Small Groups for Adults
Fall 2024 Small Groups
MONDAYS
THE ART OF LIVING (WELL)
Dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18 (7 weeks)
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Location: Parish Faith Center – Munro Room 2
Description: In our weary and confused culture, a clearheaded and articulate account of what it means to live a happy and full life is essential. Dr. Edward Sri’s book The Art of Living is just what we need when we need it. Drawing from the immense wealth of our Catholic tradition, Dr. Sri illuminates the cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance in very practical, down-to-earth ways for Catholics who desire to simply love and serve their families, friends, and colleagues well.
If you want to understand and live the good life, this is the small group for you.
AQUINAS 101 (GROUP IS FULL)
Dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11 (6 weeks)
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Parish Faith Center – Munro Room 1
Description: While the writings of St. Thomas may seem daunting at first, Aquinas 101 simplifies the learning process through short, engaging videos, making it enjoyable and accessible. This small group will navigate the online video course “How to Think Like a Thomist: An Introduction to Thomistic Principles” guided by Fr. Blatchford. Before the first meeting, you will need to watch a few short videos at home that teach us “Who is St. Thomas”, and what sets him apart from every other intellectual guide.
Before our first meeting, make sure to watch these short 6 lessons from “Introduction to St. Thomas Aquinas.“
AQUINAS 101 (GROUP 2)
Dates: October 7, 21, 28, November 4, 11 (6 weeks)
Time: 7pm – 8:15pm
Location: Parish Faith Center – Community Room
Description: The first group with Fr. Blatchford is filled. The demand was so great that we opened up a second group!
While the writings of St. Thomas may seem daunting at first, Aquinas 101 simplifies the learning process through short, engaging videos, making it enjoyable and accessible. This small group will navigate the online video course “How to Think Like a Thomist: An Introduction to Thomistic Principles” guided by Fr. Blatchford. Before the first meeting, you will need to watch a few short videos at home that teach us “Who is St. Thomas”, and what sets him apart from every other intellectual guide.
Before our first meeting, make sure to watch these short 6 lessons from “Introduction to St. Thomas Aquinas.“
NEXT STEP: FOUNDATIONS IN DISCIPLESHIP (Parish-Wide)
Dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18 (7 weeks)
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Parish Faith Center – Community Room
Description: You’ve welcomed the Gospel into your life, but you’re still wondering about next steps. What does it really look like to be a follower of Jesus? We invite you to join us for a 7-week study that explores the basics of Christian living and helps you cultivate foundational habits in your personal life. Each week we’ll watch a video and have time for lively group discussion.
NO PREP. NO HW.
We will be using the book, Foundations in Discipleship by FOCUS. If you attend this study, you will be provided with a free book.
TUESDAYS
REFLECTIONS ON JESUS’ BAPTISM IN MARK AND LUKE
Dates: October 8, 22, 29, November 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17 (8 weeks)
The meeting times will coincide with some of the Tuesday afternoon Elementary Faith Formation sessions in the Parish (This group will only meet if Elementary Faith Formation is running on Tuesday, but not all of the Tuesdays EFF is running).
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Location: Parish Faith Center – Munro Room 2
Description: Baptism of Jesus is an important Biblical narrative in all four Gospels but often overlooked. This is an 8-week Bible study in the fall, focused especially on the theological ideas and context of Mark 1:11 and Luke 3:22. Participants will explore tools and resources for more serious Biblical studies and enhance their prayer life with deeper insights in the Baptism of Jesus as a Luminous Mystery of the Rosary.
Sign up with Andrew Li HERE.
THE CHOSEN SERIES – SEASON ONE (NEW GROUP!)
Dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19 (8 weeks)
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Location: Parish Faith Center – Munro Room 1
Description: With almost 1-billion-episode views, The Chosen is the first multiseason series about the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. Primarily set in Judaea and Galilee in the 1st century, the series centers on Jesus and the people who met and followed him. Every week, you’ll watch an episode from The Chosen Season 1 at home and then gather as a group at St. Pius X for a lively discussion centered on the episode. EXPERIENCE THE CHOSEN and find out what everyone is talking about.
Sign up with Mike McPadden HERE.
WEDNESDAYS
DAUGHTERS OF GRACE – THE WOMEN OF THE BIBLE AND THE GOD OF GRACE
Dates: October 2, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 20 (6 weeks)
Time: 6:30pm – 8pm
Location: Parish Faith Center – Community Room
Description: Throughout the Old and New Testaments, we are introduced to a variety of women who had a significant impact on the story of redemption found in the Bible. Women from different social classes, nationalities, ages, and backgrounds had a profound influence in the events that unfold in Scripture. We see widows and orphans, old women and young girls, live out the calling that God had given them. Throughout each woman’s story, God’s steadfast love and constant grace are evidenced.
There will be homework to prepare for each week’s discussion. This study is open to all women in the parish.
Text to be used by the group: The Daughters of Grace | 6 Week Study | A Study on the the Women of the Bible
Sign up with Lynn Curran lynn.curran49@gmail.com.
THURSDAYS
UpperRoom: College Small Group (18-24yrs)
Dates: October 3, 10, 17, 24, November 7, 14 (6 weeks)
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Location: Parish Faith Center – Munro Room 2
Description: Did you recently graduate high school? Are you working or in college? Or did you just graduate from college? Join us on Thursday nights for lively fellowship and robust faith conversations.
Open to anyone, 18-24 years old.
Sign up with Alyssa Mancini HERE.
