Greater.
We were made
to be part of it!
Let’s Serve While We Worship
Instrumentalists
Instrumentalists enhance the music of our parish choirs and cantors by providing piano, guitar or percussion accompaniment, as well as other instruments.
Contact: Andrew Kem at (608) 216-9380
Leaders of Prayer
Leaders of Prayer read the Prayers of the Faithful at weekend Masses.
Contact: Terry Ludkey at (608) 230-5584
Lectors
Lectors have the privilege of reading God’s Word publicly in the assembly at weekend Masses. Readers proclaim the first or second readings, or both. A workbook with the readings and reflections and other guidance is provided to each lector.
Contact: Deb Tahany at (608) 244-3727
Ministers of Hospitality/Greeters/Ushers
Ministers of Hospitality/Greeters and Ushers assist at weekend Liturgies and special services to make people feel welcome, find open pew space, take up the collection and provide other assistance as needed.
Contact: Mike Stewart at (608) 225-8388
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Members meet monthly to knit and crochet, in a prayerful manner, warm, comforting shawls. The shawls are blessed when completed and distributed to parishioners in need who are suffering from an illness, a loss or a problem due to advanced age. The shawls provide a tangible way to encounter God’s love and represent the prayers of the caring community of Saint Dennis.
Contact: Mary Kay Thompson at (608) 249-0566 or Ginny Fox at (608) 244-6879
Sacristans
Sacristans set out the vessels, ensure lay ministers are present and make other preparations for the weekend Masses. They also clean and put away vessels after Mass. This ministry allows the priests to be available to people prior to and following the Liturgy. The ministry can be performed by one person, or a couple. It is an enjoyable family ministry for young couples with children.
Contact: Carol Jacques at (608) 246-5124
Sign Interpreters
Sign Interpreters provide interpretation for persons who are deaf, using American Sign Language at the Sunday 9 am Mass. This ministry is provided in part thanks to a grant from the Apostolate to the Handicap.
Contact: Carol Jacques at (608) 246-5124
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