Welcome to Saint Teresa of Avila Parish

Programs are provided that will aid parishioners and other interested adults in continuing their spiritual development through the study of scripture and prayer. It is also the objective of this ministry to assist in the education of those interested in becoming Catholics,
Contact Person: Sister Rosalyn Soller       

We provide an opportunity for all of our student athletes to participate in athletic events by helping to fund the sports teams. We provide guidance and act as the governing body over the sports programs.
Contact Person: Paul Malone

We present a class that gives some thought and background about the Sacrament of Baptism and prepares parents for the actual ceremony so they know what to expect.
Contact Person: Diane or Patrick McCann

The mission of ‘Bethlehem Haven’ is to serve homeless women by providing a continuum of care that leads toward self sufficiency. This parish outreach gives women a chance to boost women who are trying to change their lives for the better. Our main efforts are in cooking and serving a monthly meal at the women’s shelter and offering a listening ear or a prayer.
Contact Person: Maureen Fabra

Our Bingo, held in Henninger Hall Auditorium in the school, is to raise funds for the needs of the parish and school, as determined by the pastor and the Finance Committee. It  is currently scheduled on Thursday evenings.
Contact Person: Dan Geyer

Scouting is an international organization that works with boys to develop character, citizenship, leadership and personal fitness. Boys must be at least 10 years old and have completed fifth grade and not more that seventeen years old. Locally, the troop performs community service projects as called upon and enjoys many camping opportunities.
Contact Person: George Samo

The purpose of Card-A-Rama is to provide the parish and community with an opportunity to engage fellowship in friendly competition playing bridge or 500. We have a dues fee of $15.00 per year, which benefits the parish. In May, we have a final round of play with a combined luncheon of the bridge and 500 groups.
Contact Person: Joyce Fugini (500)           
Connie Filipcic (Bridge)       

Adult volunteers present the Liturgical readings to the children in a simpler form and encourage participation in the Mass. We strive to have the children relate to their world based on what Jesus would do and to develop a closer relationship to Jesus.
Contact Person: Mary Anne Helgeson       

The purpose of the organization is to promote the Christian education of children at home, to incorporate our religious principles in all our actions and to cooperate in any work or project benefiting our church and school.
Contact Person: Georgiann Schaefer

Any available able bodies arrive at the church every Friday morning around 9:45 A.M.
to clean the church prior to Sunday Masses.
Contact Person: Sally Hansel