The Catholic Friendship Group (CFG) in the Archdiocese of Portland exists to provide a place of community and friendship for singles 40-60. We do this through shared adventures, learning more about our faith, praying together and serving others.
Calendar of Events
Dates and Topics - 2024
January 5 - First Friday Mass
January 19 - ***Canceled due to weather***
February 2 - Candlemas - (Meet in Hall)
February 16 - Discussion of Candlemas, Lenten Practices
March 1 - C.S. Lewis "Mere Christianity" Video Presentation and Discussion
March 15 - Vatican II
March 29 - **Good Friday - No Gathering**
April 12 - Social
April 26 - Development of Dogma
May 10 - The Ascension of Christ
May 24 - Planning Meeting
June 7 - First Friday Mass and Social
June 21 - Shrines and Relics in Oregon and Washington
July 5 - St. Bridget of Sweden
July 19 - C.S. Lewis Video and Discussion
July 28 - **St. Birgitta Catholic Church Annual Parish Picnic - Mass at 9:30am and picnic to follow.**
August 3 - **Social at Forest Grove food trucks. 6:00pm-8:00pm. Click here for location.**
August 4 - **Our Lady of Peace Annual BBQ. Click here for more info.**
August 9 - The Assumption of Mary
August 23 - St. Joseph
September 8 - Holy Trinity Parish Picnic - Beaverton - 12:30pm-2:30pm (after the 11:15am Mass)
September 20 - Multimedia Catholic Trivia Night
October 6 - Topic: "The Sacred Art of Astronomy and other ruminations about Faith and Science." Speaker: Fr. Bill Holtzinger. Location: Holy Trinity Church, Beaverton. 6:00pm-7:00pm: Potluck Social; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Lecture. Fireside Room (located along the back parking lot near the electronic sign down the stairs). Bring a snack to share.
October 18 - Multimedia Catholic Trivia Night
November 3 - Holy Trinity Church, Beaverton - 6:00pm-7:00pm: Social; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Lecture - Fireside Room (located along the back parking lot near the electronic sign down the stairs). Bring a snack to share.
November 15 - Catholic View of Paranormal Phenomena
November 29 - **Thanksgiving Break - No Meeting**
December 13 - Christmas Party
December 27 - **Christmas Break - No Meeting**
***Stay tuned for more events!***
Click here to see Past TOPICS - 2023
June 16 - Marian Dogmas
June 30 - First Friday/First Saturday Devotions
July 14 - Indulgences and Purgatory
July 28 - The Sacrament of Confession
August 4 - First Friday Mass at St. Birgitta's
August 18 - Heresies
**Saturday, August 19** - Visit the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother ("The Grotto")
11:30AM (Rosary)
12:00PM (daily Mass)
12:45PM (self-guided garden walk)
September 1 - First Friday Mass at St. Birgitta's
September 15 - Seven Sorrows of Mary
September 29 - Social/Potluck/Game Night
October 13 - Marian Apparitions (part I)
October 27 - Marian Apparitions (part II)
November 10 - Vestments
November 24 - **Thanksgiving - no gathering**
December 8 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception
6:00pm - Schola and Organ Recital in Church
7:00pm - Mass
December 22 - Christmas Party
Location
St. Birgitta Catholic Church
11820 NW St Helens Rd
Portland, OR
Schedule
7:00PM - 8:30PM
7:00PM - Talk and Discussion, Social
8:30PM - Closing Prayer
Contact
[email protected]
Website
www.catholicfriendshipgroup.com
St. Birgitta Catholic Church
www.stbirgittapdx.com
St. Birgitta Catholic Church
11820 NW St Helens Rd
Portland, OR
Schedule
7:00PM - 8:30PM
7:00PM - Talk and Discussion, Social
8:30PM - Closing Prayer
Contact
[email protected]
Website
www.catholicfriendshipgroup.com
St. Birgitta Catholic Church
www.stbirgittapdx.com