Small Groups

Our Parish Goal for 2026 is to encourage more parishioners to gather in intentional faith and life formation (AKA in Small Groups).

Have you started a Small Group? Let us know by filling out the form below!

What is a Small Group?

A Small Group is a collection of three or more people who gather for one or more meetings with the intent of growing some aspect of the Faith.

A Small Group does:

serve as a space where members can grow in community
serve as a space where members can be seen, known, and loved by others in the group, regardless of where they are on their faith journey
typically revolve around a topic or theme (which can change overtime depending on the group)

A Small Group does not:

need to meet on parish or school campuses
need to meet in perpetuity
need to only talk about the Bible

How to Plan A Small Group

Small Groups You can Start:

“The Heart of Prayer” (8 sessions) available free on Formed.org
Bishop Barron’s Catholicism series (12 sessions) - [available free through parish Flocknote]
- or, The Mass (6 sessions) or The Sacraments (6 sessions)
Early Morning Dads’ Rosary or After-School Moms’ Rosary
St. Monica or St. Eugene Parent-Alumni Friday Social Group
Thursday Evening Book Group with Cheese & Wine
Bible in a Year, Catechism in a Year, Rosary in a Year
and more!

Father Schmeckel’s Suggestions for Book Group Reading:

Introduction to the Spiritual Life - Brant Pitre
Chronicles of Narnia - C.S. Lewis
Jesus of Nazareth - Pope Benedict XVI
Weekly General Audiences with Pope Leo XIV - Vatican.va
Searching For and Maintaining Peace - Fr. Jacques Phillippe

For more information on starting a Small Group contact the Parish Office.

St. Eugene Office: 414-918-1100

St. Monica Office: 414-332-1576

more small group ideas

Elevate Your Small Group and Unlock Your Small Group Resources:

We want to support your small group every step of the way. That's why we're giving you complimentary access to the Evangelical Catholic platform! Follow this three-step guide to unlocking resources:

Login to your Evangelical Catholic account, if it is your first time follow the quick prompts.
Click the Small Group Toolbox on the left side bar menu.
Download your complimentary Small Group Planner, Small Group Cheat Sheet, Do’s and Don’ts, and more!

Need a hand? If you have any questions about setting up or getting the most out of your account, reach out to Joyce Swietlik or Deacon Brian - they are happy to help!

If you are interested in more in-depth discipleship training, ask about the The Evangelical Catholic - Reach More Mission Training (12 sessions) which is offered twice a year in fall and spring. Contact Joyce Swietlik with inquiries.