Respect Life 

Contact Bev Jolly for more information, 763-1950

Rite of Christian Initiation, Adult  - Weekly, Thurs 7PM

Curious about the Catholic Faith? Contact Sr. Catherine Fee: 256-2471 x107 

DivorceCare

 Contact Heather McLaren in the Parish Office if interested in starting a group

 256-2471 or secretary@stthereseparish.net 

               Job Connection (JC) Ministry - Jan 24, 6:30PM
         Contact Sabina Newman for information & registration: 343-0122

Scripture Circles - resumed!
         Contact Loretta Brady for information: 796-0786;
NourishYourSpirit2012@gmail.com

Morning of Reflection: History & Styles of Catholic Prayer  - Sat., Jan 28
         9AM-Noon; Contact Loretta Brady for information & registration: 796-0786

February Wine & Cheese  - Sat., Feb. 4
         After 5:30pm mass; Contact Marlene Eader - Marlene.eader@gmail.com

 Faith, Food and Fellowship  - Wed. Feb 8
         6:30PM at the Blockade Runner; [Seating limited/order from the menu]
  Contact Loretta Brady for information & reservation: NourishYourSpirit2012@gmail.com 

Spiritual Books at the Beach - begins Monday, Feb 13 12:30-1:30PM
Contact Loretta Brady: NourishYourSpirit2012@gmail.com

St. Therese Catholic Church had its beginning in a beach cottage during the early 1900's as a mission of St. Mary Catholic Church in Wilmington, so that parishioners could attend summer Mass at the beach.  Eventually a small frame Church was built and became known as the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea.  In 1938 the mission was assigned its first resident pastor.  The Church continued to grow and in October 1944 a new brick building was dedicated as the Church of St. Therese, the Little Flower.  In 1954 the Church and rectory were severely damaged by Hurricane Hazel and had to be repaired and/or rebuilt.  A new addition was added in 1963 that doubled the Church capacity.  In 1976, a second Church, St. Mark's, was formed from the growing number of parishioners at St. Therese. The Church again suffered damage during hurricanes in 1993 and 1996.  It was completely renovated and restored to its present state. In 1990 the Parish purchased a new rectory at MacCumber Terrace and in 2001 the property next door to the Church was purchased as office, meeting and classroom space.

St. Therese has grown, both in structures and in numbers during its 100-year history.  It has developed from a handful of people to over 500 families and maintains a strong presence in the church communities of Wrightsville Beach and Historical Wilmington.

Rev. Joseph G. Vetter, Pastor