Parish Life Commission

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 Saint 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. 

Adopt a Student

The Adopt-a-Student program at St. Teresa's allows community members and families to "adopt" a VU student and be a home-away-from-home for the student.  Learn more...

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...

Sing-a-long

The Amazing Race

This spectacular event is available to teams of VU students and community members. Teams are given destinations (parishioner homes) and challenges must be completed at each location to finish the race. Prizes and a post-race Amazing Party at the Student Center top off the event.  
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Doughnut Sundays

Enjoy donuts, coffee and conversation after morning Mass on the first Sunday of each month.
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Funeral Luncheons 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 make a dessert for the luncheon. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please contact the church office.

Young at Hearts

The Young at Hearts ministry is committed to serving the spiritual and social needs of our mature community members. The activities are geared to people 50 years young and over; however, adults of all ages are welcome.
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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.

Trunk or Treating