Saint Theresa
St. Theresa was established as a mission in Federal Way in 1923. The mission was sponsored by both St. Patrick and St. Leo churches in Tacoma. Located at present day Dash Point, St. Theresa’s Mission celebrated its first Mass in early 1924. In subsequent years, the Catholic community of Federal Way continued to grow, reflecting the overall growth of the city. In 1968, St. Theresa became a full parish.
In the 1970s, as the number of families began to swell, it became apparent that the original, humble wooden church that accommodated only 75 people, was inadequate.
The building program began in 1976, with the aim to create a new church, rectory, and multi-purpose center to meet the existing and future needs of the parish. Thousands of hours were given in site preparation and construction. Volunteers completed most of the work on the rectory.
The new rectory was occupied in April of 1980 by Father Piro, and the first Mass was held at the new church on September 28, 1980. A “Rite of Departure” at the former Mission church and a procession to the new facility preceded it. A new multi-purpose center was dedicated the following year. The bell tower from the original church building was placed at the church entrance to provide a link with the past.
| Web site | https://www.sttheresafw.org/ |
| Address | 3939 SW 331st St., Federal Way, WA 98023 |
| Phone | (253) 838-5924 |
| office@sttheresafw.org |
Liturgies
All Masses celebrated in the Ordinary use of the Roman Rite.
Mass
Saturday (Vigil Mass): 5:00 PM (English)
Saturday (Vigil Mass): 5:00 PM (Spanish)
Sunday: 8:30 AM (English)
Sunday: 11:00 AM (English)
Sunday: 7:00 PM (Spanish)
Tuesday: 7:00 PM (Spanish)
Wednesday: 6:00 PM (English)
Thursday: 9:00 AM (English)
Thursday: 7:00 PM (Spanish)
Friday: 9:00 AM (English)
Confession
Tuesday: 6:00 PM (Spanish)
Wednesday: 5:30 PM (English)
Thursday: 8:30 AM (English)
Thursday: 6:00 PM (Spanish)
Friday: 8:30 AM (English)
Saturday: 4:00 PM (English)
Saturday: 6:00 PM (Spanish)
Divine Mercy
Wednesday: 7:00 PM