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
July 8
Lunch + Bingo Olympics
July 22
Lunch + Celebrate the Feast Day of St. Mary Magdalene with a doumentary
+ May, June, and July Birthdays!
August 12
Lunch + Back to School Service Project
August 26
End of Summer Picnic + August Birthdays!
September 9
Lunch + Talent Sharing
September 23
Lunch + Bible Trivia + September Birthdays
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. [email protected] 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. [email protected] o 505-463-0591.
Links
- Our Second Quarter 2024 Newsletter
- Our First Quarter 2024 Newsletter
- Our Fourth Quarter 2023 Newsletter
- Our Second Quarter 2023 Newsletter
- Our First Quarter 2023 Newsletter
- Our Fall 2002 Newsletter
- Cache County's General Resource List
| 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. |