Small Groups for Adults
SUMMER 2025 Small Groups
BOOK OF PROVERBS SMALL GROUP
Description: One of Scripture’s most practical and poetic guides to living with wisdom. Together, we’ll read, reflect on key passages, and explore insights from trusted Catholic commentaries.
Expect meaningful conversation, spiritual insight, and a deeper understanding of how God’s wisdom speaks to our everyday lives.
NOTE: Please indicate interest by signing up! Meeting time will be established once the group is formed.
GROUP LEADER: ANDREW LI
SIGN UP HERE.
MONDAYS
NEW TESTAMENT BASICS FOR CATHOLICS
Dates: February 10, 17, 24 , March 3, 10, 17 (6 weeks)
Time: 7pm – 8:15pm
Location: Parish Faith Center – Munro Room 2
Description:Using the book by the same title authored by Steubenville Professor and biblical scholar John Bergsma, this group will meet to dive more deeply into the salvation story of the New Testament. focusing on its most important writers and laying the foundation for a lifetime of scripture reading. The book is available on Amazon for a reasonable price.
THE BIBLE AND THE CHURCH FATHERS
Dates: February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7,14, 28, May 5 (12 weeks)
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Location: Parish Faith Center – Munro Room 1
Description: In The Bible and the Church Fathers, you’ll learn who the Early Church Fathers were and how they shaped the way we read Scripture.
The Bible and the Church Fathers will teach you everything you need to know about how the Bible took form. You’ll learn powerful tools for reading it, and you’ll understand Scripture’s relationship to Tradition and, in particular, to the sacraments.
Make sure to purchase the participant bundle (paperback and streaming) prior to the first study session. Click HERE to purchase.
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
YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP
DATES AND TIME TBD. Details coming soon!
GREATER BRIDGEPORT YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP
Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17 (15 weeks)
Time: 6:30pm – 8pm
Location: Parish Faith Center – Munro Room 2
Description: Through a combination of private home study and group discussion, we will examine the Old Testament Book of Ezekiel and its connection to two New Testament books, that of Hebrews and the Apocalypse, and the revelation given to St. John on the Island of Patmos.
- the Bible (see USCCB approved translations)
- the Catechism of the Catholic Church (accessible online at https://www.usccb.org/)
- Come and See: Ezekiel, Hebrews, and Revelation (ISBN 10: 1931018650 ISBN 13: 9781931018654) by Fr. Andreas Hoeck and Laurie Watson Manhardt. New digital or print study guides may be purchased directly from the St. Paul Center for $24.95. Copies in good condition are available for less money from used book sellers on AbeBooks and eBay.
NOTE: In advance of the first session, please read Ezekiel Ch. 1 – 3 and complete the home study questions to prepare for discussion.
Sign up with Anthony Masi HERE.
THE CHOSEN SERIES – SEASON TWO
Dates: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25 (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 2 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. Email at mmcpadden@yahoo.com.
WEDNESDAYS
ST. JEROME BIBLE STUDY ON THE UPCOMING SUNDAY READINGS
Dates: Starts June 11, 2025 and will run every Wednesday
Time: 6:30pm – 7:45pm
Location: Parish Faith Center – Munro Room
Description: The St. Jerome Bible Study Program is a weekly parish-based Bible study focused on the upcoming Sunday readings. By studying the Mass readings, participants will have a deeper level of engagement during the Liturgy of the Word and will be able to make Scripture more relevant in their lives.
The St. Jerome Bible Study program is offered in partnership with the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. Participants will use resources from the St. Paul Center to interpret the Sunday readings within our Roman Catholic tradition.
NO PREP. Drop-ins are always welcome! Come when you can, we’ll always be here.
Sign up HERE.
THURSDAYS
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Dates: May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10 (8 weeks)
Time: 6:30pm – 7:45pm
Location: Parish Faith Center – Community Room
Description: A person gifted with grace and free will may choose to live for God or reject Him through sinful acts. When we fall, the sacrament of Penance restores the Christian to the life of divine grace. But, how does this sacrament work? We will explore the theology behind this sacrament of mercy through a series of short videos.
Group Leader: Fr. Brendan.
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BUILDING A EUCHARISTIC MARRIAGE
DATES AND TIMES TBD.
Location: Parish Faith Center – Community Room.
Description: This spring, we will be learning from a new and exciting Catholic 7-part marriage enrichment video series called “Building a Eucharistic Marriage.” This marriage enriching concept and curriculum will be presented by the author, Greg Schutte, MSW, LISW-S.
Open to engaged and ALL married couples. Whether you’ve been married for 50 years or just getting started, this is for everyone.
For questions, please reach out to Karen Lannigan at karenlannigan0915@gmail.com.
BUILDING A EUCHARISTIC MARRIAGE
Dates: February 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20 (6 weeks)
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Parish Faith Center – Community Room
Description: This course will investigate the origins, nature, and purpose of angels and demons, and how they interact and influence the world around us. This course will also investigate the nature of man: specifically, the nature and relationship between body and soul, and the various powers of the soul.
Sign up with Fr. Brendan HERE.
