Outreach & Social Justice

St. Peter's offers a number of ministries as we attempt to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, exhibiting love and compasson to all humankind.

Outreach Ministry Syl Kimberley   (608) 244-2890 Pat Breunig   (608)249-9557 Appropriate Age Level: All ages. St. Peter's Parish is known in the Northside Community as one that can be counted on to assist those in need. The assistance provided is as follows: Rides to mass, grocery store, physician, dental or physical therapy appointments, nursing homes, etc. Occasional meals when family member is hospitalized. Temporary light housework. Small home repairs. Raking leaves. Helping with balancing of checkbook or income tax preparation. Telephone assurance calls. The Outreach Committee also assists our local schools by providing reading tutors. The School Supply Drive in August and the Giving Tree at Christmas are the two largest annual projects. If you would like to volunteer, please call Pat or Syl.

RespiteCare Team Don Gostomski   (608) 249-8250 Rectory (608) 249-6651 The RespiteCare Team is a ministry of St. Peter's Parish volunteers. The volunteers are available to visit with a homebound loved one to allow the caregiver time to run errands, go to doctor's appointments, go to mass, or just take a break for a walk. The volunteers are screened, trained, and supported by Catholic Charities Aging Services. The team meets regularly to check in with each other, and to ask for help if needed. All information is held in confidence. Examples of the type of needs that have been served are Alzheimer's disease, ALS, hip replacement, and visiting with elderly family members. The assignment can be short term or long term, depending on the needs. Please call Bonnie Carlson, Ann Longua, or Fr. Roger Nilles for more information.

Hospital Visitation Linda Dow (608) 635-2737 Visitation to parishioners in the hospital is the charge of this committee. Members rotate visits so that each member visits about once each month. Members are provided an identification pin signifying they are St. Peter's Parish Hospital Visitors.

Funeral Luncheons Anna Skaife (608) 249-1957 When contacted by the family of the deceased, this group of dedicated volunteers will try to accommodate the family's request for a luncheon following the funeral service. The food is prepared in our parish kitchen. Volunteers are needed to help set-up, prepare, serve the meal, and clean-up after the luncheon. This ministry is offered to all families of our parish.