St. Raphael Catholic Church

St. Raphael Catholic Church Weekends: Sat. Vigil 4:30pm ; Sun. 8am, 9:30am, 11:30am, & 5:30pm
Confessions: Sat 3:30-4:30pm

In anticipation of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sept. 8th, we officially blessed our Marian Grotto this pa...
09/06/2026

In anticipation of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sept. 8th, we officially blessed our Marian Grotto this past Saturday…

Heavenly Father, you chose the Blessed Virgin Mary to be the Mother of your Son and the Mother of the Church. Bless + this grotto, raised in her honor.
May all who come here in prayer be drawn closer to Jesus through the loving example and intercession of Mary. May this be a place of peace, consolation, gratitude, and renewed trust in you.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Some wounds need more than time. They need prayer. ❤️‍🩹Join us for the Healing Wounds Prayer Challenge on Hallow, Septem...
09/03/2026

Some wounds need more than time. They need prayer. ❤️‍🩹

Join us for the Healing Wounds Prayer Challenge on Hallow, September 14–22.

This nine-day prayer challenge is an opportunity to bring the wounds we carry, whether from the past or the present, to God and invite Him into the places that need His healing.

📱 Join us on Hallow:
Visit hallow.com/parish and find the St. Raphael Parish page.

New to Hallow? Visit hallow.com/parish to get started.

Let’s pray together and make space for God’s healing.

What if your prayer life could go deeper?Marcy Huber already had a deep prayer life when she began the Spiritual Exercis...
09/02/2026

What if your prayer life could go deeper?

Marcy Huber already had a deep prayer life when she began the Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life (SEEL) Retreat. She had daily devotions and monthly spiritual direction, but SEEL stretched her in new and unexpected ways.

“Jesus introduced me to new depths of His love.”

Through nine months of prayer and reflection, Marcy experienced a deeper surrender, developed new spiritual disciplines, and discovered a greater capacity to encounter God in the middle of both the messy and beautiful moments of everyday life.
She describes leaving SEEL with a deeper relationship with Christ, a renewed sense of purpose, and strengthened holy habits.

If you’re longing to go deeper in your relationship with Jesus, SEEL may be the next step.

The retreat runs from late September through May and includes:
🙏 Daily prayer
🙏 Weekly group meetings
🙏 Individual spiritual direction
Registration deadline: September 15

Learn more and register: st-raphaels.com/adult-faith/enrichment/

⛪ Curious about becoming Catholic? Or ready to take the next step in your faith?If you’re an adult interested in becomin...
09/01/2026

⛪ Curious about becoming Catholic? Or ready to take the next step in your faith?

If you’re an adult interested in becoming Catholic, or a baptized Catholic seeking the Sacraments of First Eucharist and/or Confirmation, we invite you to join us for our first OCIA inquiry session.

📅 Sunday, September 13
⏰ 10:30 a.m.
📍 Church Narthex, after the 9:30 a.m. Mass

Come discover more about the Catholic faith and the journey of initiation. No registration is required. Just come as you are!

💬 Call the parish office for more information.

🎶 Love music? There’s a place for you!Our ensembles are getting back into the rhythm this September, and no experience i...
08/31/2026

🎶 Love music? There’s a place for you!

Our ensembles are getting back into the rhythm this September, and no experience is necessary to join. Whether you’ve sung for years or you’re just looking for a new way to get involved, we’d love to have you!

🎵 9:30 a.m. Ensemble
Rehearsals: 1st & 3rd Fridays at 2:30 p.m. in the church
🎵 5:30 p.m. Ensemble
Rehearsals: 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the church

Come make music, meet new people, and be part of our worship community.

Interested? Reach out to V. Sclafani at [email protected] or L. Ricketts at [email protected] for more information!

Meet Louis! 👋Please join us in welcoming Louie Candelaria, our new Youth Minister at St. Raphael’s!Louie has lived in th...
08/27/2026

Meet Louis! 👋

Please join us in welcoming Louie Candelaria, our new Youth Minister at St. Raphael’s!

Louie has lived in the Tampa area for most of his life and spent several years in seminary, where he grew in his faith while discerning the priesthood. He ultimately discerned out of seminary and is grateful for this new opportunity to serve the Lord and our parish.

Louie has four siblings, including a sister who is a religious sister with the Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in Gainesville, Florida. He loves the Lord, His Church, being active outdoors, and playing games.

He’s excited to use what he gained in seminary to serve our parish and be a role model for our teens. Let’s go! 🙌

Ready to take a deeper step in your faith?The Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life (SEEL) Retreat is an eight-month guid...
08/26/2026

Ready to take a deeper step in your faith?

The Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life (SEEL) Retreat is an eight-month guided prayer experience rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. From late September through May, you’ll grow in your relationship with Jesus and Mary through daily prayer, weekly group meetings, and individual spiritual direction.

Register by September 15: https://st-raphaels.com/adult-faith/enrichment/

Meet Hanna! 👋Please join us in welcoming Hanna Rutila, our new Pastoral Assistant!Originally from Detroit, Hanna studied...
08/25/2026

Meet Hanna! 👋

Please join us in welcoming Hanna Rutila, our new Pastoral Assistant!

Originally from Detroit, Hanna studied psychology at Michigan State University and is grateful for the opportunity to serve the Lord and accompany others on their faith journeys.

Outside of the parish, Hanna enjoys antique shopping, exploring new coffee shops, playing volleyball, and traveling. She also has a passion for mental health advocacy and supporting those who may be struggling. Her patron saint, St. Dymphna, holds a special place in her heart as the patron saint of those affected by mental illness.

Hanna is excited to get to know our parish family and see all that God has in store! If you see her around the parish, please say hello. She would love to meet you! 💙

Faith Beyond the School Day In the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, the prayer table is a special place where children ...
08/25/2026

Faith Beyond the School Day

In the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, the prayer table is a special place where children learn to
pray and become aware of God’s loving presence. Whether in the atrium, classroom, or home, this
simple space invites children into a deeper relationship with God.

The prayer table pictured was thoughtfully prepared by some of our Extended Day children in the Pre-K classroom. Even when the regular school day has ended, these young disciples continue to care for their sacred environment with reverence and purpose. Taking time to arrange the prayer table, prepare materials, and create a space for prayer helps them develop concentration, responsibility, and a sense of belonging within the faith community.

What makes this especially beautiful is that the work of faith formation does not stop when school is not in session. Through simple acts of service and prayer, children continue to nurture their
relationship with God, carrying the spirit of the atrium into every season and every part of their
lives.


Men, you’re invited! Start your Wednesday grounded in faith, fellowship, and conversation. Join us for Men’s Group every...
08/24/2026

Men, you’re invited!

Start your Wednesday grounded in faith, fellowship, and conversation. Join us for Men’s Group every Wednesday morning. We’ll gather at 7:00 a.m., following the 6:30 a.m. Mass.

Wednesdays | 7:00 a.m.
Following the 6:30 a.m. Mass

Address

1376 Snell Isle Boulevard NE
Saint Petersburg, FL
33704

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 1pm
Sunday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+17278217989

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