Catholic Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan

CWL Christmas Party - St. Mary's Church, Beaverlodge
2025-12-10 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge
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

Curia Meeting - Chancery Office, Grande Prairie
2025-12-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Chancery Office, Grande Prairie

Advent Reconciliation Service - St. Mary's Church, Beaverlodge
2025-12-12 10:00 - 20:00 | St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge
St. Mary’s Church
Friday, December 12
10am-12noon & 6pm-8pm
Or anytime upon request

Advent Retreat - Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River
2025-12-12 19:30 - 20:30 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River
Advent Retreat – Dec. 12th
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Led by Rudy Jerome Mallannao

First RCIA/OCIA Meeting - Our Lady of Good Counsel, High Level
2025-12-13 10:00 | Our Lady of Good Counsel, High Level
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 to commit to attending weekly lessons until Easter week 2026.
For more information, please contact Marc Beland. There is a registration form on the table at the back of the church.
The first meeting for those wishing to join RCIA this year with be offered on Saturday morning Dec 13 at 10 am, and on Sunday December 14 right after the morning Mass. Candidates must choose to attend one of these sessions, at which time a decision will be made about the best time for the weekly classes.

Advent Retreat - St. Mary's Church, Beaverlodge
2025-12-13 10:00 - 13:00 | St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge
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.

Christmas Dinner - St. Paul's Church, High Prairie
2025-12-14 17:00 | St. Paul’s Church, High Prairie

Parish Advent Retreat - St. James the Major Church, Manning
2025-12-14 17:30 | St. James the Major, Manning
Parish Advent Retreat Date: December 14, 2025. Time: 5:30 pm followed by potluck
supper 6:30 pm Venue: St James Parish Church

Alberta/NWT Bishops Assembly - Edmonton
2025-12-16 - 2025-12-18

Chancery Staff Christmas Party
2025-12-19 18:00 - 21:00

Christ Children's Club Christmas Play - Our Lady of Good Counsel, High Level
2025-12-24 18:00 | Our Lady of Good Counsel, High Level
Before 7pm Christmas Mass

Christmas
2025-12-25

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
2026-01-01

Archbishop's Levee - Chancery Office, Grande Prairie
2026-01-01 11:30 - 14:00 | Chancery Office, Grande Prairie

Alberta/NWT Bishops Retreat - Mission, BC
2026-01-12 - 2026-01-16

Communications Committee Meeting - Online
2026-01-12 19:00 | Online

Faith in Action Men's Conference - St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie
2026-01-24 08:00 - 14:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie
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 door to receiving God’s love and mercy, enriching our personal, family, and professional lives. Tickets: $35 (includes lunch and refreshments). For more information or to register, contact Hervey Chabot at (780) 228-2199 or herveychabot@gmail.com. Follow Faith in Action Men’s Conference on Facebook for updates.

Council of Priests Meeting - Online
2026-01-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Online

Archdiocese Finance Council - Chancery Office, Grande Prairie
2026-02-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Chancery Office, Grande Prairie

Apex Audit Committee Meeting - Online
2026-02-13 10:00 | Online

APC Executive Committee Meeting - Online
2026-02-17 19:30 | Online

Ash Wednesday
2026-02-18

Rite of Election Mass - St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan
2026-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 | St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan

Assembly of Western Catholic Bishops
2026-02-24 - 2026-02-26
