About St. Luke Catholic Church · Micco, Florida
St. Luke Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish located at 5055 Micco Road in Micco, Florida (Barefoot Bay area), within the Diocese of Orlando. Founded in 1987, the parish serves the Barefoot Bay retirement community and surrounding Brevard County area along Florida's Space Coast. The parish is distinctive for offering both the ordinary Roman Rite Mass and a Latin Mass every Sunday at 12:00 PM, alongside daily Masses, Eucharistic Adoration, and a rosary devotion before each Mass. Its mission statement, posted on its website, describes the parish as a community called 'to be disciples of Jesus Christ in our thoughts, words and actions' with the goal of helping parishioners reach heaven.
- Established
- 1987
- Patron
- St. Luke (the Evangelist)
- Rector
- Rev. Tony Welle
- Diocese
- Diocese of Orlando
Why belong here
St. Luke Catholic Church is a welcoming parish in the heart of the Barefoot Bay retirement community that combines traditional Catholic devotions with a warm, social atmosphere. Daily Mass is offered Tuesday through Saturday, plus Sunday Masses year-round (with the schedule expanding to two English Sunday Masses during the busy November–April winter season) and a Latin Mass every Sunday at noon that draws faithful from across Brevard County. Weekly Eucharistic Adoration on Thursdays, the rosary prayed before every Mass, and small-group fellowship opportunities give parishioners multiple ways to deepen prayer life and meet other Catholics in the community.
Mass times at St. Luke Catholic Church
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Thursday: 8:30 AM (after Mass)
- Saturday: 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
- Also by appointment
Adoration times
- Thursday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM (after 8:00 AM Mass)
About St. Luke Catholic Church
St. Luke Catholic Church is a parish of the Diocese of Orlando located at 5055 Micco Road in Micco, Florida, in the Barefoot Bay area of southern Brevard County. Founded in 1987, the parish exists primarily to serve the Catholic residents of the Barefoot Bay retirement community and surrounding neighborhoods along Florida's Space Coast. The parish's stated mission is to help parishioners reach heaven by following Christ's teaching and the Church's guidance, and by being 'disciples of Jesus Christ in our thoughts, words and actions.' Visitors and newcomers are warmly invited to join in worship, formation, and fellowship.
- Founded 1987
- Diocese of Orlando
- 5055 Micco Road, Micco / Barefoot Bay, FL 32976
- Phone: (772) 664-9310
- Mission: disciples of Jesus Christ in thought, word, and action
Clergy & Staff
St. Luke is served by Pastor Rev. Tony Welle, Associate Fr. Joseph Fishwick (who celebrates the weekly Latin Mass), and three permanent deacons: Deacon Gregory Kapral, Deacon Paul Morin, and Deacon Steven Guess. Fr. Tony Welle was born in Minnesota, raised in North Dakota, holds a degree in Business from Minnesota State University, and completed part of his seminary training in Jerusalem studying Archaeology and Scripture. He served 10 years at Holy Name of Jesus in Indialantic, FL before coming to St. Luke, and leads pilgrimages to the Holy Land.
- Rev. Tony Welle — Pastor
- Fr. Joseph Fishwick — Associate (Latin Mass)
- Deacon Gregory Kapral
- Deacon Paul Morin
- Deacon Steven Guess
Ministries & Parish Life
The parish organizes its ministries around three main streams: Bereavement Group & Outreach, Services, and Worship. A 'Time & Talent' effort recruits and places parishion volunteers. Specific ministries include Faith Formation for ongoing religious education, Worship ministries supporting the liturgical life of the parish, Funeral ministry supporting grieving families, and Bereavement/Outreach reaching out to those who have lost loved ones. Newcomers wishing to join a ministry or suggest new programs are encouraged to stop by the parish office or call (772) 664-9310.
- Bereavement Group & Outreach
- Worship ministries
- Time & Talent (volunteer recruitment)
- Faith Formation
- Funeral ministry
Sacraments
St. Luke celebrates the seven Catholic sacraments, with information and preparation resources for Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist (First Communion), Reconciliation, and Anointing of the Sick featured on the parish website. Families seeking baptism, marriage preparation, or other sacramental preparation are asked to contact the parish office. The parish also regularly schedules Anointing of the Sick for those who are ill, elderly, or preparing for surgery.
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Eucharist (First Communion)
- Reconciliation
- Anointing of the Sick
Visiting & Contact
Visitors are warmly welcomed at all Masses and devotions. The parish office can be reached by phone at (772) 664-9310. The church is located at 5055 Micco Road, Micco / Barefoot Bay, FL 32976. Because the church sits in a primarily residential retirement community, personal transportation is recommended; ample on-site parking is available. The Sunday Latin Mass at 12:00 PM in particular draws Catholic faithful from across Brevard County who are attached to the Traditional Latin liturgy.
- Address: 5055 Micco Road, Micco / Barefoot Bay, FL 32976
- Phone: (772) 664-9310
- Website: stlukebarefootbay.org
- On-site parking available
- Latin Mass every Sunday at 12:00 PM
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Tony WellePresent
Current pastor; previously served 10 years at Holy Name of Jesus, Indialantic, FL. Born in Minnesota, raised in North Dakota; degree in Business from Minnesota State University; Seminary training included a year of Archaeology and Scripture in Jerusalem; has led pilgrimages to the Holy Land.
- Rev. Yvon Hache
Listed as 'Administrator' in third-party Catholic directory records for St. Luke; served the parish prior to the current pastor.