St Denis Catholic Church

09/05/2026

Don't forget First Saturday Mass tomorrow morning, before the parade!

08/30/2026

Bulletin for August 30, 2026.

08/25/2026

A little Happy Birthday party for Fr. Daniel Belken. If you see Father today, wish him a happy birthday, and thank him for all he does for all of us! We love you, FR. BELKEN.

08/25/2026

Please note there will be no 7pm adoration or confessions tonight (8/25). Thank you!

08/24/2026

Happy 70th Anniversary Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau!
August 24, 1956

"My appointment by Our Holy Father Pope Pius XII as Bishop of the new Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau makes me a sharer in his solicitude to bring Christ’s message of peace, goodwill, and eternal happiness to my fellow Missourians. The new assignment would be a frightening burden were it not for the realization that in addition to God’s help, Archbishop Edwin Vincent O’Hara, at Our Holy Father’s bidding, is handing over to my care a choice portion of his vast Diocese (of Kansas City) together with some of his best priests, religious, and laity. In addition, I know the wonderful men and women among our non-Catholic friends who will welcome our poor efforts and cooperate with us in working for the common good—in time and eternity—of our fellow citizens in the exquisitely beautiful Ozarks area of our state."

"For me, the appointment as Bishop of the new diocese binds me more closely to the priests, religious, and laity of an area where I have served happily for the past seven years. With God’s help, I know that the heavy tasks of the future will be fruitful not only for the Catholics, but for the non-Catholics, many of whom I have met and whose goodwill and cooperation I value.

"I am grateful to Archbishop Joseph Ritter, who relinquishes to me such a wonderful segment of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. After God’s grace, I rely confidently on the prayers, loyalty, and cooperation of my brother priests, our self-sacrificing religious, and wonderfully apostolic laity."

Bishop Charles H. Helmsing, DD.
Founding Bishop of Springfield-Cape Girardeau

Ordained a priest: Cathedral of St. Louis, June 10, 1933
Appointed Auxiliary Bishop: Archdiocese of St. Louis, March 17, 1949
Episcopal Consecration: Cathedral of St. Louis, April 19, 1949
Appointed Bishop of Springfield-Cape Girardeau: August 24, 1956
Installation as First Bishop of the new Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau: November 28, 1956

Closing Mass for the Aug. 15, 2026, Diocesan Eucharistic Congress, West Plains, MO. (Photo by John D'Angelo/The Mirror)

08/20/2026

Please keep our school in your prayers as we begin the new school year. We thank God for the gift of a new beginning this year, and ask for his love, wisdom, safety and grace for all of our children and staff!

Day 2!
We wanted to get our annual school photo but we were rained out yesterday, thank you God for this beautiful morning and this awesome community we have here💙💛
It’s a great day to be a St. Denis Titan!
Not pictured: Miss Mackinzie’s 2s, Ms Autumns 1s, and our sweet babies!

08/19/2026

Bulletin for August 16th, 2026.

08/18/2026

Sharing some wonderful words from a St. Lawrence parishioner about our phenomenal Fr. Daniel Belken. We are so proud of you, Fr. Belken!

At the 10:00 AM Mass at Old St. Vincent’s on Sunday, August 16, Father Patrick asked if anyone at the Mass had attended the Eucharistic Congress the day before in West Plains. He said if you were present at the Congress or even not there, to please say something to Father Belken in acknowledgment of his amazing planning for the event.
Father Patrick was in awe and visibly moved when he said Father Belken was transfigured by what was happening at the Congress. Father Belken was the point person in the whole process and did an incredible job in bringing together many bishops, Monsignors, priests and religious in a group of 3,000 people.

He said St Lawrence and St Denis are very fortunate to have him as their parish priest.

In other words, Father Patrick was blown away by what was done by Father Belken and he believes Father Belken greatly deserves thanks and recognition.

08/17/2026

Please congratulate Jacob and Macy on the baptism of their son, Tripp!

Please congratulate Jacob and Macy Manier on the baptism of their son, Tripp, into the Catholic Church today, August 16, 2026. Congratulations, Tripp, and welcome as the newest member of our parish family! Please know of our prayers for you and your faith journey! If you know of anyone who desires t...

08/12/2026

Bring a lawn chair and join others in praying the rosary. Thursday August 13th at 3pm