Faith Formation in Small Groups
Become part of a small group in the parish to grow, share your faith, and get to know others in our faith community.
Women's Groups:
Moms Group.
Moms with young ones meet twice a month to grow together and share the joys and struggles of parenting in a faith-filled environment. Child care is provided. Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 10:00-11:30 in Classroom 6. Facilitators are Irene Liberatore and Rachel Wilson.
Sisters in Faith
Women from different faith traditions meet monthly to share their experiences of God and to grow in Christan unity. Meetings are the second Friday of each month from 10:00-12:30 in Marian Hall. Refreshments are provided. Meetings are facilitated by Colleen Orchanian.
Men's Groups:
San Damiano Men's Group
Men of the parish gather to grow in their Catholic faith and in relationship with other brothers so as to live as the men God has created them to be. Meetings are on the 1st Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Classroom 5. Facilitator is Jim Gioia.
Brothers in Christ
Men from varying Christian denominations gather together to discuss spiritual growth; helping each other to grow spiritually, to live in the Spirit and walk in the Spirit, supporting each other in our unique spiritual lives as Sons, Brothers, Husbands, and Fathers. Meetings are on the 3rd Saturday from 9:00–10:30 a.m. facilitated by Daniel Fiumano, Sr. A breakfast snack with coffee and juice is provided at no cost.
Young Adults:
Young Adult Dinner & Catechism
Something special for those from 18-35 years of age - married or single, kids or none. The group meets weekly for food, fellowship and some Catholic talk. Meetings are Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. in Classroom 7. Facilitators are Jessica and Kelly Ashcraft.
Everyone!
Catholic Book Club
If you like to read good books, this is the group for you. Each month the group reads and discusses a book by a Catholic author. Selections include classics, current events, fiction, and spiritual guides for learning and growing in the Catholic faith - all appropriate no matter where you are on your spiritual journey. Click HERE for the list of selections for this year. Meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month from 10:00-11:30 in Classroom 7, facilitated by Colleen Orchanian.
Fire of the Spirit Prayer Group
Grow in personal holiness and prayer, interceding on behalf of parish life, fostering forgiveness and unity within the Body of Christ. Meetings are every Wednesday from 10:00-11:30 in Classroom 11, facilitated by Bea and John Nishimuta.
Spanish Prayer Meeting
Pray with our Spanish-speaking brothers and sisters each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the church. The first Wednesday of the month includes Adoration led by Deacon Larry Casey. Prayer meetings are facilitated by Gloria Mancillas.