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Bible & Faith Formation Study Groups

April 2025: “Women’s Bible studies at St. James will resume in September 2025. Watch for announcements in the Sunday bulletins in August.”

People interested in men’s & coed studies should contact leaders/moderators  (Estela, Pat, Jeremy) directly. 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.

Saint James Fraternity, Weekly       7:00am-7:45am; Parish House

Note: 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]

Mothers of Young Children, First Tuesdays (most months)     7:15pm-8:45pm; Parish House

First meeting is September 10th (second Tuesday)—The Bible and The Virgin Mary. All mothers welcome. Contact: Liz Sites, [email protected] or Diem Tran at [email protected]


Women’s Study, Weekly          Will resume in September 2025

Men’s Study, Weekly     7:00pm-9:00pm; Parish House 

Discussion of upcoming Sunday Mass readings. Meet year-round. Contact: Pat Matheny, [email protected] or 571-338-9797. The readings are sent to participants prior to the class.


Co-ed study, 1st and 3rd Thursday    Will resume in September 2025

Contact: Patti Valancius, [email protected] or 703-887-6659  


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]


Co-ed Study, Every Saturday     10:00am-12:00pm; Parish House Kitchen  

 February 2025 meetings are suspended until after Easter. After Lent: Meetings will resume on Saturday, April 26, and will continue through the end of May.

Summer: The group will not meet during the months of June, July, and August. We will resume regular meetings on the first Saturday in September.                                           

Discussion of upcoming Sunday Gospel reading. Contact: Jeremy Dow, [email protected]. If you are planning to attend for the first time, email Jeremy to confirm the group will meet on the Saturday you plan to join. Although it is rare that sessions are canceled, it does occur.