St. Francis of Assisi Parish

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St. Francis of Assisi Parish

Big Church… Small Groups

With a parish the size of St. Francis it is easy to get lost, feel like you don’t know anyone and are disconnected. Small Groups can make the difference! Those involved in small groups consistently site a greater feeling of community as well as better clarity in what it means to live out their faith on a daily basis.

Small groups are a great opportunity to make new friends and explore your faith in a few short weeks! Groups begin on various dates at the end of October or early November and meet for just 1 ½ hours a week for 5 weeks. Facilitators have been trained to lead each group.

We have two Small Group choices for this Fall - discussion of the book, “The Shack,” by William Paul Young or the weekly Sunday readings. See below for information about each format choice.

Select from the options below that best meet your schedule and interest. There are several different small groups open to anyone. Choose by meeting time as well as the format you’d like to use – either "The Shack" or the Sunday readings. We also have small groups especially for couples, men and parents of young children. See below for information on each group option. Books are available in the Parish Office now and will be available in the Church book rack beginning Oct 17 for a suggested donation of $10. Check this notice for updates on possible additions to small groups.

Register by Sunday, October 25. For more information call Janene Ternes at 821-2122 or email .

Format Choices:
1. The Shack - William Paul Young
As some reviews for “The Shack” have said, it “is a one of a kind invitation to journey to the very heart of God. Through my tears and cheers, I have been indeed transformed by the tender mercy with which William Paul Young opened the veil that too often separated me from God and from myself. With every page, the complicated do's and don'ts that distort a relationship into a religion were washed away as I understood Father, Son and Holy Spirit for the first time in my life. If you read one work of fiction this year, let this be it.”

2. Sunday mass readings.
Using the Sunday mass readings, participants will share how they apply in their everyday life.

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Choose one or more based on your interest and schedule. You will be contacted by your facilitator to confirm your registration.	7:00 PM Sun - Shack Group CLOSED - Full 7:00 PM Sun - Sunday Readings, begins Nov 1 Patti Dobbs, facilitator 7:00 PM Mon - Shack Group CLOSED - Full 10:00 AM Tue - The Shack, begins Oct 27 Mary Lynn Bridge, facilitator 1:00 PM Tue - The Shack, PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN, begins Oct 27, Stasia Pitcher, facilitator, meets in Church nursery while children play 7:00 PM Tue - The Shack, FOR COUPLES begins Oct 27, Rich & Vicky Badics, facilitate 7:00 PM Wed - The Shack, FOR MEN begins Nov 4 John Wager, facilitator 7:00 PM Thu - The Shack, begins Nov 5 Mariana Sweet, facilitator

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