Christmas at
St. Raphael Catholic Church

Christmas at
St. Raphael Catholic Church

Christmas at
St. Raphael Catholic Church

Celebrate the Advent Season & Birth of Christ With Us

Experience Christmas with us through worship, prayer, and community.

Celebrate Advent and the birth of Jesus Christ at St. Raphael Catholic Church in St. Petersburg, Florida. Join us for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses, family-friendly events, and download our special Advent Activity Kit to help your family celebrate at home. Everyone is welcome to experience the joy of the season through prayer, worship, and community.

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Prepare Your Hearts This Advent Season

Advent is a season of prayer, reflection, and preparation for the birth of Christ. This year, St. Raphael invites you to participate in Pray25, a daily Advent prayer guide available on the Hallow app. Each day offers a short reflection, scripture, and guided prayer to help your family or personal prayer life focus on Christ during the weeks leading up to Christmas.

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St. Raphael Advent & Christmas FAQs

What time are the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses at St. Raphael?

St. Raphael offers multiple Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses to help our community celebrate the birth of Christ.

Our Christmas Eve Masses are at 4 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. The 4 p.m. Mass is our annual children’s Mass and will include a live Nativity pageant, so we encourage families to arrive early for the best seating. At 10 p.m. we will host a Christmas Concert, followed immediately by our 11 p.m. Mass, which is an especially beautiful liturgy and tends to be slightly longer.

On Christmas Day, Masses will be offered at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. The 5:30 p.m. Mass is a simpler celebration with ample space, making it an ideal option for first responders, those who are immunocompromised, or anyone who prefers a quieter setting.

All are welcome to join us at St. Raphael as we celebrate the birth of Christ.

All Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses create a warm, welcoming environment for all ages however, our Christmas Eve Mass at 4pm is our children’s mass and will feature a Nativity pageant.

Our 4 p.m. & 11p.m. Christmas Eve Masses are livestreamed. You can view them here: https://www.youtube.com/@st.raphaelcatholicchurch8886

Parking is available on the parish campus with plenty of overflow parking in the back. The back lot also has disability access.

Yes, St. Raphael Catholic Church is fully accessible. Wheelchair entrances are accessible from the back parking lot and wheelchair seating is available. Ushers can assist with any special needs.

Everyone is welcome! You do not need to be Catholic to attend.

Times and Location

Christmas Mass Times

Christmas Eve
– 4pm (Nativity Pageant), 6pm, 11pm
– 10pm Christmas Concert

Christmas Day
– 9:30am, 11:30am, 5:30pm (simple mass)

Location

St. Raphael Catholic Church

1376 Snell Isle Blvd. NE,
St. Petersburg, FL 33704

Celebrate Advent all month long with Your Family

St. Raphael offers an Advent Activity Kit to help families bring the joy and meaning of the season into their homes. Each kit includes prayers, activities, crafts to make Christmas meaningful for your family.

Download Advent Activity Kit

If you’re trying to find more meaning this Christmas or searching for hope this holiday, we believe you’ll find what you’re looking for at our Christmas Masses. It won’t be the same without you, all are truly welcome, and we hope you’ll attend.