St. Theresa Parish Areas of Mission:


The mission of St. Theresa Parish is to follow the teachings and ministry of Jesus Christ as revealed through the Roman Catholic Church and expressed through the Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg. St. Theresa parish is committed to worshipping the Lord and to be of service to the family of God.


Saint Theresa Parish is divided into five Areas of Mission. These area reflect the major ministries of the Church; Liturgy, Catholic Education, Religious Formation, Evangelization and Supportive Ministries. There is a pastoral staff person in charge of each Area of Mission. That pastoral staff person works with the various coordinators and committees under a specific Area of Mission. The pastoral staff person is responsible to the pastor.

Area of Mission for Liturgy
          Fr. J. Michael McFadden , Director for Liturgy
Altar Servers
Arimatheans
Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion for Liturgies
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Sick
Hearing Impaired - Interpreter
Lectors
Liturgy Committee
Liturgical Music
Parish Nurse Program
Perpetual Adoration Chapel
Sacristans
Ushers

Area of Mission for Catholic Education
       Mrs. Margaret Barrett, Principal
Grade School
Home School Association
Pre School
School Board
School Faculty

Area of Mission for Religious Formation
       Mrs. Patricia Duff, Director for Religious Education
Athletic Association
Elizabeth Ministry (NEW)
       Nursery
          Mother’s Play Group
          Parents in Faith

High School Religious Formation Program
Home Educator Families (Home Schooling)
Parish Sacramental Program
RCIA for Children
Religious Education Committee
Religious Education Program
Scout Program
Vacation Bible School
           
           
Area of Mission for Evangelization
          Father Mark Weiss, Director for Evangelization
Baptism Mentoring Program
Church Library
Evangelization Committee
          Lenten Series
          Retreats / Missions / Pilgrimages
          Small Faith Communities/Bible Study
          Adult Education
Extended Care Facilities in the Parish Boundaries
Landings
Legion of Mary
Life in the Spirit Seminars
Marriage Mentoring Program
New Cumberland Ministerium
Prayer Ministry
RCIA for Adults
Respect Life
Vocation Awareness
Web Site

Area of Mission for Supportive Ministries
          Mrs. Elaine Herald, Parish Manager
Bingo Committee
Buildings and Grounds Committee
Church Cleaners
Coffee & Donut Social
Council of Catholic Woman
Day Care
Food Pantry
Finance Council
Knights of Columbus
Little Flower Club
Maintenance & Cleaning
Mercy Service
Money Counters
Oktoberfest
Parish Office
Parish Picnic
Pastoral Council
Parish Center Kitchen
Sister Parish
Youth Protection Program
Security
Stewardship Committee (NEW)

 

Outside Groups Using Parish Facilities
                   Pilgrims of Praise Prayer Group & Charismatic Mass
                   Cursillo Movement
                   Korean Catholics

Parish Leadership Organizations
Parish Pastoral Council
Finance Council
Buildings and Grounds Committee
Saint Theresa School Board
Religious Education Committee
Parish Representative to Trinity High School Board


Current as of: September 27, 2005