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November 13, 2017 Louis Riel Commemortive Walk & Reception

Join to walk 6.6 kilometers in honour of Riel’s family and friends who carried his casket 6 miles in the harsh Manitoba winter to St. Boniface so that he may be laid to rest.

Following the walk, mass with Artchbishop Richard Smith, Catholic archdiocese of Edmonton will be held at St. Margaret’s Church, before a light lunch at Deville North Cooking Lake Hall.

Location: St.Margaret’s  Church (starting point for  the walk)   Deville North Cooking Hall, 21033 Wye Rd.

Time: 11.00am – 1.00pm

August 27 – Annual Mass and Open House

Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) will have their annual Mass on August 27 at 1 pm.  All are welcome.

Also,  Friends Of Deville/St.Margaret’s Society will be hosting an Open House following the Mass from 2 to 5 pm.  This will be an excellent opportunity  to learn of  the history of  the church and cemetery.

August 28 – Annual Mass and General Meeting

Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) will have their annual mass on August 28 at 1 pm.  Hope to see you there.

Also, there will be a Friends Of Deville/St.Margaret’s Society general meeting specifically called to discuss/approve an application for a Historical Conservation Grant for the replacement of the roof shingles.

The meeting will be at 2:30 pm following the Mass at the church.

June 6, 2015 – Open House – St. Margaret’s Church 100 Year Anniversary

All though built circa 1912,  it was on June 1, 1915, that the Roman Catholic parish of St. Margaret’s(Deville) was established canonically by Archbishop Emile Legal.The first mass in the new church was held on June 20, 1915 by Father Beaudry.

All are invited to join in the 100th Anniversary of St. Margaret’s Church.  There will be a mass held at 11:00 am,  official greetings and presentations at 1:00 pm, followed by an Old Fashion Social featuring old fashioned root beer, cream sodas along with pie and ice-cream.

All are invited to dress in early period costume and arrive by horse, horse and buggy and/or antique vehicles.