St Teresa of Avila Parish is a welcoming Catholic Church that has been serving the Summit community for over 160 years.
Holy Week Schedule
Monday, March 30
Mass | Church | 7:00 am
Confessions | immediately following 7:00 am Mass
Chrism Mass | Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark | 8:00 pm
Tuesday, March 31
Mass | Church | 7:00 am
Confessions | immediately following 7:00 am Mass
Wednesday, April 1
Mass | Church | 7:00 am
Confessions | immediately following 7:00 am Mass
A Last Supper Celebration | Memorial Hall | 6:00 pm
RSVP by March 25 | $25 per family or $10 per person
Holy Thursday, April 2
Morning Prayer | Church | 8:30 am
Mass of the Lord's Supper | Church | 7:00 pm
Church is open until 10:00 pm
Good Friday, April 3
Morning Prayer | Church | 8:30 am
Blood Drive | Avila Room | 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
Passion of the Lord | Church | 3:00 pm
Good Friday Reflection | Church | 6:30 pm
Holy Saturday, April 4
Morning Prayer | Church | 8:30 am
Easter Vigil | doors open at 7:30 pm
Confessions are not offered during Holy Week beginning Holy Thursday.
Our scheduled Confessions resume on Saturday, April 11.
Easter Sunday Masses
Please be mindful of the following:
Patience, Kindness and Compliance are appreciated
Follow staff directions at all times
Be still, be quiet and be present
Exit doors are located in the front and both sides of the Church
Handicap entrance will close when Mass begins
No admittance after the Fire Code occupancy limit has been reached
CHURCH
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 pm in Spanish
MEMORIAL HALL
9:00 am Family
10:30 am
simultaneous broadcast
from the Church
12:00 pm in Spanish
simultaneous broadcast
from the Church
the greatest and most noble of all solemnities
From our Pastor:
On this holy night, the Church keeps watch, celebrating the resurrection of Christ in the sacraments and awaiting his return in glory. It is the turning point of the Triduum, the Passover of the new covenant, which marks Christ's passage from death to life. Therefore, the Easter Vigil does not correspond to the usual Saturday evening Mass, not in time, length, or ritual, and its character is unique in the cycle of the liturgical year. We encourage you to celebrate the Easter Vigil with us and especially with those who have been preparing to become Catholics, because each of the components offers us a greater insight into salvation history.
The Elements and Parts of the Easter Vigil are:
I. Service of Light
Come and experience the flames of the Easter fire dispelling the darkness and lighting up the night. See the 2026 Paschal Candle which will serve as the pre-eminent symbol of the light of Christ in our Church for every baptism and funeral celebrated in the next year. Hear the Easter Proclamation which poetically captures the whole Easter mystery placed within the context of the economy of salvation.
II. Liturgy of the Word
Listen to God’s Word, in the recounting of the outstanding deeds of the history of salvation. These deeds are related in readings from the Old Testament chosen from the law and the prophets and readings from the New Testament, namely from the apostles and from the gospel. Here Christ meets us once again on our journey, opening our minds and hearts, and preparing us to share in the breaking of the bread and the drinking of the cup.
III. Liturgy of Baptism
Feel again the joys of your own baptism when we bless the new water and welcome our newest members into the Church.
IV. Liturgy of the Eucharist
Rejoice because despite how many times we have received holy communion in our life, tonight we are reminded about the preciousness of so great a mystery, which is the climax of initiation and the center of our Christian life.
Come and partake in the celebration of the greatest and most noble of all solemnities so as to better equip us to be more zealous followers of Jesus in this dark and broken world.
Holy Week Highlights
Last Supper Celebration
Wednesday, April 1
6 pm | Memorial Hall
RSVP by March 25 | $25 per family or $10 per person
Jesus celebrated the Last Supper, the Passover meal with his friends, and gave us access to the eternal banquet of Heaven! This year, we will meet again to commemorate His Last Passover meal. Come share in this prayerful fellowship and learn more deeply about the tradition of Jesus Christ. As in the past, there will be dinner and prayerful celebration. Open to all parishioners ages 6 and up!
Good Friday
Reflection
Friday, April 3
6:30 pm | Church
Join us for a music-filled, prayerful reflection on the Stations of the Cross. We will journey together on the Via Dolorosa, considering the gift of life our Savior Jesus Christ gave us through his Passion, death and resurrection. Come ready to pray and be reminded of God's mercy poured out for each one of us.
Good Friday
Blood Drive
Friday, April 3
11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Avila Room
(Lower level of the school building)
Be a part of a life saving cause! View the flyer to learn how to book your appointment, maximize your blood donation, and streamline your donation experience with Rapid Pass. Please remember to arrive 5 minutes prior to your appointment time. Give Blood ... Save Lives!
