Who we are
Our Lady Of The Annunciation Parish welcomes Christians and those who seek to connect to Christianity in the Richmond Hill area.
We aim to make contact with and encourage others to join us in our life-changing Christian journey.
We are a friendly Christian community where we welcome others to join us in our worship and service to God.
Our vision is to make an impact for God, here in Richmond Hill, Ontario by helping people understand the enriching messages of eternal hope given to us by Jesus Christ through His words and deeds.
Everyone is welcome, no matter your age, beliefs, or background. Come just as you are - we'd love to get to know you better.
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We aim to make contact with and encourage others to join us in our life-changing Christian journey.
We are a friendly Christian community where we welcome others to join us in our worship and service to God.
Our vision is to make an impact for God, here in Richmond Hill, Ontario by helping people understand the enriching messages of eternal hope given to us by Jesus Christ through His words and deeds.
Everyone is welcome, no matter your age, beliefs, or background. Come just as you are - we'd love to get to know you better.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Peter Lackmanec Â
Leader Position:
Pastor Â
Phone:
Fax:
905 773 5182 Â
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Rev. Peter Lackmanec Â
Leader Bio:
Father Peter Lackmanec, born in Sudbury Ontario. I became a priest for the Archdiocese of Toronto in 1995. I was assigned as pastor to Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish in July 2014.
Over the years we, and thanks to the good works of our previous pastors and parishioners, have become a thriving community of over 15,000 people.
Today we have many active ministries to offer our community: The Knight’s of Columbus, Catholic Women's League (C.W.L.), St. Vincent de Paul, Charismatic Prayer Group, Bible Study, Visitation and Communion for the Sick and Shut-Ins, three choirs, two Deacons, Religion Classes for our Sacramental Preparation, R.C.I.A., Rosary Apostolate, four elementary schools, Serra Club.
This is just the beginning and we look forward to expanding and doing even more works as we continue
to grow. Â
Over the years we, and thanks to the good works of our previous pastors and parishioners, have become a thriving community of over 15,000 people.
Today we have many active ministries to offer our community: The Knight’s of Columbus, Catholic Women's League (C.W.L.), St. Vincent de Paul, Charismatic Prayer Group, Bible Study, Visitation and Communion for the Sick and Shut-Ins, three choirs, two Deacons, Religion Classes for our Sacramental Preparation, R.C.I.A., Rosary Apostolate, four elementary schools, Serra Club.
This is just the beginning and we look forward to expanding and doing even more works as we continue
to grow. Â
Administration
Admin Name:
Elisabeth Oberparleiter Â
Admin Position:
Parish Secretary Â
Phone:
Fax:
905 773 5182 Â
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Elisabeth Oberparleiter Â
Mailing Address
97 King Road
PO Box 2760 Station B
Richmond Hill ON
L4E 1A7 Â
PO Box 2760 Station B
Richmond Hill ON
L4E 1A7 Â
Our Lady Of The Annunciation Parish Mass Times
Tuesday
7:30 PM (English)
Wednesday
8:00 AM (English)
Thursday
7:30 PM (English)
Friday
8:00 AM (English)
Saturday Vigil
5:00 PM (English)
Sunday
9:00 AM (English)
11:00 AM (English)
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7:30 PM (English)
Wednesday
8:00 AM (English)
Thursday
7:30 PM (English)
Friday
8:00 AM (English)
Saturday Vigil
5:00 PM (English)
Sunday
9:00 AM (English)
11:00 AM (English)
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Office Hours
Monday through Friday 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 Â
Monday through Friday 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 Â
Our Lady Of The Annunciation Parish History
HISTORY OF OUR LADY OF THE ANNUNCIATION
In 1954, Fr. McGinn for St. Mary Immaculate Church in Richmond Hill requested a survey to determine the number of Catholic families in Oak Ridges. As a result, a three room school named Our Lady of the Annunciation opened in September 1954.
When the school was build, a chapel (to seat about 50 people) was added on and for years, mass on a Sunday was celebrated there. When the parish grew, about 1974, mass was said in the gym of the school.
A Finance Council was formed in 1983 and it played a very important role in the establishment of the parish, the acquisition of the property and the building of the church.
Special fundraising events were held such as bingos for three years and a campaign for pledges.
Stained glass windows were sought and purchased. A beautiful organ was donated, as well as the pews, lectern, the Tabernacle, the Baptismal Font, the Altar, the Statue of the Blessed Mother and many other necessities.
Ground breaking of the church took place in spring of 1987. Our first Christmas Mass in 1987 was beautiful. The church was not quite finished, even the rafters were showing! Temporary lighting was set up and chairs were brought over from the school on Bond Crescent. Everyone participated to make it the holiest of Midnight Masses.
Bishop Robert Clune, officiated with Fr. Bill Pettipas, our first parish priest, at the dedication of the new church on September 11, 1988.
For years the Lady’s Guild raised funds by hosting Bazaars and Social events in the parish.
The Knights of Columbus were established in 2002 and over the years raised money for the Prayer Garden, the monument of the Ten Commandments and many other necessities for the parish.
Since 2016 we have a C.W.L., who are very active in the parish, holdings Bazaars etc.
We have a very active group in the St. Vincent de Paul and they take care of needy families in our community.
Fr. Neil McMillan was with us from 1990-2002, Fr. John Nosan from 2002-2014 and since 2014 Fr. Peter Lackmanec is our present Pastor.
For the last two years we are working with an Architect, the Chancery and the Town of Richmond Hill on an extension of our church, who even at regular mass times, is overflowing.
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In 1954, Fr. McGinn for St. Mary Immaculate Church in Richmond Hill requested a survey to determine the number of Catholic families in Oak Ridges. As a result, a three room school named Our Lady of the Annunciation opened in September 1954.
When the school was build, a chapel (to seat about 50 people) was added on and for years, mass on a Sunday was celebrated there. When the parish grew, about 1974, mass was said in the gym of the school.
A Finance Council was formed in 1983 and it played a very important role in the establishment of the parish, the acquisition of the property and the building of the church.
Special fundraising events were held such as bingos for three years and a campaign for pledges.
Stained glass windows were sought and purchased. A beautiful organ was donated, as well as the pews, lectern, the Tabernacle, the Baptismal Font, the Altar, the Statue of the Blessed Mother and many other necessities.
Ground breaking of the church took place in spring of 1987. Our first Christmas Mass in 1987 was beautiful. The church was not quite finished, even the rafters were showing! Temporary lighting was set up and chairs were brought over from the school on Bond Crescent. Everyone participated to make it the holiest of Midnight Masses.
For years the Lady’s Guild raised funds by hosting Bazaars and Social events in the parish.
The Knights of Columbus were established in 2002 and over the years raised money for the Prayer Garden, the monument of the Ten Commandments and many other necessities for the parish.
Since 2016 we have a C.W.L., who are very active in the parish, holdings Bazaars etc.
We have a very active group in the St. Vincent de Paul and they take care of needy families in our community.
Fr. Neil McMillan was with us from 1990-2002, Fr. John Nosan from 2002-2014 and since 2014 Fr. Peter Lackmanec is our present Pastor.
For the last two years we are working with an Architect, the Chancery and the Town of Richmond Hill on an extension of our church, who even at regular mass times, is overflowing.
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"As is the business of tailors to make clothes and cobblers to make shoes, so it is the business of Christians to pray."
Martin Luther
Martin Luther
Our Lady Of The Annunciation Parish listing was last updated on the 27th of February, 2020