Small Groups
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Small GroupsFrom Bible studies, to book clubs, to spiritual support groups, to groups for working men, St. Bartholomew offers a variety of small groups to enrich our spiritual lives. All parishioners are encouraged to participate in a small group experience whether it be within the family, a gathering of friends or other groups that are formed here in the community.
The groups generally start up again in September after the summer months. Please contact each ministry leader for updates. -
Tuesday Morning GroupThe Tuesday Morning Bible Group meets September - June on Tuesdays, 9-10.30 , currently in the room on the school gym stage located on campus. We use the Loyola Press Bible Series “A Guided Discovery for Groups”. These books give structure and enable scripture discussions in a small group setting and help to increase our understanding of the Bible and how to apply it to our daily lives. New members are always welcome – contact Cecilia Motha 301-229-5990 or email [email protected]
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Women's Prayer and Book Discussion GroupThe St. Bart’s Women’s Prayer and Book Discussion Group has been meeting for more than 16 years in various respective members' homes. Starting January 13, 2022 through May 12, 2022, the group will meet in the room on the school gym stage located on campus. During two hours of fellowship, members share their faith, offer intercessory prayers, and discuss current faith-related books and topics. The group meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 9:30 am - 11:30 am., September through May. New members are welcome. Please contact Ann Kennedy at 301-367-5988 or [email protected] for more information.
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BMWAre you a busy man? Then please consider joining St. Bartholomew's Busy-Men-at-Works Group which meets on Thursdays, 7:30 pm - 9 pm in the rectory dining room. If you are interested, please consider joining us for readings, discussions, prayer, coffee, doughnuts, and fellowship! We meet every Thursday at 7.30 pm, after Labor Day and through to the end of May.. For more information, please contact Manny Berard, [email protected]
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Mutual Support and Spiritual DevelopmentSaint Bart's Men’s Group is an informal Zoom gathering of men, both in and outside the parish. Our goal is to grow in the practice of our faith. We share practical insights about our spiritual life and our experiences in carrying out Christ’s message in today’s world. We listen to each other as we share insights.We meet on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 9:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. via Zoom. A topic to start each meeting’s discussion is suggested beforehand by a member of the group.Please join us by contacting Tony Albrecht at [email protected], 215-984-8772 orJerry Hoskins at [email protected], 301-320-6337.
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Faith and Fiction Book GroupThe Faith and Fiction Book Group meets six times during the academic year to discuss books written by noted Catholic authors or that broadly deal with spiritual or religious topics. The informal discussions last about an hour. All are welcome. The only prerequisite is the ability to enjoy some good books that you probably otherwise would not have chosen. Here's the Cumulative List!Selections for the 2022 - 2023 Academic YearSeptember 18, 2022Meredith Hall, Beneficence (2020)October 23, 2022Claire Luchette, Agatha of Little Neon (2021)December 4, 2022Michelle Huneven, Search (2022)January 22, 2023Niall Williams, History of the Rain (2014, 358 pages)March 12, 2023Natalie Morrill, The Ghost Keeper (2018)May 7, 2023Emma Donoghue, Haven (2022)
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Saturday Morning Prayer GroupThe St. Bart's Women's Saturday Morning Prayer Group meets on the first and third Saturday of the month from 8.30 a.m.-10.30 a.m. in private homes, with light refreshments offered. Besides opening and closing prayers, we read and discuss books that deepen our faith and our understanding of how it fits into our lives and brings us closer to God. The group is open to all women and new members are always welcome. Contact: Kathleen Goldsmith, [email protected] or call 301-469-6455.
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Tuesday's Bible Group participants celebrate the 93rd birthday of member Bel Ceja.
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“It is Jesus [who] you seek when you dream of happiness; he is waiting for you when nothing else you find satisfies you; he is the beauty to which you are so attracted; it is he who provokes you with that thirst for fullness that will not let you settle for compromise; it is he who urges you to shed the masks of a false life; it is he who reads in your hearts your most genuine choices, the choices that others try to stifle.”Saint John Paul IIWorld Youth Day, August 2000
