A Small Congregation in the Countryside Neighborhood
All Saints Roman Catholic Church sits on Curlew Road in the Countryside neighborhood of Clearwater, Florida, and describes itself as a small, vibrant Catholic congregation. Its reach stretches well beyond the immediate block: the parish serves Clearwater, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, and the surrounding communities of northern Pinellas County. The church belongs to the Diocese of St. Petersburg, whose pastoral plan for 2025 to 2029, titled "A Call to Conversion," is shared with parishioners.
Mass Times and the Liturgical Year
The weekly rhythm centers on the Eucharist. A Saturday Vigil Mass begins at 4:00 p.m., and two Sunday liturgies are celebrated at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Daily Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 8:00 a.m. in the Day Chapel. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is heard on Saturdays from 3:00 p.m. to 3:40 p.m., except on Holy Saturday, and communal Penance Services with time for individual confession are scheduled during Advent and Lent.
Holy Days of Obligation follow the universal Church calendar. Mass for Mary, Mother of God on January 1 is celebrated at 9:00 a.m.; All Saints Day on November 1 brings liturgies at 8:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, and 7:00 p.m.; and the Immaculate Conception on December 8 is observed with the same three times. Thanksgiving Day has its own 9:00 a.m. Mass. Christmas is marked by a Vigil at 4:00 p.m. and a Mass at Night at 10:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, with liturgies on Christmas Day at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
The seasons of Lent and Holy Week are carefully planned. Ash Wednesday offers three liturgies with ashes distributed only during Mass, Stations of the Cross are prayed on the Fridays of Lent at 7:00 p.m., the Mass of the Lord's Supper begins on Holy Thursday at 7:00 p.m., the Commemoration of the Passion is held on Good Friday at 3:00 p.m., and the Easter Vigil begins on Holy Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Easter Sunday brings liturgies at 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. The parish also takes part in the annual Walk of Peace in Dunedin through the Interfaith Community.
Becoming Catholic Through the OCIA Journey
For adults who wish to become Catholic, All Saints offers the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. The parish frames OCIA not as a class or lecture but as a weekly discussion among Catholics and those exploring the faith, covering topics such as Baptism, Communion, and belief in the Holy Trinity alongside the Sunday Scripture readings. Meetings are held on Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m. from September through May, with a reduced schedule in the summer, and walk-ins are always welcome. Deacon Scott leads the ministry and meets with inquirers by appointment at the parish office.
The journey has no set length. A person already steeped in Catholic life through a Catholic family may need only a few months of formation, whereas someone new to the Gospel is encouraged to spend at least a year in preparation. Adults are typically baptized at the Easter Vigil. Those already baptized but missing Confirmation or First Communion may receive those sacraments at the pastor's discretion with the bishop's approval.
Worship Resources and Livestreamed Liturgies
Every liturgy at All Saints is livestreamed and archived, with closed-captioned English transcription available through the live viewer's "CC" button. The parish office publishes the People's Mass Parts, common Catholic prayers, the annual Epiphany Proclamation of moveable feasts and seasons, and information about Holy Days and the Lenten fast on a dedicated feasts and seasons page.
Fr. Alan, the pastor, posts homilies on the Sunday readings through his own homilies site, and audio of each Sunday homily is available on the parish site. Deacon Scott publishes reflections on the coming Sunday's Liturgy of the Word each Wednesday in a blog called The Wednesday Walk. The parish also recommends Sacred Space, a daily guided prayer from the Irish Jesuits, and an Examination of Consciousness from the Ignatian tradition.
Parish Ministries and Fellowship
A range of ministries invites parishioners into service. The Music Ministry choir sings at the 11:00 a.m. Sunday liturgy. Altar Servers assist at the altar after training through the parish office. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Readers assist at liturgy and visit those in hospitals, nursing care facilities, and at home through the Ministers to the Sick program.
The Knights of Columbus Council 9916 and the Ladies' Auxiliary meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Hospitality Rooms. A Prayer Chain welcomes new members and prayer requests, and a Peer Grief Counseling ministry supports parishioners grieving an illness or death. A Senior Fellowship Luncheon offers fellowship and is set to resume after the pandemic pause.
Helping the Wider Community
The parish's outreach reflects the same local footprint that defines its membership. The St. Vincent de Paul Society operates a Community Kitchen and Resource Center in northern Pinellas, offering meals, job counseling, and mentoring to neighbors experiencing homelessness. FEAST Food Pantry provides groceries and assistance to thousands of families facing food uncertainty in the area. The Kimberly Home houses homeless mothers with young children, provides mentoring and daycare for working mothers, and offers medical referrals for pre-natal and neo-natal needs.
Parishioners are also encouraged to support the American Red Cross in disaster relief, World Central Kitchen in providing fresh meals to communities in need, and humanitarian aid collected by Epiphany Ukrainian Catholic Church in St. Petersburg for war victims in Ukraine.
Guardian Angels Catholic School
Families with school-aged children are pointed to Guardian Angels Catholic School, the local inter-parochial Catholic school that serves as a partner institution for the parish. The school registers students each year and participates in Florida's school choice programs.