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The mission and purpose of the Parish Life Commission is to promote family life, to help build community at our center, support and work with the VU college students and their ministries and to work with and support the Youth Ministry. This Commission identifies the needs for social and communal activities and programs that will strengthen the faith community and give people a sense of belonging. The Commission collaborates with the other Commissions whenever possible in implementing programs.
In addition to a recurring signature programs and ministries there are numerous special events and ad-hoc opportunities for members of the St. Teresa community. Events such as theater outings, family baseball games, bowling, golf outings, volleyball leagues and softball leagues are announced as they come up in the weekly bulletin, calendar, etc. -
Ministries and Programs
Trunk or Treat/Chili Cookoff 2022Join us on Saturday, Ocrtober 29 following the 4:00pm Mass for Trunk or Treat and the Chili Cookoff. To find out more details and to RSVP, CLICK HERE.
Ash Wednesday Soup & Bread Meal
Join us following the 5:15pm Mass on Ash Wednesday for a simple meal of Soup & Bread.
CLICK HERE to sign up to bring your favorite meatless soup to share AND to volunteer with set up or clean up.
It is highly recommented to use a crock pot liner in your crock pot.Euchre Nights
Euchre Fan??? Come out and join us for an evening of Euchre.
If you don’t know how to play Euchre or want a refresher, practice starts at 6:15pm and the tournament starts at 7:00pm in Avila Hall.
Admission is $5. Proceeds to towards Campus Ministry events. Check calendar for upcoming dates.Helping Hands Ministry
Helping Hands is a ministry designed to provide temporary assistance to individuals or families in need. Most frequently, meals are provided to help families welcoming a new baby, facing an illness, recovering from surgery, or dealing with a family crisis. Also, in the past, we have been able to provide rides to the doctors office or even mow someones lawn when needed. Learn more...
Health Ministry
The St. Teresa of Avila Health Ministry believes everyone is called to be a good steward of their mind, body, and spirit in order to reach her/ his highest God-designed potential. We are also called to support each other in community as good stewards. The Health Ministry promotes holistic health and wellness through activities that support and strengthen the mental, physical, and spiritual needs of the St. Teresa community. Learn more...
Funeral Luncheon Ministry
Volunteer to help on an 'as needed' bases for this ministry. The Funeral luncheons are in need of people that would be available during the day when needed to help cook, set up and clean up. If you can't commit to daytime maybe you could provide a dessert for the luncheon. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please CLICK HERE or contact the church office.
Parish Family Picnic
We celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of a new semester at Valparaiso University with Mass and a fun filled picnic. See the weekly bulletin and Parish Life Commission events for more details.