remedy for all who are anointed with it; heal them in body, in soul and in spirit, and deliver them from every affliction" (Pastoral Care of the Sick, #123). "The celebration of the Anointing of the Sick consists essentially in the anointing of the forehead and hands of the sick person (in the Roman Rite) or of other parts of the body (in the Eastern rite), the anointing being accompanied by the liturgical prayer of the celebrant asking for the special grace of this sacrament." (CCC 1531)  Request an Annointing Email Your Questions St. Mary Star of the Sea, Pray for Us! Email us Call us: 415.332.4962 About Us We welcome you all to be part of our community. Come to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church to encounter Christ, work together to become Holy and get each other to Heaven.  © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St. Mary Star of the Sea  QUICK LINKS HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT CONTACT (415) 332-4962 [email protected] 180 Harrison Ave, Sausalito, CA, 94965, United States Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St.Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Giving online is easy and secure HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT GIVING Donate to the 2025 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal Please Note: There are two Star of the Sea parishes. Please make sure to choose St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish (Sausalito) 2025 AAA. An example is shown below. Donate to the Annual Appeal Help to sustain St. Mary Star of the Sea with the  security and convenience of Online Giving. Forget the checkbook and make tithing simple for you and your family. With Online Giving, you can give back to your church whenever and wherever with the simple click of a button from your computer or smart device. Online Giving enables you to make donations in several ways:  Recurring One-time only Particular collections and fundraisers Mass intentions Tax Statements The donations you make with Online Giving are credited to your tax statement for the end of the year (except when made anonymously). In order to ensure your Online Giving donation is properly reflected on your year-end tax report from St. Mary Star of the Sea, it is required that you register for an Online Giving account. Donation Envelopes If you currently receive donation envelopes , there is an optional field to enter your envelope number for your Online Giving donation.  While it is not required to have an envelope number to register for an online giving account to make a donation, if you have one, please enter this number in the requested filed.  Reports By registering for an account, you can also easily pull reports related to your donations at any time and keep track of how much you have donated.  Quick Give You may also make a one-time contribution by clicking on the "Quick Give"  option. You may donate to any of the funds listed.  You are still required to open an online giving account in order to track your donation and properly reflect it on our year-end tax reporting. Quick Give provides a receipt for the donation at the time it is processed.  Give Online More benefits of Online Giving include: 24/7 access to your account and the ability to donate Easily schedule recurring and future donations to coincide with your pay period Credit card option allows you to take advantage of rewards such as air miles or cash bonuses No need to disclose bank information because you enter it directly into the Online Giving secure site Continue to support St. Mary Star of the Sea even when you can't attend service with one-time or recurring donations With full control of your account you can easily adjust your contribution amounts CREATE AN ONLINE ACCOUNT Create an account           - Go to our Online Giving website and select a fund to donate a gift to by clicking " Give Now ."           - Enter your gift amount, select your gift type and frequency, select a start date, and click continue. 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Come to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church to encounter Christ, work together to become Holy and get each other to Heaven.  © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St. Mary Star of the Sea  QUICK LINKS HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT CONTACT (415) 332-4962 [email protected] 180 Harrison Ave, Sausalito, CA, 94965, United States Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St.Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Forgiveness is Freedom - Sacrament of Reconciliation HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT Reconciliation Reconciliation This is the Sacrament in which sins committed after Baptism are forgiven. It results in reconciliation with God and the Church. (US Catholic Catechism for Adults, Glossary) "God so loved the world He gave us His only begotten Son" as our Savior and Redeemer. In Jesus Christ God is constantly seeking us out as prodigal sons and daughters. We are by God's revealed word 'loved sinners' who should heed the call of our heavenly Daddy (ABBA); "Come back to me with all your heart".  God in Jesus Christ yearns for our friendship, and longs to forgive us of that which separates us from His love and friendship - our sins. Confessions are at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Mill Valley Saturday 3-4pm If you would like to schedule a Confession please call 414-388-4190 Download a guide to prepare St. Mary Star of the Sea, Pray for Us! Email us Call us: 415.332.4962 About Us We welcome you all to be part of our community. Come to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church to encounter Christ, work together to become Holy and get each other to Heaven.  © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St. Mary Star of the Sea  QUICK LINKS HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT CONTACT (415) 332-4962 [email protected] 180 Harrison Ave, Sausalito, CA, 94965, United States Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St.Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Welcome! Contact our Staff and our History from the 1800's HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT About us  We're here to s erve you! Welcome! I welcome you to St. Mary Star of the Sea, where we  encounter Christ, work together to become Holy, and help each other get to Heaven!  Contact Us Fr. Patrick Michaels Pastor Fr. Pat born in San Bernardino, California, on April 28, 1955 and was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of San Francisco on December 4, 1982.  He spent two years at St. Kevin Parish in San Francisco and another two years at St. Elizabeth Parish in San Francisco. He spent the next three and a half years at St. Gregory the Great Parish in San Mateo. Four and a half years were then spent at St. Timothy Parish in San Mateo. Fr. Pat was pastor at St. Raymond Church in Menlo Park for the past twelve and a half years. He has been pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel for the past fifteen years and now joins Star of the Sea as our pastor. "Life is the source of the material I use in teaching and preaching. That is how I understand the word 'evangelization': our sharing of God’s ongoing revelation through his Word and our life experience. I also believe that 'faith' is a lifelong process of living by which our relationship with God develops." Father's interests lie significantly in the arts and how they give expression to deeper truths. He practices a variety of forms of art, from painting to cooking. Hiring Administrative Assistant New Paragraph Gwyneth Varn Finance Administrator Gwyneth is a retired (mostly) business professional with a long career in IT, finance, and nonprofit management. A big fan of lifelong learning, Gwyneth received her MBA in 2015 from Dominican University, where she also tutored accounting and related business courses. She continues to work with students to help them navigate the sometimes mind-numbing intricacies of accounting. She enjoys being part of the team at St. Mary Star of the Sea, working with Fr. Ginter, Jen, and the dedicated members of the Parish Finance Council to keep the Parish in good order as faithful stewards of the church’s financial resources. Gwyneth enjoys spending time in her garden, traveling, hiking, and camping. She also volunteers at the Redwood Empire Food Bank which serves thousands of Sonoma County individuals and families, helping to reduce food insecurity throughout the North Bay. Robin Olive Music Director Robin Olive, originally from England and has been involved in choir music as a talented musician all his life. He has performed as a guest organist with orchestras and has broadcast on live radio.  Robin was responsible for replacing the church's original organ (upon its demise) with what some consider the finest organ of its type in Marin County. While his repertoire is not limited to a single musical instrument, his joy is to present the finest organ music possible. Heléna Tietze Cantor Heléna Tietze is a classically trained pianist, cellist, and vocalist. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Heléna grew up singing for the San Francisco Archdiocese and has participated in several local and national ensembles (such as the National Honors Choir and the National Orchestra Festival). She has attended the Kodály Summer Institute at Holy Names University in Oakland, California, and she completed her undergraduate studies in Music Therapy at Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she served as principal cellist in both the symphony and chamber orchestras. Following board certification as a music therapist, Heléna went on to specialize in work with the end-of-life population. Heléna is passionate about helping others find community and meaning through music. St. Mary Star of the Sea, Pray for Us! Email us Call us: 415.332.4962 About Us We welcome you all to be part of our community. Come to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church to encounter Christ, work together to become Holy and get each other to Heaven.  © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St. Mary Star of the Sea  QUICK LINKS HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT CONTACT (415) 332-4962 [email protected] 180 Harrison Ave, Sausalito, CA, 94965, United States Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St.Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Stay connected with Parish Mass times and special events HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT Calendar May 2026 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 27 5:30pm Mass 28 29 5:30pm Mass 30 1 2 5pm Mass 3 9am Mass 4 5:30pm Mass 5 6 5:30pm Mass 6:15pm Men's Club Meeting 7 8 9 5pm Mass 10 9am Mass 11 5:30pm Mass 12 13 5:30pm Mass 14 15 16 5pm Mass 17 9am Mass 18 5:30pm Mass 19 20 5:30pm Mass 21 22 23 5pm Mass 24 9am Mass 25 5:30pm Mass 26 27 5:30pm Mass 28 29 30 5pm Mass 31 9am Mass St. Mary Star of the Sea, Pray for Us! Email us Call us: 415.332.4962 About Us We welcome you all to be part of our community. Come to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church to encounter Christ, work together to become Holy and get each other to Heaven.  © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St. Mary Star of the Sea  QUICK LINKS HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT CONTACT (415) 332-4962 [email protected] 180 Harrison Ave, Sausalito, CA, 94965, United States Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St.Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Become a Catholic or deepen your faith journey HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT Religious Education Religious Education  The parish is the center of faith formation for Catholics. Every person in your pews, every Catholic in your parish community…child or adult…is on their own journey toward Christ and a life of discipleship. Youth Formation We do not currently offer Faith Formation Programs for young people. If you have questions or want information on where you can find classes for yourself or your children, please email the office at: [email protected] What is RCIA? RCIA is a process of study, exploration, faith-sharing, and faith formation with specific liturgical rites for seekers and inquirers. Seekers and inquirers are non-baptized adults who desire to be fully initiated into the Roman Catholic Church and/or baptized adult Christians who desire full communion in the Roman Catholic Church. Adults or older children who have not been baptized and desire to join the Church are invited into the ancient celebration of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. During this process, which is marked by regular ritual acts, participants are introduced to the liturgy, the teachings, and the life of the Catholic Church. Adults or older children who were baptized in another Christian denomination prepare in a similar way for the sacraments of confirmation and the Eucharist during their reception into the Catholic Church. Receive more information St. Mary Star of the Sea, Pray for Us! Email us Call us: 415.332.4962 About Us We welcome you all to be part of our community. Come to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church to encounter Christ, work together to become Holy and get each other to Heaven.  © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St. Mary Star of the Sea  QUICK LINKS HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT CONTACT (415) 332-4962 [email protected] 180 Harrison Ave, Sausalito, CA, 94965, United States Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St.Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Schedule a Baptism, an initiation as members of a Christian Community HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT Baptism Baptism   The sacrament of baptism ushers us into the divine life, cleanses us from sin, and initiates us as members of the Christian community. It is the foundation for the sacramental life. At baptism, the presider prays over the water: Father, look now with love upon your Church, and unseal for her the fountain of baptism. By the power of the Holy Spirit give to this water the grace of your Son, so that in the sacrament of baptism all those whom you have created in your likeness may be cleansed from sin and rise to a new birth of innocence by water and the Holy Spirit. (Christian Initiation of Adults, #222A) Contact us 1-3 mo before your desired date for baptism. Schedule a baptism The Process - What to expect: Call or email the rectory to obtain the general enrollment form. Fill out the general enrollment form and submit it to us via mail or email. Fr. Pat will set up a meeting. A date will be set for the baptism and preparation. The godmother and godfather will fill out an affirmation document and submit it to us via mail or email. Email us St. Mary Star of the Sea, Pray for Us! Email us Call us: 415.332.4962 About Us We welcome you all to be part of our community. Come to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church to encounter Christ, work together to become Holy and get each other to Heaven.  © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St. Mary Star of the Sea  QUICK LINKS HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT CONTACT (415) 332-4962 [email protected] 180 Harrison Ave, Sausalito, CA, 94965, United States Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor © 2026  All Rights Reserved | St.Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Learn about the St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church history from the 1800's HOME BULLETIN & E-NEWS GIVING PARISH LIFE Become a parishioner About us Staff Our history Calendar Mass Intentions Ministries & Volunteers Photos Religious Education SACRAMENTS Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Anointing of the Sick Funerals CONTACT Our history   Our History William Richardson is regarded as the founder of Sausalito. Born in England in 1795, he became the first mate aboard the Orion which arrived in the Bay and anchored off what was to become Sausalito in 1822.  William was 27 years old - and when the Orion left the Bay waters he 'jumped ship' and stayed behind. There are many legends and myths about William; but history does record that he had built the first dock in Sausalito and built a thriving business, transporting grain and hides. By 1870 there was a thriving British and Portuguese community in Sausalito and a Methodist Church was built in 1872 to serve the community. In 1877 there was an attempt to organize a Roman Catholic Parish, but the attempt failed. Four years passed before Archbishop Alemany created Sausalito's first Roman Catholic Parish and Mass was celebrated in a school house rented for the occasion. Fr. Patrick Cummins was appointed Pastor in 1881 and he named the Parish St. Mary's Star of the Sea. The first Catholic Church was built out of timber in 1881 and stood at Litho & Bonita Streets. In 1888 the first Holy Ghost Festival was held and signaled the faithful association of the Portuguese immigrants and their descendents with the Parish. Some of the most active men and women in the Catholic community came from this group of people. Adding also to the community were waves  of Irish and Italian immigrants. Adding also to the community were waves of Irish and Italian immigrants. The town of Sausalito flourished and it was felt that a second Catholic Church was needed to serve the people; and so a second building called Holy Family Hall was completed in 1908. There was great excitement in Sausalito in December 1909, when a train pulled into Sausalito carrying special cargo bound for the Catholic Churches. Two bells cast in copper & tin in Missouri and tuned to the key of 'G' had arrived safely after being transported across country. The larger of the bells bearing the name 'Virginia' was installed in the first Catholic Church and the second smaller bell 'Edward' was installed outside Holy Family Hall. The bells were dedicated on December 12th 1909 by Fr. John Valenti and called the faithful to worship for the first time on Christmas Eve. All was well until September 1919 when a roaring fire swept through parts of Sausalito and destroyed many of the towns wooden buildings including Holy Family Hall. Fortunately, it had been thought for some time that the community would be served better by having one larger Catholic Church and construction on a new church on Bulkley Avenue was nearing completion when the fire broke out. The first Catholic church at Litho & Bonita Streets was closed and demolished in 1920 after only forty years of service to the community. Ground Breaking - 1959 The third Church served the faithful well but during World War II the population of Sausalito increased so much that a new church was needed to serve all those working in the Marin shipyards. The ground breaking ceremony for the present church on Harrison Avenue took place in 1954 and the church was completed and consecrated in 1959. Over the course of his ten years at Star of the Sea, Father Deitch’s dream of establishing a Catholic School was not realized but his significant efforts contributed to the establishment of Willow Creek Elementary school in Sausalito. In 2004, almost 100 years after they arrived by train, and after periods of being hung, stored, rescued and even neglected - the bells 'Virginia G' and 'Edward' were hoisted aloft and hung in the bell tower of the fourth and present Church - and once again call the Faith Community to worship. In 2014, the parish started a renewal of all deferred maintenance items.  This had a happy effect of coinciding with an increase in ministry (for instance, as of January 2018, there were 130 youths in St. Mary Star of the Sea’s CYO program, whereas before 2014, there were none).    St. Mary Star of the Sea, Pray for Us! Email us Call us: 415.332.4962 About Us We welcome you all to be part of our community. 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