English Mass
2030-03-18 12:00 - 12:30, 2030-03-18 18:00 - 18:30, 2030-03-19 12:00 - 12:30, 2030-03-19 18:00 - 18:30, 2030-03-20 12:00 - 12:30, 2030-03-20 18:00 - 18:30, 2030-03-21 12:00 - 12:30, 2030-03-21 18:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 9 more dates | Star of the Sea Church, 4420 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94118, United States
Daily Low Mass (Novus Ordo – 1970 Roman Rite) – Confessions 15 min before Mass
At Star of the Sea Parish, we celebrate Daily Mass according to the 1970 Roman Calendar (Novus Ordo). These Low Masses offer a quiet and prayerful setting for daily worship, inviting the faithful to encounter Christ in simplicity and reverence.
Celebrated ad orientem, the priest and faithful together turn toward the Lord, placing God at the center of the liturgy. The more intimate and contemplative nature of the Low Mass allows for deeper reflection on the Word of God and a more personal participation in the Holy Sacrifice.
In this sacred silence and simplicity, the faithful are nourished by the Eucharist and strengthened in grace, carrying the fruits of the Mass into their daily lives.

Latin Low Mass
2030-03-19 07:00 - 07:30, 2030-03-20 07:00 - 07:30, 2030-03-21 07:00 - 07:30, 2030-03-22 07:00 - 07:30, 2030-03-25 07:00 - 07:30, 2030-03-26 07:00 - 07:30, 2030-03-27 07:00 - 07:30
The Low Traditional Latin Mass – Confessions after Mass
At Star of the Sea Parish, Confessions are available after Mass, offering the faithful an opportunity to receive God’s mercy through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
In a spirit of prayer and recollection, this time allows for a peaceful encounter with Christ, who forgives sins and restores the soul to grace. Approaching the sacrament with humility and trust, the faithful are invited to examine their conscience and open their hearts to God’s healing love.
Whether returning after some time or coming regularly, Confession provides a moment of renewal, strengthening the faithful in their spiritual life and preparing them to live more fully in communion with Christ and His Church.

Latin Low Mass
2030-03-23 12:00 - 12:30
Confessions 15 min before the Mass
The Low Traditional Latin Mass is a quieter and more contemplative form of the Traditional Latin Mass. Celebrated primarily in silence, it invites the faithful into deep prayer and reflection, allowing space for personal devotion and attentiveness to the sacred mysteries of the Mass.
In the Low Mass, there is no singing, and most prayers are spoken quietly by the priest at the altar. This creates an atmosphere of reverence and intimacy, helping worshippers focus on prayer, sacrifice, and interior participation.
The Mass is celebrated entirely in Latin and follows the traditional Roman Rite, preserving the rich liturgical heritage of the Church. Whether you are familiar with the Traditional Latin Mass or attending for the first time, the Low Mass offers a peaceful and prayerful encounter with the timeless beauty of the Catholic liturgy.
Missals are usually available to help follow the prayers and readings.

Vigil Mass
2030-03-23 16:30 - 17:30
Confession, Saturday 3:15 pm-4:15 pm
At Star of the Sea Parish, we celebrate the Saturday Vigil Mass according to the 1970 Roman Calendar (Novus Ordo) for those who are unable to attend Mass on Sunday. Celebrated with sacred music, this liturgy fulfills the Sunday obligation and offers a prayerful and joyful opportunity to participate in the celebration of the Lord’s Day.

English Mass
2030-03-24 08:00 - 09:00
Sunday English Mass (Novus Ordo – 1970 Roman Rite) – Confessions during Mass

At Star of the Sea Parish, we celebrate Sunday Mass in English according to the 1970 Roman Calendar (Novus Ordo). This spoken Mass offers a reverent and prayerful setting for the Lord’s Day, inviting the faithful to gather as a community around the Word of God and the Holy Eucharist.
Celebrated ad orientem, the priest and faithful together turn toward the Lord, placing God at the center of the liturgy. The simplicity of the spoken Mass fosters recollection and attentiveness, allowing for deeper reflection on the Scriptures and participation in the Holy Sacrifice.
In this spirit of reverence and prayer, the faithful are nourished by the Eucharist and strengthened in grace, carrying the fruits of the Mass into their daily lives.

English Sung Mass
2030-03-24 09:30 - 10:30, 2030-03-24 19:30 - 20:30
Sung Mass (Novus Ordo – 1970 Roman Rite) – Confessions during Mass

At Star of the Sea Parish, we celebrate a Sung Novus Ordo Mass according to the 1970 Roman Calendar. Offered with sacred music, chant, and solemnity, this celebration of the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite draws the faithful into the beauty and reverence of the Church’s worship.
Celebrated ad orientem, with priest and people facing the same direction—toward the Lord—the Mass expresses a shared turning toward God. Sacred chant and music elevate the liturgy, fostering prayerful participation and contemplation of the mystery of the Holy Eucharist.
Through the proclamation of the Word and the offering of the Eucharistic sacrifice, the faithful are invited into a deeper encounter with Christ, who speaks to His people and nourishes them with His Body and Blood.

Latin Sung Mass
2030-03-24 11:30 - 13:00
Sung Latin Mass – Confessions during Mass

At Star of the Sea Parish, we celebrate a Sung Sunday Traditional Latin Mass according to the 1962 Roman Calendar, offered with a full choir and schola. Through sacred chant and choral music, this solemn celebration of the Roman Rite draws the faithful into the beauty, reverence, and timeless worship of the Church on the Lord’s Day.
The Traditional Latin Mass (TLM)
The Traditional Latin Mass, also known as the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, is a profound expression of the Church’s liturgical heritage, shaped and handed down through centuries of faithful worship. Rooted in ancient tradition and codified following the Council of Trent in the 16th century, this form of the Mass has nourished the spiritual lives of countless saints and generations of the faithful.
Celebrated in Latin, the universal language of the Church, the Traditional Latin Mass draws the faithful into a deep sense of reverence and transcendence. Its prayers, gestures, and sacred silence reflect a profound awareness of the mystery of the Holy Eucharist—the true presence of Christ. The priest, facing ad orientem (toward the East), leads the congregation in a unified act of worship directed toward God.
Rich in symbolism, the liturgy unfolds with solemn beauty: Gregorian chant, incense, and ritual gestures elevate the soul and direct the heart toward the divine. Every movement and prayer is imbued with meaning, inviting the faithful into contemplation and participation in the sacrifice of Christ made present on the altar.
More than a historical form, the Traditional Latin Mass remains a living tradition within the Church, offering a timeless encounter with the sacred. It provides a space for prayer, reflection, and reverence, drawing the faithful into deeper union with Christ and His Church.
