Mass + Student Art Show - Immaculate Conception Church
2022-12-03 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Immaculate Conception Church, Sexsmith
St. Mary’s Catholic School students in Sexsmith will be hosting their annual students art show and lunch at Immaculate Conception Church in Sexsmith. The events will take place following 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Dec. 3rd.
All are welcome.

Filipino Mass and Lunch - St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie
2022-12-03 12:00 - 17:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie
December 3rd, at 4:00 pm.
Celebrant: Fr. Cornelio “Nel” Esguerra
Lunch: noon – 3:00 pm, Tranquille Hall. Please contact Tessie for details, dotgr@hotmail.com

Advent Retreat - Valleyview
2022-12-04 10:00 - 12:00 | St. Rita’s, Valleyview
Advent retreat at St. Rita’s Church in Valleyview, Dec. 4th. 10 am-12 pm, including Mass. Hosted by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis

Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Dinner - St. Joseph's
2022-12-04 17:00 - 19:30
The Knights of Columbus will host a spaghetti dinner at St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie in the parish hall. Dinner is on Dec. 4th, begining at 5 PM.
Full details in poster
Tickets: $10 individual
$25 family

Annual Tourtière Supper - St. John the Baptist Cathedral
2022-12-04 17:30 - 19:30 | St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan
Annual Tourtière Supper at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in McLennan
Sunday, Dec. 4th at 5:30 pm
Adults: $20
Youth 7-12: $10
Under 7: Free
Bake Sale
Raffle
50/50
Santa for the littles

Advent Reconciliation Week - Rosary School
2022-12-06 10:00 - 2022-12-09 12:00 | Rosary School, Manning
Confessions will be offered from Dec. 6th-9th for Advent Reconciliation Week at Rosary School in Manning, from 10 am to Noon each day.

Curia Meeting
2022-12-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-20 08:00 - 17:00
Bi-weekly curia meeting on all matters related to the archdiocese. Held at the chancery office in Grande Prairie.

Solemn Rosary - Ste. Marie School
2022-12-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Ste. Marie School, Spirit River
Thursday, December 8
Worldwide Rosary Praying: The Immaculate Conception of BVM:
9 a.m. Solemn Rosary by Ste. Marie School at 9 a.m. in Spirit River; 9.30 Mass

Solemn Rosary - St. Peter and Paul Church, Rycroft
2022-12-08 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Peter and Paul Church, Rycroft
Thursday, December 8
Worldwide Rosary Praying: The Immaculate Conception of BVM
6.30 p.m. Solemn Rosary in Rycroft, 7 p.m. Mass

Feast of the Immaculate Conception - Redemptorists renew their vows
2022-12-08 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie
Feast of Immaculate Conception, Thursday, Dec. 8
Join us at the 7 pm Mass at St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie where the Redemptorist
community will renew their religious vows of
poverty, chastity and obedience.

An evening of GrACE - St. Rita's in Valleyview
2022-12-09 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Rita’s, Valleyview
Join us for this first “Evening of GrACE” at St. Rita’s Church in Valleyview, on Friday Dec. 9, 7-9 PM.
“It is with great pleasure that I would like to announce Valleyview’s First “Evening of GrACE.” It will be a book reading and signing event with our very own twice published local author and proud Catholic school teacher, Leonard MacLellan. As the attached poster suggests, there will be free snacks and refreshments and a cash bar. Admission is FREE but there will be a brief presentation on the national fundraising campaign “Toonies for Tuition” and a cash donation box at the entry. There will, of course, be an opportunity to purchase Len’s books and he has generously promised that 100% of the proceeds will go towards the St. Rita’s Parish Community Hall. We hope to see you all there and please, spread the word far and wide! Let’s pack the house!”
See additional details on poster.

Usher Workshop - St. Joseph Catholic Church
2022-12-10 12:00 - 13:30 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie
Usher Workshop Saturday, Dec. 10, Noon – 1:30 pm,
Tranquille Hall. Ushers serve our parish by
assisting parishioners and helping with the collection
– a great way to get involved in our parish. This
meeting is for all ushers, including new people
interested in learning more. Please enter through
the hall entrance.

Archbishop's Mass in McLennan
2022-12-11 10:30 - 12:30 | St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan
Archbishop’s monthly Sunday Mass in McLennan – Sunday, Dec, 11th at 10:30 am

Advent Recollection - Manning
2022-12-11 11:00 - 12:00 | St. James the Major, Manning
Advent Recollection for St. James the Major Church in Manning.
Dec. 11th 11am-12pm. Hosted by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis

Festival of 9 Lessons and Carols - Holy Family Church
2022-12-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Holy Family Catholic Church, Grimshaw
On Sunday, Dec. 11th at 2:00 PM, Holy Family Catholic Church in Grimshaw will host their annual 9 Lessons and Carols for Christmas, featuring carols and lessons from the Bible. Light refreshments and snacks to follow afterwards.

Festival of Carols - Rycroft
2022-12-11 14:00 - 16:00
Sunday, December 11
2-4 p.m. Festival of Carols in Agricultural Society Hall, Rycroft (Welcome to all Christian denominations and groups)

Penitential Service/Confessions for students - Ste. Marie School
2022-12-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Ste. Marie School, Spirit River
Monday, December 12

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Christmas School Confessions, Ste. Marie School, Spirit River

Mercy Monday - St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie
2022-12-12 13:00 - 20:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie
Priests will be available for the
Sacrament of Reconciliation from
1:00 – 8:00 pm. Take advantage of
this opportunity for healing on your Walk with Jesus.
There will also be a Worship Evening led by Ignite young adults during
Mercy Monday, December 12, from 7:00
– 8:00 pm in the Church. Come to Mercy
Monday for the Sacrament of
Reconciliation and join us afterwards
(or before) for contemporary music of praise and
worship. Enjoyed by young people and young-at-heart, all ages are welcome to join us, sing and pray!

Penitential Service/Confessions for students - Ste. Marie School
2022-12-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Ste. Marie School, Spirit River
Tuesday, December 13
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Christmas School Confessions, Ste. Marie School, Spirit River

Advent Penitential Service - Spirit River and Rycroft
2022-12-14 17:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, December 14
5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Penitential Service and Parish Christmas Confessions at St. Peter and Paul Church in Rycroft
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Penitential Service and Christmas Parish Confessions at St. Joseph Church in Spirit River

Advent Recollection - Our Lady of Peace - Day 1
2022-12-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River
Our Lady of Peace will be having a 3-day Advent Recollection on December 14, 15 & 16 at 6:30 PM with an evening Mass at 7:30 PM (followed by socials). The parish cultural theme which is imitated from the traditional Filipino version of “Simbang Gabi” which means Evening or Night Mass, is the first time that we will experience in the parish. We welcome everyone to join us this Advent recollection.

Games Night hosted by the Knights of Columbus
2022-12-15 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie
Games Night hosted by Knights of Columbus
Thursday, December 15, 6 – 9 pm, Tranquille Hall at St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie
Browns Social House will cater beef on a bun, potato
and caeser salad. Crib tournament (with trophies!)
but other card games can be played. Family friendly
games also available (or bring your favourite to share).
Cost is by donation to support local charities.
Let us know you’re coming:
Email Bob at T5391573@telus.net
or Tim, timheemskerk68@gmail.com

Advent Recollection - Our Lady of Peace - Day 2
2022-12-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River

Christmas Concert - St. Mary's in Sexsmith
2022-12-16 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Mary’s School, Sexsmith
St. Mary’s Catholic School in Sexsmith will hold a Christmas concert on Dec. 15th at 6pm

Advent Recollection - Our Lady of Peace - Day 3
2022-12-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River

Advent Reconciliation Program - McLennan
2022-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 | St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan
Advent reconciliation program at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in McLennan, beginning at 7 pm on Friday, Dec. 16th.

Advent Reconciliation Service - Beaverlodge
2022-12-19 18:30 - 19:30 | St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge
Advent Reconciliation Service
Monday, December 19, 2022, 6:30pm
St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge
Fr. Michael and Fr. Leo will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Blue Christmas Mass in Falher
2022-12-20 19:30 - 20:30 | St. Anne Church, Falher
Blue Christmas Mass
Tuesday, December 20 at 7:30 St Anne Parish
In our Christian faith, Christmas time is an
important and joyous period of preparation for
the birth of Jesus, our Savior. However, it can
also be a time of sadness for anyone who has
lost a loved one during this passed year.
You are welcome to attend a special Mass on
December 20th, to join others in grieving and
thanking the Lord for his gift of the relationship
that you had with this particular deceased
person.
By participating in this celebration, may you
find peace, joy and hope in the promise of
eternal life with Jesus, the Son.
May you enjoy Christmas 2022 with the
assurance of God’s blessings. Welcome!

Ste. Marie School Concert - Spirit River
2022-12-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Ste. Marie School, Spirit River
Christmas concert at Ste. Marie School in Spirit River
Wednesday, Dec. 21st – 7 p.m.
