Easter at
St. Raphael Catholic Church

Celebrate Easter & the Resurrection of Christ With Us

From the Cross to the Empty Tomb
— Celebrate Easter With Us

Celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ at St. Raphael Catholic Church in St. Petersburg, Florida. Join us for Holy Week, the Easter Vigil, and Easter Sunday Masses as we proclaim the victory of Christ over sin and death, including our Easter Sunrise Mass. This early morning liturgy is a cherished tradition and a unique opportunity to welcome Easter in prayer, hope, and joy.

Whether you’re visiting St. Petersburg, spending time with family, or are a parishioner, all are welcome to encounter the joy, hope, and new life of Easter through prayer, worship, and community.

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Easter Activity Kit

Prepare Your Hearts This Lenten Season

Lent is a sacred season of repentance, renewal, and preparation as we journey toward the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This year, St. Raphael invites you to walk through Lent with prayer and reflection, grounding your heart in Scripture and deepening your relationship with Christ. Through fasting, prayer, and opportunities for worship, we are called to turn away from sin, grow in faith, and prepare our hearts to fully rejoice in the victory of Easter. Whether praying as a family or individually, Lent invites us to open our lives to the transforming grace of Christ.

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You are also welcome to join us for Lenten prayer opportunities and parish gatherings throughout the season:

  • Stations of the Cross • Fridays during Lent, 5:00 p.m.

  • Lenten Fish Fry • Fridays, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

  • Confessions during Lent:

    • Wednesdays 6:30–7:30 p.m.
    • Saturdays 3:30–4:30 p.m.
    • Sundays 10:30–11:30 a.m.
    • Plus XLT with Confessions on Wednesday, February 25, 7:00–8:30 p.m.

St. Raphael Easter FAQs

What Holy Week and Easter Masses are offered at St. Raphael?

St. Raphael offers several opportunities throughout Holy Week and Easter to reflect on the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Parishioners and guests are invited to join us as we journey from the Cross to the empty tomb. A complete schedule of services and Mass times is available below. All are welcome to join us at St. Raphael as we celebrate the Resurrection of Christ.

All Holy Week and Easter liturgies welcome families and children. Easter Sunday Masses, in particular, are a joyful celebration for all ages, and families are encouraged to attend together.

Select Easter liturgies will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in person. You can watch online here:
https://www.youtube.com/@st.raphaelcatholicchurch8886

Parking is available on the parish campus, with overflow parking located in the back lot. The back lot also provides disability access. Ushers and volunteers will be available to help direct guests during Holy Week and Easter Masses.

Yes, St. Raphael Catholic Church is fully accessible. Wheelchair-accessible entrances are available from the back parking lot, and designated seating is provided inside the church. Ushers are happy to assist with any special needs.

Everyone is welcome! You do not need to be Catholic to attend our Easter Masses. Whether you are visiting the area or worship with us regularly, you’re welcome here!

Times & Location

Holy Week & Easter Mass Times

Holy Thursday | April 2, 2026
– 7:00 p.m. Mass with Reposition

Good Friday | April 3, 2026
– 3:00 p.m. Veneration of the Cross
– 5:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday | April 4, 2026
– 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass

This service has a special candlelight entrance and OCIA rites of initiation into the faith.

Easter Sunday Sunrise Mass | April 5, 2026
– 7:00 a.m. (Location: On the field)

For this service you need to bring your own chairs, as you will be walking and sitting outdoors in our field overlooking the water. Overflow parking is available on Eden Isle Blvd.

Easter Sunday | April 5, 2026
– 9:30 a.m.
– 11:30 a.m.
– 5:30 p.m. (No Music)

Location

St. Raphael Catholic Church

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

Celebrate Easter All Season Long With Your Family

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

Download Easter Activity Kit

If you’re seeking deeper meaning or searching for hope this Easter season, we believe you’ll find it here at our Easter liturgies. It won’t be the same without you – everyone is truly welcome, and we hope you’ll join us as we celebrate the Resurrection of Christ.