Outreach Ministries

Building Strength, Stability and Self-Reliance through Shelter…

St. Dennis reaches out in the love of Jesus to families. A week long mission service program for Adults and Teens (13+/with parent or guardian) at a Habitat site in the Delta region of Mississippi and elsewhere. No experience is necessary, but those with construction skills are very welcome. We will work on construction of a home with a family in need of simple, decent housing. Come and learn how you can help:

Matt Furjanic 815-838-2592 ext.110 or [email protected] Email Matt

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Help give guests at the Daybreak Shelter delicious meals four times a year with St. Dennis Church! We are looking for volunteers to give a specific food item for our scheduled service time at the shelter. Menus for the year are available from which you can choose item(s) to donate. All food is collected in the Narthex on the day it is served. From a box of cookies to a hot dish, the choice is up to you. Everything is very much appreciated!

Ages: All ages welcome. Cost: Free will donation. Registration is required. Contact: Joan or Ron Jones 815-609-1933 or 708-528-5436

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Help the orphaned and abandoned children in Haiti and other 3rd world countries discover their worth, beauty, and dignity and help them renew their hope by your simple act of caring. We are looking for volunteers to help sew dresses, boys’ britches and diapers out of donated materials and clothing. No sewing skills are required; we can find a use for all talents to help in some way. Confirmation and High School can earn service hours.

Donations collected include: new and used sheets, pillowcases, t-shirts, fabric, dark brown yarn, sewing notions, Velcro, elastic and craft glue.

Ages: 12 & Up. Cost: Free will donation. No Registration is required. (Please note: We will not meet in June and July) Contact: Christen Morris ,[email protected]

Due to COVID this group is not currently meeting