Below are the groups meeting starting in September 2025. Some meet year round; others run from September-May or June. If you are interested in joining a group, please contact the leader of that group directly.
NOTE: All groups welcome new members but you are encouraged to contact the POC before attending for the first time to ensure that meeting has not been cancelled.
Tuesday
Saint James Fraternity, Weekly 7:00am-7:45am; Parish House
Format is a short talk on prayer, mortification or apostolate, followed by an examination of conscience, and an opportunity to share your accountability in these areas with your peers. It will switch over to Exodus 90 for the first 90 days before Easter. Meet year-round. Contact: Dony Mac Manus, [email protected]
Wednesday
Women’s Morning Study, Weekly 9:30am-11:30am; Knecht Conference Room
We invite women of the parish to join this weekly study beginning September 10th from 9:30am-11:30am to read and discuss a study of the Book of James from Ascension Press and led by Jeff Cavins, “James: Pearls for Wise Living.” Materials can be found on this link, https://bit.ly/SJCWedStudy, and participants will need to bring the workbook and a bible to each meeting. We will also watch the videos included at the end of the meetings. Contact: Mary Clare Murray, [email protected]
Men’s Study, Weekly 7:00pm-9:00pm; Parish House
This study will resume on September 3rd. Discuss the upcoming Sunday Mass readings. Contact: Pat Matheny, [email protected] or 571-338-9797
Mothers of Young Children, First Wednesday 7:15pm-8:45pm; Parish House
The Mothers of Young Children invite all interested to our bible study this year on St Paul Press’ The Bible and the Sacraments. Our first meeting will be October 1, 2025, and will meet monthly on the first Wednesday of the month in the Parish House through June. Contact: Liz Sites, [email protected], or Bailey Mailloux, [email protected]
Thursday
Co-ed study, 1st and 3rd Thursdays 9:30am-11:30 am; Knecht Conference Room
Meets the first and third Thursdays of the month. Starts September 4th with the study of Ascension Press’ “Romans: The Gospel of Salvation“. Contact: Estela Arciaga, [email protected]
Women’s Bible Study, Weekly 7:00pm-9:00pm; School Reading Room
Meet three weeks a month with extra time off for holidays.
- September 4th-November 6th – Ascension Press’ “The Gospel of Luke” takes you on a journey that begins with the foretelling of John the Baptist’s birth and culminates in Jesus’ ascension into heaven. In this 8-part study, Jeff Cavins and Dr. Jeffrey Morrow will show you the beautiful Biblical roots of Mary, the Rosary, and the Mass that are found in Luke, strengthening your prayer life like never before.
- November 13th-February 19th – Augustine Institute’s “Lectio Peter: Cornerstone of Catholicism” – Dr. Tim Gray gives you a fresh perspective on Simon Peter in this 10-part series that is immediately informative and relative to our lives.
- March 5th-May 13th – Augustine Institute’s “Lectio Philippians: Life in Christ – Dr. Tim Gray combines insight and practical guidance using the lectio divina disciplines to make the Scriptures come alive in this 6-part series.
Contact: Patti Valancius at [email protected] or 703-887-6659
Friday
Men’s Study, 3rd Fridays 7:30pm-9:00pm; Parish House
Discussion of upcoming Sunday Mass readings. Meet year-round. Rotating book study. Contact: Austin Middleton, [email protected]
Saturday
Co-ed Study, Every Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm; Parish House Kitchen
The co-ed Bible study resumes on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Join us to read and discuss the Scripture readings for the next upcoming Sunday mass. We meet in the Parish House kitchen (the back part of the house) from 10:00am until 12 noon. Enter via the back door. Parking is available in the lot next to the house. Contact: Jeremy Dow, [email protected]