Faith Communities
ST. BERNARD SITE INDEX Main page Current Events Calendar Area Diocesan Events Location Map Parish History Our Patron Saint Sacraments Faith Communities Parish Council and Commissions Liturgy and Prayer Pastoral and Parish Ministries RCIA Religious Education Staff and Parish Facilities Weekly Bulletin Library Event Pictures National - MassTimes Daily Scripture Readings

a) a sense of belonging
b) an opportunity to serve and to be served
c) a sense of identity as members of the Parish

Participating in small communities deepens a person's understanding of Church and enriches their involvement in weekend Masses.

Within the groups, parishioners reflect on the scriptures, share their faith, and make connections between the experiences of everyday living and how they live their faith.

Most groups consist of 6-12 people that meet six times in the fall and the six weeks of Lent. Groups meet with facilitators, and discussion guides are provided. The mutual support continues between the formal sessions.

Small Faith groups bring people together in prayer and support as we try to better understand what it means to live as Catholic in today’s world.

FALL 2008 SMALL FAITH GROUP SIGN-UP In Church
September 20 - 21, 2008
Small Faith groups begin meeting the week of October 12, 2008.

Choices for Fall 2008

The Old Testament – This looks at the Torah, Historical books, Wisdom books and
the Prophets to help us better understand the Gospels

Colossians & Philemon: New Life in Christ – In this year, dedicated to a better
understanding of St. Paul, these 2 letters help apply the Gospel to every day problems.

Samples of topics are available at all Church entrances.

Sign-up:  If you are unable to sign up in church the weekend of September 20-21 you may fill out and print the pdf registration form available here: 
            Small Faith Communities Sign Up Form   PDF 648kb

                  Please return the completed form to the
         drop-off boxes for sign-up sheets at all Church entrances,
the St. Bernard office or send it to:

Sr. Anna Marie Stadler
St. Bernard's Small Faith Communities
Box 620187
Middleton, Wisconsin 53562

To view the sign up, you will need to have "Adobe Reader" installed on your computer. If you don't already have a copy of this free software installed, click on the icon:

 

If you would like more information
please call:
Sr. Anna Marie Stadler 831-6531
 or email: sr.anna@stbmidd.org.