St. Mary's Small Groups

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“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”

- Matthew 18:20 -

A 6-week small group book session beginning the week of Oct. 27

Fr. Scott's Weekly Discussion Guides

Discussion Guides - PDF downloads

Week of December 1, 2024

10:44

Homily from 11-27-24 - Thanksgiving B

This homily was based on the following readings from Scripture: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112824.cfm If you'd like to watch the livestream broadcast of the Mass during which this homily was preached (or many other Masses on demand), please visit St. Mary’s Media & Blog Page on our user-friendly website: https://www.stmarysglensfalls.org/media

08:38

Series: Everybody Need to Forgive Somebody #5 • When I'm Wrong

None of us has the power to change the past, that's why we have to learn how to forgive ourselves as well as others. Fr. Scott offers some images and perspectives to help us give up the futile hope that we can change what has already happened.

11:47

Homily from 11-24-24 • Christ the King B

This homily was based on the following readings from Scripture: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112424.cfm If you'd like to watch the livestream broadcast of the Mass during which this homily was preached (or many other Masses on demand), please visit St. Mary’s Media & Blog Page on our user-friendly website: https://www.stmarysglensfalls.org/media

07:41

Series: Everybody Need to Forgive Somebody #4 • From Victim to Hero

In order to stop being victimized by a cruel past experience, we need to add a chapter to the story. Fr. Scott explains how the movement from victim to survivor can change the future despite the pain of the past.

10:54

Homily from 11-17-24 • 33rd Sunday • Ordinary B

This homily was based on the following readings from Scripture: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111724.cfm If you'd like to watch the livestream broadcast of the Mass during which this homily was preached (or many other Masses on demand), please visit St. Mary’s Media & Blog Page on our user-friendly website: https://www.stmarysglensfalls.org/media

11:26

Series: Everybody Need to Forgive Somebody #3 • Backyard Forgivers

When we find it hard to forgive things that have happened to us, we can find inspiration by looking at other people in our own communities who have forgiven bigger offenses at a higher personal cost. Fr. Scott shares some stories of some people who have practiced forgiveness in brave and remarkable ways, and have done so right in our own backyard.

14:06

Homily from 11-10-24 • 32nd Sunday • Ordinary B

This homily was based on the following readings from Scripture: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111024.cfm If you'd like to watch the livestream broadcast of the Mass during which this homily was preached (or many other Masses on demand), please visit St. Mary’s Media & Blog Page on our user-friendly website: https://www.stmarysglensfalls.org/media

16:37

Homily from 11-2-24 • Feast of All Souls • Ordinary B

This homily was based on the following readings from Scripture: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110224.cfm If you'd like to watch the livestream broadcast of the Mass during which this homily was preached (or many other Masses on demand), please visit St. Mary’s Media & Blog Page on our user-friendly website: https://www.stmarysglensfalls.org/media

Why Small Groups?

Small groups are where our large church gets small. Small groups meet to discuss faith, go deeper into a weekly message and to support one another in their relationship with Christ.

Small groups are a place to explore, share, ask questions, and grow. Small groups make it possible for us to gather in the midst of the pandemic to deepen our fellowship and faith.

What Happens in Small Groups?

A host guides each group, which meets for

an hour online. Here is the format:

15 minutes of fellowship
Opening prayer
Watch the scheduled video on the weekly Lenten theme
Discussion following weekly questions as a guide
Announcements
Closing prayer

SG Messages

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