Small Groups

Good Shepherd is a large and vibrant parish with over 3,600 registered families.  We gather as a community to worship at Mass, and we encourage all parishioners to get involved in parish life.  On this page, you will find some small group opportunities to help make this wonderfully large and active parish feel just a little bit smaller 😊.  
Whether you want to improve your knowledge of the Catholic Faith, meet with other men and women to discuss the challenges of living a faith-filled life in a secular world, read books about the faith, or find ways for your family to serve the community together, we’ve got you covered. 
Check out these small group opportunities for Adults. 
Book Group
Meets on the third Thursday of the month, 7:30pm, to discuss various books on Catholic topics.  Contact Joan for more information.
Book Selections
  • June 24 – “Walking with God” by Tim Gray and Jeff Cavins (Intro and Chapters 1-3)
  • July 22* - Chapters TBD  (July’s meeting is on the 4th Thursday because the Leader is unavailable on the 3rd Thursday) 
That Man Is You (TMIY)
Visit the TMIY website for more information and testimonials about this wonderful program designed specifically for the challenges that men of faith face in their everyday lives.
The Good Shepherd Group meets Wednesday mornings from 6:45am – 8:00am virutually. 
Parents Support Group
For moms and dads of infants, toddlers, and elementary school age children.
During the school year, we meet on Wednesdays from 9:45am - 11:30am. We meet for activities and outings during the summer as well!
​Contact: gsparentsgroup@gmail.com or find us on Facebook.
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Cursillo
Cursillo is an opportunity for Catholics to share and grow in their faith in a small group setting. Involvement in Cursillo often (but not necessarily) begins with a 3-day retreat, and continues throughout your life through involvement in a Group Reunion. Check out the Cursillo website for more information.

If you are already a Cursillista, Good Shepherd has several options for you to join a Group Reunion:
  • Women's Group meets Friday mornings at 10:00am, weather permitting, in the Good Shepherd parking lot, until further notice.
  • Men's Group meets every Saturday morning at 7:30am on the Good Shepherd patio.

Contact Joan Sheppard, Director of Faith Formation, if you'd like more information on either of these Group Reunions.
Families in Action
Service activities for families with children of all ages (even younger ones). 
Contact Pooja Krumenacker for more information.
Good Shepherd Single Seniors Fellowship (GSSSF)
GSSSF is for adults ages 55+
Social, intellectual and spiritual activities. Join us for dinners, retreats, seminars and more!
​Contact: gsssf@gs-cc.org