FALL23 SMALL GROUPS
“Psalm Basics for Catholics: Seeing Salvation History in a New Way“
- Time: 7:00pm-8:15pm
- Dates: OCT 2,9, 16, 23, 30 and Nov 6 (6 weeks)
- Location: St. Pius X Munro Room 1
Description: Using the book by the same title authored by Steubenville Professor and biblical scholar John Bergsma, the group will meet to discuss and reflect on the presence of Jesus in the Book of Psalms and how the psalms help us understand their meaning in light of salvation history. Because the psalms are said to be the Old Testament’s ‘masterwork of prayer’, the group will also learn to pray the psalms through the Church’s school of prayer known as the Liturgy of the Hours. Also known as the Divine Office, the Liturgy of the Hours is the Church’s highest form of prayer after the Mass.
To signup, email Deacon Don Ross dnross@diobpt.org
“The Screwtape Letters” by C.S. Lewis Book Study
- Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm
- Dates: OCT 2,9, 16, 23, 30 and Nov 6, 13 (7 weeks)
- Location: St. Pius X Munro Room 1
Description: The Screwtape Letters is C.S. Lewis’ fictional novel. It is a collection of 31 letters from one devil to another – from an experienced devil, Uncle Screwtape, to his inexperienced nephew, Wormwood – concerning the corruption of a human soul. By taking on important Christian moral topics from the perspective of the evil, not the good, C.S. Lewis invites the reader to reflect on how the demonic may be influencing him. By giving a perfect “negative” of Christian doctrine, Lewis gives us a thorough guide to how not to be a Christian — and therefore, it’s an equally thorough guide to how to be a Christian. Simply put, the more we hear how a devil hates something, the more we are supposed to like it.
To signup, email Paola Peña ppena@st-pius.org or CLICK HERE
“Well-Read Mom” Monthly Book Club
SPECIFICALLY FOR OUR MOMS OF PRESCHOOLERS – CHILDCARE IS PROVIDED
- Time: 10am-11:30am
- Dates: Meets monthly
- Location: St. Pius X Munro Room
Description: Our monthly Tuesday session will provide moms with the same opportunity for community as our Saturday book group along with free childcare. While you are enjoying your time, we will provide a companion session for your children to play a game and listen to a story with similar themes to the works you will read each month. Come find out how you can take much needed time for you!
To sign up, email Karen Lannigan karenlannigan0915@gmail.com or visit https://www.st-pius.org/wrm/
“The Chosen” Small Group
- Time: 7:00pm-8:15pm
- Dates: OCT 4, 11, 18, 25 and Nov 1, 8, 15 (7 weeks)
- Location: St. Pius X Munro Room 2
Description: The Chosen, a multi-season series about the life of Jesus, is helping people connect to the Gospel in a fresh, new way. Watch episodes for free at home. Then join us each week for a life-giving discussion of how God has chosen each of us to come and see Him in new and astounding ways. New participants are welcome!
To sign up, email Mike McPadden mmcpadden@yahoo.com
“Rooted and Radiant” (Walking with Purpose – Women Only)
- Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Dates: October 4, 2023 to December 6, 2023
- Location: St. Pius X Munro Room 1
Description: Through this Bible study, we dive deep into understanding who Jesus is and what that means for us. We learn how to abide in the wisdom of Christ to navigate the ever-increasing demands and messages of our culture, and what it means to live in the freedom of Christ and how to continually set our minds on Him.
To sign up, visit https://www.st-pius.org/wwp/
“Opening Your Heart” (Walking with Purpose – Women Only)
- Time: 9:30am-11:30am
- Dates:October 5, 2023 to May 2, 2024
- Location: St. Pius X Community Room
Description: This Bible study will take you on an exciting journey closer to the heart of God, help you form a personal relationship with Christ, and help you find answers to life’s biggest questions through the context of the Catholic faith.
To sign up, visit https://www.st-pius.org/wwp/
“Grounded in Hope” (Walking with Purpose – Women Only)
- Time: 9:30am-11:30am
- Dates: October 5, 2023 to May 2, 2024
- Location: St. Pius X Community Room
Description: In a world where levels of despair, addiction, and suicide are rising, we need more than clichés or positive thinking. Grounded in Hope, based on the book of Hebrews, will help you encounter Jesus in such a powerful, comforting, and stabilizing way that He can become your lifeline.
To sign up, visit https://www.st-pius.org/wwp/
“Upper Room” Small Group (Ages 18-23)
- Time: 7pm-8:30pm
- Dates: OCT 5, 12, 19, 26, and Nov 2, 9, 16 (7 weeks)
- Location: St. Pius X 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.
To sign up, email Paola Peña ppena@st-pius.org
“Endow” High School Girls Bible Study
- Time: 7pm-8:30pm
- Dates: Meets bi-weekly starting September 14, 2023
- Location: St. Pius X Munro Room 1
Description: We will be reading and discussing the Endow high school series, beginning with “Created for Love.” This series focuses on topics such as relationships, vocation, femininity, authentic love, community, and more. Readings are from Sacred Scripture, the Catechism, encyclicals, words of the saints, and other Church documents.
To sign up, email Noelle Carpanzano noellechristinecarpanzano@gmail.com
“Discovering Christ” Series
- Time: 6:30pm
- Dates: OCT 5, 12, 19, 26, and NOV 2, 9, 16 (7 weeks) Retreat on NOV 4
- Location: St. Pius X Community Room
Description: Nourish “body and soul” at ChristLife with a free dinner and Biblical teaching. This seven week program is offered free of charge to help us rediscover the meaning of life and revive our faith through Biblically based teachings and thought provoking discussions. Each gathering includes dinner. Invite your friends, family and neighbors to come with you.
You can register online at www.christlifefairfield.com or email christlifefairfield@gmail.com.
Men’s Fellowship
- Time: 6:30am-8am
- Dates: Meets weekly
- Location: St. Pius X Community Room
Description: Join the men of the parish for prayer, conversation, and fellowship. Coffee and pastries provided!
*NEW SERIES* this Fall: Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist explores the truth and beauty of Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist, from its origins in Sacred Scripture, to its profound role in the life of the Church and her members. It is the crescendo of the entire story of salvation.
To sign up, email Mark Drexel drexel2424@optonline.net
“Well-Read Mom” Monthly Book Club
FOR ALL WOMEN. You do not need to be a mom to join this monthly book club.
- Time: 9:30am-11:00am
- Dates: Meets monthly
- Location: St. Pius X Munro Room
Description: Our monthly Saturday session explores the books curated by Well-Read Mom for this year’s theme of “The Seeker.” The mission of Well-Read Mom is to accompany women in the reading of great books and spiritual classics to encourage personal growth, friendship, and meaningful conversations in order to explore the human condition and reorient us to what is good, beautiful, and true.
To sign up, email Karen Lannigan karenlannigan0915@gmail.com or visit https://www.st-pius.org/wrm/
Interested in leading a small group or starting a new community group at St. Pius X. Please reach out to Paola Peña, Director of Evangelization.
