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St. Theresa Catholic Church is home to a vibrant Senior Adult Ministry offering many opportunities for fellowship, spiritual growth and support, service, and fun. Below are a few ways senior adults can stay connected to the faith community and become involved. Many of these ministries have been suspended or revised during COVID-19 precautions.

Spiritual Support

Pastoral care visits:  The Minister of Senior Adults visits senior adult parishioners in assisted living, nursing homes, hospitals and private homes as requested. To request a visit, contact Sr. Ann Pennington at (512) 451-5121 x1017 or at ann@sttaustin.org.
 

Trips and Tours

These are scheduled periodically and have included the San Antonio Missions, The Painted Churches and the LBJ Ranch. Check this webpage and the bulletin to learn of an upcoming tour.

 

Ongoing Activities

Grief Support Group at St. Theresa
If you have lost a loved one or a dear friend, we invite you to join our parish grief support group which meets every Thursday from 4-5 p.m. in Elmer Hall, Rm. 102. For more information, please contact Sr. Ann Pennington at 451-5121 ext 1017 or at ann@sttaustin.org.

Caregiver Support Group
UPDATE: This ministry as of April 7, 2020 will be meeting online via Zoom the first Tuesday of the month.  For information or to be included on the invitation list, please contact Sr. Ann Pennington at the parish office or email   ann@sttaustin.org.
Are you a caregiver for a loved one or a dear friend suffering from a long-term illness or disease? If so, you are invited to join our Caregiver Support Group which meets the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30 – 11:30 am in Elmer Hall, Rm. 201. For more information please contact Sr. Ann Pennington.

Book Club
All book lovers are invited to join our book club which meets the second Monday of the month from 1-2:30 p.m. in Elmer Hall, Rm. 201. See the St. Theresa bulletin to learn what book of the month will be discussed at the next meeting. 


Bridge Club
Join us to play bridge any Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Family Center. All levels of experience welcome! We are a social group who enjoys playing bridge and are happy to help those with questions. If you don’t wish to come every week, be sure to make the 2ne and 4^th Wednesdays when the most people come to play.
 
Game Day
Do you enjoy playing table games like Canasta and Dominos? If so, come and participate in our Game Day which meets on Wednesdays from 1 – 3 p.m. in the Family Center.

For more information on any of the above ongoing activities please contact Sr. Ann Pennington at (512) 451-5121 ext. 1017 or ann@sttaustin.org.
 

Referral Center

Senior Adult Ministry also serves as a Referral Center for senior adults needing assistance with housing, medical supplies, medical equipment repair, home health care and elder abuse issues.
 

Transportation

Need help with transportation in Austin? A list of transportation options and assistance can be found here.
 

Downsizing and Senior Living Resources

Need information on Senior Living facilities in the Austin area, caring.com is one of many resources that could be helpful https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/texas/austin.

Want more information about options for downsizing or moving? Here on tips to help you or a loved one with the process. https://www.seniorhomes.com/senior-downsizing-guide/