Address

3939 SW 331st St
Federal Way, WA  98023.

(253) 838-5924 
(253) 838-0300 (fax)
office@sttheresafw.org

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday-  Closed

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Staff

Fr Jay Bonete

Fr. Jay J. Bonete
Priest Administrator
253-838-5924, extension #306
frjay.bonete@sttheresafw.org

Fr. Jay began his assignment at St. Theresa’s in July 2019. Fr. Jay was ordained June 29, 2009 in the Archdiocese of Capiz in the Philippines and served on staff at the Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion – Roxas City as Head of Christian Formation and Chair of the Theology Department.

Photo of Fr Gilberto Mora-Tapia

Gilberto Mora-Tapia
Parish Priest
253-838-5924, extension #308
frgilberto.moratapia@sttheresafw.org

Fr. Gilberto joined our parish a few years ago; however, in July 2015 he was reassigned to minister at a cluster of parishes in the Centralia/Chehalis, WA area. He rejoined our parish in March 2016. Fr. Gilberto serves our Hispanic community and the Hispanic communities of St. Philomena Parish in Des Moines and St. Thomas Parish in Tukwila.

deacon Fish Vestment 1

Jim Fish
Deacon


Deacon Jim was ordained on Oct. 27, 2012 by Archbishop J. Peter Sartain, and assigned at St. Theresa's on May 2021. He enjoys gardening, bicycling on 30 – 60 mile trips, reading theology, and spending time with his wife Cindy Fish and grandchildren. He is also a fan of the Mariners, the Seahawks and the Gonzaga Men’s basketball team.

Alma Carrillo
Hispanic Ministry Coordinator
253-838-5924
alma.carrillo@sttheresafw.org

Alma is the liaison to the Pastoral Coordinator for the Hispanic programs and also coordinates Quinceanera and wedding preparations for the Hispanic community.

Jaline Fadul
Administrative Assistant
253-838-5924, extension #301
jaline.fadul@sttheresafw.org

Eduviges Munoz
Pastoral Assistant for Hispanic Children's Ministry
253-838-5924, extension #315
eduviges.munoz@sttheresafw.org

Vacant
Youth Ministry
253-838-5924

Gloria Arteaga
Bookkeeper 253-838-5924, extension #309
gloria@clairaccounting.com

Frank Lewis

Frank Lewis
Pastoral Assistant for Music
253-838-5924

Frank Lewis has been our Pastoral Assistant for Music at St. Theresa Parish since 1997.  Frank comes to our parish with a wealth of knowledge not only in the musical field, but in our liturgy area as well.  He is an accomplished Liturgist.  He oversees all areas of music for the parish.

Pam

Pam Stromberg
Pianist/Organist

Pam Stromberg has been with St. Theresa Parish since 1999 as our Sunday Pianist/Organist. She also plays at the many weddings that we host at St. Theresa. Pam is definitely talented in her field plus a person with a great love for many types of music. She is always willing to play at our parish and we are truly lucky to have her on our staff.