Mission
The Mission of the Young at Heart Senior Ministry is to encourage fellowship and provide social and spiritual support for senior parishioners (age 55+).
Objectives
- Achieve its mission with regularly scheduled activities and outreach that foster relationships for senior parishioners.
- Encourage participation at events that promote fullness of life for seniors.
- Enhance the senior’s sense of self-worth by participating in activities that benefit the community.
- Pray for and support the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of the St. Thomas Aquinas senior community within the scope of this ministry.
Calendar
April 24
Lunch followed by Spring Bingo
May 8
Blessing of the Seniors at Mass followed by Lunch and a project. We will make Mother’s day gifts for babies to donate to unwed mothers
May 22
Lunch followed by a project. We will make cards to distribute to veterans in honor of Memorial day
June 12
Blessing of the Seniors at mass followed by Lunch and a movie. We will watch, “A Courage to Love.” This is a true story of the first African-American saint.
June 26
Lunch followed by Independence Day Bingo
Do you know a senior that needs a ride to mass or would enjoy a weekly call or visit from a parishioner? We are also seeking volunteers willing to drive a senior to mass once a month or call a senior weekly. If you know a senior that needs help, or if you would like to volunteer, please contact Jamie Morley with the Senior Ministry. Jmorley@ecsresults.com or 505-463-0591.
¿Conoces a una persona mayor que necesita un viaje a misa o disfrutaría de una llamada semanal o visita de un feligrés? También estamos buscando voluntarios dispuestos a llevar a una persona mayor a misa una vez al mes o llamar a una persona mayor semanalmente. Si conoce a un adulto mayor que necesita ayuda, o si desea ser voluntario, comuníquese con Jamie Morley con el Ministerio de Personas Mayores. Jmorley@ecsresults.com o 505-463-0591.
Links
| Agency | Website | Contact Number | Resources Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cache County | https://www.cachecounty.org/senior/services.html | 435-755-1720 | Activities and Congregate Lunch; Meals on Wheels; Transportation Services; Medicare Counseling. |
| Cache County | https://www.cachecounty.org/senior/newsletters.html | 435-755-1720 | Link to Monthly Newsletter. |
| Utah Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) | https://daas.utah.gov/services/ | 801-538-3910 | Site contains information related to: Alternatives Program / Home and Community Based Services; Caregiver Support; Legal Services; Medicare Assistance (SHIP); Health, Wellness, and Nutrition Programs; Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP); Adult Protection; Scams and Consumer Fraud. |
| Utah Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) | https://daas.utah.gov/newsletter/ | 801-538-3910 | Link to Quarterly Newsletter |
| Utah 211 | https://211utah.org/ | 211 | The statewide resource database and referral network is designed to help every Utahn get support meeting their basic needs when in crisis or difficult circumstances. |
| Bear River Area Agency on Aging | https://www.bearriveraging.org/ | 435-752-7242 | Contains excellent resource list for Community Resources; Food; Housing; Medical, Transportation, and Veterans. |
| Bear River Area Agency on Aging | https://www.bearriveraging.org/newsletters | 801-977-9119 | Homelessness; Food Insecurity; Immigration and Refugee Foster program. |
| Catholic Community Services | https://www.ccsutah.org/programs | 801-977-9119 | Homelessness; Food Insecurity; Immigration and Refugee Foster program. |