BAPTISM COURSE Our parish will be holding a Baptism course, March 2nd at 7:00 pm. In order to receive the sacrament of Baptism, a Baptismal preparation course is needed. If there are families who would like to have their children baptized; please contact the parish
Beginning at 6:40 pm every Tuesday of Lent
Workshop will be held every Wednesday of Lent (Feb. 21st-March 20th), beginning with Mass at 6:45 pm. Refreshments provided.
Into The Breach The Knights of Columbus, Holy Family Council 11495 of Beaverlodge, is inviting all men to come and experience a brotherhood of fellow Christian men, through a faith filled series by Bishop Olmsted called " Into the Breach", to help men deepen their understanding of living a truly masculine life in Christ and […]
This Men’s Cursillo is a 3 day retreat weekend beginning on Thursday evening, March 7, until Sunday afternoon, March 10. During the weekend, there will be talks (given by different Cursillo community members), discussion, sharing, prayer, lots of laughter and good food. Our goal is to help you to know that you are loved by […]
Beginning at 6:40 pm every Thursday of Lent
Join us for a Lenten meal in Tranquille Hall (provided by the CWL), a short presentation provided by the Social Justice committee, and praying the Stations of the Cross in the church.
Soup and Stations of the Cross - St. Mary's, Beaverlodge Every Friday during lent beginning at 6pm with a Lenten meal in the church hall followed by the Stations of the Cross in the Church Nave. Please note *March 1 Soup and Stations will begin at 5pm
Archbishop Pettipas will be in Muenster, Saskatchewan for retreat of clergy from Keewatin-LePas March 11-14
Beginning at 6:40 pm every Tuesday of Lent
Wednesday, March 13th Reconciliations available from 12pm to 6pm Mass at 7 pm Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River
Workshop will be held every Wednesday of Lent (Feb. 21st-March 20th), beginning with Mass at 6:45 pm. Refreshments provided.
Into The Breach The Knights of Columbus, Holy Family Council 11495 of Beaverlodge, is inviting all men to come and experience a brotherhood of fellow Christian men, through a faith filled series by Bishop Olmsted called " Into the Breach", to help men deepen their understanding of living a truly masculine life in Christ and […]
Beginning at 6:40 pm every Thursday of Lent
Join us for a Lenten meal in Tranquille Hall (provided by the CWL), a short presentation provided by the Social Justice committee, and praying the Stations of the Cross in the church.
Soup and Stations of the Cross – St. Mary’s, Beaverlodge Every Friday during lent beginning at 6pm with a Lenten meal in the church hall followed by the Stations of the Cross in the Church Nave. Please note *March 1 Soup and Stations will begin at 5pm
Breakfast held after 10:00 am Sunday Mass, begins at 11:00 am.
Beginning at 6:40 pm every Tuesday of Lent
Join us for mass and a gathering and St. Joe’s Got Talent to follow in celebration of the feast day of our patron: St. Joseph.
Workshop will be held every Wednesday of Lent (Feb. 21st-March 20th), beginning with Mass at 6:45 pm. Refreshments provided.
Into The Breach The Knights of Columbus, Holy Family Council 11495 of Beaverlodge, is inviting all men to come and experience a brotherhood of fellow Christian men, through a faith filled series by Bishop Olmsted called " Into the Breach", to help men deepen their understanding of living a truly masculine life in Christ and […]
Beginning at 6:40 pm every Thursday of Lent
Join us for a Lenten meal in Tranquille Hall (provided by the CWL), a short presentation provided by the Social Justice committee, and praying the Stations of the Cross in the church.
Soup and Stations of the Cross – St. Mary’s, Beaverlodge Every Friday during lent beginning at 6pm with a Lenten meal in the church hall followed by the Stations of the Cross in the Church Nave. Please note *March 1 Soup and Stations will begin at 5pm
Palm weaving and potluck supper to follow after March 22nd Mass and Stations of the Cross
On Saturday March 23rd, our archdiocese is hosting a gathering to reflect on the first synthesis report of the Synod on Synodality. The gathering will be held at the Catholic Conference Centre in Peace River, from 10:00am to 2:00 pm, with lunch provided. Fr. Ed Eherer, CSsR will lead the gathering. Participants will be asked […]
Chrism Mass, March 26th, 7:30 pm St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan Parishioners from throughout the archdiocese are invited to join with His Excellency Archbishop Pettipas and clergy for the Chrism Mass, held at St. John the Baptist Cathedral on Tuesday, March 26th. At this special liturgy, the clergy will renew their commitment of service […]
Into The Breach The Knights of Columbus, Holy Family Council 11495 of Beaverlodge, is inviting all men to come and experience a brotherhood of fellow Christian men, through a faith filled series by Bishop Olmsted called " Into the Breach", to help men deepen their understanding of living a truly masculine life in Christ and […]
Ecumenical Stations for the Cross at 10:00AM Beginning at St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge concluding at United Church, Beaverlodge followed by Fellowship at St. Luke’s Anglican Hall, Beaverlodge
Into The Breach The Knights of Columbus, Holy Family Council 11495 of Beaverlodge, is inviting all men to come and experience a brotherhood of fellow Christian men, through a faith filled series by Bishop Olmsted called ” Into the Breach”, to help men deepen their understanding of living a truly masculine life in Christ and […]
This Women’s Cursillo is a 3 day retreat weekend beginning on Thursday evening, April 4th, until Sunday afternoon, April 7th. During the weekend, there will be talks (given by different Cursillo community members), discussion, sharing, prayer, lots of laughter and good food. Our goal is to help you to know that you are loved by […]
We will be having Eucharistic Adoration on ever First Friday of each month from 10am to 1pm at St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge (Mass celebrated at 9 am) Please sign-up for your hour (at least two people for each hour must attend).
Saturday at 10am St. Mary’s Church Meeting Room All Ladies are Welcome!
Catholic Family, Education and Grace Russ Noble one of the Members of Catholic Education Board of Trustees will be visiting St. Mary’s Parish, Beaverlodge on Sunday April 7. He will talk about Catholic families, the importance of Catholic Education and what the Grace Program is all about. This will take place immediately after the 11:00AM […]
St. Mary’s Church Divine Mercy Service Sunday, April 7 3:00PM ~Divine Mercy Novena Chaplet~ ~Silent adoration & Benediction~ ~Veneration of the Divine Mercy Picture~ Nine days of Divine Mercy Novena The Divine Mercy Novena is prayed nine days prior to Divine Mercy Sunday, beginning on Good Friday, March 29, 2024. The Novena will be prayed […]
Next Parish Pastoral Council Meeting April 9, 2024 Beginning with the Celebration of Mass at 4:30pm Followed by the meeting at 5pm St. Mary’s Church Meeting Room
Into The Breach The Knights of Columbus, Holy Family Council 11495 of Beaverlodge, is inviting all men to come and experience a brotherhood of fellow Christian men, through a faith filled series by Bishop Olmsted called ” Into the Breach”, to help men deepen their understanding of living a truly masculine life in Christ and […]
Parish Games Night, Thursday, Apr 11, Tranquille Hall 5:30 pm: Supper - Butter chicken, Caeser salad, naan bread and dessert from Majors Restaurant 7 pm: Games You are welcome to come for one or both parts of the evening. Cost by donation (to support the St. Lawrence Centre) Event hosted by the Knights of Columbus
• Date for the next K of C meeting in Sunday April 14 after the morning Mass.
St. Mary's Church Spring Community Supper Sunday, April 14th 5:00pm - 6:30 pm St. Mary's Church Hall Cost - by donation Pork roast supper First come, first serve!
Into The Breach The Knights of Columbus, Holy Family Council 11495 of Beaverlodge, is inviting all men to come and experience a brotherhood of fellow Christian men, through a faith filled series by Bishop Olmsted called ” Into the Breach”, to help men deepen their understanding of living a truly masculine life in Christ and […]
Catholic Family Services Spring Fling Fundraiser April 20, Holiday Inn & Suites. Entertainment by Outlaw Country Tribute to Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings. Dinner, raffles, live and silent auctions. Doors open: 5:30 pm Dinner: 6:00 pm 100% of proceeds benefit our community with access to affordable, professional mental health services. $75 each $140 for 2 […]
St. Mary’s will be hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Lunch on April 21, 2024 Immediately after the Sunday Mass St. Mary’ Church Hall
CWL is planning a Soup and Bun fundraiser for after Mass on Sunday, April 21. A sign-up sheet will be posted after Easter for pre orders. Proceeds from the event will go towards sponsoring youth to attend camp this summer. Adults - $5 Children (8 and under) - $3 Family - $20
Into The Breach The Knights of Columbus, Holy Family Council 11495 of Beaverlodge, is inviting all men to come and experience a brotherhood of fellow Christian men, through a faith filled series by Bishop Olmsted called ” Into the Breach”, to help men deepen their understanding of living a truly masculine life in Christ and […]
Family Night Out - Come celebrate with your whole family: Enjoy a meal, fellowship, music and more. Save the date: April 28, 4 - 7 pm. Watch bulletin for details or email sjc-family@gpcsd.ca.
SAINT JOSEPH THE WORKER May 1, 2024 Mass at 9am followed by recitation of the Novena, In honor of St. Joseph the Worker and International Workers’ Day Novena begins on April 23, 2024 You can pick-up a copy of the Novena located at the back of St. Mary’s Church.
Into The Breach The Knights of Columbus, Holy Family Council 11495 of Beaverlodge, is inviting all men to come and experience a brotherhood of fellow Christian men, through a faith filled series by Bishop Olmsted called ” Into the Breach”, to help men deepen their understanding of living a truly masculine life in Christ and […]
Mass at 9:00 am followed by adoration until 1:00 pm
The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed following 9:00 am Mass on Friday, May 3th Confessions will be available from 9:30 am to 11:00 am Adoration will continue until 6:00 pm
Save the date: I am Enough Women’s Retreat Friday, May 3, 6:30 - 8:30 pm & Saturday, May 4, 9 am - 4 pm. Presented by CWL.
OEC workshop for developing a five-year parish plan for staff and leaders. The workshop for Deanery 2 is held at Our Lady of Peace Church in Peace River. Please register here.
Our Parish will be participating in the Annual Highway Cleanup fund raiser again this spring. The Cleanup day is Saturday May 4. We need 36 adults from our parish to make the event a success. Please keep that morning open on your calendar and add your name to the signup sheet on the table in […]
Choir practice is every Saturday at 3:00 pm. All who are interested in singing, please join us in practice. It is by practicing that we can raise our voices in worship in a prayerful manner.
Catholic Education Week celebrates the vital role of publicly funded Catholic schools throughout Alberta and beyond. The event this year is set for May 5 to May 10, 2024. May 9, 2024, is designated as World Catholic Education Day. As society becomes increasingly secular and religious values less prevalent, Catholic parents are in search of […]
This will be held on Sunday May 5, at 11:00AM – St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge. I encourage you all to pray for all the kids who will be making their First Sacrament of Reconciliation (May 3, 2024, at 7:00PM) and First Holy Communion. Sr. Conni Harken will be our guest speaker for the day. This […]
Christian Meditation Course - St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie Christian Meditation course to introduce interested newcomers to this form of prayer. Sundays until May 26, from 3 - 4 pm in the chapel and will run for 6 weeks. Meditation is central to the Christian experience and is deeply rooted in Christian tradition. It is […]
Prayers to Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Our Lady of Good Counsel, High Level Before Mass every Wednesday at 6:40 pm
La célébration du sacrement de la CONFIRMATION aura lieu le mercredi 8 mai, 19h30, à l’église de Falher. Tous sont les bienvenus. En ce jour où tu renouvelles et confirmes ton appartenance à la grande famille de Dieu, que le Seigneur te remplisse de ses grâces, de ses bontés et de son amour aujourd’hui et […]
Catholic Education Week celebrates the vital role of publicly funded Catholic schools throughout Alberta and beyond. The event this year is set for May 5 to May 10, 2024. May 9, 2024, is designated as World Catholic Education Day. As society becomes increasingly secular and religious values less prevalent, Catholic parents are in search of […]
Roadside Clean-up Fundraisers We are pleased to announce that St. Mary’s Church, CWL and the K of C have all been selected for the 2024 roadside cleanup program! When: K of C on Saturday, May 4 St. Mary’s Church on Saturday, May 11 CWL date Saturday, May 25 All groups will meet at 9am at […]
Archdiocesan Pastoral Council will meet at the Catholic Conference Centre in Peace River. This features representatives from various ministries, committees and parishes in the archdiocese who advise the archbishop.
Christian Meditation Course - St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie Christian Meditation course to introduce interested newcomers to this form of prayer. Sundays until May 26, from 3 - 4 pm in the chapel and will run for 6 weeks. Meditation is central to the Christian experience and is deeply rooted in Christian tradition. It is […]
Prayers to Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Our Lady of Good Counsel, High Level Before Mass every Wednesday at 6:40 pm
After 7pm Mass, May 16th
Grades 7-9 welcome to join us to grow in friendship with each other and God. Tons of games, snacks & fun. 1st & 3rd Fridays from 7-8:30pm in SJPII Room
Christian Meditation Course - St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie Christian Meditation course to introduce interested newcomers to this form of prayer. Sundays until May 26, from 3 - 4 pm in the chapel and will run for 6 weeks. Meditation is central to the Christian experience and is deeply rooted in Christian tradition. It is […]
Prayers to Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Our Lady of Good Counsel, High Level Before Mass every Wednesday at 6:40 pm
Over the summer Sacred Heart cemetery needs to be cleaned approximately every two weeks. At the back of the church is a sign-up sheet– please consider volunteering to head up a group, organizing family, friends, and community members. If you have concerns re: the mowing of the big part, a list will be provided of […]
Roadside Clean-up Fundraisers We are pleased to announce that St. Mary’s Church, CWL and the K of C have all been selected for the 2024 roadside cleanup program! When: K of C on Saturday, May 4 St. Mary’s Church on Saturday, May 11 CWL date Saturday, May 25 All groups will meet at 9am at […]
OEC workshop for developing a five-year parish plan for staff and leaders. The workshop for Deanery 1 is held at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in McLennan. Please register here.
Christian Meditation Course - St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie Christian Meditation course to introduce interested newcomers to this form of prayer. Sundays until May 26, from 3 - 4 pm in the chapel and will run for 6 weeks. Meditation is central to the Christian experience and is deeply rooted in Christian tradition. It is […]
Parish Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Monday, May 27th at 7:00PM St. Mary’s Church meeting room
Prayers to Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Our Lady of Good Counsel, High Level Before Mass every Wednesday at 6:40 pm
Thursday, May 30th 9:00 am All are welcome!
St James Church Interior & Window Cleaning Thursday May 30 @ 10 am. On Thursday May 30th we will be doing a spring cleaning of the inside of our Church. Lunch will be provided. Please consider helping, it will be greatly appreciated– more hands make less work. It will be a fun, social work bee!
OEC workshop for developing a five-year parish plan for staff and leaders. The workshop for Deanery 4 is held at St. Paul's Church in High Prairie. Please register here.
5:30 pm on June 3rd Meeting in the parish
Le 6 juin 2024 – Souper pour la semaine des aînés suivis de l’AGA et la collecte de cotisation pour l’année 2024-2025. Si vous voulez manger avec nous, donnez-nous votre nom. Payer votre cotisation de 15 $ et 20 $ pour le souper avant le 31 mai 2024. Vous pouvez payer soit en personne, à […]
Games Night, Thursday, June 6, 5:30 - 7:30 pm Family Bingo! Coffee, tea & cookies (note: there is no meal). Donations to support the parish outreach program, Samaritan’s Basket. All are welcome!
The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis’ first Hospitality and Accompaniment Workshop will be held June 8th, for our church communities in Deanery 3. Time: 9:45 am – 12:45 pm @ St. Joseph Church (Tranquille Hall), Grande Prairie Register here.
Saturday morning. Please contact the parish for further details
After Sunday Mass
Filipino Mass, Sunday, June 9, 4 pm After Mass, join us for fellowship in Tranquille Hall followed by the FAGPA AGM.
Roadside Clean-up Fundraisers We are pleased to announce that St. Mary’s Church, CWL and the K of C have all been selected for the 2024 roadside cleanup program! Thanks to those who volunteered for K Of C, St. Mary’s Church Roadside Clean up! CWL date Saturday, June 15 All groups will meet at 9am at […]
Réunion Annuelle de la paroisse le dimanche 16 juin 2024 après la messe. - Début de la messe: 9H00, suivie d'un repas à la fortune du pot dans le sous-sol. June 16, 2024 Parish Annual General meeting after mass. Mass will be at 9 a.m. followed by a pot luck lunch.
Father’s Day – Family Picnic with Raffle and 50/50 Draw After Mass
Date: Sunday, June 16 th, 2024 Time: 12 Noon (following the 11am Mass) Place: St. Mary’s Church Hall and Grounds, Beaverlodge, AB BBQ, games, and prizes! Face painting! Please bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to share! You can also bring your own lawn chair or blanket to sit in the grassy areas of […]
June 22nd Registration at 10am Full details and sponsorship here
This pancake breakfast is to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the CWL and raise funds for a new refridgerator for the McLennan parish hall. After Sunday Mass on June 23rd
Hometown Nazareth VBS, July 8 - 12 Registration is open! Calling all kids, ages 4 - grade5/6! Come experience what life was like in ancient Nazareth. Discover the village where Jesus grew up. Hear stories about Jesus when he was your age. Register on our website click here. Volunteers needed! Many jobs to do. We […]
The annual Pilgrimage in Eleske will be held this year from July 13-14! The schedule includes blessing of the waters, praying in the four directions, blessing of the cemetery grounds, a healing service, Way of the Cross, followed by a procession and evening Mass. A Sunday Mass will also be held at the grotto Sunday […]
Please contact the parish for more details
Annual pilgrimage held in Little Red River (just outside of Fox Lake) August 1-5th For the parish communities of John D'Or Prairie, Fox Lake and Garden River
The Feast of the Assumption Pilgrimage in Girouxville is coming up this August! This annual archdiocesan Pilgrimage will be held in Girouxville’s Notre Dame de Lourdes church and grotto from Wednesday evening, August 14th to Thursday afternoon, August 15th. Beginning with Vespers at 7:30 pm, a Vigil Mass, followed by a Eucharistic Procession and Benediction, will be held on August 14th, with the Mass starting at 8:30 pm. On Thursday, August 15th, a penitential service followed by confessions will begin at 9:00 […]
September 10, 2024 Celebration of Mass at 4:30pm Followed by the PPC meeting at 5pm St. Mary’s Church meeting room.
10:00 am - St. Joseph Church, Spirit River Soup and Bun Luncheon afterwards (No Sunday Mass in Rycroft or Silver Valley)
Friday, Sept. 20th 7:00pm-9:30pm Tranquille Hall St. Joseph Church Full details on the poster Tickets are $30, learn more at saintjoseph.ca
Knights of Columbus Meeting September 21, 2024 2pm St. Mary’s Church meeting room
September 24: Tuesday, St. Mary’s PFC meeting at 2pm, St. Mary’s meeting room.
Mass at 5:30 pm followed by supper at 6:00 pm and meeting at 7:30 pm. All ladies welcome
Parish Potluck Sunday and Meet & Greet Let us join together for a special potluck and a warm welcome to our new parish priest, Fr. Lawrence Odoemena October 6, 2024 Immediately after the 11am Mass St. Mary’s Church Hall
October 8, Tuesday: PPC meeting at 5pm St. Mary’s Church meeting room
The Grande Prairie Catholic Women’s League meet following the 7pm mass in the Grouard Room on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Please join us if you are a member or new members are always welcome!
"Join us in preparing meals for our shelters around town. We meet in the Tranquille Hall kitchen at 5pm until approximately 7pm." Ignite is St. Joseph's Catholic ministry for young adults (18 and over)
October 10, Thursday: Ward Review Community Consultation, St. Mary’s School at 5:30pm
Game Night presented by the Knights of Columbus is an evening full of food, fellowship and fun. From crib tournaments and cards to board games, there is fun for the whole family! Join us this month for Macaroni and Cheese, Caesar Salad, & Mashed Potatoes sponsored by Mr. Mikes with cookies from Subway for […]
La vente de pâtisseries sera le vendredi 11 octobre de 10h00 à 14h00 au Club Alouette. Tous sont invités à apporter quelques mets pour cette vente avant 10h. Venez nombreux acheter des délices pour la fête de l’action de grâce! *************************************************************************** The Bake Sale will be on Friday October 11 from 10 a.m. till 2 […]
October 12, Saturday: CWL meeting at 10am, St. Mary’s meeting Room.
Public Rosary Rally will be held at the Cathedral on Saturday, Oct. 12th at noon. "Please join us as we ask God to save Canada through the Rosary of His Most Holy Mother. Our nation is in great need of public prayer, repentance and conversion."
October 13, Sunday: Rosary Rally to take place immediately after the 11am Mass "We want to invite you to join in a Public Square Rosary Rally on Sunday, October 13th at 12:00 noon at the parking lot on highway 43 (across from the old Beaverlodge Hotel). This Public Square Rosary, sponsored by Canada Needs […]
Join us for Emmaus Night- a peer-led faith sharing night! It is a great chance to meet other young Catholics, enjoy some snacks and learn more about the rich treasures of our Faith. 7:45 pm upstairs in St. Joseph Upcoming Topics: October 15th – The Origins of Halloween presented by Emily Elsenheimer November 19th- Catholic […]
Our monthly healing prayer service following 7 pm Mass in church. The Prayer Team prays for all types of healing: mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and even for someone not present through a proxy. Attend Mass and stay for prayer.
This will be an opportunity for women from across Alberta and beyond to come together in a fun and faith filled atmosphere with other women to share and deepen their faith journey. "She is clothed with strength and dignity;" Proverbs 31:25 This weekend our speakers will do a deep dive beyond the question "What is […]
Grades 7-9 welcome to join us to grow in friendship with each other and God. Tons of games, snacks & fun. 1st & 3rd Fridays from 7-8:30pm in SJPII Room
Meeting after Sunday Mass
Join us for Bible & Beer at Mr. Mikes- an opportunity to grow in our faith and in Catholic community. We will meet at 7:45 pm for food and drinks and a discussion on the Scriptures. (The booking will always be under “St. Joseph Church”) We can’t wait to see you there! Ignite is a […]
The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis has three upcoming Hospitality and Accompaniment Workshops in the Archdiocese: Deanery 2: Oct. 26th @ Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall, Peace River Deanery 4: Nov. 23rd @ St. Paul Parish Hall, High Prairie Deanery 1: Nov. 30th @ St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan Each workshop will begin with registration at 9:45 am, and […]
Gather in Tranquille Hall after 9 am or 11am mass to make sandwiches for the St. Lawrence Centre. Parishioners are invited to drop off supplies for making sandwiches for the hungry, and/or join in making the sandwiches after the Sunday masses. Items to bring: Sandwich Meat Cheese Peanut Butter Jam Mayonnaise Ziploc Bags
October 27: Sunday: Knights of Columbus Meeting of the 4th degree and supper. St. Mary’s Church. Volunteers will be needed and donations of food.
October 27, Sunday: Knights of Columbus Meeting of the 4th degree and supper. St. Mary’s Church. Volunteers will be needed and donations of food.