Passion for her faith, service and youth is what called our Pastoral Associate,  Gina Marie into church ministry over twenty-five years ago! She views her work as a vocation and a true calling from God.

Gina Marie holds a Bachelors Degree in Theology from St. Elizabeth University in Morristown, NJ and is currently a Graduate Student at the Immaculate Conception Seminary, School of Theology at Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ. 

Gina Marie is passionate about all LITURGICAL and PASTORAL ministries including those of Service/Outreach, Justice, Adult Faith Formation, Social/Cultural Parish Events and Music ministry.  On her journey through the years she has served as the Spiritual Director for Women's Cornerstones, MOM's groups, Bereavement Ministry and has done extensive RETREAT ministry.

Our Pastoral Associate also serves as the Director of Confirmation and Youth & Young Adult Ministries at St. Therese Church.  She holds a Certification in Youth & Young Adult Ministry from the Center for Spiritual & Theological Development at St. Elizabeth University in Morristown, N.J. and is the founder & developer of many parish programs:  BRANCHES, a High School ministry program, T.W.I.G.S. (a Jr. High School equivalent program), ROOTED for Young Adults and STATIC which is a Peer Leadership Team.  She is dedicated to seeing that the younger generation be exposed to their Catholic faith in a positive and fun way.

Gina Marie is both a member of TAK–The National Honor Society for Theology & Religious Studies and NACYML-the National Association of Catholic Youth Ministry Leaders.   She has a great love for the charism of the Carmelite Order and for        St. Therese of Lisieux!   Gina Marie also holds a special place in her heart for  St. John Bosco who is the patron saint of all youth.  She was certified, trained and studied Don Bosco's life & spirituality and she has a Salesian style of ministry. 

Gina Marie loves all things CREATIVE!  She enjoys dancing, cooking/baking, sewing/painting and writing song lyrics.  And...you are sure to find her SINGING!  She is the Worship Leader and Vocalist as well as Business Director for the local contemporary, Catholic-Christian band, MOVING FAITH!