About St. Theresa · Mountain View, Hawaii
St. Theresa Church in Mountain View, Hawaii, is a welcoming Catholic community named after Saint Therese of Lisieux, known as 'The Little Flower.' The parish invites all to live out Christ’s message through love and service. It offers regular Mass, sacraments, ministries, and outreach programs, including youth groups, religious education, and social ministries. The church is part of the Roman Catholic Church in Hawaii and serves the local community with a focus on faith formation and spiritual growth.
- Patron
- St. Therese of Lisieux
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Church in the State of Hawaii
Why belong here
Join a community that lives out Christ’s message through love and service. Participate in ministries like youth and young adult programs, religious education, and social outreach. Experience sacraments, Mass, and fellowship in a welcoming environment that supports spiritual growth and faith formation.
Mass times at St. Theresa
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Every Saturday 5:00pm-5:30pm (or by appointment)
- During Thursday's Adoration 8:30am (or by appointment)
Adoration times
- Tuesday - 6:00pm
- Thursday - 8:30am
About Us
We are disciples of Jesus Christ, called to give witness to God's love. St. Theresa Church is a welcoming Catholic community named after Saint Therese of Lisieux, known as 'The Little Flower.'
History
The parish is named after St. Therese of Lisieux, canonized in 1925. The site includes photos and events from 2014 to 2023, including the 2022 St. Theresa Feast Day and 2023 Rite of Elects. Past events include the 2015 installation of Fr. Paul Li and the 2014 Father Lito going-away party. The parish has hosted community events like the 2018 Kea'au Christmas Parade and the 2016 March for Life. The church also participates in diocesan activities and inter-parish events such as praying the Rosary with other churches on the Big Island.
Ministries
Ministries include Parish Pastoral Council, Parish Finance Council, Parish Stewardship Council, Liturgical Ministries, Religious Education, Social Ministry, Spiritual and Mental Health Ministry, and Youth and Young Adult Ministry.
- Parish Pastoral Council
- Parish Finance Council
- Parish Stewardship Council
- Liturgical Ministries
- Religious Education
- Social Ministry
- Spiritual and Mental Health Ministry
- Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Sacraments
The Church recognizes seven sacraments: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, and Holy Orders. These sacraments are central to the liturgical life of the Church and are offered regularly at St. Theresa Church.
- Baptism
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Penance
- Anointing of the Sick
- Marriage
- Holy Orders