Assumption Senior Ministry 

ASM is the umbrella organization assisting or coordinating any program, ministry, or group
that meets the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of any senior living in our Assumption boundaries.This ministry soon is open to our parishioners and all seniors in need
within our boundaries regardless of their background.

Leading this ministry is Laura Benson, who is assisted by her "Core Team".
This  “Core Team” consists of parishioners with professional healthcare or eldercare experience;
Peggy Bienfeld, Cindy Bander, Dan Reuter, Deacon Chuck Ryder, as well as Lu Westhoff,
who is the former director of Nazareth Living Center and Judy Talleur, a retired Catholic educator.

Three areas of concentration:

(* Indicates a current ministry at Assumption that will be assisted by our Senior Ministry Program)

1. Spiritual Growth – To help seniors connect with God and the Church.

Examples include:

Spiritual Conferences for Seniors: Regular gatherings for religious inspiration, instruction and prayer.

*Homebound Ministry: clergy and lay ministers make spiritual visits to shut-ins and nursing facilities.

*Delmar Gardens Volunteers: Assumption serves the major nursing facility in our area by making a Wednesday,
10:30 a.m. Mass and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Communion Service possible.

2. Emotional Growth – To help seniors connect with others.

Examples include:

*50+ Club: Monthly social gatherings and local excursions.

*Living with Loss: Support for those grieving the loss of a deceased spouse, on the third Sunday of each at 10:15 a.m. in the Rectory Lower Level.

*Oasis Program: Opportunities for seniors to connect with Catholic school children in a tutorial role.

*Quilters: Weekly quilting circle Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m.-Noon in the Rectory Lower Level.

3. Physical Growth – To help seniors connect with services that enhance their lives.

Examples include:

Resource Center: A place where volunteers connect seniors with services that enhance their lives. Contact can be by phone, electronically or in-person.

Educational Seminars: Professional advice for financial planning, assisted living options, end of life decisions, and living with chronic disease.

In-Home Assessments: To evaluate the needs of homebound and at-risk seniors.

Job Squads: Groups of handymen or groups of household chore helpers specializing in
 helping seniors age in place.

Transportation Committee: Volunteers who give seniors rides to Holy Mass, doctor’s appointments or senior events. If you need transportation, please call 314-487-7970, ext. 1228.

Health Fairs: Periodic gatherings that focus on healthy living and medical resources.

*Exercise Classes: Weekly gatherings to encourage activity.

Contact Senior Apostolate Coordinator Laura Benson to get involved today!

Assumption Senior Ministry (ASM) connects area seniors with God,
with others, and with services that enhance their lives.

 ASM unites generations through encouraging volunteers
of all ages to serve Christ in the elderly.