Advent Recollection - Our Lady of Peace - Day 2
2022-12-15 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River, Grande Prairie, AB
Our Lady of Peace will be having a 3-day Advent Recollection on December 14, 15 & 16 at 6:30 PM with an evening Mass at 7:30 PM (followed by socials). The parish cultural theme which is imitated from the traditional Filipino version of “Simbang Gabi” which means Evening or Night Mass, is the first time that we will experience in the parish. We welcome everyone to join us this Advent recollection.

Christmas Concert - St. Mary's in Sexsmith
2022-12-16 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Mary’s School, Sexsmith, Grande Prairie, AB
St. Mary’s Catholic School in Sexsmith will hold a Christmas concert on Dec. 15th at 6pm

Advent Recollection - Our Lady of Peace - Day 3
2022-12-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Our Lady of Peace Church, Peace River, Grande Prairie, AB

Advent Reconciliation Program - McLennan
2022-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 | St. John the Baptist Cathedral, McLennan, Grande Prairie, AB
Advent reconciliation program at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in McLennan, beginning at 7 pm on Friday, Dec. 16th.

Advent Reconciliation Service - Beaverlodge
2022-12-19 18:30 - 19:30 | St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge, Grande Prairie, AB
Advent Reconciliation Service
Monday, December 19, 2022, 6:30pm
St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge
Fr. Michael and Fr. Leo will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Curia Meeting
2022-12-20 08:00 - 17:00 | AB
Bi-weekly curia meeting on all matters related to the archdiocese. Held at the chancery office in Grande Prairie.

Blue Christmas Mass in Falher
2022-12-20 19:30 - 20:30 | St. Anne Church, Falher, Grande Prairie, AB
Blue Christmas Mass
Tuesday, December 20 at 7:30 St Anne Parish
In our Christian faith, Christmas time is an
important and joyous period of preparation for
the birth of Jesus, our Savior. However, it can
also be a time of sadness for anyone who has
lost a loved one during this passed year.
You are welcome to attend a special Mass on
December 20th, to join others in grieving and
thanking the Lord for his gift of the relationship
that you had with this particular deceased
person.
By participating in this celebration, may you
find peace, joy and hope in the promise of
eternal life with Jesus, the Son.
May you enjoy Christmas 2022 with the
assurance of God’s blessings. Welcome!

Ste. Marie School Concert - Spirit River
2022-12-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Ste. Marie School, Spirit River, Grande Prairie, AB
Christmas concert at Ste. Marie School in Spirit River
Wednesday, Dec. 21st – 7 p.m.

Advent Mass - St. Mary's School in Sexsmith
2022-12-22 10:00 - 11:00 | St. Mary’s School, Sexsmith, Grande Prairie, AB
An Advent Mass will be held for St. Mary’s School in Sexsmith on Dec. 22nd at 10am

Advent/Christmas Mass - Rosary School
2022-12-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Rosary School, Manning, Grande Prairie, AB
Held at Rosary School in Manning on Dec. 22nd, begins at 10 a.m.

Bible & Beer - Ignite Catholic Young Adults of Grande Prairie
2022-12-22 19:30 - 21:30 | AB
Join us for food and drinks, and a discussion on Scripture and the Faith with Ignite – Catholic Young Adults of Grande Prairie – on Dec. 22nd.
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.

Christmas Day
2022-12-25 | AB

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
2023-01-01 | AB
Holy day of Obligation for all Catholics in Canada

Archbishop's Levee
2023-01-01 10:30 - 14:00 | Chancery Office, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
Celebrate the new year with His Grace Archbishop Pettipas!
The Archbishop’s Levee will return this January 1st, hosted from the chancery office in Grande Prairie. This event will offer all people the chance to meet and converse with Archbishop Pettipas as we look ahead to 2023. The office will be open from 10:30 am to 2 pm, with cake and refreshments provided.
For the address to our chancery office click here.

Curia Meeting
2023-01-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Chancery Office, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
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 | AB
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, Grande Prairie, AB
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, AB
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 | AB
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, Grande Prairie, AB
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, AB
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, Grande Prairie, AB
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, Grande Prairie, AB
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, Grande Prairie, AB
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, Grande Prairie, AB
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, AB
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 | AB

Bible Study: Presence - The Mystery of the Eucharist
2023-01-18 19:30 | St. Joseph’s Church, Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie, AB
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, Grande Prairie, AB
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.
