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/Events - 2025
(Scroll down for Schedule)
(Scroll down for Schedule)
January 5 - Epiphany Party, 12:30PM. Holy Trinity, Beaverton.
January 10 - Movie Night. St. Birgitta, Portland.
January 24 - The Little-Known Backstory of Yoga ("Yakking about Yoga") (Fr. Clifton). St. Birgitta, Portland.
February 2 - Practices for Christ-Centered Romantic Relationships (Deacon Brett). Holy Trinity, Beaverton.
February 7 - Game Night. St. Birgitta, Portland.
February 21 - Catholic View of the Death Penalty (Fr. Clifton). St. Birgitta, Portland.
March 2 - Relics (Fr. Anthony). Holy Trinity, Beaverton.
March 7 - Types of Prayer (Angela); Lectio Divina (Josh). St. Birgitta, Portland.
March 21 - Spirituality of Religious Orders and How to Deepen One's Relationship with Christ (Fr. Clifton). St. Birgitta, Portland.
***Stay tuned for more events!***
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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
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). Topic: Fr. Andrew's vocational journey. 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**
Locations
St. Birgitta Catholic Church
11820 NW St Helens Rd
Portland, OR
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
13715 SW Walker Rd
Beaverton, OR
Schedule
St. Birgitta: 7:00PM - 8:30PM
7:00PM - Talk and Discussion, Social
8:30PM - Closing Prayer
Holy Trinity: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
6:00PM - Potluck Social
7:00PM - Lecture
8:00PM - 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
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
13715 SW Walker Rd
Beaverton, OR
Schedule
St. Birgitta: 7:00PM - 8:30PM
7:00PM - Talk and Discussion, Social
8:30PM - Closing Prayer
Holy Trinity: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
6:00PM - Potluck Social
7:00PM - Lecture
8:00PM - Closing Prayer
Contact
[email protected]
Website
www.catholicfriendshipgroup.com
St. Birgitta Catholic Church
www.stbirgittapdx.com