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.

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

Senior Coffee Group
Make new friends and keep the old! Do you enjoy getting together with friends for coffee, breakfast, or brunch and conversation in a relaxed atmosphere? Consider joining our new St. Theresa Senior Coffee Group which meets at Kneaded Pleasures Bakery Café located at 2573 Far West Blvd., 78731. This group meets the last Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.

Caregiver Support Group
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 new Caregiver Support Group which meets the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30 – 11:30 am in Elmer Hall, Rm. 102. For more information please contact Sr. Ann Pennington.

Senior Ladies Travel Group
Are you interested in traveling but do not want to go alone? Consider joining our Senior Ladies’ Travel Group which considers any type of trip from day trips to cruises. This group communicates with its members via email. If you have a trip you would like to share with the group, please send the information to Barbara Manley at barbara@manleyonline.com.

Game Day
Do you enjoy playing table games? If so, come and participate in our Game Day which meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 1:00 – 3:00 pm in the Family Center.

Book Club
All book lovers are invited to join our book club which meets the second Monday of the month from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. in Elmer Hall, Rm. 102. The book to be discussed in May is “The Tour” by Jean Grainger. Fantasticfiction.com says "Take a tour you'll never forget as you navigate the stunning vistas of gorgeous Ireland along with the hearts and minds of a cast of characters who will live with you long after you've finished this book." 

Genealogy Club
If you are interested in learning more about your ancestry please consider joining our parish genealogy club which meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 9:30 – 11:30 am in Elmer Hall, Rm. 101. For more information please contact Sr. Ann Pennington.

Bridge Club
Our bridge club meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 12:30  – 4 p.m. in the Family Center. 

Canasta Games
This group meets every second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 1-3:00 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.