About Blessed Trinity · Jacksonville, Florida
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church is a diverse Catholic parish in the Southside area of Jacksonville, Florida, belonging to the Diocese of St. Augustine. Founded in 1958–1959 by Fr. James Gloekler, the parish today serves over 1,550 registered families with Mass celebrated in both English and Spanish. The parish shares its campus on Beach Boulevard with Blessed Trinity Catholic School (established 1999) and offers a full range of faith formation, youth ministry, sacramental preparation, and outreach programs under pastor Fr. Matt King.
- Established
- 1959
- Patron
- Blessed Trinity (the Holy Trinity — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit)
- Rector
- Rev. Fr. Matt King
- Diocese
- Diocese of St. Augustine
Why belong here
Blessed Trinity offers a thriving, multicultural Catholic community where more than 1,550 families worship together at five Sunday Masses (including a Spanish Mass), a daily Mass schedule, and a robust formation program. The parish runs the Parish Religious Education Program (PREP), RCIA, a Junior Youth Group (grades 6–8), a Senior Youth Group, and Hispanic Apostolate ministries, while sharing its Beach Boulevard campus with Blessed Trinity Catholic School (Pre-K4 through 7th grade). With weekday and weekend adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, regular confession before every Mass, and outreach rooted in its mission — 'Our Foundation is Christ, Our Mission is Love' — Blessed Trinity is a welcoming home for new and longtime Catholics alike.
Mass times at Blessed Trinity
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 30 minutes prior to all weekend Masses (Saturday Vigil and Sunday)
- 30 minutes prior to the Wednesday evening Mass
Adoration times
- Wednesday: 7:45 PM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Holy Hour following the 8:30 AM Mass)
- First Friday: 9:00 AM Friday through 8:00 AM Saturday (overnight)
- Saturday: 8:40 AM – 10:00 AM
About Blessed Trinity Parish
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church is a culturally diverse Catholic parish in the Southside of Jacksonville, Florida, belonging to the Diocese of St. Augustine. Today the parish family includes more than 1,550 registered households, served by Pastor Fr. Matt King along with Parochial Vicar Fr. Ruben Leyva, Priests in Residence Fr. Steven Stillmunks and Fr. Marlon Velázquez, and Deacons Brian Hughes and Angel Sanchez. The parish shares its Beach Boulevard campus with Blessed Trinity Catholic School and operates a robust program of weekday and Sunday Masses, Eucharistic Adoration, the sacraments, faith formation for children and adults, youth ministry, and a vibrant Hispanic Apostolate.
- Parish motto: 'Our Foundation is Christ, Our Mission is Love.'
- More than 1,550 registered families
- Part of the Diocese of St. Augustine
- Five Sunday Masses including one in Spanish
History of Blessed Trinity
The parish traces its roots to November 9, 1958, when Fr. James Gloekler gathered the first worshipping community at Southside Estates Elementary School. The parish was officially established on June 26, 1959. In May 1960 the parish broke ground on Trinity Academy, a grade school that closed in 1969 due to lack of funding. Decades later, in May 1992, Pastor Fr. Denis O'Regan led the construction of the current church building on Beach Boulevard, and in 1999 Blessed Trinity Catholic School reopened the parish's commitment to Catholic education. In the 2024–2025 pastoral year, Fr. Matt King was assigned as pastor, continuing the parish's growth as a multicultural community of faith.
- 1958 — First Mass at Southside Estates Elementary School (Nov. 9)
- 1959 — Parish officially established (June 26)
- 1960 — Groundbreaking for Trinity Academy
- 1969 — Trinity Academy closes
- 1992 — Construction begins on the current church building under Fr. Denis O'Regan
- 1999 — Blessed Trinity Catholic School founded
- 2024–2025 — Fr. Matt King assigned as pastor
Faith Formation — PREP (Parish Religious Education Program)
PREP is the parish's religious education program for children who do not attend Catholic school full-time. Classes meet on Wednesdays during the school year from 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM for kindergarten through high school. Sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation is administered through PREP in addition to regular grade-level religion classes, and students must complete two consecutive years before entering sacramental preparation. Orientation and registration are held in August; the registration deadline is the last Wednesday of September.
- Director: Linda Miranda ([email protected])
- Phone: (904) 646-4320
- Class times: Wednesdays 6:45–8:00 PM
- Sacramental prep after two consecutive years of enrollment
Youth Ministry
Blessed Trinity runs two youth groups: the Junior Youth Group for grades 6–8, and the Senior Youth Group for high-school teens. The Senior Youth Group meets on Sunday evenings from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the Youth Room and is led by youth minister Noel deLeon. The teens combine service to the parish and community with fellowship, fundraisers such as the Super Bowl Pork Butt sale, and an annual trip to the Steubenville Florida Youth Conference in Orlando.
- Junior Youth Group (grades 6–8) — contact [email protected]
- Senior Youth Group (high school) — contact Noel deLeon, [email protected] / (904) 629-1022
- Meetings on Sundays 5:30–7:30 PM in the Youth Room
- Annual Steubenville FL Youth Conference in Orlando
RCIA — Becoming Catholic
Adults interested in becoming Catholic or completing their sacraments are welcomed into the parish's RCIA process. Preparation typically begins in September each year. Inquiries are welcomed year-round through the parish RCIA coordinator.
- Contact: Lou Peterman, (904) 504-8373, [email protected]
Hispanic Apostolate (Ministerio Hispano)
Blessed Trinity's Hispanic Apostolate serves the Spanish-speaking members of the parish with a full program of catechesis, devotion, and fellowship. The apostolate coordinates the Sunday Spanish Mass, adult catechesis (OCIA), children's and youth catechesis on Wednesdays, the Emaus group, a monthly night of Adoration, Mass, and formation, the Señores de San José men's rosary group, and the Saturday Rosary for Peace prayed in front of the church.
- Spanish Mass: Sundays 2:00 PM
- OCIA (Adult Catechesis): Tuesdays 6:00 PM, Conference Room
- Children and Youth Catechesis: Wednesdays 6:45 PM
- Señores de San José (Men's Rosary): Mondays 7:00 PM
- Emaus group meets regularly
- Adoration, Mass, and Formation: 4th Monday 7:00 PM
- Rosario por la Paz: Saturdays 7:00 PM in front of the main church
Blessed Trinity Catholic School
Blessed Trinity Catholic School is a parish elementary school founded in 1999 and located on the same Beach Boulevard campus as the church. It currently serves students from Pre-K4 (VPK) through seventh grade, with around 199 students enrolled, and is accredited by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). The school's mission is to provide all students the opportunity to flourish in a Catholic Christian environment through inspired academics, spiritual growth rooted in the Eucharist, and service to the community. The school accepts several scholarship programs, including Step Up For Students, Family Empowerment, Florida Tax Credit, and VPK scholarships.
- Founded: 1999
- Grades: Pre-K4 through 7th
- Founding Principal: Marie H. Davis, M.Ed.
- Address: 10472 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246
- Phone: (904) 645-3762
- Website: https://www.blessedtrinitycatholicschool.org/
- Accreditation: National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Parish Staff and Clergy
The parish is led by Pastor Fr. Matt King, assisted by Parochial Vicar Fr. Ruben Leyva and Priests in Residence Fr. Steven Stillmunks and Fr. Marlon Velázquez. Deacons Brian Hughes and Angel Sanchez assist with liturgies, RCIA, and sacramental preparation. The lay staff includes a parish secretary, administrative assistant, facilities coordinator, Director of Religious Education (Linda Miranda), Music Director (Lorraine Montoto), Director of Stewardship (David Gerry), and Director of Liturgy (Lou Peterman).
- Pastor: Rev. Fr. Matt King
- Parochial Vicar: Fr. Ruben Leyva
- Priests in Residence: Fr. Steven Stillmunks, Fr. Marlon Velázquez
- Deacons: Brian Hughes, Angel Sanchez
- Director of Religious Education: Linda Miranda
- Music Director: Lorraine Montoto
- Director of Stewardship: David Gerry
- Director of Liturgy: Lou Peterman
Visiting Blessed Trinity
Newcomers are warmly welcomed at Blessed Trinity and invited to register as parishioners using the new-member registration form, which can be mailed to the church office or placed in the offertory at any Mass. The parish also shares a Facebook page (Blessed Trinity Catholic Church) and an Instagram account (@BTCCJax) where Masses, devotions, and announcements are posted. The parish's weekly bulletin, available at Mass and online, carries the latest news and ministry opportunities.
- Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Parish office phone: (904) 641-1414
- New-member registration available in the bulletin and online
- Weekly Facebook Live Mass: Sunday 10:00 AM (English) and Sunday 2:00 PM (Spanish)
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Fr. James Gloekler1958–1959 (founder)
Founded the parish; first Mass at Southside Estates Elementary School on Nov. 9, 1958; parish officially established June 26, 1959.
- Fr. Denis O'Regan
Led construction of the current church building on Beach Boulevard, beginning May 1992.
- Rev. Jhon Guarnizo2019 (per Diocesan Directory)
Listed as pastor in the 2019 Diocese of St. Augustine Directory.
- Rev. Matt King2024–2025 pastoral year–present
Assigned as pastor for the 2024–2025 pastoral year by the Diocese of St. Augustine.