Contact & Location for St Theresa Catholic Church
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Service Times for St Theresa Catholic Church
Sunday 8:30 AM
Weekend Mass
Sunday 10:30 AM
Weekend Mass
Sunday 4:30 PM
Weekend Mass
Monday 6:30 AM
Daily Mass
Tuesday 6:30 AM
Daily Mass
Wednesday 6:30 AM
Daily Mass
Wednesday 5:45 PM
Daily Mass
Thursday 6:30 AM
Daily Mass
Thursday 5:45 PM
Daily Mass
Friday 6:30 AM
Daily Mass
Saturday 7:45 AM
Daily Mass
Saturday 4:30 PM
Weekend Mass
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Parking
Park in the semi-circle drive accessed off Merle Hay Road.
What their website says
Park in the semi-circle drive accessed off Merle Hay Road.
Leadership
Rev. Raphael Assamah
Pastor
What their website says
Rev. Raphael Assamah Pastor
Programs & Ministries at St Theresa Catholic Church
About St Theresa Catholic Church
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus is a Catholic parish located in Des Moines, Iowa, dedicated to nourishing love of God through Christ under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Led by Pastor Father Raphael Assamah, the parish welcomes visitors into an active community that celebrates its patron saint with enthusiasm and maintains a robust parish life. The church serves families and individuals through various ministries and community programs, including regular social gatherings like Cards and Games on the second Tuesday of each month. St. Theresa is committed to evangelization and faith formation, as evidenced by recent grant funding for children's religious education programs. Visitors will find a welcoming Catholic community engaged in both spiritual growth and charitable service to those in need.
First-Time Visitor Info for St Theresa Catholic Church
Dress Code: Most Catholic parishes welcome attire ranging from formal to business casual. Service Format: Catholic Masses typically include liturgical prayers, Scripture readings, the Eucharist, and congregational hymns. Visitor Tips: Arrive early to find parking and get oriented; visitors are welcome to observe the Mass, though the Eucharist is reserved for practicing Catholics; speak with Father Assamah or parish staff after Mass for more information about the parish community.
Serving the community
Meals for the Homeless
Meals
What their website says
St. Theresa provides meals for the homeless through two agencies
St. Theresa Food Pantry
Food pantry
What their website says
St. Theresa Catholic Church has a food pantry that is open to the public.
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Groups & programs
Cub Scouts
What their website says
Cub Scouts Open to boys beginning in grade 1.
Boy Scouts
What their website says
Boy Scouts We are Troop 71 and meet weekly
Girl Scouts
What their website says
Girl Scouts The Girl Scout mission is Girl Scouting builds girls
History & building
Founded in 1952
St. Theresa School opened in September, 1952. The school was created to assist parents in educating their children.
What their website says
St. Theresa School opened in September, 1952.
St. Theresa Catholic School
What their website says
St. Theresa Catholic School is a preK- 8 parish school community
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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