Catholic Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan

Archbishop's Dinner
2022-11-04 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton)
Mark your calendars! Our annual Archbishop’s Dinner will once again be livestreamed from our Facebook page. This year’s dinner is at 6:30 pm on Nov. 4th. (Please note: You do not need a Facebook account in order to view the livestream, but you will need one to participate in the live chat.)
What’s he cooking?
This year the Archbishop will be using his expertise as a chef to create a three-part meal: The main course is Caribbean spiced ribs, with a side of both orange-scented rice pilaf with fennel and broccoli cauliflower salad. We have made the ingredients for his ribs available here, but you’ll have to watch the livestream if you want the directions to cook alongside the archbishop!
What are we playing?
At last year’s dinner we inaugurated an interactive trivia game with our live viewers. The topic then was questions related to the archbishop, testing how well our people know the ins and outs of Archbishop Pettipas’ life and his journey to the episcopate. This time our topic will be the archdiocese – testing how well you know our vast region, our parishes, and churches and missions. To facilitate this trivia game, one priest from each of our deaneries will be joining His Grace to give out the questions. Make sure to watch to see if your parish priest is the one joining the archbishop!
What is the archbishop’s talk on?
With each dinner, Archbishop Pettipas also offers a talk and PowerPoint presentation on a topic of his choice. This year, His Grace will be giving a talk on the life of Bishop Emile Grouard, OMI, the first missionary bishop in our region, who prepared the foundation for what would later become the Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan.
What about the auction?
Simultaneously with the dinner, we are hosting an online live auction that can be viewed at: facebook.com/groups/agmauction/. Bidding begins at 12 p.m. on Nov. 4, and will go until 12 p.m. on Nov. 5. The auction will feature items donated from across all of our parishes. Each item will have its own post within the group and people must make their bids within the comment section of each post. Contact comdirector.agm@outlook.com if you wish to donate items for the auction!
Since this year’s dinner will be livestreamed from the kitchen at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grande Prairie, in the days leading up to the dinner we will be auctioning off two tables of four to watch the event live at the church kitchen! Those who win will also get to partake in the Archbishop’s delicious cooked meal.
We can’t wait for you to join us!

Theology of the Body - presentation and discussion
2022-11-03 17:00 - 18:00 | St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge
A half hour video presentation on Theology of the Body followed by a half hour of discussion and fellowship at St. Mary’s Church in Beaverlodge.
Meeting every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. unless posted otherwise.
Open to all parishioners and faithful.

Blessing of St. Patrick's Cemetery with Mass
2022-11-02 16:30 - 18:00 | St. Patrick’s Church, Rio Grande
At 4:30 PM on All Souls Day Nov. 2nd the St. Patrick’s Cemetery at Rio Grande will be blessed, followed by a Mass at St. Patrick’s Church at 5:00 pm.
We encourage you to join us, to pray for your dearly departed loved ones and all the souls from our community

Mass + Blessing of Hythe Cemetery
2022-11-02 13:30 - 15:00 | St. Edmund’s Church, Hythe
For All Souls Day Mass will be held at St. Edmund’s in Hythe at 1:30 PM, followed by the blessing of the Hythe Cemetery.
We encourage you to join us, to pray for your dearly departed loved ones and all the souls from our community.

Sacramental preparation for students
2022-11-01 18:30 - 19:30, 2022-10-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2022-10-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River
Taking place at 6:30 in the church hall – Our Lady of Peace in Peace River
Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 15

Blessing of Beaverlodge Cemetery
2022-11-01 11:00 - 12:00 | St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge
As part of parish celebrations for All Saints Day and All Souls Day, St. Mary’s Church community in Beaverlodge will bless the Beaverlodge Cemetery at 11:15 a.m. on Nov. 1st.

Annual All Saints Party
2022-10-29 12:00 - 15:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie
Saturday, Oct. 29, 12 noon to 3 pm. St Joseph Church in Grande Prairie
Come dressed as your favourite
saint. Adults and youth are needed
for set-up, games, kitchen and
cleanup.
email sjc-family@gpcsd.ca for further info.

Five 4 Faith - Symbolon Sessions at St. Joseph's
2022-10-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-10-18 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-10-11 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-10-04 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-09-27 19:30 - 20:30 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie
Learn more about your Catholic faith during these weekly videos and discussions at St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie.
“Invest time into learning
about your faith. Join us
for this informative video series and discussion.
Please bring a friend who has wandered from their
faith. Sessions are on Tuesdays, from September 27
to October 25, in the St. JPII Room, 7:45 – 9:00 pm.”

World Mission Sunday
2022-10-22
Special collection for the missionary work of the Catholic Church, falls on the second last Sunday in October.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter - Virtual Experience in Grande Prairie
2022-10-21 - 2022-10-23
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is back!
We are having a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Virtual Experience based in Grande Prairie.
October 21-23, 2022.
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience is designed to deepen and enrich the joys a couple shares together whether they have been married a short time or many years. Married couples learn how to rekindle the passion in their relationship and how to keep their love growing year after year. The communication skills learned on this weekend of discovery can enrich your marriage or your ministry as a Priest in ways you never thought possible. Don’t wait to invest in your sacrament.
To Register go to WWME.ORG and Apply for the Grande Prairie Experience.
For more information contact;
Doug & Candice Chappell – 778 479-7900 or Doug.Candice.Chappell@wwme.org

Rosary Coast to Coast Canada
2022-10-09
This is the fifth year that the worldwide Rosary Coast to Coast will be held across the nation on October 9, 2022. I would like to humbly ask that the diocese make an effort to announce this important event in the bulletin or events webpage as appropriate.
Those who would like to participate as prayer captains may contact us via email at marsha.c@stbernadettesfrc.org. The interested prayer group’s event will be listed on our website here.
Our lives are at stake with all the difficulties that the whole world is facing and clinging to God more than ever is not just an option but it is our only hope.
Please refer to the attached suggested bulletin announcement and flyer for more details. The annual Rosary Coast to Coast is a great way for families to come together with the rest of mankind in prayer and with one heart plead to God for mercy on us all.
Thank you for your continued support. May God bless you and keep you in His generous care!”

Walking Together Towards Reconciliation
2022-10-05 19:30 - 21:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie
Join us at St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie for an evening of Walking Together Towards Reconciliation, as we host a discussion and reflection with Metis elder and former residential school student Angie Crerar.

Angie was part of the Indigenous delegation that travelled to Rome earlier this year. She also attended several papal events during Pope Francis’ penitential pilgrimage to Canada. She will reflect on these experiences and much more. The event will be held on Oct. 5 at 7:45 pm (following 7pm Mass), and Archbishop Gerard Pettipas will host.

Life Chain
2022-10-02 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for this annual pro-life event that raises awareness about the dingity of every human being and the injustice of abortion.
Begins at 2:00 pm on Oct. 2nd, at 84 avenue and 108th street in Grande Prairie. Those joining will be offered to carry non-graphic signs and pray silently on the sidewalk for an hour.
Promoted by St. Mary’s Church in Beaverlodge. Learn more at campaignlifecoliation.com/life-chain

Student Art Showcase at Immaculate Conception Church
2022-10-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Immaculate Conception Church, Sexsmith
St. Mary’s Catholic School students in Sexsmith will be hosting a students art show and lunch at Immaculate Conception Church in Sexsmith. The events will take place following 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Oct. 2.

Altar Servers Appreciation Day & Potluck
2022-10-02 11:00 - 13:00
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Beaverlodge will host an appreciation day and potluck honouring the church’s altar servers. The potluck will follow Sunday Mass at 11 am, Oct. 2nd.

Commissioning of Parish Volunteers - Our Lady of Peace
2022-10-01 - 2022-10-02 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River
All parish volunteers will be commissioned during the weekend Masses at Our Lady of Peace in Peace River, from Oct. 1-2.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter - Weekend Experience
2022-09-30 19:00 - 2022-10-02 15:00
Fall Deeper in Love! Experience or Re-Experience the Weekend!
Join us September 30 (7PM) to Oct 2 (3PM) for a WWME Weekend Experience!
Whether you or a family member or a colleague have been married for a year, 10 years or 40 years we invite you to come and fall deeper in love with your spouse.
Our Lady of Angels in Fort Saskatchewan Alberta is hosting an in person weekend.
To register visit www.wwme.org by September 23rd.
Online registration is easy just click apply and select the Fort Saskatchewan experience. This is a non-residential weekend which means you have the option to commute from your home daily to attend and return to your home for the night. Those of you that wish to treat yourself to a hotel stay can make your own arrangements by calling 780-998-4000 to reserve a room at: Comfort Inn & Suites, Fort Saskatchewan, AB.
If you have any questions please email wwme.edmonton@gmail.com or call 780.932.2874.
We ask that you share/forward this information to a couple that wants to take their marriage from good to great! Registration closes September 23rd!

Glenmary Catholic School - Grade 8 Mass and Church Tour
2022-09-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River
Grade 8 students at Glenmary Catholic School will attend Mass at Our Lady of Peace Church in Peace River, followed by a tour of the parish. Mass begins at 10 a.m. on Sept. 29th

Wednesday Night Bible Study
2022-09-28 19:30 - 21:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie
This Bible Study group will begin meeting every Wednesday at St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie, following 7pm Mass.
Begins Sept. 28th
“Join us for this new Bible Study from
FORMED following 7 pm Mass on Wednesdays,
beginning September 28. Study Guides $25
For more info, please contact the Parish Office (780-532-2351)”

Five 4 Faith
2022-09-27 19:30 - 21:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie
Video series and discussion at St. Joseph Catholic Church – helping us grow in our understanding of the Faith.
“Invest time into learning about your faith. Join us for
this informative video series and discussion. Please
bring a friend who has wandered from their faith.
Sessions are on Tuesdays, from September 27 to
October 25, in the St. JPII Room, 7:45 – 9:00 pm.”

CCCB Plenary Assembly
2022-09-26 - 2022-09-29

Blessings of departed parishioners at Mount Pleasant Cemetary
2022-09-25 14:00 - 15:00
Our Lady of Peace Parish Community in Peace River will be blessing the graves of departed parishioners and family members at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Ceremony begins at 2:00 pm.

Needs of the Church in Canada
2022-09-25
Special offertory collection for the needs of the Church in Canada, generally offered on the final Sunday in September.

Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors Workshop
2022-09-24 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River
A workshop for training Eucharistic ministers and lectors at Our Lady of Peace Church in Peace River. A commissioning of the eucharistic ministers and lectors will take place during Masses on Sept. 24-25th. Please contact the parish for further details.
