Catholic Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan

Advent Penitential Service - Spirit River and Rycroft
2022-12-14 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | AB
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

Penitential Service/Confessions for students - Ste. Marie School
2022-12-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Ste. Marie School, Spirit River, Grande Prairie, AB
Tuesday, December 13
9 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, AB
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
2022-12-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Ste. Marie School, Spirit River, Grande Prairie, AB
Monday, December 12

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

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

Festival of 9 Lessons and Carols - Holy Family Church
2022-12-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Holy Family Catholic Church, Grimshaw, Grande Prairie, AB
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.

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

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

Usher Workshop - St. Joseph Catholic Church
2022-12-10 12:00 - 13:30 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
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.

An evening of GrACE - St. Rita's in Valleyview
2022-12-09 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Rita’s, Valleyview, Grande Prairie, AB
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.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception - Redemptorists renew their vows
2022-12-08 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
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.

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

Solemn Rosary - Ste. Marie School
2022-12-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Ste. Marie School, Spirit River, Grande Prairie, AB
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

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

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

Annual Tourtière Supper - St. John the Baptist Cathedral
2022-12-04 17:30 - 19:30 | St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan, Grande Prairie, AB
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

Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Dinner - St. Joseph's
2022-12-04 17:00 - 19:30 | AB
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

Advent Retreat - Valleyview
2022-12-04 10:00 - 12:00 | St. Rita’s, Valleyview, Grande Prairie, AB
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

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, AB
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

Mass + Student Art Show - Immaculate Conception Church
2022-12-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Immaculate Conception Church, Sexsmith, Grande Prairie, AB
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.

Ministry Seminar in Valleyview
2022-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | St. Rita’s, Valleyview, Grande Prairie, AB
Ministry seminary hosted by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, held at St. Rita’s Parish in Valleyview. Dec. 3, 10 am- 12 pm.

Eucharist Adoration - St. Joseph Church in Spirit River
2022-12-02 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Spirit River, Grande Prairie, AB
Friday, December 2
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration; Mass at 7 p.m. in Spirit River

Advent Recollection for Admins and Teachers with HFCSD
2022-12-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Catholic Conference Centre, Peace River, Grande Prairie, AB
Advent Recollection for Admins and Teachers of the Holy Family School Division, taking place at the Catholic Conference Centre in Peace River, hosted by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis.
Dec. 2nd, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Annual Bingo Night - John D'or Prairie
2022-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, John D’or Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jon D’or Prairie will host their annual Bingo night on Dec. 1st, beginning at 6 p.m. All are welcome.

Advent Retreat - St. Peter & Paul
2022-12-01 17:00 - 21:00 | St. Peter and Paul Church, Rycroft, Grande Prairie, AB
Thursday, Dec. 1st: Advent Retreat for all, guided by Fr. Leo English: 5 p.m. Mass at St. Peter and Paul Church in Rycroft, soup and bun supper and retreat till 9 p.m.

Live Auction and Dinner - St. Martin's Church in Wabasca
2022-11-30 17:30 - 19:30 | St. Martin’s Church, Wabasca, Grande Prairie, AB
St. Martin’s Catholic Church will be holding a live auction and dinner at the George D. Hall on Nov. 30th.
Full Course Turkey Dinner at 5:30 pm
$15 per person ages 12 and up
$5 per person ages 11 and under
Dessert and Coffee only – $5
Live auction starts at 6:#0 pm
If you have any donations or questions about the event, please contact Fr. Antony at 780-891-3336 or 587-298-0225
or contact Silas Yellowknee at 780-891-0441
On behalf of the St. Martin Parish Council – Thank you and God bless!

AB/NWT Bishop's Semiannual Meeting
2022-11-29 - 2022-12-01 | AB
The Catholic bishops of Alberta and the Northwest Territories will meet with their semiannual meeting in Calgary, from Nov. 29th to Dec. 1st.

Bible Study - Our Lady of Peace
2022-11-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River, Grande Prairie, AB
Weekly Bible study at Our Lady of Peace Church in Peace River. Begins at 1:00 pm in the church every Monday

French Mass - St. Joseph Church in Grande Prairie
2022-11-27 14:00 - 15:30 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB

Parish Advent Recollection - High Prairie
2022-11-27 11:30 - 12:30 | St. Paul’s Church, High Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
An Advent recollection organized by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, taking place at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in High Prairie on Nov. 27th, from 11:30 am – 12:30 am, also including a Mass.
