ArchGM News - Catholic Archdiocese of Grouard

Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan
ArchGM News
Chancery Office
10301 102 Street
Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 2W2
Phone: (780) 532-9766 Fax: (780) 532-9706
www.archgm.ca
PRAYING…
With Paper, Pens and Pencil Crayons
Upcoming Events
A Retreat for Men and Women
Friday, September 25, 2015
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Catholic Education Centre, Peace River
Presenter: Pat Hunt
Cost: $20 or donation to Peace Retreats
PLEASE BRING A BAG LUNCH
The day will consist of prayer, presentations and hands-on activities. It
will involve drawing and coloring with pencil crayons as we pray with
Scripture, pray for ourselves and pray for others. No Art experience is
necessary, but come with a willing spirit ready to explore new possibilities.
September 25
Prayer Retreat
Peace River, AB
September 27
St. Charles Anniversary
Nampa, AB
October 3-5
La flamme missionnaire
Grande Prairie, St-Isidore,
McLennan, Falher
October 18-21
Parish Mission
Grande Prairie, AB
Tools of the Trade to Bring:
A Bible, sketch book or blank papers; pencil, eraser, ruler, fine-tipped
and medium-tipped black pens/markers; box of pencil crayons (not wax);
pencil sharpener, a willing spirit, and your lunch
Registration deadine: Monday, September 21, 2015.
To register please call Sr. Louise at 780 624 9211
Keep up with all the
Archdiocesan news at
www.archgm.ca
Send your event details to
[email protected]
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September 16, 2015
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Archbishop’s Calendar for September - October 2015
Saturday to Wednesday
Saturday
Sunday
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday
Sunday
Sunday
Saturday
Thursday to Friday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Friday to Saturday
Sunday
Friday
Acronyms:
ACSTA
ALC
APC
AWCB
CCCB
CCEPIRSS
CÉFFA
CFS
CMIC
CSNO
ECLS
GPCSD
HFCSD
K of C
OPM
PPC
TRC
WCL
19-23 September
26 September
27 September
29 September
1 October
3 October
4 October
4 October
10 October
15-16 October
20 October
21 October
21 October
23-24 October
25 October
29 October
Parish Mission, Portugal Cove NL
ALC Meeting, Fairview
Sunday Mass and Parish Anniversary, Nampa
CEFFA Board Meeting, Calgary
Curia Meeting, Grande Prairie
OPM Visitation, Grande Prairie
Sunday Mass, McLennan
OPM Visitation, McLennan
Quad Rally & Dinner, Webster
Curia Retreat, Grande Prairie
Council of Priests Meeting, Peace River
Presbyterium Meeting, Peace River
Meeting of Parish Secretaries, Peace River
WCL Convention, Saskatoon
Sunday Mass, McLennan
Curia Meeting, Grande Prairie
Alberta Catholic School Trustees’ Association
Archdiocesan Liturgy Committee
Archdiocesan Pastoral Council
Assembly of Western Catholic Bishops
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Corporation of Catholic Entities Party to the Indian Residential School Settlement
Conseil de l’éducation de la foi catholique chez les Francophones de l’Alberta
Catholic Family Services
Catholic Missions in Canada
Conseil scolaire du Nord-Ouest No 1
Episcopal Commission on the Liturgy & the Sacraments (English Sector)
Grande Prairie Catholic School Division
Holy Family Catholic School Division
Knights of Columbus
Oeuvres Pontificales Missionnaires
Parish Pastoral Council
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Western Conference on Liturgy
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St. Charles Church is 50!
We are celebrating the
50th Anniversary
of the building of St. Charles!
We invite you to come
Celebrate with us on
September 27th at 11:00 a.m.
Archbishop Pettipas will celebrate Mass with us.
Hamburger and corn roast to follow
LA FLAMME MISSIONNAIRE BENIE PAR LE PAPE CHEZ NOUS!
Les francophones de notre diocèse sont invités à se rendre à l’aéroport de Grande Prairie recevoir la
flamme missionnaire bénie par le Pape François. Le P. André Gagnon et son équipe du bureau national
des OPM basée à Montréal vont apporter les bénédictions du Saint Père chez nous.
OPM basée à Montréal vont apporter les bénédictions du Saint Père chez nous.
L’horaire se présente comme suite:
Le samedi 3 octobre
14h Grande Prairie où il y aura une petite cérémonie de l’accueil de la flamme missionnaire à l’aéroport
de GP.
15h Une courte liturgie et Partage
17h Souper avec Mgr Pettipas, CSsR
19h Participation à la Messe à St. Joseph, Grande Prairie suivi de petite réception.
(N.B: Prière de Contacter le curé de votre paroisse ou Mimi Lavoie (780) 324-2231 pour confirmer
si vous désirez vous rendre à Grande Prairie et prendre part au souper avant le Jeudi 1 Octobre 2015.)
Le dimanche 4 octobre
Messe à la paroisse de St. Isidore
12h Repas et présentation et partage au Centre Culturel francophone
17h Départ pour McLennan pour souper Pot-luck suivie d’une présentation et partage.
Repos à McLennan.
Le lundi 5 octobre
9h présentation et partage à l’École Héritage, Falher
Départ pour Edmonton
Voir l’affiche ci-jointe.
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St. Joseph Parish Mission
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Grande Prairie
October 18 - 21, 2015
With Fr. Ronnie McAinsh, C.Ss.R.
7:00 - 8:15 pm each evening
Simultaneous programs for children & youth (K-Grade 12)
(Please call 780.532.2351 to register children from K-grade 5)
Social to follow
Come for an evening or stay for the entire Mission!
Please join us in renewing and strengthening our relationship with God and one another.
Take time out for reflection, inspiration and fellowship.
Fr. Ronnie has ministered throughout the world, and is passionate about
preaching the gospel with a freshness and enthusiasm.
For more info visit: saintjoseph.ca
Wild West Catholic Youth Conference
Registration is now open for the Wild West Catholic Youth Conference, set for October 2-4 in Red Deer.
This conference is open to youth in Grades 9-12 from Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
Join us for great music & food, inspiring speakers, meaningful prayer and spiritual development.
Our theme is Come! In! Stay!
We invite teachers and youth ministry leaders to consider bringing a group to this first event of its kind
in Western Canada.
For more information, visit us at http://www.wccyc.com.
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Catholic Tropical Caribbean Cruise
February 28 - March 6, 2016
Come and sail away on a 7-night Catholic Tropical Caribbean Cruise with Father
Gerald Mendoza February 28 - March 6, 2016 on Holland America’s NIEUW
AMSTERDAM out of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida— Ports of Call: Nassau, Bahamas •
Grand Turk Island, Turks & Caicos • Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic
• Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Cruiseline Private Island). Prices begin at $2125 for two
passengers; this includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass offered. Deposits of
only $350 per person will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. For further info or to
register,
contact
Doug
or
Eileen
at
860-399-1785
or
[email protected].
Catholic Western Caribbean Cruise
March 6 - 13, 2016
Come and sail away on a 7-night Catholic Western Caribbean Cruise with Father
Gerald Mendoza March 6-13, 2016 on Holland America’s NIEUW AMSTERDAM out
of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida—Ports of Call: Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Cruiseline
Private Island) • George Town, Grand Cayman • Cozumel, Mexico • Key West,
Florida. Prices begin at $1961 for two passengers; this includes all port fees and
taxes. Daily Mass offered. Deposits of only $350 per person will reserve your cabin.
Space is limited. For further info or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at 860-3991785 or [email protected]
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