Catholic Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan

PPC Meeting - Holy Family, Grimshaw
2023-11-09 19:30 (America/Edmonton) | Holy Family Catholic Church, Grimshaw, Grande Prairie, AB

Remembrance Service & Mass - Glenmary Catholic School, Peace River
2023-11-09 10:30 | Glenmary School, Peace River, Grande Prairie, AB

Come & See - St. Francis Friary, Edmonton
2023-11-09 - 2023-11-12 | St. Francis Friary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, AB
Come and See the life of the Franciscans
for young men (18-40 years of age) who are discerning their vocation
Nov. 9th to 12th @ St. Francis friary
Edmonton, AB
The experience will consist of the following: Masses, fraternal prayer (liturgy of the hours), personal time, inner city experience, presentations, dialogue with postulants (men in their first year of Franciscan formation), and interaction with the Franciscans.
See poster attached to register or email for more information.

Ladies' Bible Study - St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie
2023-11-08 09:30 - 11:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
Ladies’ Bible Study, Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11 am,
St. JPII Room. All ladies welcome.

Catholic Family Services Annual General Meeting - Garrett Family Centre, Grande Prairie
2023-11-07 19:00 | Garett Family Centre, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
Catholic Family Services Annual General Meeting,
Tuesday, November 7, 7 pm at Catholic Family
Services in the Garrett Family Centre, 10105 102 St.

I Am With You: The deVeber Institute Fall Lecture Series - Night 2
2023-11-07 18:00 | Online, Grande Prairie, AB
I am with you: Fall lecture Series
Night Two: November 7, 8pm (ET) via Zoom(6pm in our region)

The deVeber Institute for Bioethics and Social Research presents “I am with you” a two-night lecture series on supporting women and families through pregnancy and after. Registration is free and easy. Sign up today at www.deveber.org
or directly through Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kl854REtQc-_746G-bV1lw

Night Two: Dr. Thomas Bouchard on supporting families through perinatal palliative care

Dr. Thomas Bouchard, a family medicine practitioner in Calgary, will discuss his own experiences accompanying families through perinatal palliative care and Perinatal Hospice. The term “Perinatal Hospice” was coined by Dr. Byron Calhoun and is a “model of care that incorporates the strengths of prenatal diagnosis, perinatal grief management, and hospice care to address the needs of families.”

“I started the family physician navigator program in Calgary,” explains Dr. Bouchard, “to help guide couples through a difficult pregnancy journey when the interpretation of consults from obstetricians, neonatologists and other specialists can be overwhelming.”

In this lecture, Dr. Bouchard will share stories and images from the families he has supported in Perinatal Hospice care — highlighting the guiding role of a family doctor and reminding us all of the beauty of a life, no matter how short.

“A new child is miraculous, even if they may have a short life. When love and life are concentrated in a short timeline of life, there are often more intense emotions and opportunities for deep transformation and hope, even in what seems like very dark moments.”

Please contact us at bioethics@deveber.org if you have any questions or would like assistance with registration.

Bible Study - Our Lady of Peace, Peace River
2023-11-06 13:00 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River, Grande Prairie, AB
Bible Study @ Our Lady of Peace Parish
Nov. 6th, 1:00 pm

St. Catherine Art Show - St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie
2023-11-06 09:30 - 12:30, 2023-11-04 19:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
St. Catherine Art Show: Courage to Lead
Following all Sunday Masses on November 4 and 5
come to Tranquille Hall and experience the artistic
expressions of the Grade 1, 5, and 7 students from
St. Catherine School. Centered around the theme
“Courage to Lead,” their artworks beautifully
encapsulate leadership through the lens of Jesus’
guidance. Come, share in their inspirations, and
support our budding artists. Let’s come together to
celebrate faith, art, and the essence of leadership.

Recommissioning Mass for Catholic Education & KofC Breakfast - Our Lady of Peace, Peace River
2023-11-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River, Grande Prairie, AB
Recommissioning Mass for those working in Catholic education, celebrated on Catholic Education Sunday
Knights of Columbus to host a breakfast immediately following Mass
Nov. 5th, 11 am

CWL Brunch - St. Paul's, High Prairie
2023-11-05 11:00 | St. Paul’s Church, High Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB

Youth Mass & Potluck - St. Mary's, Beaverlodge
2023-11-05 11:00 | St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge, Grande Prairie, AB
Youth Mass
November 5, at 11:00AM
St. Mary’s Church
All are welcome to join us for Potluck and youth activity
immediately after 11:00AM Mass.

Sacrament of Confirmation - St. Paul's, High Prairie
2023-11-04 19:00 | St. Paul’s Church, High Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB

Fall Supper & Silent Auction - Immaculate Conception, Sexsmith
2023-11-04 17:00 | Immaculate Conception Church, Sexsmith, Grande Prairie, AB
Fall Supper & Silent Auction.
on Saturday, Nov. 4,2023
5pm. at Sexsmith Catholic Church.

CWL Meeting - St. Mary's Church, Beaverlodge
2023-11-04 10:00 | St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge, Grande Prairie, AB

Archbishop's Dinner (Deanery 1) - Ecole Providence School, McLennan
2023-11-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Ecole Providence School, McLennan, Grande Prairie, AB
For the first time since 2019, we will have a public Archbishop’s Dinner – hosted this year by Deanery 1 and held at the Ecole Providence School in McLennan on Nov. 3rd. Doors will open at 6:00 pm, followed by the dinner at 6:30 pm. Afterwards, Archbishop Pettipas will give a talk and presentation on the topic: “What makes a church a cathedral”. A silent auction with donated items from the churches in Deanery 1 will be held throughout the dinner and an egg raffle will be announced at the end of the evening.

See the official poster here. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased through contacting the chancery or the parishes in Deanery 1; or you can e-mail Karen at nkben@iwantwireless.ca or Nicole at mnblanchette@outlook.com

EDGE (Grade 7-9) - St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie
2023-11-03 07:00 - 20:30 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
(Gr. 7 – 9) 1st & 3rd Fridays
7 – 8:30 pm in the St JPII Room
Next gathering: November 3

Mass for the Faithful Departed - St. Joseph, Grande Prairie
2023-11-02 19:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
Remembering the Faithful Departed Mass,
Thursday, November 2, 7:00 pm
St. Joseph, Grande Prairie
At our annual memorial Mass the name of anyone
whose funeral was celebrated in our church will be
read aloud. If you have an immediate family
member (parent, sibling or child) who died in the
past year, we invite you to call the office before
noon on Friday, Oct. 27. Their name will be read
aloud as well. If you have loved ones who have died
in past years, this Mass is a way to remember and
pray for them, though their names will not read be
out. All are welcome.

Curia Meeting - Chancery Office
2023-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Chancery Office, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB

All Saints Day Mass - Ste. Marie School, Spirit River
2023-11-01 11:00 | Ste. Marie School, Spirit River, Grande Prairie, AB

4th Degree KofC Meeting - St. Joseph, Spirit River
2023-10-29 14:30 | St. Joseph’s Church, Spirit River, Grande Prairie, AB

All Saints Costume Party - St. Joseph, Grande Prairie
2023-10-28 14:00 - 16:00 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
All Saints Costume Party at St Joseph Church, Grande Prairie
October 28, 2 – 4 pm.
Help us plan! Meeting: October 14, 1 – 2 pm, in the
St. JPII Room.

Youth Ministry Leadership Workshop - Part II - Our Lady of Peace, Peace River
2023-10-28 09:30 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River, Grande Prairie, AB
The Youth Ministry Leadership Workshop in the Archdiocese
The General Workshops Second Session takes place on Oct. 21st and Oct. 28th. The Oct. 28th session will take place at Our Lady of Peace Church in Peace River. Click here to register.
All adults interested in ministry for youth and youth adults are welcome to attend. We invite all parents, ministry leaders and volunteers in your parishes, stations and schools. Please contact director.oec.agm@gmail.com to learn more details.

Bible & Beer - Ignite Grande Prairie
2023-10-26 19:30 - 21:30 | State & Main, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
Join us for Bible & Beer at State & Main – 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.
Learn more at Ignite GP.

Pastor Meeting with Grade 2 students - Glenmary Catholic School, Peace River
2023-10-25 12:30 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River, Grande Prairie, AB
Chat with Glenmary Grade 2 students (with Father Nel) at 12:35 PM

I Am With You: The deVeber Institute Fall Lecture Series - Night 1
2023-10-24 18:00 | Online, Grande Prairie, AB
I am with you: Fall lecture Series
Night One: October 24, 8pm (ET) via Zoom (6pm in our region)

The deVeber Institute for Bioethics and Social Research presents “I am with you” a two-night lecture series on supporting women and families through pregnancy and after. Registration is free and easy. Sign up today at www.deveber.org
or directly through Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jvHoMw-NRZKxgaeMbXJKGQ

Night One: Dr. Pritchard and Dr. Zeni on journeying with women through pregnancy.

Dr. Jane Pritchard is a family medicine physician in Toronto. Her practice is comprised of marginally housed or homeless people in Toronto and Latin American refugees from El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Columbia. “My family practice is in an urban setting, but with a very special group of people; who have experienced much trauma, and overcome many obstacles, but the memories are always with them.”

Dr. Deborah Zeni is a family physician in Georgetown, Ontario. She shares a family practice with her husband, Dr. Paul Zeni, and together they provide medical care for all ages—including prenatal care and palliative care. “Currently my practice has an above average number of women who have experienced trauma or considerable hardship.”

In this lecture, two doctors will share their experiences and wisdom caring for pregnant women from varied backgrounds, circumstances and experiences. We will glimpse the work of two individuals guided by their life-affirming values, faith and overwhelming commitment to their patients.

Dr. Zeni explains, “Our patients not only respect, but expect us to uphold our life respecting, equity and diversity centered practice where everyone is a somebody.”

Please contact us at bioethics@deveber.org if you have any questions or would like assistance with registration.

Altar Server Training & Activity - St. Mary's, Beaverlodge
2023-10-24 17:00 | St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge, Grande Prairie, AB
Altar Server Training and Activity at St. Mary’s Church
October 24th
Contact the parish for more details

School Board Chairs & Superintendents Meeting with Archbishop Pettipas - Chancery Office, Grande Prairie
2023-10-24 10:00 | Chancery Office, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB

Blessing of St. Patrick Catholic School - Grande Prairie
2023-10-23 13:00 | AB

School Mass - St. Marie School, Spirit River
2023-10-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Ste. Marie School, Spirit River, Grande Prairie, AB
