"Don’t miss out on this chance to reconnect and strengthen your love, together. Sign up today for a couples retreat on Feb 15th and take the next step toward a more vibrant, loving future. E-mail: sjc-marriage@gpcsd.ca to register" Full details on poster:
Youth grades 7-12 are invited to join us for pizza in Tranquille Hall at 5:30pm, followed by choir practice and the 7pm Mass. Following mass youth in grades 9-12 are invited for High School Youth Group in St. John Paul II Room.
As part of the town's Family Day Celebration, a draw will be held at the end of Sunday Mass, Feb. 16th for a McLennan Donair & Pizza family gift card, donated by the CWL.
Easter is fast approaching. We are meeting on February 18 at 5:30pm, to get ready for Ash Wednesday ( March 5) and Lent. Everyone willing to help is encouraged to attend to help us prepare for the Lenten season.
Feb 18th 6:00 pm "Welcome to Your CWL" event for new members
Our monthly healing prayer service on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Join us after the 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.
Grades 7-9 welcome to join us to grow in friendship with eachother and God. Tons of games, snacks & fun. 1st & 3rd Fridays from 7-8:30pm in SJPII Room
A training course for ushers/greeters, welcoming hosts and all who may be interested will be held on Sunday February 23 10am St. Mary’s Church meeting room All are welcome to attend!
Join us for Pancakes, sausage, eggs, fruit, and beverages following the 9 am and 11 am masses.
Youth grades 7-12 are invited to join us for pizza in Tranquille Hall at 5:30pm, followed by choir practice and the 7pm Mass. Following mass youth in grades 9-12 are invited for High School Youth Group in St. John Paul II Room.
Pancake Breakfast: The Knights will be hosting a pre-Lent Pancake Breakfast Sunday March 2 after the Mass. Pancakes $7.50 each or 20,00 for family of 3, or $25.00 for family of 4+.
6:00 pm - Confessions 6:40 pm - Way of the Cross & Mass
Mass at 9:00 am, followed by Adoration until 1:00 pm
Adoration from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm Rosary at 9:00 am. Confessions available until 11:00 am
World Day of Prayer at 7pm St. Luke’s Hall
Catholics from St. Thomas More in Fairview will be joining for this prayer at Bluesky Christian Fellowship at 7:30 pm
The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis will host a OCIA & Parish Renewal Workshop for the parish communities of Deanery 3 on Saturday, March 8th. The workshop begins with registration at 9:45 am and ends with lunch at 1:30 pm. The workshop will be held at St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie. Register here
40 Cans for Lent Collection will begin Sunday March 9. This provides the opportunity to meet our obligation for Alms Giving during Lent and will provide assistance to families in need in our community. (Don’t forget to ask for your purchase at TGP to be credited to Our Lady of Good Counsel – Acct #0500!)
A Rite of Election Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, March 5th at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in McLennan. Catechumens from across the archdiocese, preparing to be received into the Catholic Church this Easter, will take part in this special service. The Mass begins at 1:00 pm. All are welcome to join us!
10:30am-11:40 am and then 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm
SALT (Sharing and Learning Together) Youth Group Grade 3-6 Registration open. Email sjc-family@gpcsd.ca or see bulletin board at the back of the church for registration forms. SALT is a youth group for kids grade 3-6. We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month in the SJPII Room, upstairs on the office side of […]
Stations of the Cross, Lenten Soup & Bun, Mass - St. Thomas More Church, Fairview
Lenten Stations of the Cross - Our Lady of Good Counsel, High Level
Friday, March 14th - 7pm Churches across the Spirit River area are encouraged to attend
After 9:45 am Mass
After Friday Mass at 7pm
The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis will host a Hospitality and Accompaniment Workshop for the communities of Deanery 4 on St. Paul Church in High Prairie, on March 22nd. The workshop begins with registration at 9:45 am, and closing after lunch at 1:30 pm. Register here.
Initiation at 9 am Meeting after Sunday Mass
Mass and Lenten Retreat (following mass) Led by: Father Michael Diaz Slave Lake Saturday, March 29: 7 pm Sunday, March 30: 11 am Confessions: Saturday March 29: 10 am to 12 pm and 6 to 7 pm Sunday March 30: Following Lenten Retreat
After Mass on Saturday evening and Sunday 9 am, 11 am
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Lenten Supper & Stations of the Cross - St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie
Stations begin at 6:15 pm, followed by Mass
The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis will host an OCIA and Parish Renewal workshop for the church communities of Deanery 2, held at Our Lady of Peace in Peace River on Saturday, April 5th. Time: 9:45 am – 1:30 pm, April 5th @ Our Lady of Peace (Parish Hall), Peace River Registration
Confession et Réconciliation : samedi le 5 avril à 3h00 suivi de la messe a 5h Confession and Reconciliation: Saturday, April 5 at 3:00 p.m. followed by Mass at 5:00 p.m.
Each event begins at 7:00 pm ending with a social at 8:30 pm April 6th to 9th
Fr. Michael Dias of Fairview will lead the Penitential services
Fr. Michael Dias of Fairview will lead the Penitential services
Confessions - 10:30 am - 11:40 am 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Diocesan CWL convention, April 12 at 9:30am (Archbishop Pettipas will be speak-ing and the Provincial CWL president will be in attendance.) For more information, please contact Leovina Bolanos or Linda VandenBerg All women are invited to join us for the convention—come see what CWL is all about!
10:30 am - 12:00 noon & 6:15 pm-7:15 pm
We will be creating a beautiful string art cross craft Sunday April 13th. Palm Sunday. Please let Lorraine Ungarian know if you would like to make one for your home. ** We will need yarn! Anyone who has some to spare could you please bring it in a bag with your name on it and […]
Chrism Mass, April 15th, 7:30 pm St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan Parishioners from throughout the archdiocese are invited to join with Archbishop Pettipas, Archbishop-designate Charles Duval and clergy for the Chrism Mass, held at St. John the Baptist Cathedral on Tuesday, April 15th. At this special liturgy, the clergy will renew their commitment of […]
Father Cornelius will be available for Reconciliation Wednesday April 16, 12:00-3:00 and 5:00-7:00
Begins at 2:00 pm (Weather permitting)
Beginning at 2:15 pm, followed by Good Friday service
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan will have their annual informational meeting. This meeting includes reporting on the financial statements of 2024, 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 2024. This meeting will be at […]
K of C BBQ, April 27, following 11 am Mass All are welcome, including spring! Hotdogs, hamburgers, beans, salad and cake for dessert. Gluten-free options available. Cost: donation
St. Pauls' Cemetery Com-mittee wishes to announce that the annual Egg Drop Raffle will be held April 27th 2025. Please help to sell tickets! See poster at the church entrance! Contact Margaret, Leonard or Diana for tickets.
Catholicism Series - St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan Beginning every Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the basement of the cathedral
Cast Your Worries, Embrace Joy! Women’s Retreat – May 2 from 6:45-8:30pm and May 3 from 9-4 Mothers, daughters, sisters, friends - join us for a women's retreat at St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie. All women welcome! Speakers: Carmen Moore, Celestina Shaba and Bishop-elect Charles Duval These days we all have something going on. […]
The Knights of Columbus is organizing the Annual Highway Cleanup again this spring. This is an important fund raiser for Our Lady of Good Counsel parish. It will be Held on Saturday morning May 3.
Bénédiction des grains de semences : le dimanche 3 mai 2025. Vous êtes invités à apporter vos grains de semences pour recevoir la bénédiction. Seed Blessing: Sunday, May 3, 2025. You are invited to bring your seed grains to receive the blessing.
After 10 am Mass
After 11 am Mass Sunday May 4th
A special Jubilee celebration honouring faith and the arts, including a potluck, inspiring performances, and an art exhibit with local artists.
Catholicism Series - St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan Beginning every Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the basement of the cathedral
Games Night presented by the Knights of Columbus is an evening of food, fellowship and fun. From crib tournaments and cards to board games, there is fun for the whole family! There is no meal at this Games Night, but there will be cookies, coffee & iced tea. No cost/donations.
SALT (Sharing and Learning Together) Youth Group Grade 3-6 Registration open. Email sjc-family@gpcsd.ca or see bulletin board at the back of the church for registration forms. SALT is a youth group for kids grade 3-6. We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month in the SJPII Room, upstairs on the office side of […]
La messe des funérailles pour de Soeur Catherine Émilienne Côté se tiendra le 9 mai 2025 à la paroisse Saint-Thomas d'Aquin (Edmonton) à 10h30. The funeral mass for Sister Catherine Émilienne Côté will be held on May 9, 2025, at Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish (Edmonton) at 10:30 a.m.
Episcopal Ordination of Charles Duval, CSsR We are pleased to announce that the Episcopal Ordination of Charles Duval, CSsR as the Coadjutor Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 14th. The ordination and Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grande Prairie, beginning at 7:30 pm. Tickets are now available […]
After 7:00 pm Mass
Grades 7-9 welcome to join us to grow in friendship with eachother and God. Tons of games, snacks & fun. 1st & 3rd Fridays from 7-8:30pm in SJPII Room
Immaculate Conception catholic Church Presents Sacrament of Marriage: participating in God’s creative mystery 10:00AM Theological Exposition of the Sacrament of Marriage Questions and answers sessions 11:00Am What makes a Marriage invalid in the Catholic Church Questions and Answers session 12:00 noon Break for Lunch 1:30 PM Tribunal Process for Declaration of Nullity Date May 3rd, […]
Catholicism Series - St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan Beginning every Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the basement of the cathedral
SALT (Sharing and Learning Together) Youth Group Grade 3-6 Registration open. Email sjc-family@gpcsd.ca or see bulletin board at the back of the church for registration forms. SALT is a youth group for kids grade 3-6. We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month in the SJPII Room, upstairs on the office side of […]
Jubilee Celebration for communities of Deanery 2, focusing on celebrating religious and family life
Catholicism Series - St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan Beginning every Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the basement of the cathedral
As part of the Jubilee of Hope 2025, St James Parish will be celebrating the Jubilee of Families and the Elderly next Sunday June 1st at our 10:00 am Mass. This Mass will honour our families and the generational bonds that connect children, parents, and the elderly. Honouring the elderly is a significant aspect of […]
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!
After 10:00 am Mass Sunday, June 8th Tickets are now on sale for a 50/50 draw which will take place on June 8 at the Parish barbeque being organized by the Knights of Columbus. An arm's length of tickets sells for $10.00 and these can be purchased after mass. The funds raised from this fundraiser […]
Next Sunday, June 8th is Pentecost Sunday. A celebration is planned in honour of Pentecost by the Seminarians. Celebration begins immediately after Mass.
Filipino Mass, Sunday, June 8, at 4 pm in our church Presider: Fr. Nel Esguerra For more details email dotgr@hotmail.com
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 Next gathering: June 12
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 […]