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FALL SMALL GROUPS
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Enjoy breakfast twice a month and get to know other dads in the community!
SIGN UP FOR BREAKFAST WITH DADS
LEADER: Troy
FOR WHO: Any and all dads in the community and school.
LOCATION: Dwyers
FREQUENCY: Bi-monthly
DAY / TIME: Sep 19th and 26th / Oct 10th and 24th / Nov 7th and 21st
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A small group focused on building community among those who have converted (or are converting) to Catholicism, as well as anyone who is interested in learning more about the Catholic faith through faith sharing and the stories of others. Converts and reverts will share their conversion stories, encourage each other’s journeys toward fully embracing our vibrant Catholic faith, and participate in an intentional rosary at each session.
LEADER: April
FOR WHO: Anyone, All Ages
LOCATION: Cathedral, Spirituality Center
FREQUENCY: Bi-weekly
DAY / TIME: Tuesdays, 6:00pm
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A small group focused on building a community of support where we share our experiences of struggle and grace, lean on each other for support, help each other with practical advice for navigating life after divorce and to pray together. This group could be a valuable opportunity to build connections, find comfort in shared experiences in a confidential environment, and grow deeper in our faith.
LEADER: Lisa
FOR WHO: Divorced Adults
LOCATION: Cathedral, Spirituality Center
FREQUENCY: Monthly
DAY / TIME: 3rd Saturday of the Month, 8:00am (Mass) with meeting to follow until10:00am
SIGN UP FOR DIVORCED TO DELIVERED
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Come together at 6:45am on the 3rd Thursday of every month to pray the Rosary together during the week as a family.
LEADER: Mark and Hailey Manning
FOR WHO: Families
LOCATION: Cathedral, Youth House
FREQUENCY: Monthly (September through May)
DAY / TIME: Third Thursday of each Month, 6:45am
SIGN UP FOR FAMILY MORNING ROSARY
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A men's small group centered on growing in fellowship and in devotion to the Sacred Heart through the First Friday Devotion. Members attend 6:00am Confessions and 6:30am Mass on every First Friday of the month, with the option to go to breakfast afterward to discuss the grace from this devotion as well as the twelve promises to those who follow this devotion.
LEADER: Blake
FOR WHO: Men
LOCATION: Varying Churches, Varying Restaurants
FREQUENCY: Monthly
DAY / TIME: First Fridays, 6:00am-8:00am
SIGN UP FOR FIRST FRIDAY FATHERHOOD
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Have you ever wondered who those you share peace with on a regular basis are? Have you ever wanted to know the journey that others have taken that lead them to prioritizing daily Mass? Do you just like to eat and visit? First Things First begins with noon Mass at the Cathedral followed by lunch at a nearby restaurant. Join us each month as we select a different lunch spot in order to visit with those who we see regularly, but never have had the time to really get to know.
LEADER: Tracy
FOR WHO: Anyone
LOCATION: Cathedral Church + Varying Restaurants
FREQUENCY: Monthly
DAY / TIME: Third Thursdays of each month
NOTES: Limited to 10 people. Additional groups may be formed!SIGN-UP CLOSED; GROUP FILLED!
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Fourth Quarter Friends is a Dinner, Book Discussion and Rosary Group. Using Allen Hunt and Matthew Kelly's Book, The Fourth Quarter of Your Life, as a guide, we will gather to focus on embracing what matters most as we age. Learn how to fill your days with wisdom, live that wisdom by aging gracefully, share wisdom with the people who cross your path and allow the beauty of your soul to shine.
LEADER: Joan and Robert
FOR WHO: Couples with young adult children, and/or grandparents
LOCATION: Frederick Residence
FREQUENCY: Bi-monthly
DAY / TIME: First and Third Thursdays of each month, 6:00pm-8:00pm (September through December)
NOTES:- Limited to 7 couples
- Books are available for $25 and can be picked up at the first gathering!
- Optional Book pick-up and meet-and-greet on Thursday, September 5, 2024
- First formal meeting on Thursday, September 19th
SIGN-UP CLOSED; GROUP FILLED!
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Families coming together for a potluck supper on a Sunday evening once a month around 5:00pm with a Rosary around 6:30/7:00pm on the front porch to end the evening as well as small discussion about a particular saint for families or married couples each time we meet.
LEADER: Barrett and Natalie
FOR WHO: Families
LOCATION: Broussard Residence (Maurice, LA)
FREQUENCY: Monthly
DAY / TIME: Sundays, 5:00pm-7:00pmSIGN-UP CLOSED; GROUP FILLED!
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In this group, couples will come together with a different theme or focus for each meeting. Every meeting, each member of the group will bring an “assigned” item: it could be their favorite scripture passage, their favorite prayer, their favorite Christian song, their favorite Saint, their favorite way to pray, etc. We will share our favorites over coffee and snacks and talk a little about why they are our favorites or what they mean to us to discover aspects and elements of our faith that may have been hiding in plain sight!
LEADER: Renee and Matt
FOR WHO: Couples (married, engaged, or dating)! Kids are welcome if parents would like to bring them.
LOCATION: Casbon Residence
FREQUENCY: Monthly
DAY / TIME: Saturdays (times may vary)
NOTES: Meeting times can be adjusted once the group is formed to accommodate schedules, since many families have other activities and schedules.
SIGN UP FOR IN PLAIN SIGHT
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This dynamic group has something for the entire family: date night, prayer, social, kids' games, group discussion. Spend quality time and form lasting friendships with other families seeking to grow in holiness and build a renewed culture of Catholicism in our community.
LEADER: Derek and Linda
FOR WHO: Families
LOCATION: Varying homes
FREQUENCY: Weekly
DAY / TIME: Friday Evenings, 6:00pm-9:00pm
SCHEDULE:
6:00pm - Drop kids at host location and say opening prayer together
6:30pm - Date with your spouse to discuss topic of the week *Kids eat, discuss topic, and play games together*
8:00 - Dessert social and group discussion at host location
9:00 - End
SIGN UP FOR RAISING CULTURE
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A Sunday Gospel reading group using the Institute of Catholic Culture's Sunday Reflections for the upcoming Sunday readings
LEADER: Lisa
FOR WHO: Anyone, All Ages
LOCATION: Cathedral, Spirituality Center
FREQUENCY: Weekly
DAY / TIME: Thursdays, 6:00am-7:00am
SIGN UP FOR RISE WITH THE SON
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Enjoy a few rounds of Pickleball, followed by reflections of Jesus' Public Ministry through the Luminous Mysteries.
LEADER: Todd and Penny
FOR WHO: Couples
LOCATION: Lafayette Pickleball Club (Lafayette, LA)
FREQUENCY: 5 Thursdays in the Fall
DAY / TIME: 5 Thursdays in the Fall (9/19, 9/26, 10/03, 10/17, 10/24)
NOTES: Limited to 6 people (3 couples), Additional groups may be formed!SIGN-UP CLOSED; GROUP FILLED!
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Enjoy dinner with other couples and focus on discussing a particular saint each month.
LEADER: Cary and Angie
FOR WHO: Couples
LOCATION: Bryson Residence
FREQUENCY: Monthly
DAY / TIME: Monthly dinner for couples
NOTES: First dinner on Thurs, Sept. 19 from 6:00pm-8:00pm; Limited to 8 couples.
SIGN UP FOR SUPPER WITH THE SAINTS
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ONGOING SMALL GROUPS
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Men in the community come together on Wednesday and Friday mornings to read and pray with scripture together, grow in their faith, and build up the community of men at Cathedral.
LEADER: Troy
FOR WHO: Men
LOCATION: Cathedral, Youth House
FREQUENCY: Weekly
DAY / TIME: Wednesdays 7:30; Friday 7:45
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Come together early in the morning to dive into a deep discussion on the Mass readings from the previous Sunday’s readings. We are an ongoing established group, committed to in depth bible study and prayer. We use catholic resources (Bishop Baron, Fr. Mike Schmitz, Brant Pitre, etc.) as a guide to discussions. One person leads weekly; followed by a group discussion. Leading is voluntary. For those men who are EARLY BIRDS, you are welcome to join!
LEADER: Dr. Jason Bourque, MD
FOR WHO: Men
LOCATION: Bourque Residence
FREQUENCY: Weekly
DAY / TIME: Tuesday, 5:00am
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Come, Lord Jesus! is a program committed to forming small Catholic faith communities. The program follows a well-defined, balanced structure for spiritual formation based on recommendations of the Second Vatican Council. It is an introduction to communion with God and Christian fellowship. It specializes in assisting people to understand God’s Word as it is presented in the Sunday readings.
LEADER: Peggy
FOR WHO: Women
LOCATION: Cathedral, Spirituality Center
FREQUENCY: Weekly
DAY / TIME: Wednesday, 10:30am
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Come, Lord Jesus! is a program committed to forming small Catholic faith communities. The program follows a well-defined, balanced structure for spiritual formation based on recommendations of the Second Vatican Council. It is an introduction to communion with God and Christian fellowship. It specializes in assisting people to understand God’s Word as it is presented in the Sunday readings.
LEADER: Gail
FOR WHO: Women
LOCATION: Cathedral Center
FREQUENCY: Weekly
DAY / TIME: Thursday, 6:00pm-7:30pm
NOTES:
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Enfants de Marie (Children of Mary) is a mother-daughter group that seeks to instill in its members a love of God through the imitation and intercession of Our Lady. The group meets once a month to grow in Marian virtues through prayer, study, activities, and service. Members are elementary-middle school girls and their mothers (or Godmothers or grandmothers).
LEADER: Claire
FOR WHO: Mothers and Daughters
LOCATION: Cathedral, Youth House
FREQUENCY: Monthly
DAY / TIME: First Saturday of every Month, 10:00am
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The Holy Goats Small Group is open to all men of Cathedral Parish, 18 years and older who have a desire to be more Christ-centered. There is lots of laughter, storytelling, and mixing with friends old and new. Following a meal together, an inspiring guest speaker shares their spiritual insight with the group. The Holy Goats also help with serving other events in the parish such as the parish picnic, greeters, special liturgical functions, and other events around the parish!
LEADER: Conrad
FOR WHO: Men
LOCATION: Every other month
DAY / TIME: Wednesday, 6:30pm
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We meet weekly to enjoy fellowship, make rosaries to honor Our Lady and to propagate the Faith. No experience is necessary, and all materials are supplied!
LEADER: Melinda
FOR WHO: Women
LOCATION: Cathedral, Spirituality Center
FREQUENCY: Weekly
DAY / TIME: Wednesdays, 3:00pm-4:00pm
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Mother’s coming together on the First Fridays of every month to pray the rosary together from September to May
LEADER: Julie
FOR WHO: Mothers
LOCATION: Cathedral, Spirituality Center
FREQUENCY: Monthly
DAY / TIME: First Friday of each month, 8:00am
NOTES:
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Mother’s coming together throughout the week to grow together in their faith through the Word of God. This semester, we will be moving through Becoming Women of the Word: How to Answer God's call with Purpose and Joy by Sarah Christmyer.
LEADER: Julie
FOR WHO: Mothers
LOCATION: Carson Residence
FREQUENCY: Weekly
DAY / TIME: Wednesdays at 12:00pm
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A community of senior parishioners that enjoy monthly luncheons, BINGO, and socializing each month.
LEADER: Marcelle
FOR WHO: Seniors, 55+
LOCATION: Cathedral Hall
FREQUENCY: Monthly
DAY / TIME: First Wednesday of each month, 11:30am
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A Seven Sisters group begins where at least seven women respond to a call to the mission of the apostolate. If more than seven women desire to pray in this manner, a core group of seven should be designated while others may substitute or provide additional hours of prayer. The coordinator of a group is known as the Anchoress.
LEADER: Molly
FOR WHO: Women
LOCATION: Cathedral
FREQUENCY: Weekly
DAY / TIME: Each member takes a different hour each day, each week to pray for a specific priest, assigned by the Anchoress.
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