small groups at St. charles
Here you will find information on taking the next step to connecting with one of our current small groups here at St. Charles.
Small Groups at St. Charles - A few Overarching Principles:
All small groups reflect a common commitment to pray, learn, share and celebrate.
Groups serve a two-fold purpose; to make disciples and send out disciples. Group membership will change over time as groups split into two groups to further the missionary aspect of our small communities of faith.
It is common practice for interested parties to connect with the group leader over coffee or by phone to ensure alignment of expectations prior to attending an initial meeting. The drop-down menus below provides information as to whether the next step is to contact the leader directly or to reach out to St. Charles staff to get connected.
New group leaders are always in need. If you are interested in leading a new small group, please contact Justin at jwoodbury@stcharleschurch.org.
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Leader: Carlo Pizzano
Men in their 20s to mid 30s coming together for fellowship and diving into Scripture and Lectio Divina.
You can reach Carlo at cpizzanogolf@gmail.com for more information about the group and meeting location.
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Leader: Jose Aguirre
Members are single and married men in their 20’s and 30’s who meet weekly for fellowship and to share their lives through prayer, volunteering (Sisters of Charity, parish events, etc.) and social events. They use the Lectio Divina method to meditate on and discuss the upcoming Sunday’s Gospel.
Contact Jose directly at jose.aguirre1387@gmail.com for information on next steps.
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Leader: Keith O’Connor
Focus: Men primarily in their 20’s who meet weekly to grow in faith, fraternity & virtue. Spiritual reading beforehand frames the group discussion which includes time for personal sharing of highs, lows and God moments from the week.
Reach out directly to Keith at kpoconnor17@gmail.com for next steps.
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Leaders: Thomas Choate & Aaron Murray
The name derives from Matthew 14:25 when Jesus walks on the water toward the disciples during the Fourth Watch of the night—reflecting our vigilance and hope in waiting for the Lord. Members are young professionals from diverse career backgrounds, mostly in our 20’s and 30’s. They meet weekly for Lectio Divina to meditate on and discuss the upcoming Sunday’s Gospel, while also getting together regularly for fellowship events and community/parish service.
Contact either leader for information on next steps:
Thomas Choate: thomas.a.choate@gmail.com
Aaron Murray: amm731@hotmail.com
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Leader: Joseph Chetupuzha
Focus: Men primarily in their 20’s who meet weekly to grow in faith, fraternity & virtue. Spiritual reading beforehand frames the group discussion which includes time for personal sharing of highs, lows and God moments from the week.
For interest in this group, please reach out to Joseph directly at joseph.springfield@gmail.com
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Leader: Mike Doyle
Mike’s group provides a virtual option for men preferring to meet via Zoom. Members are men in their 50’s - 80’s. They pull materials for study from a variety of resources including the Institute for Catholic Culture, scripture, and Catholic literature and lectures.
Contact Mike Doyle directly at mdoyle1967@gmail.com
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Leader: Julia Pipan
Members range are primarily young professionals in their early-20’s to early-30’s. The group is a place for camaraderie, friendship and sharing the love of Christ. They focus on book studies and try and find where the Lord can meet us in Scripture.
Reach out to Julia Pipan directly at jrpipan@gmail.com
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Leaders: Courtney Mirars, Lauren Barnhorst
Courtney’s group consists of young professional women navigating life in the DMV with God at the center of it all! By using a Bible study book to guide our readings and discussions, we come together twice a month to share our thoughts, pray together, and support each other. If you enjoy little sweet treats, you'll fit right in!
Reach out to Courtney Mirars directly at miarscourtney@gmail.com
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St. Charles offers several small groups devoted to a focus on living principles of purity and chastity.
More information is available on the “Purity Groups” link found on the “Share” tab on the website.
You can also contact Rene for more information at rpaschal@stcharleschurch.org