WELCOME VISITORS AND NEW PARISHIONERS
Welcome to The Basilica of Saint Mary Star of the Sea. Whether you are a visitor or new to our parish, interested in becoming Catholic, seeking to return to the practice of your faith or an active member of our parish, we are pleased that you have come to our website and we will do all that we can to assist you. If you cannot find the information that you are seeking on this website, please call our parish office (305) 294 1018 or email us at stmary@stmarykeywest.com and we will make every effort to help you.
If you are a new parishioner, you are invited to stop by the Rectory to register and let us know how we may be of service to you.
You are welcome to pray in the historic Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Stations of the Cross Garden, to adore the Blessed Sacrament in the Adoration Chapel and to visit our Gift Shop.
Pamphlets, leading you on a self-guided walking tour of the Basilica, are available at the entrance to the Basilica or you can visit our Web App at http://bsmkw.com on your mobile device.
“With a hymn composed in the eighth or ninth century, thus for over a thousand years, the Church has greeted Mary, the Mother of God, as “Star of the Sea”: Ave maris stella. Human life is a journey. Towards what destination? How do we find the way? Life is like a voyage on the sea of history, often dark and stormy, a voyage in which we watch for the stars that indicate the route. The true stars of our life are the people who have lived good lives. They are lights of hope. Certainly, Jesus Christ is the true light, the sun that has risen above all the shadows of history. But to reach him we also need lights close by—people who shine with his light and so guide us along our way. Who more than Mary could be a star of hope for us? With her “yes” she opened the door of our world to God himself; she became the living Ark of the Covenant, in whom God took flesh, became one of us, and pitched his tent among us (cf. Jn 1:14).
Pope Benedict XVI from his Encyclical Letter, Spe Salvi
Help Build Our New High School
Online Gift Shop Now Open!
Our online gift shop is now open. You may now purchase items and have them shipped directly to you. If you have visited our store and don’t see some of our items online, give us a call and we will ship the order to you.
Gift Shop Hours
Mon-Thur: 9am – 3pm, Fri & Sat: Closed, Sunday: 8am – 12pm.
For information, call Michelle Nelson at (305) 294-0651.
All proceeds from the Gift Shop benefit The Basilica School.
ABCD—LEGACY OF LOVE
We are humbled by your generosity and support of the Archbishop’s Charities and Development Drive (ABCD). Your sacrificial generosity to the ABCD truly bears witness to our faith and helps us to bring Christ to people no matter who they are or where they are.
If you have yet to respond to this year’s ABCD, we need you! Please prayerfully consider mirroring the love of Christ by putting your faith into action by making a gift today. Even a small gift can make a big difference. You can obtain a pledge envelope from the parish office, or you can make a gift online at www.isupportabcd.org.
Thank you and God bless you!
PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY 2023
This Sunday is a special day set aside to honor the priesthood. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church as a central one. This day also specifically honors priests, without whom the Holy Sacraments could not be conferred, for a single day out of the 365 days of the year during which they tirelessly serve their parishes.
Let us pray for all Priests today, Priesthood Sunday and every day to see their vocation as a blessing, and strive to live out their calling to be Christ to all.
In your loving kindness, O good and gracious God,
you sent your Son to be our shepherd and guide.
Through our priests, we experience your presence in the sacraments. They continue Christ’s ministry of working in the vineyard by sustaining and guiding your holy people.
Bless our Priest. Let your Spirit uphold them always
in their service to the people of this parish.
May the power of your mercy accompany them everywhere
and protect them. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen!
DISCIPULOS DE LA MISERICORDIA
Creciendo en la Fe
Todos los jueves a las 7:00 p.m. nos encontramos para crecer en nuestra vida de fe y profundizar nuestros conocimientos cristianos.
Rezamos juntos, estudiamos las Sagradas Escrituras y los documentos de la Iglesia, compartimos nuestras vivencias como comunidad y ayudamos a los que están en su preparación a la vida sacramental. Es un camino que vamos realizando todos juntos y abiertos con humildad a las inspiraciones del Espíritu Santo
8TH ANNUAL CASINO NIGHT
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH
MARRIOTT BEACHSIDE HOTEL
You may purchase your Early Bird Tickets at: www.eventbrite.com.
Your ticket includes admission to the event, 5,000 gaming chips, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and two complimentary drinks.
All proceeds from Casino Night will benefit SOS’s hunger-relief and nutrition education services in the Keys. Further your impact by sharing this announcement with 10 friends!
BULLETIN EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS
Stay up to date with what is happening at Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea. Visit DISCOVERMASS. COM/subscribe and each week they will send you an email update with a link to the current week’s bulletin.
Religious Education
The 2023 – 2024 Religious Education classes for Kindergarten to Sixth Grade shall resume on Wednesday, September 13 at
6:30 p.m.
Seventh and Eighth Grade Students shall meet on Sunday mornings starting Sunday, September 17 at 10:00 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. in the Klaus Murphy Center.
You may register your children at the Rectory on Mondays 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m. You may access these forms in English and in Spanish on our website: www.stmarykeywest.com. We ask that you mail, or bring the registration to the Rectory. For more information please call 305–294–1018.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) gatherings will feature thought provoking presentations and discussions addressing questions fundamental to the hungers of the human heart.
Already Catholic? No problem. We welcome anyone who would like to engage in a deeper formation of the interior life.
Classes meet in the St Francis Room in the Klaus-Murphy Center Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For questions or if you’re needing to register for Christian Initiation – email Robert Wright at principal@basilicaschool.com.
Get those running shoes out for this One mile run down the famous Duval Street. The run begins at Duval and South and ends just past Greene St. After party/awards will be at Sloppy Joes. Once you have finished the race please make your way there. The road will not be officially closed but KWPD and volunteers will be holding traffic at the intersections. Run as an individual or a 4 person team. This is not a relay though!
Saturday October 7, 2023 ~ 6:00 PM, Duval and South
Pre-registration packet pickup: Friday October 6th at The Basilica School 5:30 – 7:00 pm and Saturday October 7th at Duval and South 5:00 -5:45 pm. The first 100 registrants receive a free t-shirt.
For more information please go the Basilica School website at www.basilicaschoolkeywest.com or call the office at 305-294-1031.
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Procession: #567 “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
Refrain to “Gloria”: Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria! Gloria! Gloria in excelsis Deo et in terra, terra pax!
Offertory: #607 “Word of God, Come Down to Earth”
Communion: #609 “Your Words Are Spirit and Life”
#612 “Thanks Be to God”
Recession: #381 “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”
ENDOW
Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women Book Club
Please join us as we resume our book club series/study with
Mulieris Dignitatem
On the Dignity and Vocation of Women.
“This apostolic letter contains the theological and philosophical underpinnings of Pope Saint John Paul II’s understanding of woman and her vocation. We are invited to ponder along with the Holy Father, the anthropology of man and woman, God’s intention for their relationship, woman’s vocation to motherhood, and the Church as Bride of Christ. John Paul II offers age-old truth with a freshness of thought that explains how “feminine genius” is essential to building a civilization of life and love.” -Endowgroups.org
What is ENDOW (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women)?
“ENDOW seeks to educate women toward a more profound understanding of their God-given dignity through study in small group communities of faith and friendship. Rooted in the teachings of Pope St. John Paul II, Endow affirms the genius of women – the feminine genius – and empowers them to fulfill our culture’s desperate need for an authentic feminine presence in every aspect of life and society.
ENDOW attracts women of all ages, races, nationalities, and vocations and brings them together to read and discuss papal and magisterial documents as well as the lives and writings of the saints. ENDOW group members encounter the Catholic intellectual tradition together, sometimes for the very first time, and learn how to recognize, cultivate and live the fullness of their feminine genius in their families, workplaces, and communities.” – Endowgroups.org
When: Every Wednesday
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Basilica School Library
Who: Open to all women age groups high school and above
NOW HIRING: ANNUAL AMERICORPS VISTA
As a Food Access AmeriCorps VISTA, you will assist with the implementation of SOS’s Nutrition and Agricultural Education Program, coordinate our Stock Island Pantry Volunteer Program, and work to increase SOS Foundation’s presence and engagement in the Keys community. Please send your resume and a brief statement of interest to SOS’s Director of Programs, Lisa Niederman, at lisa@sosfoundation.org.
RELIGIOUS GIFT SHOP
Business Hours
Mon.-Thurs. from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
For information, call Michelle at 305- 294-0651.
BEREAVEMENT MEETINGS
If you are working your way through the grieving process from the death of a spouse, parent, child, sibling or friend, be reminded that grief support meetings are available to you every Thursday at 7:15 pm in the St. Francis Room of the Klaus Murphy Center. All bereaved are invited to receive support.
If you are interested in becoming a part of the leadership team for this ministry, please contact Velma Christian at the Thursday evening meeting.
In today’s Gospel, the vineyard owner says, “I am free to do as I please with my money, am I not?” We are likewise free. Is a generous return to the Lord in thanksgiving for His many blessings among the choices we have made?
If you are interested in advertising in our Sunday Bulletin please contact Jenny Lusk, our Diocesan Publications Representative, at telephone number 913-205-6387 or JLusk@Diocesan.com. Thank you!
For more information you may contact the Rectory Office at 305-294-1018.
HAITIAN PRAYER GROUP
The Haitian prayer group has begun meeting on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Basilica.
THE GABRIEL PROJECT
If you know someone who is pregnant or with a newborn and may need assistance, you can contact the Gabriel Project at: hello@gabrielprojectkw.com or by calling us at:786-492-2867.
“The Lord is with you do not be afraid.” Luke 1:26
WALKING ROSARY
A walking rosary is said in the Grotto promptly after the 7:30 Mass each morning. Please come and pray with us any day or every day. Our Parish visitors are especially welcome. The rosary’s complement to daily Mass is a great way to start your day.
PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL
Everyone is welcome to spend some quiet time with Jesus in our Adoration Chapel. May we take advantage of this great opportunity to be in the presence of the Body of Christ. Come and let Him transform you. If you are interested in participating, please call Maria Del Pino at (305) 587-3545.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) will restart on Monday, September 11. These gatherings will feature thought provoking presentations and discussions addressing questions fundamental to the hungers of the human heart.
Already Catholic? No problem. We welcome anyone who would like to engage in a deeper formation of the interior life.
Classes will meet in the St Francis Room in the Klaus-Murphy Center from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For questions or if you’re needing to register for Christian Initiation – email Robert Wright at principal@basilicaschool.com.
Please register as soon as possible at the Religious Education office in the Basilica School – 700 Truman Ave. (next to the Basilica of Saint Mary).
For more information call Ida Roberts, the Religious Education Program Director, at (305) 295-0306.
If you are working your way through the grieving process from the death of a spouse, parent, child, sibling or friend, be reminded that grief support meetings are available to you every Thursday at 7:15 pm in the St. Francis Room of the Klaus Murphy Center. All bereaved are invited to receive support.
The Haitian Prayer Group (Creole) meets every Tuesday evening, and participates in the Healing Mass on the first Tuesday of each month. For more information please contact: Roseline D’haiti Phone: (305) 747 9662
THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
PRAYER GROUP
A small group of Parishioners
have been gathering in prayer since
last spring under the direction of
Sister Marietha Kimaro. Based on
the tradition of our Parish this group
shall be called Light of Christ
Prayer Group, this group meets on
Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:00pm in the St. Francis
room of the Klaus Murphy Center. All are invited to
attend.
For more information please contact Sister Marietha at
305-928-9496.
Please register as soon as possible at the Religious Education office in the Basilica School – 700 Truman Ave. (next to the Basilica of Saint Mary).
For more information call Ida Roberts, the Religious Education Program Director, at (305) 295-0306.
If you are working your way through the grieving process from the death of a spouse, parent, child, sibling or friend, be reminded that grief support meetings are available to you every Thursday at 7:15 pm in the St. Francis Room of the Klaus Murphy Center. All bereaved are invited to receive support.
The Haitian Prayer Group (Creole) meets every Tuesday evening, and participates in the Healing Mass on the first Tuesday of each month. For more information please contact: Roseline D’haiti Phone: (305) 747 9662
THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
PRAYER GROUP
A small group of Parishioners
have been gathering in prayer since
last spring under the direction of
Sister Marietha Kimaro. Based on
the tradition of our Parish this group
shall be called Light of Christ
Prayer Group, this group meets on
Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:00pm in the St. Francis
room of the Klaus Murphy Center. All are invited to
attend.
For more information please contact Sister Marietha at
305-928-9496.
The Basilica School: Fostering growth in spiritual,
academic, cultural, and social development.
To make a donation, please visit
www.basilicaschoolkeywest.com or call 305-294-1031.
CONTACT US
The Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea
Address
The Basilica of Saint Mary Star of the Sea
1010 Windsor Lane
Key West, FL 33040
Phone/Fax
305-294-1018 Office
305-292-8096 Fax