Archbishop's Visitation - Deanery 3
2023-04-14 - 2023-05-15

National Family and Life Week
2023-05-07 - 2023-05-14
National Family & Life Week (NFLW), May 7-14, 2023, is an invitation from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops to the faithful in Canada to celebrate the joy and beauty of family and life by seeking out new and creative ways to live out this call in our daily lives. The NFLW theme is Jesus’ words, “Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another” (John 13:34). Love is at the heart of familial relationships and our families are a communion of love in Christ. We are “guardians of life” when we love one another within our families, as well as in wider society when we show kindness toward and care for the vulnerable and marginalized.
Explore the Pastoral Toolkit provided below, which proposes daily resources for homes, parishes, and faith communities. Let us spend NFLW 2023 united in prayer, reflection, and action, demonstrating our active support for family and life. May this special focus on family and life be a springboard for renewed pastoral action in support of families throughout the entire year!
Learn more here: National Family and Life Week – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (cccb.ca)

Alberta March for Life - Edmonton
2023-05-11 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton)
The Alberta March for Life will take place in Edmonton on May 11th. It begins with Mass at St. Joseph’s Basilica followed by a march at the Alberta Legislature. Archbishop Pettipas will preside with other Alberta bishops at the Mass.

Alberta March for Life - Edmonton
2023-05-11 10:00 - 16:00
Begins with Mass for Life at St. Joseph Basilica
10:00 am
Followed by speeches and march from the Edmonton legistlature

March for Life and Mass - Immaculate Conception Church, Sexsmith
2023-05-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Immaculate Conception Church, Sexsmith
A march for life and Mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Sexsmith.
Thursday, May 11th
10:30am-12pm noon

Mass for the Anointing of the Sick - St. Joseph, Grande Prairie
2023-05-11 13:30 - 14:30 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie
Thursday, May 11
at 1:30 pm – an opportunity for those who wish to
receive the Sacrament of the Sick. This Sacrament is
available for anyone who has a serious illness: the
elderly whose frailty is becoming more pronounced,
major surgery/serious medical tests, uncontrollable
and chronic illnesses (arthritis, diabetes, etc.),
mental illness. If you know of anyone who would
benefit from this sacrament or is homebound due to
infirmity, please help them attend this Mass.

Games Night & Spaghetti Supper - St. Joseph, Grande Prairie
2023-05-11 17:00 - 21:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie
Parish Games Night & Spaghetti Supper,
Thursday, May 11, Tranquille Hall
5 – 7 pm: Supper, sponsored by Gord Switzer’s Family
7 – 9 pm: Crib, cards or family friendly games
You are welcome to come for one or both parts of
the evening. Gluten-free available.
Cost by donation (to support St. Lawrence Centre)
Please let us know you’re coming: Call Bob
780-380-7739, or email, T5391573@telus.net
