Santa Teresita / St. Therese Parish

Santa Teresita / St. Therese Parish One Church, Many Cultures. Learn. Pray. Serve. Belong. English Masses: Saturday 4pm & Sunday 9am
Español Misas: Sabado 5:30pm & Domingo 10:30am & 12pm Fr. of St. St.

2017 “90 years anniversary”
“90 años de aniversario”
Revised from an article published in The Compass, as written by Joanne Fleming, a Compass Correspondent
Translated into Spanish by Carlos Herrera. Traducido al Español por Carlos Herrera. http://stthereaspanishcoord.weebly.com/
EN INGLES:
St. Therese Parish records show that it was incorporated on Feb. 14, 1927, under the legal n

ame, "St. Therese of the Child Jesus." The parish history says land for St. Therese was purchased in July, 1923. Its boundaries were Morrison Street to Wisconsin Avenue to North Durkee Street to Summer Street in Appleton, Wis. John O’Donovan, OFM Cap. Joseph Parish, was appointed to organize the new parish in 1926. The first parish building was built in 1927 for $86,860. Joseph donated $30,000 and St. Mary Parish, also of Appleton, donated $15,000. Hauch was named first pastor. The first floor served as the church. Therese School with eight grades opened in September, 1928, with six teachers from the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in Manitowoc. There were 329 students. Work on a church and rectory began in 1938, with the first Mass said in the new structure in 1940. The school had a ninth grade for two years from 1948 to 1949. A convent for 19 sisters was built in 1949. "Now this is new Catequetical Center opened in 2005. An addition to the school was built in 1954. In September, 1957, the parish subdivided to form St. Pius X Parish. The school had 1,200 students. The parish subdivided again in 1963 when St. Thomas More parish was formed. Therese opened an activity center with gym and cafeteria in 1966. In 1969, it closed its seventh and eighth grades. The school closed in the mid-1980s, Fr. Gilsdorf said. The church was renovated in 1987. In January 2002, the Fox Valley Hispanic community joined St. Therese as members. The Hispanic ministry brought in 400-plus families, added to a parish membership of 550 units. The parish celebrated its 75th anniversary on Sunday, April 28, 2002. Bishop Robert Banks celebrated a 2:30 p.m. Mass with the congregation. Former St. Therese pastors and area priests were invited to the celebration and to concelebrate the Mass with Bp. Banks. A part of the ceremony included the ringing of carillon bells that were donated anonymously in honor of Thomas Flanagan, a founding member of the parish. The carillon bells were installed in January 2002 in the church bell tower and were dedicated on Feb. 10, 2002. The carillon bells can play more than 1,000 pieces and ring the Angelus daily at 8 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. They also play a hymn at noon and are used for funerals. The early morning Angelus is traditionally rung at 6 a.m. but was changed out of courtesy for the neighborhood. Parish records show that St. Therese also had carillon bells installed on its 25th anniversary in 1952. The earlier carillon bells were dedicated to Fr. Mathias Hauch, the first pastor, and they could play 25 selections. They also could be rung manually from the organ console. IN SPANISH:
Los archivos de Santa Teresita muestran que la iglesia fue incorporada el 14 de Febrero de 1927, bajo el nombre legal de Santa Teresa del niño Jesús. La historia de la parroquia dice que el terreno para la iglesia fue comprado en Julio de 1923. Sus límites fueron de la calle de Morrison a la Avenida de Wisconsin y de la calle North Durkee a la calle de Summer en Appleton, WI. El Fraile John O’ Donovan, OFM capellán de la Parroquia de San Joseph, fue requerido para organizar la nueva parroquia en 1926. El primer edificio de la Parroquia fue construido en 1927 con $86,860 dólares. St Joseph donó $30,000 y La Iglesia de St Mary, también en Appleton, donó $15,000 dólares. El Padre Hauch fue nombrado el primer pastor. El primer piso sirvió para uso de la iglesia. La escuela de Santa Teresita inició en Septiembre de 1928 con 8 grados, seis maestras de la orden de las hermanas franciscanas de la Caridad Cristiana en Manitowoc. Tuvieron 329 estudiantes. El Trabajo en la Iglesia y rectoría empezó en 1938, con la primera misa dicha en la nueva estructura en 1940. La escuela tuvo el noveno grado por dos años de 1948 a 1949. Un convento para 19 hermanas fue construido en 1949. Ahora se utiliza como Centro de Catequesis a partir del 2005. Se construyó un añadido a la escuela en 1954. En Septiembre de 1957 la parroquia se subdividió para formar la parroquia de San Pius X. La Escuela tuvo 1,200 estudiantes. La parroquia se subdividió de nuevo en 1963 cuando la Parroquia de Santo Tomás More fue formada. Santa Teresita abrió un centro de Actividades con Gimnasio y cafetería en 1966. En 1969, cerró sus 7mo y Octavo grados. La escuela cerró a mediados de los 80’s, el padre Gilsdor lo dijo. La Iglesia fue renovada en 1987. En Enero de 2002, la comunidad Hispana del Fox Valley se incorporó a Santa Teresita como nuevos miembros. El ministerio Hispano trajo 400 familias más, que se añadieron a las 550 unidades de miembros de la parroquia. La parroquia celebró su 75to. Aniversario el Domingo 28 de Abril del 2002. El obispo Robert Banks celebró la misa a las 2:30 pm con la congregación. Los pastores de Santa Teresita y los sacerdotes del área fueron invitados a la celebración para concelebrar la misa con el Obispo. Una parte de la ceremonia incluyó el concierto de sonidos de las campanas de Carrillon que fueron donadas anónimamente en honor de Thomas Flanagan, un miembro fundador de la parroquia. Las campanas de Carrillon fueron colocadas en Enero de 2002 en la torre
Las campanas de Carrillon pueden tocar más de 1000 piezas y el Angelus diariamente a las 8 am y 6 pm. Ellas pueden tocar un himno a medio día y son usadas para funerales. El Angelus era tocado tradicionalmente temprano en la mañana las 6 am. pero fue cambiado en consideración del vecindario. Los archivos de la Parroquia muestran que Santa Teresita también tuvo campanas de carrillon instaladas en su 25to aniversario en 1952. Estas campanas de Carrillon en el inicio fueron dedicadas al Fraile Mathias Hauch, el primer pastor y podían tocar 25 selecciones. También podían ser tocadas manualmente desde la consola del órgano. Hispanic Ministry Fox Valley Appleton Wisconsin

The youth attending the Steubenville conference this summer is having a food sale fundraiser tomorrow Sunday, April 26 a...
04/25/2026

The youth attending the Steubenville conference this summer is having a food sale fundraiser tomorrow Sunday, April 26 after all Masses. Join us in the family room for some delicious traditional Mexican Sopes. $2 each.

Please come and support the St. Therese Youth.

PASCHAL TRIDUUM SCHEDULE || Join us as we solemnly celebrate the holiest days of our faith - the Passion, Death, and Res...
04/01/2026

PASCHAL TRIDUUM SCHEDULE || Join us as we solemnly celebrate the holiest days of our faith - the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Let us journey together in prayer, reflection, and hope as we celebrate the Paschal Mystery.

Dear Parishioners of St. Thérèse,As Catholics, we have the obligation to attend Mass every Sunday. This weekend, however...
03/13/2026

Dear Parishioners of St. Thérèse,

As Catholics, we have the obligation to attend Mass every Sunday. This weekend, however, the weather forecast is calling for a severe winter storm, with over a foot of snow and strong winds. Travel may become dangerous, especially for the many parishioners who drive a considerable distance to come to Mass. In addition, with steady snowfall and wind, we may not be able to keep our parking lots and sidewalks fully cleared throughout the morning.

As your pastor, my strong recommendation is this:

• Please do everything possible to attend Mass on Saturday evening, either at 4:00 PM (English) or 5:30 PM (Spanish).
• If you sincerely plan ahead but are still unable to attend Mass due to dangerous weather, the obligation does not bind in those circumstances. I encourage you instead to keep holy the Lord’s Day at home through prayer — for example, praying the Rosary as a family, reading the Sunday readings together English Readings HERE, Spanish Readings HERE, spending quiet time in prayer, or watching Bishop Ricken’s televised Mass at 10:30am on WFRV Channel 5.

For Sunday morning:
• 9:00 AM – Mass (English)
• 10:30 AM – Mass (Spanish)

These Masses will likely be very simple (no choir and fewer people).

• 12:00 PM Sunday Mass is canceled.
• All Catechism Classes are canceled.

Please use prudence and do not take unnecessary risks in dangerous travel conditions.

God bless you,
Fr. Ryan

Una invitación del Ministerio Hispano de la Diócesis de Green Bay al 4to Congreso de Mujeres el sábado, 7 de marzo en el...
03/03/2026

Una invitación del Ministerio Hispano de la Diócesis de Green Bay al 4to Congreso de Mujeres el sábado, 7 de marzo en el KI Center de Green Bay. ¡No te lo pierdas! Boletos en la oficina de Santa Teresita o pago de preventa en línea.

Today, February 18, 2026, we begin the Lenten season with the observance of Ash Wednesday. As we receive the ashes, we a...
02/18/2026

Today, February 18, 2026, we begin the Lenten season with the observance of Ash Wednesday. As we receive the ashes, we are reminded of God’s mercy and our call to conversion.

May this Ash Wednesday lead us closer to Him.

02/18/2026
Una invitación del grupo Immah de Santa Teresita.Febrero 13 y 14 Retiro con el lema Sanando el Amor HeridoFebrero 15 en ...
02/12/2026

Una invitación del grupo Immah de Santa Teresita.

Febrero 13 y 14 Retiro con el lema Sanando el Amor Herido

Febrero 15 en el salón de actividades lema Sanando las heridas de familia

33-Hours of Adoration, Thursday, February 5, 8:00am ending Friday, February 6 at 5:00pm. We invite you to come spend tim...
02/03/2026

33-Hours of Adoration, Thursday, February 5, 8:00am ending Friday, February 6 at 5:00pm. We invite you to come spend time with our Lord.

Thursday 2/5, 10am-11am Families and Children Adoration Hour
Thursday 2/5, 6:00pm-6:30pm Bilingual Children's Rosary for Vocations and Religious Life
Thursday 2/5, 7:30pm-8:30pm Youth Adoration Hour with Praise and Worship
Friday 2/6, 12:00pm-1:00pm Holy Hour of Reparation (after weekday Friday Mass)
Friday 2/6, 3:00pm-4:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet

On January 1, we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.Join us at St. Therese Parish for MassWednesday 12/31 6:...
12/31/2025

On January 1, we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.
Join us at St. Therese Parish for Mass

Wednesday 12/31 6:30 p.m. (Spanish)
Thursday 1/1 9:00 a.m. (English)

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!

Only for January,   33-Hours of Adoration has been changed to the second week. Adoration will begin Thursday, January 8 ...
12/31/2025

Only for January, 33-Hours of Adoration has been changed to the second week. Adoration will begin Thursday, January 8 at 8:00am through Friday, January 9, 5:00pm.

12/17/2025

Notice: The parish Christmas decorating day has been rescheduled to Tuesday, December 23 at 9:00am 🎄. Due to the necessity of accommodating funeral services, our calendar has been adjusted. We apologize for any inconvenience and kindly request your prayers for the families who are grieving.

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