Ministries, Organizations, & Volunteers 

Boys and girls from grade 3 and above who assist the priest at the liturgy.

Preparing parents for the formation of their child’s faith.

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.

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.

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.

Volunteers who care for and beautify our church environment to elevate our liturgies within the proper sacramental/seasonal content.

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.

Upon completion of training, responsible for proclaiming Sacred Scripture, Prayers of the Faithful, and announcements at liturgical celebrations of the Mass.

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. 

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 Mike@barsul.com

A group that counts the funds collected at Mass each week. Each group volunteers about once a month.

Unite as a community praying the Rosary on Wednesdays at 5:10 p.m. in the church.

Duties include preparing the altar for Mass and cleaning the altar following Mass.

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.