Catholic Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan

CWL Monthly Meeting - St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie
2023-09-12 19:30 (America/Edmonton) | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
CWL Monthly Meetings resume Tuesday, September
12 immediately following weekday Mass,
at approximately 7:45 pm, in the Grouard Room.
New members are always welcome.
Email: cwlstjosephgp@gmail.com for details

KofC Monthly Meeting - St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie
2023-09-12 19:30 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
The Knights of Columbus monthly meetings resume
on Tuesday, September 12 at 7:30 pm in Liguori Hall.

Christ Children’s Club – Our Lady of Good Counsel, High Level
2023-09-13 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Our Lady of Good Counsel, High Level, Grande Prairie, AB
Every Wednesday 3pm-5pm
Come & Learn God’s Word

Alberta/NWT Bishops Monthly Meeting - Zoom
2023-09-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Online, Grande Prairie, AB

Games Knight - St. Joseph, Grande Prairie
2023-09-14 17:30 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
Games Knight returns Thursday, Sept 14.
Everyone is welcome to come enjoy Crib,
Canasta & board games for kids.
5:30 pm: Spaghetti dinner, garlic bread and
Caesar salad.
Games begin after dinner until 8:30 pm.
Cost is by donation to support meals for
St. Lawrence Centre.

Communications Committee Meeting - Zoom
2023-09-14 19:00 | Online, Grande Prairie, AB

Mass & Adoration - St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie
2023-09-15 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
Mass & Adoration
Friday, September 15, 7 – 8:15 pm
Join us for this sacred time to pray in
the Real Presence of Jesus. We begin
with Mass at 7:00 pm. Adoration
follows at about 7:30 pm and
continues until 8:15 pm.

EDGE (for Grades 7-9) - St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie
2023-09-15 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
EDGE (gr.7 – 9) 7 – 9 pm
in the SJPII Room
First gathering of the Fall: Sept. 15
All students in grades 7 – 9 join us for
friends, faith, fun & food.

Regional D&P Assembly - Zoom
2023-09-16 09:30 | Online, Grande Prairie, AB

APC Meeting - Our Lady of Peace, Peace River
2023-09-16 09:30 - 15:00 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River, Grande Prairie, AB
APC Meeting with persons from across the archdiocese to be held in Peace River at the Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall. Begins at 9:30 am

KofC Meeting - St. Mary's, Beaverlodge
2023-09-16 14:00 | St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge, Grande Prairie, AB
Knights of Columbus Meeting – St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge
3rd Saturday of each month in the church’s meeting room
2:00 PM

Archbishop's Mass - St. John the Baptist, McLennan
2023-09-17 10:30 - 23:30 | St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan, Grande Prairie, AB

Potluck Sunday - St. Mary's, Beaverlodge
2023-09-17 11:30 - 13:00 | St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge, Grande Prairie, AB
September 17, immediately after the 11Am Mass
St. Mary’s Church Hall
Beaverlodge

Altar Servers Training & Activity - St. Mary's, Beaverlodge
2023-09-19 13:00 | St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge, Grande Prairie, AB
Next Altar Servers Training & Activity
Tuesday Sept 19, 2023, at 1:00PM
St. Mary’s Church

Christ Children’s Club – Our Lady of Good Counsel, High Level
2023-09-20 15:00 - 17:00 | AB

Curia Meeting - Chancery Office, Grande Prairie
2023-09-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Chancery Office, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB

Volunteer Appreciation Event - Our Lady of Peace, Peace River.
2023-09-21 15:30 - 18:00 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River, Grande Prairie, AB
Volunteer Appreciation Event : Thursday, September 21st, 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM at Our Lady of Peace Hall.

Ultreya (Cursillo) - St. Joseph, Grande Prairie
2023-09-22 19:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
Looking for connection? Join us for faith sharing and become a part of our community. Ultreya is a part of the Cursillo movement but this gathering is open to everyone. The next Ultreya is Friday, September 22, in the church at 7 pm. Note: you need not have attended a Cursillo weekend to join us. Looking forward to seeing you!

Annual Archdiocesan Finance Meeting - Sept. 23rd
2023-09-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River, Grande Prairie, AB
On Saturday, September 23, 2023, the Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan will have their annual
informational meeting. This meeting includes reporting on the financial statements of 2022, updating
information about the performance of the Archdiocese’s pooled investment fund, reviewing certain
policies and presenting the new and amended policies for parishes from 2022.
This meeting will be at the Basement of Our Lady of Peace in Peace River, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Youth Mass - Our Lady of Good Counsel, High Level
2023-09-24 10:00 | Our Lady of Good Counsel, High Level, Grande Prairie, AB

Fourth Degree KofC Meeting - St. Anne, Falher
2023-09-24 14:30 | St. Anne Church, Falher, Grande Prairie, AB

Peace Retreats: The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola - St. Joseph Catholic Church, Grande Prairie
2023-09-28 18:30 - 21:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola in Daily Life
19th Annotation
September 28, 2023 – May 11, 2024
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola are powerful prayer exercises containing
prayer passages for meditation and contemplation, plus many helpful articles, tips and spiritual
practices.
Read the full information package here.

Bible & Beer - Ignite: Catholic Young Adults of Grande Prairie
2023-09-28 19:30 | State & Main, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
Join us at State and Main in Grande Prairie for Bible & Beer – an evening to grow in our faith, and in Catholic community
For young Catholic adults age 18-35

School Mass & Orange Shirt Day
2023-09-29 09:00 | St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge, Grande Prairie, AB
Students of St. Mary’s School in Beaverlodge will attend Mass at St. Mary’s Church.
Friday, Sept. 29th 9:00 am
All are welcome

CWL Harvest Boxes - Our Lady of Good Counsel, High Level
2023-09-29 12:30 | Our Lady of Good Counsel, High Level, Grande Prairie, AB
CWL will be preparing HARVEST BOXES
filled with a variety of fresh garden
vegetables.
Boxes will vary in price starting at $30.
Prices will vary depending on the
vegetables placed in the box.
Vegetables that may be included are potatoes,
carrots, beets, spaghetti squash, pumpkins, corn
on the cob, tomatoes etc. Some boxes may also
contain home canned goods and baking.
Harvest Boxes will be available for
purchase at the church on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 starting at
12:30 until all boxes are sold.
Come support your CWL and bring home
some fresh produce just in time for Thanksgiving

Women, Wine & the Word: An Evening of Grace
2023-09-29 18:30 - 21:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
From St. Joseph Church bulletin:
Women, Wine & the Word: An Evening of Grace
Friday, September 29, 7 – 9:30 pm, in Tranquille Hall
Cocktails 6:30 pm
Ladies, join us for a beautiful and inspiring evening
of prayer, music, fellowship, catered charcuterie,
raffles, coffee, tea, sparkling juice and wine.
Guest Speaker: Candice Edey
Proceeds will support Catholic Family Services.
Tickets $30, available on Eventbrite,
(scan the QR code) or at the back of
the church after weekend Masses
beginning next weekend.
This is an 18+ event as wine will be
served.

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
2023-09-30 | AB

Commission of St. Stephen's Staff + K of C Breakfast - St. Rita's, Valleyview
2023-10-01 10:00 | St. Rita’s, Valleyview, Grande Prairie, AB
Commissioning of Staff of St. Stephen’s School & staff from other schools that come to our Church
October 1st 2023 @ 10:00 am Mass

At the celebration of baptism, we pledge ourselves to nurture one another in the faith. You, as teachers, leaders, and assistants, carry a particular joy and responsibility.

You were chosen from among us to teach us and our children. You are charged to represent the gospel of God with gentleness and insight as the Spirit guides you in your words and in your witness with us.

Through your ministry our faith will be nurtured and deepened. We look to you to equip us to live the truth of Jesus Christ in community, family, workplace, and world.

Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast for everyone after 10:00 am Mass Sunday October 1st 2023..
Everyone is Welcome

Youth Mass & Potluck - St. Mary's, Beaverlodge
2023-10-01 11:00 | St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge, Grande Prairie, AB
Youth Mass
Sunday
October 1, at 11:00AM
St. Mary’s Church
All are welcome to join us for Potluck and youth activity immediately after 11:00AM Mass.
*We are looking for donations of goody treats and other articles to be used as prizes for children’s activities every month. If you can donate, please arrange drop off with Fr. Michael or you can drop donated items off at the parish office during office hours.
