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Small Groups

- At St. Pius X, Small Groups are a place to grow as Christ’s disciple:
  in relationship with God, in community with those here, and in love with those yet to come.
- Are you anxious? You’re not alone. There are many things making us anxious right now - the pandemic, virtual learning, racial unrest, and this election. But it doesn’t have to be that way- God doesn’t want us to live in a state of constant anxiety. Our next message series, Anxious for Nothing, will talk about what God has to say about anxiety and how to overcome it.
- We believe that one of the ways that God supports us in overcoming our anxiety is through other people. So to face our anxiety as a church, we’ll be offering small groups where we can explore God’s plan for us to find peace.
- Because of the uncertainty of COVID, we have adapted small groups:
  
  1. We are offering 6- and 12-week options this fall, since it is hard to commit to anything longer.
  
  2. We will meet online starting the week of September 27. Most groups use Zoom -- We can help you figure out Zoom if needed.
  
  3. Our meetings are 75 minutes.
  
  4. 6-week groups will meet at 7 PM on Tuesday evenings. 12-week groups will meet at other days/times (see the signup for specifics).
  
  5. Both the 6- and 12-week groups will have a common starting point – Our message series called “Anxious for Nothing.” At Mass, Fr. Mike will talk about Gods plan to overcome anxiety described in the book of Philippians. In our groups, we will also watch a 20-minute video on the same topic presented by Max Lucado. Then we will discuss how we can apply these teachings to our REAL lives.
  
  6. Our 12-week groups will then continue for another few weeks to support each other and grow together, discussing the weekly message.
  
  To sign-up, click HERE.
- What are Small Groups?
  At St. Pius X, Small Groups are a place to grow together as Christ’s disciples with other adults. Small Groups bring 6-10 people together to grow, share life, and pray with and for each other. Life has its ups and downs but being in real relationship with other Christians allows us to face those issues together.
- What do Small Groups require of me?
  Show up. Small Groups are all about relationships – and you have to be there to experience it.
  Join In. Participate in the conversation. Everyone brings a unique point of view. Your group won’t be complete unless you contribute.
  Be Real. Be yourself and allow God to work through the group and you. Being vulnerable is hard, but God honors our trust in Him and others.
- How do Small Groups work (during COVID-19)?
  Because of the uncertainty of COVID, we have adapted small groups:
  
  1. We are offering 6- and 12-week options this fall, since it is hard to commit to anything longer.
  
  2. We will meet online starting the week of September 27. Most groups use Zoom -- We can help you figure out Zoom if needed.
  
  3. Our meetings are 75 minutes.
  
  4. 6-week groups will meet at 7 PM on Tuesday evenings. 12-week groups will meet at other days/times (see the signup for specifics).
  
  5. Both the 6- and 12-week groups will have a common starting point – Our message series called “Anxious for Nothing.” At Mass, Fr. Mike will talk about Gods plan to overcome anxiety described in the book of Philippians. In our groups, we will also watch a 20-minute video on the same topic presented by Max Lucado. Then we will discuss how we can apply these teachings to our REAL lives.
  
  6. Our 12-week groups will then continue for another few weeks to support each other and grow together, discussing the weekly message.
- FAQs
  Do I need to purchase any extra materials/will there be ‘homework’?
  You don’t need to purchase anything and there are no assignments between weeks. There are additional materials by Max Lucado - a book and study guide – that you may wish to purchase after the series if you want to dig deeper.
  
  Will my “old computer” work?
  There are a number of ways to make Zoom work, even if you don’t have a great computer, but you WILL need an internet connection. Ideally, it is best if you have a laptop or tablet/cell phone with a camera and microphone. But, if you have an older computer that doesn’t have a camera, you can just sign in with your name. You will see us, but we will just see your name. If your device doesn’t have a microphone, you can call in on a cell or landline phone to participate in the conversation.
  
  Do I have to have my camera on?
  Not all the time, but we would like you to unmute yourself so we know you are there to participate.
- Jen Mayer
  
  Adult Discipleship Coordinator
  
  adultsspxbowie.org