7 pm Mass, followed by Adoration, Friday, June 13 (Note date change.) Join us for this sacred time to pray in the Real Presence of Jesus. Please note: This is the last evening of Adoration until September.
Over the summer Sacred Heart Cemetery needs to be cleaned approximately every two weeks. At the back of St. James the Major Church is a sign-up sheet– please consider volunteering to head up a group, organizing family, friends, and community members. This is a time when we can honour loved ones by cleaning their place […]
June 15th after Mass! A celebration for Father’s Day/Our Seminarians/All the volunteers in our church. Bring something to eat and join us in the hall after Mass.
K of C Father’s Day BBQ, June 15 following 11 am Mass. Burgers, hotdogs, beans & salad and cake. Gluten free available. Cost: Donation
If you love to golf and support great causes at the same time, we'd love for you to join us on the course on June 19! Register your team at www.pccgp.ca/golftournament !
Faith & Fitness - St. James the Major Church/Rosary School, Manning Thursdays 6:30-7:30 pm Rosary School playground. Meet at the school at 6:30 for 30 minutes of self-paced exercise (walking/running the trail, outdoor workout equipment) followed by praying the outdoor Rosary together. Free of charge. Everyone welcome!
Grade 7 - 9: 7 - 8:30 pm, St JPII Room Please join us for our year-end party on June 21st, details coming soon
June 22nd Mass at 10 am Friedenstal Hall, Friedenstall followed by potluck lunch for St. Thomas More Church, Fairview parish community
June 22nd It’s the 10th anniver-sary to the priesthood for Father Eucharius. This potluck is in appreciation of Father Eucharius’ heartfelt dedication and service as he marks his 10th Anniversary to the Priesthood. Bring your favourite dish and join everyone after Mass.
JUBILEE OF FAMILIES, CHILDREN, GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY Parish Picnic Sunday, June 22, 2025 St. Mary’s Church Celebration of Mass at 11am Picnic at 12noon Games and activities for kids! Hamburgers and Hotdogs provided! Please bring a side dish or desert to share! Rain or Shine!
Faith & Fitness - St. James the Major Church/Rosary School, Manning Thursdays 6:30-7:30 pm Rosary School playground. Meet at the school at 6:30 for 30 minutes of self-paced exercise (walking/running the trail, outdoor workout equipment) followed by praying the outdoor Rosary together. Free of charge. Everyone welcome!
Grade 3 - 6 youth group 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 - 8:30 pm
VBS 2025: Great Journey with Jesus through the Church Year July 7 - 11. Ages 4 - grade 5/6 Kids will have fun learning about Jesus while celebrating the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent and Easter. Register at www.saintjoseph.ca/VBS Call Kristen today if you want to be on team. Volunteers have more fun!
The parish community of Slave Lake are making a pilgrimage to the Marian Grotto in Wabasca on July 12. They will leave from St. Peter Celestin Church at 10:00 am. Transportation available. Mass, prayer and a BBQ will be celebrated at the grotto.
After 10:30 am Mass
https://lacsteannepilgrimage.ca/
Three retreats for the youth of the archdiocese are coming up this summer! In honour of the Jubilee Year of Hope, instituted by Pope Francis, representatives from Newman Theological College will be in our archdiocese from July 28th-July 30th hosting retreats for youth entering Grades 3 to 7. Register here. This will be a great chance for your […]
Three retreats for the youth of the archdiocese are coming up this summer! In honour of the Jubilee Year of Hope, instituted by Pope Francis, representatives from Newman Theological College will be in our archdiocese from July 28th-July 30th hosting retreats for youth entering Grades 3 to 7. Register here. This will be a great chance for your […]
Three retreats for the youth of the archdiocese are coming up this summer! In honour of the Jubilee Year of Hope, instituted by Pope Francis, representatives from Newman Theological College will be in our archdiocese from July 28th-July 30th hosting retreats for youth entering Grades 3 to 7. Register here. This will be a great chance for your […]
Discovery Youth Camps! Register now! High School Week (gr. 9-12): August 4 - 9 Jr. High Week (gr. 7-8): August 10 - 15 Family Camp Weekend (all ages welcome): August 15 - 17 Many volunteer opportunities. For more information go to www.saintjoseph.ca/discovery
Discovery Youth Camps! Register now! High School Week (gr. 9-12): August 4 - 9 Jr. High Week (gr. 7-8): August 10 - 15 Family Camp Weekend (all ages welcome): August 15 - 17 Many volunteer opportunities. For more information go to www.saintjoseph.ca/discovery
ARCHDIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE PROGRAM OF EVENTS TIME EVENTS THURSDAY AUGUST 14, 2025 6 PM – 7. PM ARRIVAL OF PILGRIMS 7.20 PM WELCOME SPEECH/ADDRESS 7.30 PM VESPERS 8.00 PM TALK: MARY’S ASSUMPTION AS THE FULFILLMENT OF HOPE 8.30 PM VIGIL MASS OF ASSUMPTION 9.30 PM CANDLE-LIGHT PROCESSION WITH THE BLESSED SACRAMENT AND LITANY OF OUR […]
Discovery Youth Camps! Register now! High School Week (gr. 9-12): August 4 - 9 Jr. High Week (gr. 7-8): August 10 - 15 Family Camp Weekend (all ages welcome): August 15 - 17 Many volunteer opportunities. For more information go to www.saintjoseph.ca/discovery
With praise and thanksgiving to God the Archdiocese of Grouard–McLennan joyfully invites you to witness the Ordination of Thomas Wollis to the Sacred Order of Deacons, by His Grace Archbishop Gerard Pettipas, CSsR. This sacred celebration of faith and service will take place on Tuesday, August 19th, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Wabasca. […]
Mass August 30th - 10:00 am Dinner later that night at 6:00 pm Legion Hall, Grimshaw
Retreat for all clergy and religious of the Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan
Sandwich Sunday, September 14. After 9 am Mass. Help assemble sandwiches for the less fortunate. If you can’t join us, ingredients for the sandwiches would be most appreciated: sandwich meat, cheese, peanut butter, jam, mayonnaise, ziplock bags.
The parish community of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church pilgrimaged to the Marian grotto in Meander River in honour of the Jubilee Year archdiocesan pilgrimage. Sept. 14th
1:00 pm St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan Tuesday, Sept. 16th
**Rescheduled to September 17th, same time and location**
Theme: Connection Speaker: Joanne Chiasson Friday, September 19, 7 - 9:30 pm. Age 18+ Doors open at 6:30 pm. $30/person An inspiring evening of prayer, music, fellowship, raffles, catered charcuterie, refreshments and, of course, wine! Tickets available on Eventbrite and in the back of the church after Mass. Ticket deadline, Monday, Sept. 15 by noon.
Are you interested in getting more involved with youth ministry efforts at your parish? Newman Theological College and ProjectYM are offering a free online workshop later this month to help equip local volunteers and youth ministers with the tools and insights they need to grow youth ministry in their parishes! The workshop is coming up […]
St. Joseph Parish is hosting a special Jubilee Celebration for the music ministries in our deanery. This Jubilee of Choirs will take place in Tranquille Hall Saturday, September 20 beginning at 9:30 am. We will begin with a prayer, followed by a couple of meditations. Then, we will move into the Church with each choir […]
Fr. Ed is celebrating his 25th Year of Ordination! We will be gathering to celebrate him after 11 am Mass, Sunday, Sept. 21, in Tranquille Hall. Join us for cake and refreshments.
Father Mike Dechant Celebration~ Sunday September 28. Fifty years ago, on September 27, 1975 at our St. James Parish, we were honored to witness the ordination of Father Mike. And now, after five decades of priestly ministry, that has taken him across our country, Father Mike is coming home to celebrate his 50th Anniversary with […]
Mass celebrated by Archbishop Pettipas St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie 11:00 am Open House Chancery Office, Grande Prairie 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
New Bible Study: Follow Me Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John. Begins Monday, Sep. 29, 7 pm in St. JPII Room. Register at 402guene@telus.net
On Saturday, October 4th, the Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan will host a Jubilee Year Mass and celebration of succession for Most Rev. Charles Duval, CSsR, as the 6th Archbishop of Grouard-McLennan. These celebrations will be held at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in McLennan. The Mass will be held at 2:30 pm, followed by dinner and entertainment at Centre Chevaliers (The Pink Elephant) in Falher at […]
You are invited to join in a Public Square Rosary Rally on Sunday, October 5, 2025 to take place immediately after the potluck (1:30pm) in the public parking lot on Highway Ave and 10th street (across the highway from the old Beaverlodge Hotel) This Public Square Rosary, sponsored by Canada Needs Our Lady, will be […]
General fall clean up at Sacred Heart Cemetery October 6 @ 7:00 pm. All volunteers are appreciated, with helping at this final clean up. Thanks to everyone who did their part in the summer cleanup.
Thursday, October 9th, 2025 Club Alouette, Falher 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Everyone welcome! *Door opens at 8:30 a.m. to receive donated goods. *Goods can also be dropped off the night before 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. There will be many ‘goodies’ to be enjoyed at your Thanksgiving Celebration! Fundraiser for Paroisse STE ANNE […]
Please bring non-perishable food items to the church parking lot between 1 & 4 pm. Help fill the shelves of the Salvation Army Food Bank! Organized by the Knights of Columbus council #3241
After 7pm Mass
DIOCESAN CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE FALL EDUCATION WORKSHOP Theme: Here I am Lord. Send me. I am saying, “Yes”. October 18, 2025 St. Mary ‘s Church, Beaverlodge 1107-1st Ave 10:00 am -3:00pm Mass 11:30 am Lunch 12:00 Workshops on: Joy of Leadership Resolution actions R3 to 1 Unity! New membership forms Cost $25.00 (includes lunch) Contact […]
75th Anniversary Weekend Schedule: Friday, Oct 24th @ St James from 7-9pm- Welcome, opening prayer, "Rosary School- 75 Years" slideshow, and wine & cheese Saturday, Oct 25th @ Rosary School 1-3pm- drop by with your friends or family to compete in some Rosary Games stations throughout the school, afternoon coffee & cookies, silent auction 3-4:30/5pm- […]
Children will parade as various saints as part of the Oct. 26th Sunday Mass
All Children are invited to join us for games, prizes and pizza to celebrate All Saints Day! Wednesday, October 29 5pm – 6:30pm Dress up as your favorite Saint!
Children & Families: All Saints Costume Party Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 - 3 pm Dress as your favorite saint or character (nothing scary please). No charge. Saint James is planning to come! H
Foundations for Life Fall Banquet, Nov. 1, 5 pm at Grande Prairie Holiday & Suites - Supper, program, live and silent auction. $60/ticket or $420/table of 8 Questions? Email office@myfoundations.ca or www.myfoundations.ca/events for information or to purchase tickets.
At our annual Memorial Mass the name of everyone whose funeral was celebrated in our church will be read aloud. If you have an immediate family member (parent, sibling or child) who died in the past year, we invite you to call the office with their name before noon on Friday, October 31. Their name […]
After 7pm Mass
Games Night, Thursday, November 13 Everyone is welcome to come for supper followed by games. 5:30 pm supper sponsored by Mr. Mike’s: mac & cheese, garden burgers, Caesar salad & potato wedges. Games begin after dinner until 8:30 pm. Cost is by donation.
Saturday, Nov. 15th 2- 4 pm Tranquille Hall at St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie $5 per person Special guest appearance from St. Nicholas!
Blessing Bags, Annual youth service project for St. Lawrence Centre - Saturday, Nov. 15 You can help! We are collecting warm mittens & socks, gloves, scarves, toques, hand warmers and candy. Place in donation bins in the entrance to the church, or bring them to the parish office labelled “Blessing Bags" Donation deadline: Nov. 14
Join us on Sunday, November 16 for our annual K of C Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser! When: after the 11am Mass Where: St. Mary’s Church Hall, Beaverlodge Donations collected will go towards the many charities the K of C helps to supp
Invitation spéciale aux bénévoles de la Paroisse de St-Isidore La paroisse de St-Isidore tient à exprimer sa profonde gratitude envers tous ses paroissiens et paroissiennes qui, par leur dévouement et leur générosité, contribuent au bon fonctionnement de notre communauté. Pour vous remercier, nous avons le plaisir de vous convier à un repas à la dinde […]
Following Mass and Adoration at 6:30 pm Nov. 21st
Peace River, Our Lady of Peace Silent auction Bake sale Garage sale Nativity set raffle Nov. 22nd 12:00pm, 4:00 pm
Nov. 23rd in the parish meeting room 12:30pm - 1:20 pm
The 2025 Archbishop’s Dinner is coming up on Friday, November 28th! This year’s dinner will be hosted by Deanery 3, held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grande Prairie. Doors open at 6:30 pm and dinner begins at 7:00 pm. The evening will also include a silent auction and a special talk by Archbishop Charles […]
An opportunity to learn about and promote various volunteer ministries in the church. St. Joseph Church After Mass on November 29th, 7:00 pm and November 30th, 9am and 11 am
From parish bulletin: "On November 30th we will be starting a monthly Bible Study group. It will be the last Sunday of the month after mass for about an hour. Gain a better understanding of the Church doctrines, writing in the bible and more. Are you interested in joining? Please see the sign-up sheets at […]
All Children are invited to join us for Christmas crafts, snacks and refreshments Wednesday, December 3 5pm – 6:30pm St. Mary’s Church Hall
Dec, 6th, 2:00 pm 20 turkeys to be won and a 50/50 door prize Club Alouette, Falher
The K of C is sponsoring a Winter Stocking Collection, Parishioners are asked to donate winter socks for adults and children in need of warm stockings this winter. The socks collected will be turned over to local agencies who assist those in need in our community. The K of C challenges each family in our […]
Sunday, December 7, 2025 St. Mary’s Church Hall Immediately after the 11 am Mass! Donations of baked goods, Gingerbread and Christmas Crafts will be greatly appreciated! Volunteers are also needed for hall set up. If you can help, please contact the Parish office. All proceeds will go to Foundation for life and the Beaverlodge Food […]
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Sunday December 7, 2025 6:00 PM St. Mary’s Church Hosted by St. Luke’s Fellowship and refreshments to follow
Manning Ecumenical Christmas Concert: The Christmas Story in Carols December 7th @ 7:00 pm at St James Parish, Manning For this evening of celebration, anyone can come sing with the choir or play a musical instrument. Everyone is welcome!! A cash collection will be held with proceeds going to the Manning Christmas Hamper. Please bring […]
All ladies are invited to the CWL Christmas Party on December 10, 2025 Beginning with the celebration of the Mass at 5pm followed by potluck, Christmas gift exchange ($15) and Christmas Carol Sing-along
St. Mary’s Church Friday, December 12 10am-12noon & 6pm-8pm Or anytime upon request
Advent Retreat - Dec. 12th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm Led by Rudy Jerome Mallannao
If you are an adult 16 years and older and wish to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation the RCIA program is available for you. It consists of a series of lessons on our Catholic Faith. To join you must be at least 16 years of age, and you must be able […]
An Advent Retreat with Fr. Cornelius Saturday December 13, 2025 10am – 1pm St. Mary’s Church Hall No cost. Lunch and refreshments provided Please RSVP by email: stmarys1@telus.net, call the parish office at 780- 354-2415 or sign up on the attendance sheet located in the church foyer.
Parish Advent Retreat Date: December 14, 2025. Time: 5:30 pm followed by potluck supper 6:30 pm Venue: St James Parish Church
Before 7pm Christmas Mass
Join Us for Cake & Fellowship This Sunday - January 4! This Sunday, the parish community of St. Thomas More Catholic Church is invited to stay after Mass for cake and fellowship as we celebrate a very special milestone — Father Michael's 26th Anniversary of Priesthood! Please join us as we give thanks for Father […]
Games Night, Thursday, January 8. Everyone is welcome to come for supper, sponsored by Browns Socialhouse, followed by games. 5:30 pm supper: Beef on a bun, mashed potatoes, salad. Games after dinner until 8:30 pm. Cost is by donation to support meals for St. Lawrence Centre.
Grade 3 - 6 youth group 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 - 8:30 pm
K of C Sandwich Sunday, December 11, following 9 am Mass. Sign up this weekend to bring sandwich supplies for next weekend. Please consider helping to assemble sandwiches. Supplies needed: sandwich meat, peanut butter, jam, mayonnaise, ziplock bags
Brunch will be held after 11:00 am Mass January 11th
Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, Jan. 18, after the 9 & 11 am Masses. $10/person $30/family
Meeting at Mr. Mike's, Grande Prairie at 7:45 pm. Intended for Catholics aged 18-35
All men (16+) are invited to attend the Faith in Action Men’s Conference on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Grande Prairie. This year’s theme, “Lord, teach us to pray…” (Luke 11:1), will be led by Rev. Kristopher Schmitz, pastor of Saint Francis Xavier Parish in Camrose. Discover how prayer opens the […]
St. Joseph Seminary in Edmonton is hosting a Come and See weekend from January 30th-February 1st (*updated, it is no longer Jan 23-25). The Come and See is for all men (in Grade 12 or older) open to discerning the priesthood. The weekend will offer a first-hand experience of seminary life and allow you to meet with men […]
After 11 am Mass February 1st
February 6 - 8 Grades 7-10 Stay overnight with friends, meet new people, play cool games, and eat great food! New this year: Nerf Capture the Flag! Learn more about faith through music, activities, prayer, and inspirational talks from High School students. Cost $60/person, $90/family. Register at saintjoseph.ca/youth
Rite of Election Mass in McLennan In many cathedrals around the world, a special Rite is celebrated on the First Sunday of Lent called the Rite of Election. For a number of months, a number of men, women, youth and school aged children in local parishes have been following a process of catechetical instruction and […]