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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
Catholic Women’s League 78th Annual Convention
Upcoming Events
Convention Theme: Sing a New Song for We Have Seen the Lord
April 25
CWL Annual Convention
Fairview, AB
Guest Speaker: Archbishop Pettipas, CSsR
When: April 25, 2015
Where: St. Thomas More Church, 11130 – 102 Ave., Fairview, AB
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: $25 registration fee includes lunch
More information: Call or email Donna Prevost before April 22 (780-8355369 or secretarydiocwl@gmail.com)
Development and Peace Regional Retreat & Assembly
May 2
Discernment Retreat
Peace River, AB
July 1 – 5
Catholic Family Conference
Lac Ste. Anne, AB
July 3 – 14
Pilgrimage to Greece and
Turkey with Fr. Ed Eherer
August 14-16
One Rock Festival of Faith
Bragg Creek, AB
Where: St. Mary’s Parish, Red Deer, AB
When: April 24 & 25, 2015
Theme: One Human Family, Food for All
More info: please see attached poster
RSVP by April 18, 2015 to sfarid@devp.org
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Archbishop’s Calendar for April – May 2015
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday to Sunday
Thursday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday to Tuesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
Saturday
Wednesday
Thursday
Sunday to Wednesday
Acronyms:
ACSTA
APC
AWCB
CCCB
CCEPIRSS
CÉFFA
CFS
CMIC
CSNO
ECLS
GPCSD
HFCSD
K of C
PPC
TRC
WCL
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30 April
2-3 May
HFCSD Faith Day, Peace River
WCL Teleconference
Meeting with Covenant Health CEO, Grande Prairie
Meeting with CWL and K of C Grande Knights, Fairview
Sacrament of Confirmation, Fairview
CCEPIRSS Teleconference
Curia Meeting, Grande Prairie
Sacrament of Confirmation,
High Level, Meander River, Paddle Prairie
7 May
Farewell Party for Deacon Marcel Lizotte, St-Isidore
9 May
Archdiocesan-wide Finance Meeting, Peace River
10 May
Sacrament of Confirmation, Beaverlodge
11-12 May
Sacrament of Confirmation, Grande Prairie
12 May
Congress Committee meeting, Peace River
13 May
Curia Meeting, Peace River
13 May
APC Executive Meeting, Peace River
13 May
Mystagogia BBQ with Confirmandi, Peace River
14 May
March for Life, Edmonton
16 May
March for Life, Grande Prairie
23 May
APC Meeting, Peace River
27 May
Council of Priests Meeting, Peace River
28 May
Presbyterium Meeting, Peace River
31 May – 3 June
TRC Closing Event, Ottawa
Alberta Catholic School Trustees’ Association
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
Parish Pastoral Council
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Western Conference on Liturgy
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Discernment Retreat for Single Men and Women
Theme: Listening to God While Making Life Decisions
Date: May 2, 2015
Ages 18-45
Where: Catholic Education Centre, Peace River, AB
Time: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Registration: Contact Sr. Louise Vanderploeg, SSND @ 780-624-9211 or email sldlfc@telus.net
Deadline: April 29, 2015
20th Annual Catholic Family Life Conference
When: July 1 – 5, 2015
Where: Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage Site, Lac Ste. Anne, AB.
Speakers: Dr. Scott Hahn, Dr. Ted Sri, Patrick Coffin, and more
Watch for more details at catholicfamilyministries.com or the Catholic Family Minstries facebook page.
In the Footsteps of St. Paul Pilgrimage
12-day Pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey, July 3-14, 2015.
St. Paul has the distinction of carrying the Faith beyond the borders of Palestine. Here's an opportunity to
visit many places identified with St. Paul in modern Greece and Turkey.
Deadline for registrations and deposit is April 30, 2015.
Anyone interested in this exceptional trip, please contact:
Fr. Ed Eherer CSsR, c/o St. Joseph Parish, Grande Prairie, 780-532-2351.
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6th Annual One Rock Festival of Faith
Where: Rockwood Meadow Fair Grounds near Bragg Creek, AB
When: August 14, 15, and 16, 2015
The One Rock Festival of Faith is an annual festival for young adults and their families held in the diocese of
Calgary, and supported by the dioceses of Alberta and NWT.
For more information, please visit www.onerock.ca
World Youth Day 2016
JULY 19 - AUGUST 1, 2016
Krakow, Poland
AGE 18 - 35 Years old
Looking for the faith experience of a lifetime? Join other youth from our archdiocese on a pilgrimage to World
Youth Day 2016 in Poland. With just over a year left to plan, it is vital that interested youth contact the e-mail
below asap. We would love to hear from you!
For more info: gloriabator@hotmail.com
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Ages 18-45
Discernment: Listening to God
Who am I? What am I to do? Where am I going?
These questions can trouble Dis
you or lead you to God and
the Spirit’s guidance .Through prayer, reflection, input
and conversation, you are invited into the art of
discernment. Open your heart to discover inner wisdom
and deep joy.
Registration required. Deadline: Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Cost: Donation towards lunch
To register please contact:
Sr. Louise Vanderploeg SSND
780 624 9211 (Peace River) or email: sldlfc@telus.net
Attention Please
Grouard McLennan Archdiocese
3 Annual Faith Rally
August 28, 29, 30, 2015
St. Bernard’s Church, Northern Lakes College, Grouard AB
Focus- The Family
Guest speaker- Michael Chaisson
Plan to be part of the family