St. Rita
About St. Rita
Founded in 1914 and led by Fr. Christensen, St. Rita Parish in Alexandria, Virginia is a diverse and active community within the Diocese of Arlington, offering daily Mass, a Sunday Latin Mass at 9:15 a.m., and a Spanish Mass at 1:00 p.m. for its thriving Hispanic ministry. The parish operates St. Rita Catholic School on-site and runs programs ranging from the Knights of Columbus and Legion of Mary to Respect Life Ministry and WorkCamp for youth.
St. Rita is a Roman Catholic parish in Alexandria, Virginia, part of the Diocese of Arlington. The parish offers Mass 16 times per week, including Sunday at 7 AM and 8 AM and 9:15 AM and 11 AM and 1 PM. Confession is available on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Eucharistic Adoration
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
RCIA / OCIA
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Rita? ▼
St. Rita Mass times: Sunday at 7 AM, 8 AM, 9:15 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. Rita? ▼
St. Rita confession times: Sunday 12:30 PM - 1 PM; Monday 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM; Tuesday 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM; Wednesday 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM; Thursday 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM; Friday 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM; Saturday 8:30 AM - 9 AM, 4 PM - 5 PM, 7 PM - 7:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Rita? ▼
Yes, St. Rita celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Rita have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Rita offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 7 AM, 7:30 PM.
Where is St. Rita located? ▼
St. Rita is located at 3815 Russell Road, Alexandria, VA 22305. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
Does St. Rita have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼
Yes, St. Rita offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Monday 6:30 PM - 7:25 PM; Tuesday 6:30 PM - 7:25 PM; Wednesday 6:30 PM - 7:25 PM; Thursday 6:30 PM - 7:25 PM; Friday 8 PM - 11:55 PM; Saturday 12 AM - 8 AM.
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