Santa Teresita / St. Therese Parish

Santa Teresita / St. Therese Parish One Church, Many Cultures. Grow. 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

🌹 SAVE THE DATE! 🌹St. Thérèse Parish Annual Feast Day Celebration✨ Celebrating 100 Years of Faith! ✨We invite our entire...
08/27/2026

🌹 SAVE THE DATE! 🌹

St. Thérèse Parish Annual Feast Day Celebration
✨ Celebrating 100 Years of Faith! ✨

We invite our entire parish family to join us as we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Thérèse and begin our 100-Year Anniversary Celebration! 🎉

📅 Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
📍 Location: St. Thérèse Parish
⏰ Time: 10:30AM Mass and celebration to follow at 11:45AM

🎁 RAFFLE BASKET DONATIONS NEEDED!
We are also asking for donations of raffle baskets or individual items to help make our celebration extra special. If you or your business would like to donate, please contact the parish office (920) 733-8568.

More details are coming soon!

Join us this Friday, August 28 at 6:00pm. Catechist, writer, and lay religious, Joseph Walkowski, OP, as he covers hundr...
08/25/2026

Join us this Friday, August 28 at 6:00pm.
Catechist, writer, and lay religious, Joseph Walkowski, OP, as he covers hundreds of writings by the saints to discover their practical rules and insights for reaching heaven. From Bl. Jan van Ruysbroeck to St. Teresa of Ávila, you will learn how to pray better, form lasting habits of virtue, and fall more deeply in love with Jesus Christ – all by learning from The Science of the Saints.

Catholic Charities will be open at their Menasha location today, July 30th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00pm. If you need finan...
07/30/2026

Catholic Charities will be open at their Menasha location today, July 30th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00pm. If you need financial assistance from the recent storms, need to speak to a counselor, or just need a break, stop by and see them. 1475 Opportunity Way, Menasha, WI 54952

St. Therese will host a food sale fundraiser after every Mass this weekend, August 1-2. All funds raised will be for the...
07/29/2026

St. Therese will host a food sale fundraiser after every Mass this weekend, August 1-2. All funds raised will be for the families affected by the tornado.

Weekend Mass Schedule:
Saturday 4:00pm English and 5:30pm Spanish
Sunday 9:00am English, 10:30am & 12:00pm Spanish

07/28/2026

Our prayers go out for all those whose lives have been affected by the storms in our area! We are here for you to accompany you and to pray with you during this difficult time. - Fr. Jon

El grupo de Hombres de Emaús de Santa Teresita invita a su próximo retiro de hombres, del 28 al 30 de agosto. Este domin...
07/22/2026

El grupo de Hombres de Emaús de Santa Teresita invita a su próximo retiro de hombres, del 28 al 30 de agosto.

Este domingo 26 de julio, el grupo recaudará fondos con una kermés después de todas las Misas.

With grateful hearts, we welcome Father Jon Thorsen as our new pastor. We pray that the Holy Spirit will strengthen and ...
07/06/2026

With grateful hearts, we welcome Father Jon Thorsen as our new pastor. We pray that the Holy Spirit will strengthen and guide him with wisdom, love, and pastoral zeal as he begins this new assignment.

May the Blessed Virgin Mary watch over and protect him always, and may we, as one faith-filled community, walk together in service to Christ, growing in God's love each day.

Welcome, Father Jon! May the Lord abundantly bless your ministry, and may our parish continue to be a place where faith, hope, and charity flourish.

Join us for a picnic lunch next Sunday, July 12 at 1:15pm outside the activity center, to welcome Fr. Jon and to begin the celebration of the 100 Anniversary of St. Therese Parish.

With grateful hearts, we invite our parish family to join us as we celebrate and give thanks for Father Ryan and his yea...
06/26/2026

With grateful hearts, we invite our parish family to join us as we celebrate and give thanks for Father Ryan and his years of faithful priestly service to St. Thérèse Parish. Through his leadership, prayers, and ministry, he has accompanied our community in countless moments of grace and helped strengthen our parish as one family in Christ.

Please join us for Father Ryan’s Farewell Celebration on Sunday, June 28th at 1:15pm in the Activity Center. Our Sunday Mass schedule is 9am English and 10:30am & 12pm Spanish.

As we entrust Father Ryan to God’s continued blessings and guidance in the next chapter of his priestly journey, let us gather in thanksgiving and send him forth with our prayers, love, and gratitude.

Invitación del grupo Immah de Santa Teresita.
06/23/2026

Invitación del grupo Immah de Santa Teresita.

St. Thérèse youth and young adults join us Thursday, June 18th for Eucharistic Adoration.
06/10/2026

St. Thérèse youth and young adults join us Thursday, June 18th for Eucharistic Adoration.

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