Welcome to the Christ Child Society of Summit

The life of a child is a promise for the future, but for many children their future is at risk. Christ Child Society volunteers reach out to teach, motivate, clothe and care for children in their communities through the initiative of Challenging Poverty: One Child at a Time.

We invite you to view our site and find out more about the society founded by Mary Virginia Merrick and her vision that “the personal element brings true charity to life.”

The holidays are a time for celebration, sharing and remembering loved ones.  In the spirit of giving, send a Christ Child Christmas Layette Card to honor a special person while also helping give a baby in need a loving start in life. 

Email us at ccssummit@gmail.com or click here to donate to our progam and receive this charming and thoughtful Christmas card.

A contribution of your choice to the Christ Child of Summit Layette Program provides:

-$10: A set of onesies, socks and baby supplies
-$40: Clothes, a set of onesies, socks and baby supplies
-$80: An entire Layette which includes a handmade cap and fleece blanket, clothes, a set of onesies, socks and baby supplies
-$120: A snowsuit, an entire Layette which includes a handmade cap and fleece blanket, clothes, a set of onesies, socks, and baby supplies

Cards will be available outside Sunday morning masses at St. Teresa of Avila in Summit on December 2nd. Volunteer help is needed.   It’s the perfect holiday gift for teachers, grandparents, and those friends who”have everything!”

Christ Child Society of Summit

Calendar of Events 2018-2019

August

8/28 School Supplies Set up 9-11 am at Bridges

8/29 School Supplies Distribution 9am - 12pm

8/30 School Supplies Distribution 4pm - 6pm

September

9/4  Summit Schools Start

9/12 Board Meeting 8:30 am

9/13 CCS Membership Meeting 9:00 am Lower Memorial Hall; coffee at 8:45.  ALL ARE WELCOME!

9/27 Layette Assembly 8:30 am to 10:30 am Lower Memorial Hall

 October

10/2 OLHC Tutoring begins; leave Summit 8:20 am, return 10:30 am

10/3 Morning Mass with CCS members, St. Teresa of Avila at 8:30 am (sit on left side, center of church)

10/11 Board Meeting 8:30 am

10/11 Rummage Sale item donation drop off 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm Memorial Hall

10/12 Rummage Sale item donation drop off 9 am to 12 pm Memorial Hall

10/13 Rummage Sale 8:00 am to 1:30 pm Memorial Hall

10/18 Knitting Gathering 1-3 pm at Cynthia Tarantino’s 18 Highland Drive, Summit

10/27 Make a Difference Day 8:30 am to 10:30 am Lower Memorial Hall

November

11/1 Morning Reflection 9 am to 11 am at MONDO, 3rd Floor 426 Springfield Ave., Summit

11/2 Knitting Gathering at Wool and Grace, 102 Summit Ave., Summit from 6 pm to 8 pm

11/8 Board Meeting 8:30 am

11/8 Layette Assembly 8:30 am to 10:30 am Lower Memorial Hall

11/13 OLHC Tutoring; meet at St. Teresa’s parking lot at 8:15 am, return 10:30 am

11/15 CCS Membership Meeting 9:00 am Lower Memorial Hall; coffee at 8:45.  ALL ARE WELCOME!

11/27 OLHC Tutoring; meet at St. Teresa’s parking lot at 8:15 am, return 10:30 am 

December

12/2 Christmas Layette Card sales on the Plaza at St. Teresa’s after morning masses

12/4 OLHC Tutoring; meet at St. Teresa’s parking lot at 8:15 am, return 10:30 am

12/5 Holiday Knitting Open House - ALL ARE WELCOME! At Mary Kull’s, 109 Maple St., Summit from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

12/7 Home Mass at 8:30 am at the home of Sharon Ertz, 94 Hobart Ave., Summit. Coffee following mass.

12/10 Advent Giving Tree CCS Day from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in church sacristy

12/11 OLHC Tutoring; meet at St. Teresa’s parking lot at 8:15 am, return 10:30 am

12/13 Board Meeting 8:15 am

January

1/8 OLHC Tutoring; meet at St. Teresa’s parking lot at 8:15 am, return 10:30 am

1/10 Board Meeting 8:15 am

1/15 OLHC Tutoring; meet at St. Teresa’s parking lot at 8:15 am, return 10:30 am

1/17 CCS Membership Evening Meeting at 7:00 pm at Sheila Schlageter’s, 185 Kent Place Blvd., Summit - BRING A FRIEND! NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!

February

2/5 OLHC Tutoring; meet at St. Teresa’s parking lot at 8:15 am, return 10:30 am

2/6 Blankets for Babies 10 am to 7 pm Memorial Hall

2/12 OLHC Tutoring; meet at St. Teresa’s parking lot at 8:15 am, return 10:30 am

2/14 Board Meeting 8:15 am

2/26 OLHC Tutoring; meet at St. Teresa’s parking lot at 8:15 am, return 10:30 am

March

3/5 OLHC Tutoring; meet at St. Teresa’s parking lot at 8:15 am, return 10:30 am

3/14 Board Meeting 8:15 am

3/19 OLHC Tutoring; meet at St. Teresa’s parking lot at 8:15 am, return 10:30 am

3/26 OLHC Tutoring; meet at St. Teresa’s parking lot at 8:15 am, return 10:30 am

April

4/2 OLHC Tutoring; meet at St. Teresa’s parking lot at 8:15 am, return 10:30 am

4/4 Annual Baby Shower and Mass 11:15 am Memorial Hall, Morris Ave., Summit

4/9 OLHC Tutoring; meet at St. Teresa’s parking lot at 8:15 am, return 10:30 am

4/11 Board Meeting 8:15 am

4/30 OLHC Tutoring; meet at St. Teresa’s parking lot at 8:15 am, return 10:30 am

May 

5/7 OLHC Tutoring; meet at St. Teresa’s parking lot at 8:15 am, return 10:30 am

5/9  Board Meeting 8:15 am