Catholic Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan

La Posada - St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie
2024-12-22 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Edmonton) | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
“The Inn” (La Posada), Sunday, December 22 after 11:00 am Mass.
A musical reenactment of the Holy Family’s search for room at the Inn. All ages welcome. Costumes available. Watch bulletin for workshops building piñatas and musical shakers. No charge. Many helpers needed: choir, instruments, actors, and planners!

Chancery Christmas Party
2024-12-20 16:00 - 21:00 | AB

Children for Christ Club - Our Lady of Good Counsel, High Level
2024-12-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-11 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-04 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Our Lady of Good Counsel, High Level, Grande Prairie, AB

Alberta/NWT Bishops Meeting - Edmonton
2024-12-17 - 2024-12-19 | AB

Bible Study - Our Lady of Peace, Peace River
2024-12-16 17:00, 2024-12-11 17:00 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River, Grande Prairie, AB

Youth Mass & Potluck - St. Mary's Church, Beaverlodge
2024-12-15 11:00 | St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge, Grande Prairie, AB

Pastoral Planning/Hospitality & Accompaniment Workshop - Online (Deanery 5)
2024-12-14 09:30 - 13:30 | Online, Grande Prairie, AB
The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis will host a Pastoral Planning/Hospitality & Accompaniment Workshop for the parish communities of Deanery 5 on December 14th.
The meeting will go from 9:45 am to 1:30 pm. Register here for the online workshop.

Curia Meeting - Chancery Office
2024-12-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Chancery Office, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB

Advent Retreat & Potluck - St. Peter Celestin Church, Slave Lake
2024-12-08 10:00 - 14:00 | St. Peter Celestin, Slave Lake, Grande Prairie, AB

Turkey Bing - Club Aloutte, Falher
2024-12-07 13:30 - 15:00 | AB
A noter; Les Chevaliers Colomb organisent un Bingo au Dinde samedi le
7 décembre, les portes ouvrent à 1h3 , bingo à 2h00 au Club Alouette.
Venez nous joindre.

Please note; The Knights Columbus are hosting Turkey Bingo on Saturday
December 7, doors open at 1:3 p.m., bingo at 2:00 p.m. at Club Alouette.
Come join us.

OCIA and Parish Renewal Workshop - St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie
2024-12-07 10:00 - 13:30 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
OCIA and Parish Renewal
This workshop is scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2024, at St. Joseph Parish Hall in Grande Prairie, from 9:45 AM to 1:30 PM.
Register here.

CWL Christmas Party - St. Mary's Church, Beaverlodge
2024-12-05 17:00 | St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge, Grande Prairie, AB
Thursday December 5, 2023
Beginning with the celebration of the Holy
Mass at 5pm followed by Potluck Supper,
Christmas Gift Exchange, and Christmas
“sing-along.”
All Ladies are welcome!

Anointing and Healing Mass - Our Lady of Good Counsel, High Level
2024-12-03 19:00 | Our Lady of Good Counsel, High Level, Grande Prairie, AB

Nine Lessons & Carols - Beaverlodge Alliance Church
2024-12-01 18:00 | AB

Tourtiere Dinner - St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan
2024-12-01 17:30 | St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan, Grande Prairie, AB
The parish community at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in McLennan have their annual Tourtiere Dinner coming up on Dec 1st!

As always, it will have delicious food, various prizes and Santa Claus will make a visit.

Festival of Carols - Centennial Hall, Spirit River
2024-12-01 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Spirit River, Grande Prairie, AB

Gingerbread Baking and Craft Sale - St. Mary's Church, Beaverlodge
2024-12-01 12:00 | St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge, Grande Prairie, AB
Sunday, December 1, 2024
St. Mary’s Church Hall
Immediately after the 11 am Mass!
Donations of baked goods, Gingerbread and
Christmas Crafts will be greatly appreciated!
Volunteers are also needed for hall set up. If you
can help, please contact the Parish office.
All proceeds will go to Foundation for life and
the Beaverlodge Food bank
(Please drop your donations off in the church hall
before Mass).

Advent Wreath Workshop - St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie
2024-11-30 14:00 - 16:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
Advent Wreath Workshop Saturday, November 30, 2 to 4 pm, in Tranquille Hall

Learn about and create your own Advent Wreath. Register at Advent Wreath $25/wreath/family Payment: on-line at saintjoseph.ca/donate(choose Wreath Making Workshop); e-transfer to sjc.etransfer@gmail.com; cash or cheque.

Encounters on the Road to Bethlehem: Peace Retreats Advent Retreat - St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie
2024-11-30 09:30 - 16:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
Encounters on the Road to Bethlehem: Peace Retreats Advent Retreat. November 30, 9:45 am – 3:45 pm in the St JPII Room.
Explore how God spoke to the major players leading up to the birth of Jesus and still speaks to us today. Led by Sheila Shepherd and Allan Forsberg. Bring a bag lunch; snacks are provided. Cost: cash donation or a Food Bank item.

Hospitality and Accompaniment Workshop (Deanery 1) - St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan
2024-11-30 09:30 - 13:30 | St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan, Grande Prairie, AB
The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis has three upcoming Hospitality and Accompaniment Workshops in the Archdiocese:
Deanery 2: Oct. 26th @ Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall, Peace River
Deanery 4: Nov. 23rd @ St. Paul Parish Hall, High Prairie
Deanery 1: Nov. 30th @ St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan
Each workshop will begin with registration at 9:45 am, and closing after lunch at 1:30 pm.
This is part of the OEC’s continuing efforts in lay formation, seeking to address the most pressing needs in our parish communities.
Register here.

School Mass - St. Mary's School, Beaverlodge
2024-11-29 09:00 | St. Mary’s School, Beaverlodge, Grande Prairie, AB

Discovery Overnight Youth Retreat - St. Joseph High School, Grande Prairie
2024-11-29 - 2024-12-01 | St. Joseph High School, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
Overnight Youth Retreat: Nov 29-Dec 1 Grades 7 – 9. This weekend is a great opportunity to make new friends with fun activities, games, prayer, and great food! Register at saintjoseph.ca/discovery Deadline: November 24

Ignite: Bible & Beer - Mr. Mike's, Grande Prairie
2024-11-28 19:30 | Mr. Mike’s, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
Join us for Bible & Beer at Mr. Mikes- an opportunity to grow in our faith and in Catholic community.
We will meet at 7:45 pm for food and drinks and a discussion on the Scriptures. (The booking will always be under “St. Joseph Church”) We can’t wait to see you there!
Ignite is a young adult ministry for Catholics (age 18 and older) in the Grande Prairie area.

Bible Study - St. Peter Celestin Church, Slave Lake
2024-11-28 18:30 | St. Peter Celestin, Slave Lake, Grande Prairie, AB

CWL Meeting - St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan
2024-11-27 19:00 | St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan, Grande Prairie, AB
7:00 pm
Nov 27th
@ McLennan Golden Age Club

Mass for the Deceased - St. Joseph Church, Spirit River
2024-11-26 19:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Spirit River, Grande Prairie, AB
