St. Theresa Filipino Catholic Club

Historically, the STFCC was founded to be more than just a social group. It was designed to keep our faith alive by ensuring traditional Filipino novenas—like the Misa de Gallo—remained a part of parish life. It began as a vital support system for immigrant families and a training ground for parishioners to step into leadership roles.

Today, the club remains serving as a bridge between our founding generations and the young Filipino-Americans of Maui. Whether we are organizing scholarship fundraisers or hosting community fellowships, we continue to honor the legacy of the plantation workers who built their lives here on faith and hard work.

Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

At St. Theresa Filipino Catholic Club, we believe that our heritage and faith are carried forward by the hands of our youth. Our scholarship program is designed to recognize and reward young parishioners who have demonstrated a commitment to their community, their culture, and their academic goals. We are proud to support our students as they transition from our Maui ohana to the halls of higher education.

Eligibility Checklist

• High school seniors graduating this year

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

• Parents must be registered parishioners of St. Theresa and active STFCC members for at least one year

• The applicant must be a registered parishioner, involved in Family Faith Formation, and active in the Youth and Young Adult Ministry during high school

• Recipients are expected to stay involved by helping form the Junior STFCC committee during college breaks

Application Requirements

• Completed Application: Signed and dated

• Official Transcript: Certified high school records

• College Acceptance: Letter from an accredited U.S. University or College

• Autobiography: A written story of your journey, max 400 words

• Service Summary: A list of your activities within STC, STFCC, and the Maui community

• Photo: One 2” x 2” graduate photo

How to Submit?

Mail or hand-deliver your completed packet to: 

STFCC Awards and Scholarship Committee

St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church

25 West Lipoa Street, Kihei, HI 96753

Questions?

Contact Sydney Villegas

(808) 205-7274

syds329@yahoo.com

A blooming tribute to faith and tradition. Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May) is one of our most cherished annual celebrations, honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary with floral offerings, song, and the colorful Santacruzan procession. It is a season where our heritage flourishes and our community gathers in joyful devotion.

Originating in the Philippines in the mid-1800s, this festival is more than a pageant; it is a 'Queen of Flowers' celebration that weaves together Catholic piety and Filipino hospitality. At STFCC, we take pride in passing this legacy to the next generation on Maui.

Misa de Gallo, or Mass of the Rooster, is a cherished novena of dawn masses leading to Christmas. In the quiet hours before sunrise, starting at 5 am except on Sundays, our community gathers at St. Theresa to honor the Blessed Mother and prepare our hearts for the birth of Christ through prayer, song, and shared fellowship.

Sponsor!

Our traditions are kept alive through the generosity of our community. Being an STFCC sponsor is a beautiful way to offer your time, talent, and treasure in devotion. Sponsors play a central role in our celebrations, representing the hands and hearts of our parish.

• The Offertory Procession: Sponsors are invited to process with the gifts during the Mass, a symbolic offering of our community’s labor.

• Public Recognition: Your family will be formally acknowledged during the parish announcements at the conclusion of the Mass.

• Shared Fellowship: In the true Filipino spirit of Bayanihan, sponsors contribute a potluck dish to the community meal following the service.