When we think of community at Saint Dennis, we think of getting involved in the world – both inside and outside the parish. From mission trips to Belize to getting involved in the Boy Scouts, the community-building at Saint Dennis is broad and wide. Find something that appeals to your interest in reaching out to help the wider community.
Minor Home Repair Ministry
A ministry designed to help senior citizens or people on fixed incomes maintain their homes. Repairs may include plumbing, storm doors, electrical work, etc.
Contact: Matt Darga at (608) 222-7539
Saint Vincent de Paul Conference
Members of the Conference assess the needs of families and individuals and provide food, clothing, home furnishings and other assistance. Saint Vincent de Paul also collects clothing and other small items in the spring and fall, picks up donated furniture, collects blankets in January, conducts food drives in March and September, and solicits contributions in November to aid with partial rent and utility assistance and other services of the program.
Contact: Saint Vincent at (608) 561-1853
Social Ministry to the Homebound
Visit and bring Communion to homebound parishioners and those in assisted living facilities. Frequency depends on the wants of the person. Simple training is provided for those who wish to perform this service.
Contact: Kathy Regez at (608) 228-6843 or Corrine Crowley at (608) 222-6475
St. Dennis Festival 2023
Annual parish event that takes place the last full weekend of July. Many parish volunteers work before, during and after the event to make this largest fundraiser for the parish a community-builder and success.
Contact: Parish Office at (608) 246-5124
St. Dennis Festival 2024
Annual parish event that takes place the last full weekend of July. Many parish volunteers work before, during and after the event to make this largest fundraiser for the parish a community-builder and success.
Contact: Parish Office at (608) 246-5124
Stewardship Commission
The Stewardship Commission seeks to foster community and participation in the parish through promoting ministries, communicating parish news and welcoming new parishioners.
Contact: Kathy Markeland at (608) 576-9607
Sunday Communion to the Nursing Homes Ministry
Saint Dennis offers Communion on Sundays to the residents of local nursing and rehabilitation facilities. Parishioners began providing this service in the 1970s.
Contact: Mary Pronschinske at (608) 221-4702
Women of Saint Dennis
This group promotes religious, educational and charitable activities for the benefit of women, families, church, school, religious education and community. Stay connected with the Women of St. Dennis on Facebook.
Contact: Anne Otter at (608) 712-0644