Events
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Workaholics Anonymous
Star of the North Retreat Centre 3A St. Vital Avenue, Saint Albert, AB, CanadaDo you ever relax? Does your boss praise your willingness to go the “extra mile” but is unaware that your life is rushed and over-committed? Maybe your health is taking second place to your job and your family wishes you had more time for them? Are you missing a connection to your spiritual side? Perhaps you are burnt out and have lost all desire to do anything. Have you almost forgotten what play and relaxation feel like? These stresses are not just associated with paid work, but can also surface as hobbies, exercise, housework, or just trying to save the world. Here’s a solution If this sounds like your life, you may benefit by meeting with people who share these problems and are finding a solution in Workaholics Anonymous. We invite you to attend our 12 Step open meetings. We gather to share our experience, strength and hope for a life of serenity and joy. All are welcome! Meetings are held 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 7 – 8 p.m. Location: Star of the North Retreat Centre, 3A St. Vital Avenue in St. Albert. A Zoom link is also provided for those who are unable to attend in-person.
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Our Lady of Fatima Festivities – May 6-10
Our Lady of Fatima Parish 12311 55 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaThe Feast of Our Lady of Fatima is a deeply meaningful celebration for many Portuguese families in Edmonton, rooted in devotion to Our Lady of Fatima. It commemorates the reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. It is a day steeped in prayer, reflection, and devotion. For the Portuguese community, this feast is more than a religious observance, it is a way to preserve cultural identity, pass on traditions, and gather in faith and unity across generations. In Edmonton, the festivities bring together parishioners and visitors through Masses, processions, and social events such as the social feast. The candlelight rosary procession, in particular, is a powerful expression of faith and remembrance, symbolizing hope, prayer, and devotion. Beyond its spiritual importance, the celebration also highlights Portuguese heritage through food, music, and fellowship, strengthening community bonds and keeping cherished traditions alive far from their homeland.
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Our Lady of Fatima Festivities – May 6-10
Our Lady of Fatima Parish 12311 55 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaThe Feast of Our Lady of Fatima is a deeply meaningful celebration for many Portuguese families in Edmonton, rooted in devotion to Our Lady of Fatima. It commemorates the reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. It is a day steeped in prayer, reflection, and devotion. For the Portuguese community, this feast is more than a religious observance, it is a way to preserve cultural identity, pass on traditions, and gather in faith and unity across generations. In Edmonton, the festivities bring together parishioners and visitors through Masses, processions, and social events such as the social feast. The candlelight rosary procession, in particular, is a powerful expression of faith and remembrance, symbolizing hope, prayer, and devotion. Beyond its spiritual importance, the celebration also highlights Portuguese heritage through food, music, and fellowship, strengthening community bonds and keeping cherished traditions alive far from their homeland.