Stella Maris Parish

 

Blessings to You

Welcome to the Stella Maris Parish website serving the Catholic community of Northern Door County!  We are so happy that you have decided to check out our parish this way.  

I hope you are able to find everything that you need here.  If you can not find something that you want, please reach out to me or anyone else on the staff for further assistance.  We are here for you to offer worship opportunities, faith formation, pastoral care, spiritual development and a caring community in Northern Door County within the Catholic tradition. Let us help you to deepen your experience of life and add more meaning and purpose as you search for what makes your life all that it can be with God.

In Christ’s love,
Fr. Thomas Farrell, Pastor


 

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SUMMER WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE - Our Summer Weekend Mass schedule began on Saturday May 25th and runs through Sunday October 27th, 2024. Saturday Masses will be celebrated at 4:00pm in Fish Creek and 6:00pm in Egg Harbor.  Sunday Masses will be celebrated at 8:00am in Baileys Harbor, 10:00am in Sister Bay, 10:00am in Jacksonport and at 1:00pm on Washington Island.  Please join us!
 
SUMMER WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE FOR WASHINGTON ISLAND - Our Summer Weekend Mass schedule is now in effect and runs through October 27th, 2024. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 1:00pm on Sundays at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church at 1763 Townline Road on Washington Island.  Please contact Larry or Diane Kahlscheuer at (920)847-2289 or 920-535-0551 with questions or for more information. All are welcome!
 
SUMMER DAILY MASS SCHEDULE - Our Summer Daily Mass schedule began on Monday May 27th and runs through Friday November 1st.  Holy Mass is celebrated in Fish Creek on Monday, Jacksonport on Tuesday, Egg Harbor on Wednesday followed by a Holy Hour, Sister Bay on Thursday and Baileys Harbor on Friday. All begin at 8:00 am.  Daily Mass is also celebrated each month on the 1st Saturday in Baileys Harbor at 8:00am preceded by the Rosary at 7:30am and on the 3rd Thursday in Sister Bay at 6:00pm preceded by a Holy Hour at 5:00pm.  Please join us!
 
A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THIS WEEKEND -  For the past ten years Stella Maris Parish has been blessed to have Fr. Art Heinze join us as a summer visiting priest. His presence and his homilies have been an inspiration to us all. Unfortunately, Father has decided that this is his last summer helping out at Stella Maris. His last Sunday Mass will be at 10am on Sunday October 6th in Jacksonport. This will be followed by a social hour in the Jacksonport Town Hall on Highway V, so everyone will have an opportunity to thank Father for his time with us. All are welcome to attend the social event if you attend a different Mass that weekend.
 
THIS WEEK - Updates regarding Medicare Advantage will be presented on Wednesday October 9th at our worship site in Sister Bay at 10:30am and 4:00pm. Contact the parish office with questions.   
 
MARK YOUR CALENDAR - For our Confirmation Retreat to the Shine on Saturday October 12th from 9:00am to 5:30pm.  Contact the parish office with questions.
 
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - We are seeking someone who will take care of the plants and help beautify the seasonal environment at our Egg HarborM church. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please contact our Worship Minister, Beth Screnock, or Lorie at the parish office.
 
LOVE TO SING? - YOU, too, could join the SMART Singers! We contribute to the beauty of the Mass about every three weeks, travelling and enjoying worship in our various churches. Our voices ring out as we enjoy the camaraderie, pray together, and praise the Lord in song, not to mention the many health benefits of the musical art of singing. Don't miss out on this winter season to join in this musical ministry! We welcome all who can sing (even if it is usually just in the shower!). Be smart, and join the SMART Singers of Stella Maris Parish! Grade: A+
 
THE HARBORETTES CLUB - Who share Home Community and Education (Homemakers) is sponsoring a Day of Mending on Saturday, October 26th from 9am to 1 pm at the Jacksonport Town Hall on County V. This is a service project that we do for the community. Our members with their sewing machines will be available to do your mending needs. Bring in clean clothing and linen items that need seams repaired, buttons sewed on, or patches applied. (No zippers.) We will also be having a Bake Sale and Buddy Pillows, Greeting cards and bags for sale to help with our various community projects. 
 
CAN YOU FILL A BOX? - Share the joy of Christmas with needy children around the world. “BOX OF JOY” is a Cross Catholic Outreach program. By filling a shoe box with small toys, clothing, hygiene items and school supplies, you can brighten the holiday for many children who rarely receive gifts. Shoe boxes and gift idea lists are provided at the church entries. Return filled boxes by November 3. Boxes will be blessed on November 10th. Shipping per box is $9. Please make checks out to Box of Joy. Thank you!
 
STEWARDSHIP 2024 - THANK YOU to all of you who share your Time & Talents in any way for Stella Maris Parish! Volunteering is a ministry! Year-round and seasonal parishioners, adults and youth all help our parish in many ways. To continue your good work, or to get involved, pick up a Ministry Opportunities brochure at church, fill in your information and drop the completed form in the Time & Talents box at one of the church sites. Or, submit your form electronically right here on the parish website.  Click Here to view descriptions of all the Ministry Opportunities for 2024.  Then, Click Here to complete and submit the 2024 Stewardship Online Form. Thank you for all you do to make Stella Maris Parish such a special faith community. 
 

OFFERTORY COMMITMENT 2024 - Our 2024 Offertory Commitment appeal is underway. To read Father Tom's Commitment invitation Click Here. For a printable copy of the form that can be returned to the office or dropped in the collection basket Click Here. Or, if you'd prefer to complete and submit the form electronically right now from the website, then Click Here

PARISH ANNUAL REPORT - A full copy of the 2023 Parish Annual Report can be viewed by clicking Here.

UNABLE TO ATTEND MASS? - All who are hospitalized or in an assisted living facilty, incarcerated, or otherwise physcially unable to attend Mass in person can still participate in celebration of the Holy Mass.  Please pray with us from wherever you are!
  • Mass is live streamed on the Stella Maris Facebook page from Stella Maris Parish beginning on the first Sunday of Advent at 8:00 am. 
  • Several options are offered by the Diocese of Green Bay. Click Here to review.

 

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OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Thursday
8:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.
12:30p.m. - 4:30p.m.

Friday
8:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.


Egg Harbor Office
920-868-3241