Catholic Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan

Peace Retreats: The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola - St. Joseph Catholic Church, Grande Prairie
2023-09-28 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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.

Turkey Shoot Fundraiser - St. Martin, Wabasca
2023-10-01 11:00 | St. Martin’s Church, Wabasca, Grande Prairie, AB
Turkey Shoot Fundraiser
Oct. 1st
11:15am After Mass
All ages welcome
$5 – three shorts
Men’s, women’s and youth categories
Bake sale, raffle and stew and bannock will also be available
Enter as many chances to win a harm or turkey
Contact the parish for further info

CEFFA Meeting
2023-10-02 13:00 | Online, Grande Prairie, AB

Anniversary of the Dedication of St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan
2023-10-03 | AB

Emmaues Night: 'Gaudium et Spes' - Ignite Grande Prairie
2023-10-03 19:30 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
Emmaus Night is an evening of peer-led faith formation where get to discuss the many treasures of our Catholic faith. For this night, Caleb Binder will give a talk on the Vatican II document ‘Gaudium et Spes’.

Emmaus Night is held in the John Paul II Room at St. Joseph Church, beginning around 7:45 pm. See you then!
Learn more about Ignite GP here.

Ladies Bible Study - St. Joseph, Grande Prairie
2023-10-04 09:30 - 11:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
Ladies’ Bible Study, Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11 am,
St. JPII Room. All ladies welcome.

CWL Thanksgiving Supper - Our Lady of Peace, Peace River
2023-10-04 17:30 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River, Grande Prairie, AB
CWL Thanksgiving Supper: Wednesday, October 4th, at Our Lady of Peace Hall after the 5:30 PM Mass.

Curia Meeting - Chancery Office, Grande Prairie
2023-10-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Chancery Office, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB

Bake Sale - St. Anne, Falher
2023-10-05 08:00 - 17:00 | St. Anne Church, Falher, Grande Prairie, AB
Upcoming Bake Sale
Thursday October 5th, 2023
Sainte Anne church in Falher

Thanksgiving Mass - Glenmary School, Peace River
2023-10-05 10:00 | Glenmary School, Peace River, Grande Prairie, AB
Thanksgiving Mass at Glenmary School at 10AM

La Posada Planning Meeting - St. Joseph, Grande Prairie
2023-10-05 19:30 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
La Posada: December 16. Help the Holy Family
search for room at the Inn! Musicians, readers, game
leaders and costume crew needed! Next meeting,
Thursday, Oct. 5, 7:30 pm

First Friday Adoration - St. Joseph, Spirit River
2023-10-06 09:00 - 19:30 | St. Joseph’s Church, Spirit River, Grande Prairie, AB
Adoration at St. Joseph Church in Spirit River
9am to 7pm
Mass at 7pm

EDGE - St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie
2023-10-06 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
EDGE (gr.7 – 9) 7 – 9 pm
in the St JPII Room of St. Joseph Church
Next gathering: October 6
All students in grades 7 – 9 join us for
friends, faith, fun & food.

Thanksgiving
2023-10-09 | AB

Alberta/NWT Bishops Monthly Meeting - Zoom
2023-10-12 09:00 | Online, Grande Prairie, AB

Thanksgiving Mass - Our Lady of Peace, Peace River
2023-10-13 09:30 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River, Grande Prairie, AB

Youth Ministry Leadership Workshop
2023-10-14 09:30 - 12:00 | Online, Grande Prairie, AB
The Youth Ministry Leadership Workshop in the Archdiocese
The General Workshop Session date is October 14th 2023. It is an online session via zoom, taking place from 9:45 am to 12:00 pm. Click here to register.
All adults interested in ministry for youth and youth adults are welcome to attend. We invite all parents, ministry leaders and volunteers in your parishes, stations and schools. To receive the Zoom link, please contact director.oec.agm@gmail.com

Canada-wide Rosary Rally
2023-10-14 12:00 | AB
Thousands of Catholics across Canada will gather on
October 14 at 12 noon (local time) to pray the rosary.
Please check with your local parish to see if your community is meeting for this rosary.

Youth Mass - St. Peter and Paul, Rycroft
2023-10-15 10:00 | St. Peter and Paul Church, Rycroft, Grande Prairie, AB

Archbishop's Mass - St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan
2023-10-15 10:30 | St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan, Grande Prairie, AB

Parish Pastoral Committee Meeting - St. Mary's, Beaverlodge
2023-10-16 19:00 | St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge, Grande Prairie, AB
Next Parish Pastoral Core
Committee meeting
Oct 16, 2023 at 7:00PM.
All the core committee members are
requested to attend.

Covenant Health Archdiocesan Committee Meeting
2023-10-18 08:30 | Chancery Office, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB

Presbyterium Meeting - Our Lady of Peace, Peace River
2023-10-18 10:00 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River, Grande Prairie, AB
