Saint Bonaventure - Bloomington, MN
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  • Home
  • Liturgy & Sacraments
    • Funerals
    • Holy Week
    • Homilies
    • Lent & Easter
    • Mass Times
    • Sacraments
    • Serving at Mass
    • Weddings
  • Care & Support
    • Adoration
    • Church Environment
    • Community Resources
    • Hospitality
    • Mission Projects
    • Pastoral Care
    • Prayer
    • Small Groups
  • Who We Are
    • Bulletin
    • CFIC Community
    • Community Life
    • Contact Us
    • Faith Formation
    • Friends of Saint Bonaventure
    • History
    • New Here? Join us!
    • Parish Leadership
    • Parish Staff
    • Patron Saint
    • Safe Environment
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Alive! Events
    • Craft Boutique
    • Fall Festival
    • Feast of St. Bonaventure Picnic
    • Fish Dinners
    • Garage Sale
    • VBS

Small Groups


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“Small groups continue to be an excellent vehicle for the provision of Christ-centered care, with heart speaking to heart.” - Archbishop Hebda, You Will Be My Witnesses
Come and See!
Small group ministry as envisioned by Achbishop Hebda in his pastoral letter, You Will Be My Witnesses, continues in our parish to help you take the next step in your faith journey. We have group leaders who welcome new members (in word and deed) so no one feels like the “odd person out.” Everyone has the opportunity to pray, share and fellowship in a ‘community’ setting. The current small groups that exist are specified below. As Year two of the Synod approaches, watch for more updates here, in the bulletin, or our weekly Staying Connected email. If you would like to join a small group, contact the parish office for more information.
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Why join?
  • Encounter Jesus anew
  • Expand our parish community
  • Meet new people

What to expect:
  • Regular 1.5-hour meetings, with an emphasis on prayer and authentic, community-building encounter with Christ
  • 6-12 people in each group

Small Groups at Saint Bonaventure ​
Reflection on the Gospel Reading
Leaders: Mike Thompson and Marcy Ager
Time: Monday at 6  p.m. (once a month)
Location: Mike and Marcy's home

FORMED Content
Leaders:
Celio and Marian Daculan
Time: Tuesday at 2 p.m. (every other week)
Location: Celio and Marian's home

Women in the New Evangelization (WINE)
A creative and inspired ministry to encourage, support, and nurture women in the Catholic faith by equipping and mobilizing women as intentional disciples of Christ. We seek to grow in grace together through life-changing retreats, prayer, study, faith, and friendship. WINE beyond Saint Bonaventure also hosts many fun and spirit-filled social events for women throughout the year, such as wine tastings, guest speakers, dinners, and many others.

Leader: Becky Running 
Time: Thursday from 6:30 - 8 p.m. (3rd Thursday of the month, quarterly)
Location: Youth Room

Faith Sharing Inspired by Reflections From Hallow App
Open to Anyone

Leader: 
Breta MacPhie 
Time: Thursday from 6:30 - 8 p.m. (2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, will not conflict with WINE)
Location: Breta's Home

Vanguard Men's Ministry
Vanguard's mission is to encourage, equip, and energize young men of Saint Bonaventure and the surrounding area as brothers in Christ by cultivating discipleship, servant leadership, and obedience through a personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Young men in their 20s and 30s are welcome! 

Leader: Will Herrmann
Time: Friday from 7 - 8:30 p.m. (1st, 3rd, and 5th Friday of the month)
Location: Youth Room

Discipleship Among Daily Situations (DADS)
Men of all ages and stages of life, focusing on sharing faith and growing together as Christian men in The Modern World.

Leader: Ben Krippner
Time: Saturday from 9:15 - 11 a.m. (2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month)
Location: St. Francis Room

Estudio Bíblico en Español
El grupo pasará tiempo estudiando tanto el Antiguo como el Nuevo Testamento, aprendiendo sobre la importancia de los sacramentos en nuestras vidas y orando por cada miembro del grupo, sus necesidades y intenciones.

Líder: Elena Pérez
Horario: Sábado de 6 a 7 p.m. (quincenal)
Ubicación: Salón San Francisco

Small Group Leader
We are always seeking new leaders. Anyone interested in potentially leading a small group should contact the parish office for further discussion and discernment about any 'training' needed. The expectation of someone leading a new small group varies depending upon the individual's availability and comfort level.

Saint Bonaventure Catholic Community
901 East 90th Street
Bloomington, MN 55420-3801
Phone: 952-854-4733

Email: [email protected]