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Liturgical Ministry: Liturgical Ministers play a vital role in the celebration of the Mass and other liturgical services by assisting in various ways that help create a reverent, welcoming, and prayerful atmosphere. Through their service, liturgical ministers help the faithful more fully participate in worship, reflecting the unity and diversity of the Body of Christ. Their commitment deepens their own faith as they actively serve God and the Church, offering their time, presence, and gifts in support of the sacred celebration.Visit our Ministries page to sign up!
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This group came about in response to Pope Francis’ Encyclical on “Care for our Common Home”.Care for Creation is a group of parishioners who meet monthly, on the 2nd Sunday of the month, to advocate for and educate others on issues related to caring for God’s creation. Their focus includes reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency, and promoting environmental stewardship.The group collaborates with the parish, school, and Faith Formation programs, while also engaging at the diocesan level and with interfaith communities. They are currently exploring the development of programs centered on criminal justice reform, the health of our food system, care for the poor, migrants, and other related social justice concerns.Contact: Deanna Grahn, [email protected], Phone: 608-772-1692
Steve Coleman, [email protected], Phone: 608-287-8271
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This committee works year-round to organize the activities that make our festival, the last weekend in July, a beloved tradition. We are always welcoming new volunteers to be on our planning committee. Contact us for more information.
Contact: [email protected]
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The SVDP Queen of Apostles Conference visits our neighbors in their homes on the east and northeast sides of Madison, providing emotional, spiritual and financial support as well as referrals to food pantries, meal programs, and other community resources. We’ve helped our neighbors with rent, security deposits, utility and phone bills, auto repairs, loan payments and home goods. In addition, we’ve provided furniture vouchers and gift cards to local grocery, big box and SVDP Thrift stores as well as gas stations. We also assist the SVDP District Council each year by organizing food, clothing, blanket and personal essential drives, and by seeking donations, toys and gift cards for its Little Drummer Boy Program, which brings Christmas joy to the children of families we’ve visited. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday and 4th Sunday of the month.
Contact: Jordyce Green, Current President
(608) 469-4440
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The Giving Tree Ministry is a seasonal project which starts early fall and goes through the Christmas season. The group coordinates collecting donations of Christmas gifts and money to make gift bags for Luke House clients and Parish homebound members.Contact: Amy-Jo Cochems - 608-249-6651
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Funeral luncheon volunteers provide a compassionate and comforting service to grieving families and their community. By preparing, organizing, and serving meals after funerals, they create a welcoming space for friends and family to gather, share memories, and find support. Through this ministry, volunteers deepen their own faith by living out Christ’s message of care, compassion, and fellowship.
Contact:
Saint Peter - Rosanne Hill, [email protected] - 608-244-5038
Saint Dennis - Jan Van Lysel - 608-244-2072
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Grief Ministry offers a three session grief series twice a year: in the spring at Saint Dennis and in the fall at Saint Peter. This is a spiritual program that includes education about the grief process and helps with the healing journey. All are welcome to attend no matter the length of time since the loss. The sessions are facilitated by Peggy Weber, RN, MSN, Certified Grief Educator.Circle of Friends is part of the Grief Ministry. This group follows family members of deceased parishioners for one year. They make an occasional call and send notes or cards to the families at holidays and on the birthday of their loved one.
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Grief Ministry: Beth Rodwell - 630-251-3776 or [email protected]
Circle of Friends: Patti Metcalf - 608-358-8650 or [email protected]
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The Mental Health Ministry offers support sessions for individuals experiencing mental health challenges or navigating life events that disrupt emotional and spiritual well-being. Meetings are held on the 1st Sunday of each month from 12:00 noon to 1:30 PM at St. Dennis.Each meeting begins with a light meal, followed by time for reflection, prayer, and an optional check-in for participants to share how they are managing their mental health. The sessions are facilitated by individuals with backgrounds in mental health or training provided through the diocese.Contact: Lucy Altwegg, [email protected] - 608-445-8694
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Volunteers provide non-medical visits to persons who live alone, are homebound or reside in healthcare facilities. The team also provides temporary non-medical relief (respite) to family members who are caring for a loved one at home. Care Team support includes friendly visits and telephone reassurance, assistance with mail correspondence, and sorting, organizing and paying bills, etc. 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 or are in care facilities, this ministry may be for you. Catholic Charities provides training for team members.
Contact: Lucy Altwegg at 608-445-8694 or Mary Lang at 608-213-1464
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Saint Dennis:Parishioners are invited to email prayer requests to [email protected]. These intentions will be shared and prayed for during the Rosary, which is recited after every weekday Mass.Contact: Colleen Martine, [email protected]Saint Peter:This ministry is a telephone prayer group made up of parishioners who pray for others with specific prayer requests. Parishioners can call Sharon Goodno to share their intentions. Sharon then contacts the prayer team members, and together they offer prayers for the needs that have been shared.
Contact: Sharon Goodno, [email protected], Phone: 608-241-1974
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Saint Peter:The Prayer Shawl Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. The gathering begins with prayer and a blessing of the shawls, followed by time to socialize while members knit and crochet.Contact: Linda Conlon, [email protected], Phone: 608-249-2407.Saint Dennis:The Prayer Shawl group gathers on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM, except in July and December. The ministry’s mission is to create shawls for individuals experiencing life challenges such as illness, surgery, or loss, as well as to celebrate joyful occasions like the birth of a child, a birthday, or a graduation.Parish members are encouraged to notify the group of anyone who might benefit from receiving a shawl. Upon request, shawls have even been sent to other states and as far away as Colombia and India. To date, the group has made over 3,800 shawls.Each month, the group is blessed to have one of the parish priests join them in prayer and bless the shawls before they are distributed. The ministry’s mission is to provide recipients with a tangible expression of God’s love and the heartfelt prayers of the QOAP community. New members are always welcome! This ministry is generously supported by the Women of St. Dennis, whose donations help cover the cost of yarn and other supplies.Contact: Mary Kay Thompson, [email protected], Phone 608-249-0566
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The women of Saint Dennis promote 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.
They also sponsor many other activities throughout the year like the CareNet Baby Bottle, Project Angel Tree, the Project Linus, Ladies Night Out to name a few. Contact: Anne Otter, [email protected]. Phone: 608-712-0644.
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All ladies of St. Peter church are members. Meetings are held the 3 rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm, (They do not meet in January, June, July or August). The meetings include a speaker or some type of special activity along with
fellowship. They plan and run the St. Peter’s Church Bazaar in October. They also donate money to, sponsor and support other activities and charities throughout the year, like the Linus Project, Mother’s Day Rose Sale, Babies
and Beyond, River Food Pantry, St. Vincent de Paul, Dorothy Day House to name a few.Contact: Roseanne Hill, email is [email protected], Phone 608-244-5038
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Lighthouse Ministries’ mission is “to live out the mission of Christ; by building mutual relationships with the people of Belize and providing education opportunities through scholarships with the goal of empowering others to reach their God-given potential.”Lighthouse Ministries is a nonprofit organization that organizes and facilitates annual mission trips to Belize. Since 2013, over 370 people have participated in the trips. The ministry partners with two schools—Santa Familia (serving about 200 students) and St. Joseph (serving about 100 students)—both located in small, remote villages in the Cayo District.During each trip, the team hosts a three-day Vacation Bible School and focuses on building and strengthening lasting relationships with the people of Belize. Annual mission trips are open to all QOAP members.Between annual mission trips, members of the Lighthouse board often travel to Belize as the ministry remains active all through the year.
Lighthouse Ministries has played a vital role in supporting a variety of important projects at the schools. The most significant project to date has been helping to raise funds to build a new primary school for St. Joseph’s in Duck Run II, a small, underserved village. The school also serves as a hurricane shelter for their local community.Lighthouse partners with QOAP Faith Formation to raise money for scholarships that enable children to continue their education beyond 8th grade – supporting students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to pursue further schooling.For more information, see Lighthouse Ministries Website:
Light House MinistriesContact: Deacon David, [email protected] - 608-513-2965
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An organization for Catholic men ages eighteen and older committed to exemplifying charity, fraternity, patriotism, and the support of religious vocations. A Knights of Columbus council can work wonders; in fact, with its many programs, it can help change the community, town, city or neighborhood in which you live.Field Agent: Steven Rammer, FIC at (608) 219-7461
Saint Peter Contact: Ronald Miller - [email protected]
Check the monthly Knightly News letter here - Knightly News
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Luke House: (St. Dennis)Serves dinner at Luke House (310 Ingersoll St.) the 4th Thursday of the month, 5-7:00 pm. (They currently have 50 members who donate food for the meal and then 12-16 people who serve the meal and clean up. They also share in the meal with the community.Contact: DeWayne Kennedy Parker, [email protected] - 608-241-8732Luke House: (St. Peter)Serves dinner 2nd Monday of the month at Luke House. There are 50 people who contribute by serving the meal, bringing food and donating funds.Contact: Heather Johnson, [email protected] - 608-698-7382
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From Brat Fest to the UW Kohl's Center to Camp Randall, and the Alliant Energy Center, Volunteers at concession stands help fund our ministries or a charity of your choice. This is a great way to help a cause you care about and show up as members of Queen of Apostles for our community.Contact: Ken Hoffman, [email protected], Phone 608-234-2124
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