Small Groups

Our Parish Goal for 2026 is to encourage more parishioners to gather in intentional faith and life formation (AKA in Small Groups).

Have you started a Small Group? Let us know by clicking the button below!

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What is a Small Group?

A Small Group is a collection of three or more people who gather for one or more meetings with the intent of growing some aspect of the Faith.

A Small Group does not:

  • need to meet on parish or school campuses

  • need to meet in perpetuity

  • need to only talk about the Bible

A Small Group does:

  • serve as a space where members can grow in community

  • serve as a space where members can be seen, known, and loved by others in the group, regardless of where they are on their faith journey

  • typically revolve around a topic or theme (which can change overtime depending on the group)

How to Plan A Small Group

Small Groups You can Start:

  • “The Heart of Prayer” (8 sessions) available free on Formed.org

  • Bishop Barron’s Catholicism series (12 sessions) - [available free through parish Flocknote]

    • or, The Mass (6 sessions) or The Sacraments (6 sessions)

  • Early Morning Dads’ Rosary or After-School Moms’ Rosary

  • St. Monica or St. Eugene Parent-Alumni Friday Social Group

  • Thursday Evening Book Group with Cheese & Wine

  • Bible in a Year, Catechism in a Year, Rosary in a Year

  • and more!

Father Schmeckel’s Suggestions for Book Group Reading:

  • Introduction to the Spiritual Life - Brant Pitre

  • Chronicles of Narnia - C.S. Lewis

  • Jesus of Nazareth - Pope Benedict XVI

  • Weekly General Audiences with Pope Leo XIV - Vatican.va

  • Searching For and Maintaining Peace - Fr. Jacques Phillippe

For more information on starting a Small Group contact the Parish Office.

St. Eugene Office: 414-918-1100

St. Monica Office: 414-332-1576

Elevate Your Small Group and Unlock Your Small Group Resources:

We want to support your small group every step of the way. That's why we're giving you complimentary access to the Evangelical Catholic platform! Follow this three-step guide to unlocking resources:

  1. Login to your Evangelical Catholic account, if it is your first time follow the quick prompts.

  2. Click the Small Group Toolbox on the left side bar menu.

  3. Download your complimentary Small Group Planner, Small Group Cheat Sheet, Do’s and Don’ts, and more!

Need a hand? If you have any questions about setting up or getting the most out of your account, reach out to Joyce Swietlik or Deacon Brian - they are happy to help!

If you are interested in more in-depth discipleship training, ask about the The Evangelical Catholic - Reach More Mission Training (12 sessions) which is offered twice a year in fall and spring. Contact Joyce Swietlik with inquiries.

 Open Groups At St. Eugene and St. Monica:

MONDAYS

5:30pm (Spring-Summer) or 1:00pm (Fall-Winter) - Rosary @ St. Eugene Chapel

6:30pm - Fall 2026 The Bible Timeline Study Group @ St. Monica Donovan Hall

7:00pm - College Men Summer (2026) Bible Study @ St. Monica Upper Room

TUESDAYS

9:30am - (2nd & 4th Tuesday Sept-May) @ St. Monica Ministry Center. Email compass@stme.church for more information.

WEDNESDAYS

Your Small Group???

THURSDAYS

6:00-7:30am - Catholic Man Cave @ St. Monica Donovan Hall (@ St. Monica Ministry Center from Memorial Day - Labor Day)

1:30-3:00pm - (1st and 3rd Thursday) Women’s Prayer Group @ St. Monica Ministry Center

7:00pm - The Vine: Young Adult Professionals Group (contact Joyce Swietlik for dates and information)

8:00-9:00pm - (every other week) Catholic Man Cave @ St. Eugene Narthex

FRIDAYS

9:00-10:30am - (Sept-May) Friday Formation for Adults @ St. Eugene Narthex

1:00-3:00pm - Prayer Quilt Ministry @ St. Monica Ministry Center

SATURDAYS

6:45am - Men’s Prayer Group @ St. Monica Ministry Center

SUNDAYS

12:30pm - (once a month, stay tuned to our bulletins & newsletters for dates) Bereavement Support Group @ St. Eugene Narthex

3:00pm - Rosary Group @ St. Monica Church

4:00pm - (4th Sunday) Family Rosary and Pizza Party @ St. Monica Church / Donovan Hall


Other Groups

St. Eugene Women’s Fellowship - monthly lunch together. Contact St. Eugene Parish Office for information.

That Dante Lady - monthly zoom calls | Learn about Dante’s Divine Comedy & more | Contact: Beth Anderson @ thatdantelady.com

The Evangelical Catholic - Reach More Mission Training (12 sessions) | offered twice a year in fall and spring | Contact Joyce Swietlik