Longing for connection in your walk of faith?
Connection to God and to other women?
Walking with Purpose invites all women to journey through Scripture together
and build relationships that can last!
You are welcome here.
Join us for Walking with Purpose starting September 16 at 5:45 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Fall 2025 WWP Study: Grounded in Hope
In honor of the Jubilee of Hope declared by +Pope Francis, St. Ann's will be focusing on the theme of HOPE for the coming liturgical year. As part of the celebration of hope, the Walking with Purpose group is offering a study of the book of Hebrews, using the Grounded in Hope study guide. Here is a bit about this study:
In a world where levels of despair, addiction, and suicide are rising, we need more than clichés or positive thinking. Grounded in Hope, based on the book of Hebrews, will help you encounter Jesus in such a powerful, comforting, and stabilizing way that He will become your lifeline.
Hebrews contains some of the most beautiful passages you’ll find in Scripture. It will comfort you and challenge you. Every word of it has a treasure to mine, and those who are willing to make the effort will be richly rewarded.
Grounded in Hope, our 17-lesson Bible study, is ideal if you…
— Long to know Jesus with greater intimacy.
— Are ready to grow in your trust in Him as your true source of hope.
— Have grown weary as you run your race and need encouragement to persevere.
You are invited to join us for lively discussions as we walk together to gain deeper spiritual understanding of the secure hope found in Jesus Christ as we study the beautiful book of Hebrews. Together, we seek to grow in faith and knowledge of scripture, and we'd love to have you with us.
FIRST MEETING: September 16, 2025
WHEN: Tuesday evening, 6 - 7:30 — (we encourage arriving at 5:45 for extra visiting time before we start at 6).
WHERE: in the Parish Hall.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
- The book of Hebrews has 13 chapters, and the study guide covers it in seventeen lessons.
- Five of the lessons are Coffee Connect Talks, which are videos we all watch together while we enjoy snacks and drinks.
- After the video, we break into small groups and discuss the ideas covered using the three included discussion questions, plus any other points you'd like talk about.
- The remaining twelve lessons are divided into five days of reading and questions for contemplation (you don't have to write answers for them all, just make a few notes that will help you remember things you want to think about or discuss in your small group).
- The study guide provides historical context and notes that aid in understanding the purpose, context, and application of the scripture readings.
- There is an optional verse study for each week, as well. I enjoy doing it as a Sunday meditation, but we don't always discuss it in the groups.
- Fall: Our first eight sessions will be held from 9/16/25 to 11/11/25.
- Winter: The remaining nine sessions will be held from 1/13/26 to 3/17/26.
- We are tentatively planning a holiday social between the fall and winter sessions (ideas welcome!).
- If you will be attending with a friend and would like to be in the same small group, please let us know — we'll do our best to make it happen!
- You are always welcome to come even if you have to start late or can't make it to all the discussions. There's room at the table!
Remember, you are always welcome to join us and participate in the discussions even if you aren't able to work through the study guide.
We learn together through the discussions, too, and we welcome your fellowship. Building friendships and community is one of the major reasons we gather together!
The book: The Grounded in Hope study guide can be ordered from Walking with Purpose, and sometimes Amazon as well — some of our members have found promotional discount codes online in previous years, and if we hear of one, we will try to share it in a timely fashion. Please let us know if you need help with the cost of the book — we have a scholarship fund, and we can also help order if you just need assistance with that step.
IMPORTANT: This signup is for this study alone, so please sign up even if you have come to previous studies. It helps us plan and balance the small groups.
We are looking forward to another year of friendship, fellowship, and fun, and we hope you can join us!
Questions? Email a Coordinator! Janice Pagnini (Operational Coordinator) or Janice Campbell (Pastoral Coordinator).
FAQs about Walking with Purpose
Top ten reasons to be part of WWP at St. Ann's
10 - Walking with Purpose (WWP) is a Catholic
Bible study for women.
9- WWP fits into your busy schedule.
8- No prior Scripture knowledge is required.
7- WWP is a no-judgment zone. We welcome
anyone who is interested in studying
God’s Word.
6- We offer “rolling admission.” Visit and join
anytime.
5- Meet new women for fellowship and
connection.
4- Be better prepared to share the Biblical
principles of our faith.
3- There is no actual walking involved.
2- We share our everyday challenges in an
atmosphere of honesty and authenticity
and accept one another for who we are:
beloved daughters of God.
1- and the Number 1 reason to join WWP:
Jesus wants your friendship
and your focus on Him this year.
Questions? Email a Coordinator! Janice Pagnini or Janice Campbell