Ways to Connect and Serve By Age
Luke House
Members of Saint Dennis donate food as well as serve and share a community meal at Luke House the fourth Thursday of every month.
Contact: DeWayne Kennedy-Parker at (608) 241-8732
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
Ministries of Respite/Care
Volunteers provide non-medical care and temporary relief (respite) to family members who are caring for a loved one at home and provide reassurance phone calls and/or visits to those who live alone. Confidentiality is upheld for all concerned. Anyone needing these services or wishing to provide them may contact us! If you are comfortable sitting with a person who is ill, just being a kind and trusted presence, or if you wish to call and/or visit those who live alone, these ministries may be for you. Catholic Charities will provide appropriate training to those who provide respite care.
Contact: Lucy Altwegg at (608) 445-8694 or Nancy Onken at (608) 244-7480
Ministry of Transportation: Medical Appointments
Need a ride? Our volunteers are able to provide parishioners transportation to their doctor appointments. (We do not provide rides to hospitals for outpatient procedures.) We will respect your privacy. We would appreciate a week’s notice before your appointment. Our hours are 8 am to 5 pm.
Contact: Kathy Saunders at (608) 222-9558
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
Mom’s Group
A regular drop-in group where moms can enjoy fellowship and time away from their busy lives. The group meets on Tuesdays during the school year from 9:30 am – 11:00 am in Fellowship Hall. Child care is provided for ages one and up. Younger children stay with mom. All moms are welcome, whether they have young children or their children are in school. Meeting topics have included: faith, parenting skills, sharing recipes, crafts, cooking demonstrations and Mom’s Morning Out. Regular Mom’s Night Out activities are also planned.
Contact: Monica Simpson at (608) 226-0361 or Beth Rodwell at (630) 251-3776
Prayer Ministry
This spiritual ministry invites parishioners to pray daily for the needs of the parish, the world and for individuals who are experiencing problems as well as to pray in thanksgiving for prayers answered. They receive, by mail, a list of prayer intentions monthly. Members receive a certificate, cross and book of prayers when they are commissioned.
Contact: Saint Dennis Prayers or Colleen Martine at (608) 800-2051
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
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
Ministries of Respite/Care
Volunteers provide non-medical care and temporary relief (respite) to family members who are caring for a loved one at home and provide reassurance phone calls and/or visits to those who live alone. Confidentiality is upheld for all concerned. Anyone needing these services or wishing to provide them may contact us! If you are comfortable sitting with a person who is ill, just being a kind and trusted presence, or if you wish to call and/or visit those who live alone, these ministries may be for you. Catholic Charities will provide appropriate training to those who provide respite care.
Contact: Lucy Altwegg at (608) 445-8694 or Nancy Onken at (608) 244-7480
Ministry of Transportation: Medical Appointments
Need a ride? Our volunteers are able to provide parishioners transportation to their doctor appointments. (We do not provide rides to hospitals for outpatient procedures.) We will respect your privacy. We would appreciate a week’s notice before your appointment. Our hours are 8 am to 5 pm.
Contact: Kathy Saunders at (608) 222-9558
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
Mom’s Group
A regular drop-in group where moms can enjoy fellowship and time away from their busy lives. The group meets on Tuesdays during the school year from 9:30 am – 11:00 am in Fellowship Hall. Child care is provided for ages one and up. Younger children stay with mom. All moms are welcome, whether they have young children or their children are in school. Meeting topics have included: faith, parenting skills, sharing recipes, crafts, cooking demonstrations and Mom’s Morning Out. Regular Mom’s Night Out activities are also planned.
Contact: Monica Simpson at (608) 226-0361 or Beth Rodwell at (630) 251-3776
Prayer Ministry
This spiritual ministry invites parishioners to pray daily for the needs of the parish, the world and for individuals who are experiencing problems as well as to pray in thanksgiving for prayers answered. They receive, by mail, a list of prayer intentions monthly. Members receive a certificate, cross and book of prayers when they are commissioned.
Contact: Saint Dennis Prayers or Colleen Martine at (608) 800-2051
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
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a process for adults who are seeking to be baptized and join the Catholic Church. It is also for baptized adults who are interested in completing their full membership into the Catholic Church through the reception of Holy Eucharist and/or Confirmation. This process helps adults grow in their relationship with God, become familiar with Catholic teachings and practices, and experience community of faith through friendships and service.
Contact: DeWayne Kennedy-Parker at (608) 241-8732
Ways to Connect and Serve By Interest
Luke House
Members of Saint Dennis donate food as well as serve and share a community meal at Luke House the fourth Thursday of every month.
Contact: DeWayne Kennedy-Parker at (608) 241-8732
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
Ministries of Respite/Care
Volunteers provide non-medical care and temporary relief (respite) to family members who are caring for a loved one at home and provide reassurance phone calls and/or visits to those who live alone. Confidentiality is upheld for all concerned. Anyone needing these services or wishing to provide them may contact us! If you are comfortable sitting with a person who is ill, just being a kind and trusted presence, or if you wish to call and/or visit those who live alone, these ministries may be for you. Catholic Charities will provide appropriate training to those who provide respite care.
Contact: Lucy Altwegg at (608) 445-8694 or Nancy Onken at (608) 244-7480
Ministry of Transportation: Medical Appointments
Need a ride? Our volunteers are able to provide parishioners transportation to their doctor appointments. (We do not provide rides to hospitals for outpatient procedures.) We will respect your privacy. We would appreciate a week’s notice before your appointment. Our hours are 8 am to 5 pm.
Contact: Kathy Saunders at (608) 222-9558
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
Mom’s Group
A regular drop-in group where moms can enjoy fellowship and time away from their busy lives. The group meets on Tuesdays during the school year from 9:30 am – 11:00 am in Fellowship Hall. Child care is provided for ages one and up. Younger children stay with mom. All moms are welcome, whether they have young children or their children are in school. Meeting topics have included: faith, parenting skills, sharing recipes, crafts, cooking demonstrations and Mom’s Morning Out. Regular Mom’s Night Out activities are also planned.
Contact: Monica Simpson at (608) 226-0361 or Beth Rodwell at (630) 251-3776
Prayer Ministry
This spiritual ministry invites parishioners to pray daily for the needs of the parish, the world and for individuals who are experiencing problems as well as to pray in thanksgiving for prayers answered. They receive, by mail, a list of prayer intentions monthly. Members receive a certificate, cross and book of prayers when they are commissioned.
Contact: Saint Dennis Prayers or Colleen Martine at (608) 800-2051
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
Word & Communion Service to Nursing Homes Ministry
Saint Dennis offers Word and Communion (a scriptural prayer service with Communion) to the residents of local nursing and rehabilitation facilities on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 3 pm.
Contact: Carol Jacques at (608) 246-5124