On Saturday, September 23, 2023, the Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan will have their annual informational meeting. This meeting includes reporting on the financial statements of 2022, updating information about the performance of the Archdiocese’s pooled investment fund, reviewing certain policies and presenting the new and amended policies for parishes from 2022. This meeting will be at […]
Every Wednesday 3pm-5pm Come & Learn God’s Word
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola in Daily Life 19th Annotation September 28, 2023 – May 11, 2024 The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola are powerful prayer exercises containing prayer passages for meditation and contemplation, plus many helpful articles, tips and spiritual practices. Read the full information package here.
Join us at State and Main in Grande Prairie for Bible & Beer - an evening to grow in our faith, and in Catholic community For young Catholic adults age 18-35
Students of St. Mary's School in Beaverlodge will attend Mass at St. Mary's Church. Friday, Sept. 29th 9:00 am All are welcome
CWL will be preparing HARVEST BOXES filled with a variety of fresh garden vegetables. Boxes will vary in price starting at $30. Prices will vary depending on the vegetables placed in the box. Vegetables that may be included are potatoes, carrots, beets, spaghetti squash, pumpkins, corn on the cob, tomatoes etc. Some boxes may also […]
From St. Joseph Church bulletin: Women, Wine & the Word: An Evening of Grace Friday, September 29, 7 - 9:30 pm, in Tranquille Hall Cocktails 6:30 pm Ladies, join us for a beautiful and inspiring evening of prayer, music, fellowship, catered charcuterie, raffles, coffee, tea, sparkling juice and wine. Guest Speaker: Candice Edey Proceeds will […]
Commissioning of Staff of St. Stephen’s School & staff from other schools that come to our Church October 1st 2023 @ 10:00 am Mass At the celebration of baptism, we pledge ourselves to nurture one another in the faith. You, as teachers, leaders, and assistants, carry a particular joy and responsibility. You were chosen from […]
Youth Mass Sunday October 1, at 11:00AM St. Mary’s Church All are welcome to join us for Potluck and youth activity immediately after 11:00AM Mass. *We are looking for donations of goody treats and other articles to be used as prizes for children’s activities every month. If you can donate, please arrange drop off with […]
Turkey Shoot Fundraiser Oct. 1st 11:15am After Mass All ages welcome $5 - three shorts Men's, women's and youth categories Bake sale, raffle and stew and bannock will also be available Enter as many chances to win a harm or turkey Contact the parish for further info
Emmaus Night is an evening of peer-led faith formation where get to discuss the many treasures of our Catholic faith. For this night, Caleb Binder will give a talk on the Vatican II document 'Gaudium et Spes'. Emmaus Night is held in the John Paul II Room at St. Joseph Church, beginning around 7:45 pm. […]
Ladies’ Bible Study, Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11 am, St. JPII Room. All ladies welcome.
CWL Thanksgiving Supper: Wednesday, October 4th, at Our Lady of Peace Hall after the 5:30 PM Mass.
Upcoming Bake Sale Thursday October 5th, 2023 Sainte Anne church in Falher
Thanksgiving Mass at Glenmary School at 10AM
La Posada: December 16. Help the Holy Family search for room at the Inn! Musicians, readers, game leaders and costume crew needed! Next meeting, Thursday, Oct. 5, 7:30 pm
Adoration at St. Joseph Church in Spirit River 9am to 7pm Mass at 7pm
EDGE (gr.7 - 9) 7 - 9 pm in the St JPII Room of St. Joseph Church Next gathering: October 6 All students in grades 7 - 9 join us for friends, faith, fun & food.
The Youth Ministry Leadership Workshop in the Archdiocese The General Workshop Session date is October 14th 2023. It is an online session via zoom, taking place from 9:45 am to 12:00 pm. Click here to register. All adults interested in ministry for youth and youth adults are welcome to attend. We invite all parents, ministry […]
Thousands of Catholics across Canada will gather on October 14 at 12 noon (local time) to pray the rosary. Please check with your local parish to see if your community is meeting for this rosary.
Next Parish Pastoral Core Committee meeting Oct 16, 2023 at 7:00PM. All the core committee members are requested to attend.
(Gr.7 - 9) 1st & 3rd Fridays 7 - 8:30 pm in the St JPII Room Next gathering: October 20, Pumpkin Carving - bring your own pumpkin.
Ignite Grande Prairie Young Adult Catholic Ministry (for ages 18-35) Mass and adoration - 7:00 pm Pumpkin carving (JP II Room) - 8:30 pm Learn more about Ignite on their Facebook page
The Youth Ministry Leadership Workshop in the Archdiocese The General Workshops Second Session takes place on Oct. 21st and Oct. 28th. The Oct 21st session will take place in person at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grande Prairie. Click here to register. All adults interested in ministry for youth and youth adults are welcome to attend. We invite […]
Grouard-McLennan Diocesan CWL Fall Workshop will take place on October 21 at St. Mary’s Church, Beaverlodge Cost -$20 includes lunch Registration – 9:30am * Workshop – 10am – 3pm Speakers: Fr. Jayapaul, Linda Vandenberg and Lucille Partington All Ladies are welcome!
Retreat hosted by Pat DeLuca at St. Joseph Church See full details here.
Gr. 7 - 12: 1st & 3rd Saturday Pizza: 5:30 pm. Practice: 6 pm. Next gathering: October 21st
Gr. 9 - 12: 1st & 3rd Saturday 8 - 10 pm in St JPII Room Next gathering: October 21 - Murder Mystery Party. RSVP to April stjoesyouthgp@gmail.com and receive your character assignment.
Church Pictorial Directory Program: Monday-Thursday, October 23-26 Our Lady of Peace Church in Peace River Please contact the parish for more details.
Altar Server Training and Activity at St. Mary's Church October 24th Contact the parish for more details
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 […]
Chat with Glenmary Grade 2 students (with Father Nel) at 12:35 PM
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.
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 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.
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 […]
(Gr. 7 - 9) 1st & 3rd Fridays 7 - 8:30 pm in the St JPII Room Next gathering: November 3
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 […]
Fall Supper & Silent Auction. on Saturday, Nov. 4,2023 5pm. at Sexsmith Catholic Church.
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. […]
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.
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
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. […]
Bible Study @ Our Lady of Peace Parish Nov. 6th, 1:00 pm
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 […]
Catholic Family Services Annual General Meeting, Tuesday, November 7, 7 pm at Catholic Family Services in the Garrett Family Centre, 10105 102 St.
Ladies’ Bible Study, Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11 am, St. JPII Room. All ladies welcome.
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 […]
Retreat to be hosted by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis
Ladies' Bible Study - St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie Ladies’ Bible Study, Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11 am, St. JPII Room. All ladies welcome.
Prayers for Healing, Thursday, Nov. 16, 7:30 pm following Mass. The Prayer Team prays for all types of healing: mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and even through a proxy for someone not present. All are welcome to attend Mass and stay for prayer.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, Nov. 17, following 7:00 pm Mass. Join us at Mass and stay afterwards for this quiet & personal time of prayer with the Blessed Sacrament.
(Gr. 7 - 9) 1st & 3rd Fridays 7 - 8:30 pm in the St JPII Room
St. Joseph Parish CWL Tea and Bake Sale Grande Prairie November 18th from 2-4 in Tranquille Hall
Lectors Workshop - St Joseph's, Grande Prairie If you are a lector (one who proclaims the readings and Prayers of the Faithful at Mass) or would like to begin in this ministry, please plan to attend one of these workshops (even if you have been a Lector for many years). Workshops are in the church: […]
Spirit River CWL organizes a Pre-Christmas Celebration on Sunday, November 19, 2023, in Spirit River, after the Youth Mass at 10 am, with Soup and Bun Lunch and Bake Sale, and also some fun activities for the kids like Face-Painting, Crafts etc.
Lectors Workshop - St Joseph's, Grande Prairie If you are a lector (one who proclaims the readings and Prayers of the Faithful at Mass) or would like to begin in this ministry, please plan to attend one of these workshops (even if you have been a Lector for many years). Workshops are in the church: […]
Lectors Workshop - St Joseph's, Grande Prairie If you are a lector (one who proclaims the readings and Prayers of the Faithful at Mass) or would like to begin in this ministry, please plan to attend one of these workshops (even if you have been a Lector for many years). Workshops are in the church: […]
Knights of Columbus Fraternal Benefits Event Tuesday, Nov 21, 7 pm in the St JPII Room. With the Knights you can address your family's insurance needs while supporting an organization that contributes to charities that align with our shared Catholic faith. Everyone is invited. Email Martin Garreau, to confirm your attendance, mrgarreau@gmail.com
Ladies' Bible Study - St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie Ladies’ Bible Study, Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11 am, St. JPII Room. All ladies welcome.
Live Auction and Dinner @ St. Martin's Catholic Church Nov. 22nd, George D. Hall 5:30 pm See full details on poster:
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. We can't wait to see you there! Ignite is a young adult ministry for Catholics (age 18-35) […]
Ultreya, Friday. Nov 24, 7 pm, St JPII Room A short time of prayer, faith sharing and support. Make new friends (and bring some old). Witness talk by Elias Marin All are welcome.
CWL Tea & Bazaar Silent auction, bake sale and Christmas items Saturday, Nov. 25th, 2023 12pm - 4:00pm
Creating Advent Wreaths, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2 - 4 pm Join us as we design and make our own personal Advent Wreaths. $20/wreath. Register after weekend Masses, cash or cheque please.
Christmas Caroling presentation is being held on Sunday, November 26, Christ, The King -Sunday, from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Church. We encourage you all to attend with your family to support the celebration and enrich the community spirit within our Church. Please bring a dish for the potluck to follow in the […]
Archbishop Pettipas will attend this online meeting with the CCCB Committee for Family and Life.
Ladies' Bible Study - St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie Ladies’ Bible Study, Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11 am, St. JPII Room. All ladies welcome.
Filipino Mass, Saturday, Dec. 2 @ 1pm, in the church Presider: Fr. Nel Esguerra Lunch, fellowship & FAGPA AGM follows in Tranquille Hall. Please contact Tessie for details, dotgr@hotmail.com
St. Thomas More CWL cordinally invite you to our Annual Tea and Bake Sale Dec. 2nd 2-4 pm @ St. Thomas More Church Hall in Fairview Tea, bake sale, jars draw, quilt raffle, baskets raffle Entry fee of $5
An Advent retreat will be preached by Fr. Emmanuel Ekanem at Holy Family Church in Grimshaw on Dec. 3rd. Lunch will be served.
Potluck Sunday along with Gingerbread baking and craft fundraiser. Immediately after the 11am Mass. St. Mary's Church Hall.
Tourtiere Supper @ St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, McLennan Sunday, Dec. 3rd - 5:30 pm Also includes: Bake sale, door prize, raffles, 50/50, and a visit from Santa Clause Costs: ages 7-12 - $10.00 ages 13+ - $20.00 ages 0-6 - free Tickets for supper are available from CWL members or contact the parish […]
On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Friday December 8, 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!
"Come as a Child" is an upcoming Advent retreat for men and women hosted by Peace Retreats. It will offer a time for reflection, group sharing and prayer as we prepare for this most sacred time of year. The retreat will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grande Prairie on Dec. 9th, from […]
Youth Mass and St. Mary’s School Chili and Bun Fundraiser. Immediately after the 11am Mass at St. Mary's Church.
December 11, 2023 from 1:00 - 8:00 pm. St. Joseph’s Church Grande Prairie Priests will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation Take advantage of this opportunity for spiritual healing. All ages welcome.
Retreat hosted by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis St. Peter Celestin Church, Slave Lake
El Shaddai Grande Prairie chapter will have a Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 17th - 2:00pm-6:00pm Talks will be given by Fr. Charles Duval, CSsR and Fr. Joseph Horo, CSsR St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tranquille Hall
Archbishop Pettipas will celebrate Christmas Masses and confirmations in the communities of Little Red River Cree Nation: John D'Or Prairie, Fox Lake, and Garden River
Celebrate the new year with His Grace Archbishop Pettipas! The Archbishop’s Levee is coming up on January 1st, hosted from the chancery office in Grande Prairie. This event offers all people the chance to meet and converse with Archbishop Pettipas as we look ahead to 2024. The office (10301 102 st, Grande Prairie) will be […]
CWL meeting at 10:00 am at the meeting room in St. Mary's Church, Beaverlodge
Youth grades 7-12 are invited to join us for pizza in Tranquille Hall at 5:30pm, followed by choir practice and the 7pm Mass. Following mass youth in grades 9-12 are invited for High School Youth Group in St. John Paul II Room.
Potluck and celebration of Fr. Michael Dias' anniversary of ordination Begins after 11 am Sunday Mass in the church hall
Christmas Carols in Tranquille hall at St. Joseph Church, Grande Prairie. from 2-5pm. All ages welcome, enjoy cookies and tea. Bring your voices and your instruments to sing Christmas carols together.
Retreat for the Catholic bishops of Western Canada.
Join us for Emmaus Night- a peer led faith sharing night! It is a great chance to meet other young Catholics, enjoy some snacks and learn more about the rich treasures of our Faith. 7:45 pm upstairs in St. Joseph Church
Game Night presented by the Knights of Columbus is an evening full of food, fellowship and fun. From crib tournaments and cards to board games, there is fun for the whole family!
SALT is a youth group for kids grade 3-6. We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month in the SJPII Room, upstairs on the office side of the Church. We play, pray, enjoy fellowship, food and make new friends!! Everyone welcome!!