February 2026 Special Masses, Time Changes, & Closures
Red Mass | The Tampa Bay Catholic Lawyers Guild invite you to the annual Red Mass honoring those working in government, law, or the courts on Wednesday, February 4, at 5:15 p.m. here at Sacred Heart. The Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Gregory Parkes. A reception will follow the Mass at the nearby Tampa Club. RSVP for the reception via email at clgtampabay@gmail.com.
Presidents’ Day | Be advised that the church and parish office will be closed Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day. One Mass will be celebrated, at 7 a.m. There will be no 12:10 Mass or Confessions on this day. The standard daily Mass and Confession schedule will resume on Tuesday, February 17.
Ash Wednesday | The start of our Lenten journey begins on Wednesday, February 18, as we turn our focus to Christ’s own journey to His Passion and Death. Masses will be celebrated at 7 a.m., 12:10 p.m., and 7 p.m. A prayer service with Ashes (not a full Mass) will also be held at 5:30 p.m. While Ash Wednesday is not a Holy Day of Obligation, it is one of our most well-attended Mass days throughout our liturgical year, especially at the 12:10 p.m. Mass, so plan accordingly.
Lenten Fish Fry’s | Members of our Knights of Columbus Council #12110 and our Young Adult Ministry will be serving up fried fish on Friday’s throughout Lent, beginning on Friday, February 27, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the North Campus. More details to come.
Weekend Mass Schedule:
– Saturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m.
– Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (and via live stream), 12:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
Weekday Mass Schedule:
– Monday – Friday: 7:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available in the church on the following days and times:
– Monday – Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
– Saturday: 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
New Wine Mass Setting (2025) Update
From Director of Music Philip Jakob: We have been using the NEW WINE MASS setting of the Glory to God and Lamb of God for a few years. Now we will add the Holy, Memorial Acclamation and Great Amen. These recordings will hopefully assist you to learn the new bits quickly. The recording was made as part of a Catholic Schools Week project in the Diocese of Hallam, UK where I was Director of Music for 20 years. 5 schools learned the music and then came together to complete the project by recording the entire Mass setting in the Chapel of Mount St. Mary College, Spinkhill, Derbyshire. This setting of what in 2011 were newly revised texts was widely used throughout the UK.
What are the Safety Measures in Place?
Sacred Heart offers the following items/protocols for those who may be attending Mass while ill:
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- Sanitizing stations will be available at every entrance/exit of the church.
- Masks will be available for those who would like them in the back of the church.
- Receiving Communion via hand is recommended.
- Holy Water dispensers will be available at the entrances/exits of the church.
- Sanitizing stations will be available at every entrance/exit of the church.
Are Childcare and Restrooms Available?
Childcare is not currently available, but restrooms are open in the back of the church.
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Please note: On state and national holidays, the parish offices are closed, and there is only one Mass celebrated. Please see the bulletin that week for further details. Daily confessions are also not held on holidays.
Holy Days of Obligation
The Holy Day of Obligation Mass schedule varies by day. Please see the bulletin that week for further details.
Hearing-Impaired
The Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg provides information regarding the names of parishes and Mass times of Masses for the hearing impaired. Learn more.
Homebound
The Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg also provided information regarding Masses for the homebound. Learn more




