St Teresa of Avila Parish is a welcoming Catholic Church that has been serving the Summit community for over 160 years.
Spiritual Growth
Homily
Series
This Lent, our Sunday homily series will explore six themes that are essential to living a Christ-like life: compassion, discernment, trustworthiness, integrity, conscientiousness, and holiness. We hope you come with an open heart and leave inspired to integrate these transformative themes into your daily life!
View Mass Schedule here.
Confession
As we prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter, it’s the perfect time to experience the peace and renewal that come through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confessions are heard on Saturdays during Lent immediately following the 8:30 am Mass in Church.
Confessions during Holy Week
Monday:
Immediately following the 7 am Mass
Tuesday & Wednesday:
Immediately following the 7 am Mass
and 12:10 pm
Confessions are not offered during Holy Week beginning Holy Thursday. Our scheduled Confessions resume on Saturday, April 11.
Private Prayer
Our beautiful Church is open daily for personal prayer and reflection, and Jesus is waiting for you! Make some time during your week to pay a visit to our Lord, outside of Sunday Mass!
View Church Hours here.
For additional Confession times, please see the other local parishes in our deanery.
St Rose of Lima, Short Hills | St James the Apostle, Springfield
Our Lady of Peace, New Providence | Church of the Little Flower, Berkeley Heights
Lenten Programming
Parish Lenten Retreat
Saturday, February 21
Shrine of St Joseph
1050 Long Hill Rd, Stirling
2:00 - 5:30 pm | Mass following at 5:30 pm
Join us for a half-day Lenten retreat focused on deepening our prayer life and cultivating inner strength through contemplative prayer. Together, we will explore practices that strengthen our faith, nurture resilience, and help us remain anchored in God’s presence as we navigate life’s storms.
Lenten Series
Seven Fridays
beginning February 13
9:30 am | Memorial Hall
Whether you joined us last Lent for Part 1 Discovering Christ, or are new to the journey this year, ChristLife: Following Christ is a seven part series that dives deeper into your relationship with Christ. Together, we will explore how to pray, read scripture, and engage in the sacraments.
Stations
of the Cross
Take a reflective journey following the path of Christ's Passion. All are welcome.
Friday
March 6, March 13
March 20, March 27
at 6:30 pm
Good Friday Reflection
April 3 at 6:30 pm
Lenten Sacred Music Series
Lent invites us into a quieter, deeper place—a season of repentance, renewal, and renewed trust in God’s mercy. It is a time to step away from the noise and return to what truly matters: our relationship with Christ. Music has a unique way of opening the heart, giving voice to prayer when words feel insufficient. These weekly Lenten music videos are offered as simple moments of reflection—an opportunity to pause, to breathe, and to let the message of each song lead us closer to the Cross and the promise of Easter. Sing with us, listen with us, and meditate on the words our music ministers have lovingly prepared.
— Joseph Legaspi, Director of Music & Liturgy
For the fourth week of Lent...
What a Beautiful Name
Sung by Marianna Terrezza with Joseph Legaspi, accompanying
“What a Beautiful Name” is a bold proclamation of the power and majesty of Jesus’ name. In Lent, as we journey toward the Cross, this song reminds us that the One who humbled Himself unto death is also the risen Lord whose name brings hope, mercy, and salvation. It invites us to surrender our pride, lay down our burdens, and trust in the victory of Christ—a victory born not of force, but of sacrificial love.
For the third week of Lent...
On the Willows
(From Godspell)
Sung by John Zisa with Paulo K Tiról, accompanying
“On the Willows” echoes the sorrow of exile and longing, inspired by Psalm 137. In Lent, it becomes a haunting prayer of waiting—standing at the edge of Holy Week, sensing both the weight of betrayal and the nearness of redemption. The melody carries a quiet ache, reminding us of our own moments of distance from God, yet also inviting us to remain faithful in hope. Even in sorrow, we trust that God is still at work, preparing the way to resurrection.
For the second week of Lent...
How Beautiful
Sung by Zoë Schumann with Joseph Legaspi, accompanying
“How Beautiful” is a quiet meditation on the gift of Jesus in the Eucharist and the beauty of His self-giving love. In Lent, it helps us slow down and gaze again at what we so easily take for granted: Christ who offers Himself for us—broken, poured out, and present. As we turn away from sin and back toward God, this song becomes a prayer of gratitude and reverence, drawing us to the altar with renewed humility, wonder, and a desire to love as He loves.
For the first week of Lent...
Goodness of God
Sung by Sarah Lucero with Joseph Legaspi, accompanying
“Goodness of God” is a gentle but powerful reminder that even in the penitential season of Lent, we are never walking alone. As we examine our hearts, repent, and journey toward the Cross, this song calls us to remember God’s steady faithfulness—how He has carried us through every valley and never let go. Lent is not only about sacrifice; it is about trust. In moments of weakness, doubt, or weariness, we cling to the truth that His goodness is still running after us, inviting us to deeper surrender and renewed hope in Christ.
Stay tuned for a new video released each week!
