St. Brendan Small Group Descriptions
If no contact information is listed, please call the parish office (415-681-4225) to be put in touch with the group leaders.
Random Acts of Catholics (Social Justice)
Random Acts of Catholics is a small group built around the idea that the best way to walk in the footsteps of Christ is to serve others. We aim to provide members of the St. Brendan's community and beyond with opportunities to perform volunteer service work for both our community at large--both local and global--and more specifically the disenfranchised.
Meeting time: Varies
Group Leaders: Phil L., Kate S. lehman.p@gmail.com
Random Acts of Catholics is a small group built around the idea that the best way to walk in the footsteps of Christ is to serve others. We aim to provide members of the St. Brendan's community and beyond with opportunities to perform volunteer service work for both our community at large--both local and global--and more specifically the disenfranchised.
Meeting time: Varies
Group Leaders: Phil L., Kate S. lehman.p@gmail.com
Marriage Enrichment Small Group.
Promote marital and spiritual growth and learn from one another the rewarding and challenging aspects of married life.
Meeting time: 7:00 p.m., 2nd Thursday of the Month at Rotating homes
Group Leaders: Elia and Emilio G., elia.s.dominguez@wellsfargo.com Sean and Angela R. ariordan@seagateproperty.org
Promote marital and spiritual growth and learn from one another the rewarding and challenging aspects of married life.
Meeting time: 7:00 p.m., 2nd Thursday of the Month at Rotating homes
Group Leaders: Elia and Emilio G., elia.s.dominguez@wellsfargo.com Sean and Angela R. ariordan@seagateproperty.org
Men's Bible Study
To promote fellowship and sharing of the bible and our interpretations, reactions, thoughts, and ideas regarding what we read.
Meeting time: 7:00 Thursdays via ZOOM
Contact the Group Leader: John P. for details jcpopescu@att.net
To promote fellowship and sharing of the bible and our interpretations, reactions, thoughts, and ideas regarding what we read.
Meeting time: 7:00 Thursdays via ZOOM
Contact the Group Leader: John P. for details jcpopescu@att.net
Bible Study
The Goal of the Bible Study group is to encounter God's word and get a Biblical Worldview so that we can apply what we learned in our everyday life.
Meeting time: Every other Wednesday at 9:30 am in the Canossa Room (in person)
Group Leader: Queen Neil qeneal@icloud.com and Alyce Pagano alycepagano@me.com
The Goal of the Bible Study group is to encounter God's word and get a Biblical Worldview so that we can apply what we learned in our everyday life.
Meeting time: Every other Wednesday at 9:30 am in the Canossa Room (in person)
Group Leader: Queen Neil qeneal@icloud.com and Alyce Pagano alycepagano@me.com
New Beginnings
Intends to offer support and assistance to Catholic individuals going through the struggle and pain of divorce. We offer an opportunity to share experiences and learn how to move forward towards a productive and happy future. Subjects include forgiveness, dealing with anger and loss, letting go, recognizing mistakes, and being supported by our faith during this difficult time.
Meeting time: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Group Leaders: Marty M.mgm@fogville.com , Renee M.reneemendoza300@gmail.com , Diana W. dianamwild@gmail.com
Intends to offer support and assistance to Catholic individuals going through the struggle and pain of divorce. We offer an opportunity to share experiences and learn how to move forward towards a productive and happy future. Subjects include forgiveness, dealing with anger and loss, letting go, recognizing mistakes, and being supported by our faith during this difficult time.
Meeting time: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Group Leaders: Marty M.mgm@fogville.com , Renee M.reneemendoza300@gmail.com , Diana W. dianamwild@gmail.com
Marian and Divine Mercy Small Group
The Goal of this group is to first pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet at the 3 o'clock hour on Fridays. Members of the group may take on a facilitator role and discuss a topic relating to the Blessed Virgin and Divine Mercy.
Meeting time: Fridays from 3:00 - 4:00 - bi-weekly via ZOOM
Group Leaders: Lou S. mljsmd53@gmail.com
The Goal of this group is to first pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet at the 3 o'clock hour on Fridays. Members of the group may take on a facilitator role and discuss a topic relating to the Blessed Virgin and Divine Mercy.
Meeting time: Fridays from 3:00 - 4:00 - bi-weekly via ZOOM
Group Leaders: Lou S. mljsmd53@gmail.com
Beginners Bible Study "Lead by the Spirit"
Our goal is to study the Acts of the Apostles.
Meeting time: 2nd Tuesday of the Month from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - via ZOOM
Group Leader: Guy D. gdeprimo@sonic.net
Our goal is to study the Acts of the Apostles.
Meeting time: 2nd Tuesday of the Month from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - via ZOOM
Group Leader: Guy D. gdeprimo@sonic.net
Book Club
Our goal is to grow intellectually and build friendships.
Meeting time: 1st Monday of the Month - rotating homes
Group Leader: Carol M. c_mcmackin@comcast.net
Our goal is to grow intellectually and build friendships.
Meeting time: 1st Monday of the Month - rotating homes
Group Leader: Carol M. c_mcmackin@comcast.net
Walking & Prayer
Walking, prayer and meditation.
Meeting time: 9:00 every Friday. Meet in the Parking Lot or, contact the Group Leader for alternate locations.
Group Leader: Jim E. jwearhart17@gmail.com
Walking, prayer and meditation.
Meeting time: 9:00 every Friday. Meet in the Parking Lot or, contact the Group Leader for alternate locations.
Group Leader: Jim E. jwearhart17@gmail.com
Ignatian Spirituality
One hour meeting will have three parts: key notes, contemplation, and sharing of life experience, using the books:
"Contemplation and Sitting in Silence" by Fr. Yves Raguin S.J.
" Seeds of Contemplation" by Thomas Merton
Meeting time: 2nd Sunday of the Month, immediately following the 9:30 a.m. mass.
Meeting location: Kindergarten Room (Convent)
Group Leader: Joseph T. for details. jwstsang@gmail.com
One hour meeting will have three parts: key notes, contemplation, and sharing of life experience, using the books:
"Contemplation and Sitting in Silence" by Fr. Yves Raguin S.J.
" Seeds of Contemplation" by Thomas Merton
Meeting time: 2nd Sunday of the Month, immediately following the 9:30 a.m. mass.
Meeting location: Kindergarten Room (Convent)
Group Leader: Joseph T. for details. jwstsang@gmail.com
Dad's Group
Dads sharing stories and advice about raising children catholic.
Meeting time: Contact the facilitator
Meeting location: Contact the facilitator
Group Leader: Niall C. niallcannon@gmail.com
Dads sharing stories and advice about raising children catholic.
Meeting time: Contact the facilitator
Meeting location: Contact the facilitator
Group Leader: Niall C. niallcannon@gmail.com
Spanish Speaking Group
Aspects of faith from a Spanish-speaking perspective.
Meeting time: 7:00, Fourth Thursday of the Month
Meeting location: Canossa Room
Group Leader: Eduardo G. eguzmancarrillo@hotmail.com
Aspects of faith from a Spanish-speaking perspective.
Meeting time: 7:00, Fourth Thursday of the Month
Meeting location: Canossa Room
Group Leader: Eduardo G. eguzmancarrillo@hotmail.com
** New Small Groups Coming Soon!**
Raising Our Children Catholic in San Francisco --
Contact Facilitators.
Group Leaders: Eileen and Michael B. eileen@bovonesf.com
Contact Facilitators.
Group Leaders: Eileen and Michael B. eileen@bovonesf.com
If no contact information is listed, please call the parish office (415-681-4225) to be put in touch with the group leaders.
