Studies and Programs

In a culture that tries to defy the aging process, how do we embrace the fears as well as the spiritual opportunities of growing older? Join Laurie Jacob, certified spiritual director, for a 3 week series exploring the spirituality of aging. Gathering in a small group faith sharing format, we will explore questions surrounding the challenges and opportunities of aging with a sense of hope and freedom to become one’s truest self. This group will ...

“… and the Spirit of God was moving over the face of the waters.” -Genesis1:1 All are invited to join a study group using The Holy Spirit in the Bible, a manual from Liturgical Press. We are offering two groups - a Wednesday morning in-person group at St. Paul and a Monday evening online group on Zoom. Copies of the guide can be purchased on Amazon. Each lesson is independent, so come when you can! ...

A 3-Week Advent Reflection Series with Sr. Colleen Gibson, SSJ Advent marks the beginning of a new year in the Church calendar. As we mark this new beginning and prepare our hearts for Christmas, join the Collaborative community for a 3-week reflection series about beginning again in faith, hope, and joy (three of the four weekly Advent themes!) Reflecting on the stories of Scripture and our own faith journeys, these small group gatherings will offer ...

As Catholics, we often stick to the familiar stories from Scripture that we hear at Mass, but what about those stories that are few and far between in our lectionary?  This fall, join us as we explore the creativity, courage, and leadership of women in the Old Testament and come to know ourselves and God more deeply through the lens of their stories. Journeying with women such as Sarah, Deborah, and Ruth, this study will ...

You are invited to join a 6-session Little Rock study of the second part of the prophet Isaiah, chapters 40 to 66. (Part 1 is not required as a prerequisite.)

Dates: September 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23 Time: Wednesdays at 9:30 am Place: St Paul Parish Hall Following the oracles of destruction that dominate the earlier portion of the book of Isaiah, Part Two of our study covers Isaiah 40–66, emphasizing the ...

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Thursday Mornings from 10:00am - 11:30am
At St. John on May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20 Join us for an exploration of the Gospel through the lens of "The Chosen", a video series is about the life and ministry of Jesus, the people he met, and the people who followed him. It is primarily set in the first century and has been viewed by over 300 million people.  All are welcome! For planning ...

Four Wednesdays in Lent: February 21 & 28 and March 13 & 20
Morning Group: 9:30am in St. Paul Parish Hall
Evening Group: 7:00pm on Zoom
  Inarguably the most eccentric book of the Bible, "The Book of Revelation" stands in a unique place in the Canon. Its apocalyptic imagery and symbolism can both confound and intrigue the reader. It is also the only book of the Bible which promises a blessing over anyone who reads aloud and ...

All parishioners are invited to participate in a Bible study using the book: Texts Less Traveled: Exploring Hebrews, the Catholic Epistles, and Revelation by Thomas D. Stegman, SJ (Paulist Press). We will discus the Catholic Epistles: James; 1 and 2 Peter (Jude); and 1, 2, and 3 John. The last session will be an introduction to the Book of Revelation.  We shall meet in the St. Paul Parish Hall at 10:00am on the following Wednesdays: ...

This Lent, as we prepare to begin our synodal journey, we will dive deeply into Pope Francis’ recent book, Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future, written during the pandemic in collaboration with his biographer Austin Ivereigh. In a relaxed and conversational tone, Francis poignantly captures the ills of today’s world and suggests practical solutions for overcoming them, both personally and systemically. Those wishing to understand Pope Francis’ emphasis on synodality will find many revelations ...

God never intended us to walk our paths alone - and yet, this is how many of us find ourselves today.  Whether it be due to the isolation of the ongoing pandemic or the stress of everyday obligations, we, as women, often put our needs last.  But the spiritual need is one that cannot be ignored, and neither is the need for human connection...

Let's fill our hearts with community and our minds with God's ...