Small Groups

Small Groups Coordinator is Cliff McGraw, cmcgraw719@aol.com (480) 502-1542
Small Groups Staff Liaison is David Lins, dlins@oloj.org (480) 346-3042

Bible Study for Adults

For: All Adults
When: Fridays from 9:00-11:00am or Saturdays Morning from 9:30-11:30am
Where: Our Lady of Joy Parish Center or Our Lady of Joy Teen Center
Contact: David Lins (480) 488-2229 or dlins@oloj.org
Focus: Our Bible studies will help you grow in your love for the Sacred Scriptures and in your understanding of their relevance in daily life. The truth in the Scriptures study will give you the tools to apply the ancient yet ever new truths of the Bible in your day to day living of the Gospel.

Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women

For: Women
When: Thursday Mornings from 9:15-11:15am
Where: Faith Formation Building
Contact: Sue Laurenti at sclaurenti@gmail.com or (309) 360-1738
Focus: Endow's mission is to educate women toward a deeper, more profound understanding of their God-given dignity and vocation as women. In the Endow small group, women connect in faith and friendship while exploring Catholic teachings.

For: Those who are grieving the loss of a loved one
When: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month
Where: Our Lady of Joy Parish Center, Room 3
Contact: Lynn LoCascio at cascioone@msn.com or (480) 575-7742
Focus: The ministry hopes to address the needs of any who grieve with a safe, non-judgmental environment.

For: All women of the Parish
When: Membership meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Parish Hall at 9:00 am
Where: Our Lady of Joy Parish Center
Contact: Lena Beale at lab952@gmail.com or (908) 310-4699
Focus: Guild members are dedicated to Christian ideals with an emphasis on Spirituality, Service, Socializing, Self-Growth, and Stewardship.

For: All Adults
When: 1st and 3rd Friday of every month – 1:00pm
Where: Teen Center
Contact: Tom McGivern at (480) 563-1216 or tmcgivern2@cox.net
Focus: Members of SVDP, Our Lady of Joy Conference, seek to help those who are in need by offering assistance when called upon. The Ministry is a bridge that strives to connect the Gospel to the needs of God’s people.

For: Women
When: Different Thursdays from 10:00am-12:00pm
Where: Our Lady of Joy Parish Center Room 2
Contact: Lorraine Romanow at (480) 748-1638 or lromanow@cox.net
Focus: A group of ladies gather to knit and crochet shawls accompanied by prayers for those who will receive the shawls.

For: Men of the Parish
When: Friday Mornings from 6:00-7:30am
Where: Our Lady of Joy Parish Hall
Contact: Rob Neil at (480) 515-2176 or rcneill@aol.com
Focus: TMIY seeks to form men who will be capable of transforming homes and society by honestly addressing the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture.

For: Men of the Parish
When: Friday mornings 6:00am (May through mid-September)
Where: Our Lady of Joy Parish Center
Contact: Ched Eckert at 5775@cox.net or (480) 236-588
Focus: An Apostolate dedicated to making Catholic teachings present and fruitful in our families, our neighborhoods and in our workplaces.