On Saturday, December 14, 2024, St. Theresa’s Catholic Church on Highway 301 in Belleview hosted a star-studded Christmas party with an array of special guests. Olaf from Frozen made an appearance, joined by Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Mrs. Claus, and, of course, the big man himself— Santa Claus. However, the most special guests of all were the friends of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, who gathered to celebrate the season.
The party, which began at noon, featured over 1,000 delectable cookies for children and their families to enjoy. While the kids celebrated with Santa and his festive crew, parents picked up gifts for their children. These presents were generously donated by St. Theresa’s parishioners, who compiled and carefully reviewed a list of needs and wishes from children in Belleview and Summerfield.
Sandy Theroux on the left built these adorable snowmen that were given as gifts to the children. They are made from a chocolate bar and a pair of gloves. Sandy was joined by Phyllis Masetta on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at St Theresa Catholic Church’s Christmas party, both ladies are parishioners at the church and volunteered at the party.
Jaritza, 1 year old, kisses her 1 month old cousin, Marelis as moms, Candelaria and Stella hold them at St Theresa’s Catholic Church’s Christmas Party.
Liz Cook volunteered at St Theresa’s Catholic Church’s Christmas Party and stayed very busy handing out bags of cookies. The church’s parishioners understood the assignment and donated over 1,000 cookies to feed the happy families.
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, Olaf from Frozen, Mrs Claus and Santa Claus took center stage to entertain the children at St Theresa’s Catholic Church so parents could load gifts donated by the churches generous parishioners.
From left, Mark Bozzo, Les Johnson and Joe Abbatiello help parents load up gifts donated by St Theresa’s Catholic Church parishioners at the church on Hwy 301 in Belleview. Volunteers and a star studded crew of special guests helped entertain the children so parents could load presents for Christmas Day.
