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.
RCIA/"Catholicism" Series
Bishop Robert Barron's groundbreaking video series "Catholicism" is available for free as part of the 10th Anniversary online streaming event!
Explore the series on your own or even better, join the St. Brendan RCIA candidates for a twice-monthly discussion of each episode. The discussion groups will meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month, continuing on Tuesday, October 5.
Meeting time: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month; 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Group Leader: Guy D.
More Information: https://www.stbrendanparish.org/catholicism-series.html
Bishop Robert Barron's groundbreaking video series "Catholicism" is available for free as part of the 10th Anniversary online streaming event!
Explore the series on your own or even better, join the St. Brendan RCIA candidates for a twice-monthly discussion of each episode. The discussion groups will meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month, continuing on Tuesday, October 5.
Meeting time: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month; 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Group Leader: Guy D.
More Information: https://www.stbrendanparish.org/catholicism-series.html
Random Acts of Catholics
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: TBD
Group Leaders: Phil L., Kate S.
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: TBD
Group Leaders: Phil L., Kate S.
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., Sean and Angela R.
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., Sean and Angela R.
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 Wednesdays via ZOOM
Contact the Group Leader: John P. for details
To promote fellowship and sharing of the bible and our interpretations, reactions, thoughts, and ideas regarding what we read.
Meeting time: 7:00 Wednesdays via ZOOM
Contact the Group Leader: John P. for details
Women's 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: Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - bi-weekly via ZOOM
Group Leader: Gerdalie W.
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: Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - bi-weekly via ZOOM
Group Leader: Gerdalie W.
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. via ZOOM
Group Leaders: Marty M., Renee M., Diana W.
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. via ZOOM
Group Leaders: Marty M., Renee M., Diana W.
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. Currently we are discussing the mysteries of the Holy Rosary. We've complete the Joyful Mysteries last year; now we're embarking of the Luminous Mystery.
Meeting time: Fridays from 3:00 - 4:00 - bi-weekly via ZOOM
Group Leaders: Gerdalie W. and Lou S.
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. Currently we are discussing the mysteries of the Holy Rosary. We've complete the Joyful Mysteries last year; now we're embarking of the Luminous Mystery.
Meeting time: Fridays from 3:00 - 4:00 - bi-weekly via ZOOM
Group Leaders: Gerdalie W. and Lou S.
Beginners Bible Study "Lead by the Spirit"
Our goal is to study the Acts of the Apostles.
Meeting time: 2nd Wednesday of the Month from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - via ZOOM
Group Leader: Guy D.
Our goal is to study the Acts of the Apostles.
Meeting time: 2nd Wednesday of the Month from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - via ZOOM
Group Leader: Guy D.
Book Club
Our goal is to grow intellectually and build friendships.
Meeting time: 1st Monday of the Month - rotating homes
Group Leader: Carol M.
Our goal is to grow intellectually and build friendships.
Meeting time: 1st Monday of the Month - rotating homes
Group Leader: Carol M.
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.
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.
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, beginning December 19, 2021; immediately following the 9:30 a.m. mass.
Meeting location: Convent chapel
Contact the Group Leader: Joseph T. for details.
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, beginning December 19, 2021; immediately following the 9:30 a.m. mass.
Meeting location: Convent chapel
Contact the Group Leader: Joseph T. for details.
