Small Groups
in English
Small Groups consist of individuals who regularly come together to share their lives in a communal setting. These gatherings offer the opportunity for joint prayer, in-depth exploration of scriptures and various faith-related subjects, and mutual assistance in nurturing and strengthening their spiritual beliefs.
Our inherent need for connection underscores the value of community. It’s in this communal environment that we truly thrive as a united Christian family. While the shared experience of Mass binds us as a larger congregation, the intimate support and shared journey within a small group propel us towards collective growth in our relationship with God.
Men Only
Beer Me
This group comprises men who are attempting to answer God’s call to live out the gospel in our daily lives. We are coming together to hold each other accountable. We are discussing how to bring God into all aspects of our lives, not just on Sundays. Currently reading the Sunday Gospel and discussing its meaning every week.
We are evangelistic in nature. Meaning we always welcome new men to the group!
Ages: 21+
Men's Cursillo
The Cursillo is an encounter with Christ. Its mission is to bring Christ to others by learning how to embrace our vocation as laypersons. It promotes a spiritual revitalization of our world. By living a fully Christian life, we bring Christ to others, including members of our family, workplace, school, etc. The Cursillo Movement provides a method and a technique to provide each of us with the tools, the mentality, the strength, and the support to make this natural type of evangelization possible.
The Cursillo weekend is more a workshop than a retreat. It is an opportunity to learn, grow and share in Eucharist prayer, adoration, and personal reflection within the context of a Christian community. The weekend is designed to inspire and encourage the deepening of faith and to develop a consciousness that we are called to be leaders in our environments.
Ages: 50 – 80
Men’s Wednesday Prayer Group
Our objective is to develop our ability to willingly and openly pray with others, discuss Jesus, the Catholic Church and our beliefs with others – especially other men. Each week we watch a video and discuss how it impacts our lives, Videos are usually around 20 minutes long and associated with the week’s homily or a subject that one of us wants to discuss.
Ages: 50+
Women Only
The Wild Goose
We have been studying the catechism of the Catholic Church in a year with Fr. Mike, Sunday readings, and praying the rosary and divine mercy chaplet.
Ages: 50 – 70
Walking with Purpose
Women’s [Walking with Purpose] Connect Group – meets on Fridays at POP for 9:00 am Mass. We then meet until about noon in room #1. We are a blended women’s group together in a safe environment to share life experiences and receive love and support. Currently studying “What we Believe” from Ascension Press.
Ages: 40 – 85
Women's Group
Prayer Partners and Study Opportunities (based on comfort level). Currently doing Catechism in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz.
Ages: 20 – 50
Single Only
G.I.F.T.S.
Ages: 50+
Are you single, divorced or widowed? Do you wonder where you fit in at the parish? Do you feel alone at Mass sometimes? YOU are invited to join our G.I.F.T.S. group for adult singles. The Growing In Faith Together Single Connect group is interested in connecting the adult singles together in the parish to focus on issues and address the specific needs for this group.
YAMZ (Young Adults)
Ages: 18-25
Join the Young Adults Small Group for community, fellowship, and to grow in your faith alongside peers wanting to strengthen their relationship with God. This small group is open to unmarried young adults 18 – 25 years old.
Married Only
WEDS Gathering
Ages: 18+
For any couple, regardless of age, that has been to a Marriage Encounter weekend.
Mixed
Adults
For: retired people or close to retirement
Ages: 65+
Adults - All Welcome
Ages: 40-70
Adults Alpha Group
Blended
We are an eclectic conglomerate of people who were originally put together as a small church group, which has grown into connect with new members joining us. While our cultures, careers, families and lives are all extremely varied and totally different, we do have our one commonality, our faith. We come together to learn and grow in faith and for prayer and sharing our witnessing. We always wind up bringing ourselves and our relationship with Jesus and our Catholic faith into the conversation. We always start and end in prayer and put each other’s needs up to God.
Ages: 55 – 75
Blended Group
We are a blended group of accepting people just wanting to draw closer to the Lord. Our hope is to encourage one another to consistently take steps closer to Jesus day in and day out. Currently we are watching “The Chosen series” and discussing how the episodes touched us.
Ages: 50 – 80
Classic
Friends in Christ helping each other to be in daily pursuit of HIM! Currently studying the Chosen series.
Ages: 55 – 75
Deaton Creek Residents
We are currently doing the Sunday Readings Explained with Dr. Brant Pitre.
Ages: 70 – 80
Empty Nesters
Kids have moved on. Time to focus on our relationship with God and each other. Currently sharing on a Christian book.
Ages: 65+
Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy Group 1
For: Men & Women (all welcome)
Ages: 40-80
Our group meets the second Monday of each month at POP after the morning Mass to discuss the diary of St. Faustina and to reflect on the corresponding readings from the bible and the catechism. We share faith and prayer and offer one another support and encouragement to fully live our Catholic faith. All are welcome. We study Divine Mercy and the diary of St. Faustina.
Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy Group 2
Ages: 18 +
We meet in classroom 3 at Prince of Peace (7pm) and on Zoom in order to pray, witness, and share our lives of faith as illuminated by our study of the diary of St. Faustina. We meet every 2nd and 4th Friday of every month.
Love with the Spirit
Ages: 65+
For: Retired Adults (couples and widows)
Currently studying the weekly Gospel reading. We answer about 5 to 6 questions pertaining to that week.
Mind Body Spirit
It is a physical (exercise/stretch) practice to Christian music & meditation for adults.
This is not officially Ignatian Yoga, but this is a great resource to learn how yoga can enhance Christian faith.
Requirements: physical mobility, a yoga mat, and activewear that allows for movement while respecting the sanctity of the space in which we will be practicing (modest yoga/active wear, please).
Ages: 18+
Thursday Mornings at PoP
Ages: 50+
We are a group of people who come together for prayer and sharing of our life experiences. We study something in common which is the basis of which direction where our discussions lead us but we always end up bringing ourselves and our relationship with the Lord and our Catholic faith into the conversation. Our focus of study in 2023 is “The Catechism in a Year” with Fr. Mike Schmidt and Apologetics of a variety of topics. We start and end in prayer and lift up one another’s needs in between Connect meetings.
