Curia Meeting
2023-01-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-19 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Chancery Office, Grande Prairie
Curia meeting on all matters related to the archdiocese. Held at the chancery office in Grande Prairie.

Church Fully Alive Meeting - Deanery 1
2023-01-06 12:30 - 16:00
Archbishop Pettipas will be in Deanery 1 to meet with priests and parishioners to discuss Church Fully Alive.

New Year Potluck Dinner - Girouxville
2023-01-08 11:30 - 12:30 | Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Girouxville
Potluck Dinner at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Girouxville
Sunday, January 8th, 2023
Begins at 11:30 am

Leaders Workshop - Come Lord Jesus Scripture study program
2023-01-08 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie
Come Lord Jesus is a weekly scripture study program in need of leaders to run this group from St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grande Prairie.
From the letter by Fr. Remi Hebert, CSsR:
leader’s workshop on Sunday, January 8, 7 – 8:30 PM, JP II Room (upstairs in the parish offices). If you
decide to become a leader (your commitment will be requested after the workshop), you will be committing to
the following:
● Forming a CLJ group of 4-10 members – your personal invitation
● Leading the group through weekly study/sharing meetings for at least six months
● Facilitating the access to CLJ materials as needed by your group
● Providing feedback to the local CLJ leadership (Fr. Remi, Kevin W, Kevin B) at the end of the six month
commitment.
● HOPEFULLY – carrying on your CLJ group indefinitely
Please email Fr. Remi (remicssr@gmail.com) or contact the parish office before Wednesday, January 4 to
confirm your attendance at the workshop.

Western Bishops Retreat
2023-01-09 - 2023-01-13
The Catholic bishops of Western Canada will be together for this retreat in Mission, BC, from Jan 9-13th.

Parish Feast Day - General Meeting in Girouxville
2023-01-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Paroisse Notre Dame De Lourdes, Girouxville
General meeting for the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Girouxville
Wednesday, January 11th at 10:00 am

K of C Games Night - St. Joseph Church
2023-01-12 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie
K of C Games Night, Thursday, January 12, 6 – 9 pm.
Tranquille Hall at St Joseph Catholic Church
Games night second Thursday of every month. Join
us for crib, cards or family friendly games. Coffee,
tea and Subway cookies provided. Cost is by donation to support local charities. Gift cards draws from
Browns Social House.

Parish Council Meeting - Our Lady of Peace Parish
2023-01-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River
Parish council meeting at Our Lady of Peace Church in Peace River
Jan. 12th at 7:00 pm.

Archbishop's Mass in McLennan
2023-01-15 10:30 - 12:00 | St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan
Archbishop’s monthly Sunday Mass in McLennan – Sunday, Jan. 15th at 10:30 a.m.

Youth Mass, Potluck and Bingo - St. Mary's Church
2023-01-15 11:00 - 13:00 | St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge
Youth Mass, Potluck and Bingo
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Beginning with the celebration of Mass at 11AM
Followed by potluck and a fun game of kid’s bingo! Win prizes!
St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge, AB

K of C Parish Breakfast - Our Lady of Peace
2023-01-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River
The Knights of Columbus will host a parish breakfast after Sunday morning Mass at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Peace River.
Mass begins at 11am.

Planning Meeting - Vacation Bible School
2023-01-17 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie
A planning meeting for 2023’s Vacation Bible School at St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie is schedule for Jan. 17th at 6:00 pm, meeting at the St. John Paul II Room in the church.
Vacation Bible School is scheduled for July 10-14

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
2023-01-18 - 2023-01-25

Bible Study: Presence - The Mystery of the Eucharist
2023-01-18 19:30 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie
Beginning Wednesday,
January 18 at 7:45 pm in
Tranquille Hall at St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie.
Contact the parish office to register. You must download and print the
pdf document for this series and bring it to the first
session – no materials are provided. Please provide
your email when you register so we can send the pdf
document.

Too Deep for Words: Retreat at St. Mary's Church
2023-01-21 09:00 - 16:00 | St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge
Too Deep for Words:
A reflection time for men and women who are looking for hope in the midst of grief and loss.
January 21, 2023
9:00 am to 4:00 pm,
beginning with mass.
St. Mary’s Church and hall,
1107 1st Avenue,
Beaverlodge, Alberta.
Get full details and registration info here. Registration deadline is January 15th.
Facilitator: Louise Lee with Peace Retreats.

Word of God Sunday
2023-01-22

Sunday Mass - Cadotte Lake
2023-01-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Sacred Heart Church, Cadotte Lake
The Archbishop will preside at Sunday Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Cadotte Lake.

Service for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
2023-01-23 19:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie
St Joseph Catholic Church at 7:00 pm

Prayer for Christian Unity - St. Joseph Church
2023-01-23 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie
Please come to St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie on Monday, January 23 at 7:00 pm as we pray for unity with our Christian brothers and sisters. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank.

Council of Priests Meeting
2023-01-24 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River
Priests of the archdiocese will gather to discuss a variety of concerns affecting their parishes and communities.
Jan 24th, Our Lady of Peace Church in Peace River

Peace Region Health Meeting
2023-01-24 18:30 - 20:00

Faith Day - St. Mary's Catholic School, Beaverlodge
2023-01-26
Fr. Emmanuel Ekanem (OEC) and his team will conduct a one-day event of faith filled activities at St. Mary’s School in Beaverlodge on January 26, 2023
Please pray for the success of this event.
We are looking for Volunteers to help cook and serve hotdogs to students at lunch-time for this event.
Please contact Fr. Michael/Parish office 780-354-2415 if this is something that you would be able to help with.

Archbishop's Meeting with CEFFA (Conseil de l'éducation de la foi catholique chez les francophones de l'Alberta)
2023-01-26 09:30 - 12:00

Ecumenical Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - St. Peter & Paul Church, Rycroft
2023-01-26 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Peter and Paul Church, Rycroft
An interdenominational ecumenical prayer service for Christian unity will be held in St. Peter & Paul Church in Rycroft on Thursday, Jan. 26th at 7:00 pm. All are requested to attend and to invite friends and community members from other churches.

Bible & Beer – Ignite Catholic Young Adults of Grande Prairie
2023-01-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Better Than Fred’s, Grande Prairie
Join us for food and drinks, and a discussion on Scripture and the Faith with Ignite – Catholic Young Adults of Grande Prairie – on Jan. 26th.
Intended for Catholic adults aged 18-35.
7:00 p.m. – Mass at St. Joseph’s Church in Grande Prairie
7:45 p.m. – Bible and Beer at Better Than Fred’s in Grande Prairie.

Come and See Weekend - St. Joseph Seminary
2023-01-27 - 2023-01-29 | St. Joseph Seminary, Edmonton
St. Joseph Seminary in Edmonton will be holding a Come and See weekend from January 27-29. Men who are open to discerning religious life and the priesthood are encouraged to join for this weekend.
It will offer a first-hand experience of seminary life and allow you to meet with men who are well into their seminary formation. View the full brochure with registration here.
If you would like to learn more or register, please contact the archdiocese’s vocations director Fr. Michael Uso-Ereyi at archgmvocations@gmail.com

Alberta/NWT Bishops Monthly Meeting via Zoom
2023-01-27 10:30 - 12:00

Ecumenical Service of Prayer for Christian Unity - St. Mary's Church in Beaverlodge
2023-01-27 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge
Ecumenical Service of Prayer for Christian Unity
Friday Jan 27
St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge
7:00PM. All are welcome.

Ultreya - St. Joseph Church
2023-01-27 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie
Ultreya, January 27 from 7 – 9 pm, St Joseph Catholic Church. Calling
all Cursillestas to join us for an evening of fellowship. Witness talk by Elias Marin.
