Joe Castillo

Many words have been used to describe the artistry of Joe Castillo — magical, powerful, awesome — but it’s almost impossible to describe a SandStory presentation to someone who has never seen it live. Magically creating detailed images from sand, then transforming them into everchanging shapes — all while set to music — will be projected on our jumbo screen. SandStory is an incredible and inspiring standing-ovation experience. Joe Castillo is unquestionably the top Sand Artist in the world today and he’s back by popular demand for the entire evening!
For more information, see http://www.sandstory.com.

Mark Yaconelli & Ken Lonnquist

Mark Yaconelli holds a Masters in Christian Spirituality and a Graduate Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction. He has also led and developed national retreats for pastors, churches and youth ministry conventions. Interviews and profiles of his work have appeared in the national media including the Wall Street Journal, Knight Ridder News service and The Osgood Files for CBS Radio. Mark has authored more books than his bio has room to list and he is a gifted Christian motivational speaker that you won’t want to miss!

Ken Lonnquist wears lots of different musical hats — singer, songwriter, and entertainer. At Saint Dennis, he is best known for his original musical, Old Befana. He is also known for his children’s songs and his gift of improvisation engages audiences everywhere! Some of Ken’s biggest fans know him through his many recordings, and Ken will be the presenter for our breakout session involving students in grades K through 5.

For more information, see http://www.kenland.com.

Greg Gard

Greg Gard is a member of Saint Dennis parish and the associate head coach to the Wisconsin Badgers Men’s Basketball team. In Gard’s eight seasons in Madison, he has helped pilot the Badgers to three Big Ten regular season titles and two Big Ten tournament championships. Bo Ryan says that Greg Gard is “one of the most thorough and organized coaches I have ever been around. His attention to detail and his ability to communicate to his student-athletes separates him from other coaches.”

Event Schedule

November 8 & 9, 2009

January 31 & February 1, 2010

April 25 & 26, 20010

Schedule for Sessions

† Check-in 15 minutes prior to session (school entrance)
† Meal
† Opening Prayer/Activities
† Session(s)
† Closing Activities/Prayer/Home Kits