About St. Michael the Archangel · Clearwater, Florida
St. Michael the Archangel is a Catholic parish in Clearwater, Florida, founded in 1981 and part of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg (North Pinellas Deanery). The parish serves a diverse congregation with a full Sunday Mass schedule in English and Spanish, a weekday Mass every morning, and one of the more developed Eucharistic Adoration programs in the area, including a weekly Wednesday holy hour and a First Saturday devotion. The church is equipped with a hearing loop for accessibility, and the parish campus includes a preschool and a wide array of formation, youth, family-life, and outreach ministries.
- Established
- 1981
- Patron
- St. Michael the Archangel
- Rector
- Rev. Thomas J. Anastasia
- Diocese
- Diocese of Saint Petersburg
Why belong here
St. Michael the Archangel offers a complete Catholic life: multiple Sunday Masses in English plus a Spanish Mass, daily morning Mass Monday through Saturday, generous daily Eucharistic Adoration in the Oratory, and a special Wednesday holy hour with Benediction. The parish runs active Faith Formation for children and adults, a dedicated Youth Ministry, Marriage and Family Life support, Hispanic Ministry, a Music and Liturgy program, Social Justice and Works of Mercy outreach, and a parish preschool — making it a strong fit for families, young adults, and Spanish-speaking Catholics in the Clearwater area.
Mass times at St. Michael the Archangel
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (during Adoration)
- Saturday: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- 1st Saturday: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM (following the 8:00 AM Mass)
- Thursday before First Friday: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
- Sunday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (in Spanish, before the 3:00 PM Spanish Mass)
Adoration times
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM (Oratory, limited seating)
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Exposition in the Church after the 8:00 AM Mass; Benediction at 6:30 PM)
- Saturday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (Oratory)
- 1st Saturday: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM (following the 8:00 AM Mass, with Benediction at 9:30 AM)
- Visitation of the Eucharist in the Oratory: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sat 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Parish Identity & History
St. Michael the Archangel is a Catholic parish in Clearwater, Florida, established in 1981 within the Diocese of Saint Petersburg (North Pinellas Deanery). It sits on State Road 580 and serves both English- and Spanish-speaking Catholics of Pinellas County, with weekly Masses, daily Adoration, and a broad formation and outreach footprint.
- Year founded: 1981
- Diocese: Saint Petersburg
- Deanery: North Pinellas
- County: Pinellas
- Address: 2281 State Road 580, Clearwater, FL 33763
Clergy & Staff
The parish is currently led by Pastor Rev. Thomas J. Anastasia, with Parochial Vicar Rev. Emmanuel I. Ofori and Deacons James Munuhe and Paul Koppie assisting. A wider ministry and faith-formation staff coordinates Faith Formation, Youth Ministry, Hispanic Ministry, Music and Liturgy, Marriage and Family Life, Works of Mercy, Social Justice, and the parish preschool.
- Rev. Thomas J. Anastasia — Pastor
- Rev. Emmanuel I. Ofori — Parochial Vicar
- Deacon James Munuhe
- Deacon Paul Koppie
- Joyce Blum — Director of Faith Formation / Director of Youth Ministry
- Mona Bausone — Faith Formation Coordinator
- Lizbeth Hernandez — Hispanic Liturgy & Faith Formation Coordinator
- Bill Burns — Associate Director of Adult Evangelization and Formation
- Carolina Gallo — Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry
- Mary Disano — Associate Director for Marriage and Family Life
- Alex Hill — Director of Music and Liturgy
- Joshua Rochon — Works of Mercy Coordinator / Social Justice Ministries Coordinator
- Carolyn Wilson — Director of Pastoral Services
- Paula Renke — Marketing and Evangelization Strategist
- Jorge Noel Vasquez — Interim Director of Preschool
- Edward Burns / Danielle Cooper — parish staff
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation at St. Michael the Archangel serves children and adults. Joyce Blum serves as Director of Faith Formation (and Director of Youth Ministry), with Mona Bausone as Faith Formation Coordinator and Bill Burns as Associate Director of Adult Evangelization and Formation. The team prepares parishioners for the sacraments and ongoing discipleship.
- Children's Faith Formation
- Adult Evangelization and Formation
- Sacramental preparation
Youth Ministry
The parish operates a dedicated Youth Ministry, coordinated through Joyce Blum (Director of Youth Ministry), engaging middle-school and high-school young people in faith, fellowship, and service in the Clearwater area.
- Director of Youth Ministry: Joyce Blum
- Faith and fellowship programming for teens
Hispanic Ministry
St. Michael the Archangel has an active Hispanic Ministry serving Spanish-speaking parishioners. The ministry is coordinated by Carolina Gallo, with Lizbeth Hernandez as Hispanic Liturgy & Faith Formation Coordinator. The parish celebrates a Spanish Sunday Mass at 3:00 PM, with confessions heard in Spanish beforehand from 2:00–3:00 PM.
- Spanish Sunday Mass: 3:00 PM
- Spanish Confessions: Sun 2:00–3:00 PM
- Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry: Carolina Gallo
- Hispanic Liturgy & Faith Formation Coordinator: Lizbeth Hernandez
Marriage & Family Life
Marriage preparation and ongoing family-life support are coordinated through Mary Disano, Associate Director for Marriage and Family Life, helping couples and families grow in faith together.
- Associate Director for Marriage and Family Life: Mary Disano
- Couple and family support resources
Music & Liturgy
The Music and Liturgy program supports worship across the parish's English and Spanish Masses and its special devotions, under Director of Music and Liturgy Alex Hill.
- Director of Music and Liturgy: Alex Hill
- Liturgical music for weekend, daily, Spanish, and devotional Masses
Outreach: Works of Mercy & Social Justice
St. Michael the Archangel reaches beyond its walls through its Works of Mercy and Social Justice Ministries, coordinating corporal and spiritual works of mercy for parishioners and the wider Clearwater community. Joshua Rochon coordinates these outreach efforts.
- Works of Mercy Coordinator: Joshua Rochon
- Social Justice Ministries programming
- Parish outreach to those in need in Pinellas County
Parish Preschool
The parish operates a Preschool as part of its family-life mission, currently with Jorge Noel Vasquez serving as Interim Director of Preschool.
- Interim Director of Preschool: Jorge Noel Vasquez
- Early-childhood faith-based education on the parish campus
Pastoral Services & Evangelization
Pastoral Services and evangelization efforts support newcomers, returning Catholics, and ongoing parish life. Carolyn Wilson serves as Director of Pastoral Services, with Paula Renke as Marketing and Evangelization Strategist.
- Director of Pastoral Services: Carolyn Wilson
- Marketing and Evangelization Strategist: Paula Renke
Accessibility & Visiting
St. Michael the Archangel has installed a Hearing Loop in the church to assist those with hearing loss. The system transmits sound directly to T-coil-equipped hearing aids or cochlear implants; visitors without hearing aids can request a Loop receiver. The parish recommends sitting in Section A for the best reception.
- Hearing Loop installed in the church
- T-coil / telephone setting on hearing aids recommended
- Best reception in Section A
Visit & Contact
Parishioners and visitors can reach St. Michael the Archangel at 2281 State Road 580, Clearwater, FL 33763, by phone at (727) 797-2375, or through the official website. The parish also maintains a Facebook page for news, events, and livestream information.
- Address: 2281 State Road 580, Clearwater, FL 33763
- Phone: (727) 797-2375
- Website: https://stmichaelfl.org/
- Facebook: St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church