Parish Ministries
Find your place... and discover the vibrant ministry opportunities our parish has to offer.
Revisit this page as we continue to add more features for each ministry.
Until then, please refer to the directory below to inquire about joining.
Ministry & Community Groups Directory
ADVENT GIVING TREE
Margaret Strong
whelanmarg@gmail.com
BAPTISM MINISTRY
Victoria Riccelli
victoriar@stteresaavila.org
BLOOD DRIVE
Gloria Ron-Fornes
gmforne@gmail.com
BOY SCOUTS TROOP 67
Terry Dwyer
tjdwyer242@aol.com
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Joseph Legaspi
josephl@stteresaavila.org
CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY
Lois Melka
ccssummit@gmail.com
CHOIR
Joseph Legaspi
josephl@stteresaavila.org
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
Donna Groskoph
depetg@comcast.net
CYO BASKETBALL
John Flack
stteresacyobasketball@gmail.com
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Nancy Piraneo
GREEN FAITH
Karen Venturella
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY
Karen Imbach
kareni@stteresaavila.org
LOAVES AND FISHES
Karen Imbach
kareni@stteresaavila.org
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Joseph Legaspi
MEXICO MISSION
Vinny Candela
OCIA/OCIY
Sarah Lucero
sarahl@stteresaavila.org
PRAYER SHAWLS
Delma Putress
ROOTED
Young Adult Group
Matthew Sinning
matthewsinning@gmail.com
SHIP
(Summit Helping Its People)
Margaret Strong
SPANISH COMMUNITY/
COMUNIDAD HISPANA
Marcos and Fanny Vasquez
vasquez2mundos@hotmail.com
THANKSGIVING / CHRISTMAS
FOOD DRIVES
Vinny Candela
vcandela@singletreetech.com
LOAVES & FISHES FOOD PANTRY
Ways to Support:
Food Donations
Non-perishables may be dropped off to the Parish Office during office hour or in the vestibule bins of the Church and Memorial Hall.
Monetary Donations
Mail-In/Drop-Off to:
St Teresa of Avila Church
306 Morris Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901
(Memo: Loaves & Fishes)
Online Donations
Click below to make an online donation. Please choose ‘Loaves & Fishes’ from the drop down menu.
Restock our Shelves:
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Cereal (Grains, Oats or Flakes; Sweetened or Unsweetened)
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Pasta
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Pasta Sauce
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Rice
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Canned Tuna, Chicken, or Meat
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Canned Beef Stew
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Hearty Soup
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Canned Vegetables
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Canned Fruit
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Instant Coffee
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Cooking Oil
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Dried or Canned Beans
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Non-Perishable Dessert
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Peanut Butter and Jelly
GREEN FAITH MINISTRY
What is GreenFaith?
The St Teresa of Avila GreenFaith ministry is focused on environmental stewardship and sustainability and promoting Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ encyclical on Care for Our Common Home. The ministry is part of the Newark Archdiocese Environmental Justice committee and the Interfaith Summit Area GreenFaith Circle.
Connect with us!
Want to get involved? We'd love to hear from you!
Take Action!
We are aware of the crisis that our planet and all of its inhabitants, including people, animals, plants, rivers and oceans, are experiencing with alarming speed. We should spend focused time learning what is happening, what we can do, and meditating on how rethinking our desires and lifestyle choices can have a positive impact on our common home.
Download our interactive booklet that will give your 40 Actions for 40 Days to Care for Creation!
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Living our Faith
Be a part of parish life by joining the teams of parishioners who enjoy the role of Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Hospitality Minister and Altar Server.
These roles are vital to our celebrations at each Mass and the parish needs more volunteers to fulfill each ministry. Take the time to invest in this important and fulfilling role. Contact the ministry leader below to get involved!
Eucharistic Ministers
Nancy Piraneo
Altar Servers
Faith Formation
Lectors
Delma Puttress
