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Catholic Women's Council | St. Anne's Society | The Catholic Women’s Council (CWC) consists of Catholic women of the parish who meet every second Thursday evening in Keresey Hall. Monthly meetings usually start at 7:00pm and are held from September to December and March to June. The meetings begin with prayer, are conducted by the President of the Council, and consist of a business part and a social part. The Council offers guest speakers, nights of reflection, a Christmas party, retreats, and many opportunities to assist in parish activities. Each November, the CWC holds a Holiday Fair in Keresey Hall to raise money for church and community needs. Other CWC sponsored events include the Seder Supper and Mother’s Love Project. The Council also hosts Confirmation, First Eucharist, and Reconciliation receptions in the hall following those services. Members of the Council are occasionally called upon by the Pastor to assist with certain parish activities. The Council welcomes new members to join in sharing the faith and talent that God has gifted them with. For information on becoming a member please contact the Rectory. St. Anne’s Society consists of married women of the parish dedicated to increasing spiritual security through prayer to St. Anne in an effort to become better Christians. Established at St. Denis in 1888, members annually observe a triduum of devotion to St. Anne. In addition, the Society pays tribute to deceased members at their funeral Mass. For more information on becoming a member, contact the Rectory. The Slovak Catholic Sokol is a fraternal benefit society, recognized as “America’s Greatest Slovak Gymnastics and Athletic Fraternity.” A Sound Mind in a Sound Body is the slogan, which is fostered through physical fitness programs for every member of the family. Anyone with Slovak or Slav origin (such as Bielo, Russian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Moravian, Polish, Ruthenian, Serbian, Slovenian, or Ukranian descent) and who is a practicing Catholic, is eligible to inquire about being accepted as an insured member. With the motto “For God and Nation,” this financially secure organization has provided support to help members perform educational, religious, patriotic, and benevolent activities that benefit individuals and institutions in the local communities and states. For more information, call the Rectory. The Environment Committee is a group of parishioners who wish to contribute some time to prepare the church for the special seasons and holy days (Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter, and any special occasions). They are not a formal committee, but come together during these special times to beautify the church by planning and implementing a theme that includes colors, flowers, ornaments, etc. The Committee is always looking for interested parishioners who would like to get involved. Anyone with an All men of the parish, young and old, are welcome to attend a weekend retreat at the Calvary Retreat Center in Shrewsbury. The weekend usually falls sometime in February. Don’t miss out on the spiritual and physical renewal that benefits every man who makes a retreat. Those who are interested in attending the Retreat should contact the Rectory. Moms’ and Tots’ Social Group is a group of mothers with young children and infants who meet every week year-round in Keresey Hall. Activities include arts and crafts, parachute play, music/band, story time, games and snack time. During the summer months more outdoor activities are planned such as visiting zoos, parks, beaches, etc. This is a great opportunity for mom’s to get together to share their experiences, concerns and to network. Anyone interested in joining the group should contact the Rectory for details.
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St. Denis is home to a variety of organizations that provide parishioners a chance to gather together and share their faith and their friendship while giving of themselves to the community.Home | About Us | Ministries | Schedules | Religious Education | Calendar | The Mass | Contact Info St. Denis Church |