Parish Office Information
The Parish Office is located at St. Anne's Church (1202 Main Road) in Dunville.
- Office hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
- Visitors to the office are asked to ring the video door bell located next to the entrance door to the multipurpose room area to request entry to the office area.
- The mailing address for the parish is P.O. Box 233, Dunville, NL A0B 1S0.
- The phone number is 709-227-2174.
- The e-mail address is [email protected].
- A locked drop box is located on the main door St. Anne's Church. This is available for anyone wishing to drop off an item (i.e. weekly collection envelope) outside of regular business hours.
- Please note that video surveillance is in place on the grounds surrounding and inside of St. Anne's Church.
New Weekend Mass Schedule - Effective May 2024
Starting on the first weekend in May 2024 the mass schedule for Sunday's will be changing. Starting on Sunday, May 5, 2024 there will only be one mass celebrated on Sunday's at St. Anne's Church in Dunville at 10:30 am. There will no longer be a mass at 9:30 am or 11:15 am. The mass schedule for Saturday's will remain the same (4:00 pm at Long Harbour or Southern Harbour on weekly rotation) and 7:00 pm at St. Anne's Church in Dunville.
Grand in Your Hand - April 2024
The latest Grand in Your Hand Draw took place on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Congratulations to Alice Taylor who was the lucky winner of $1,055.00! Tickets for the next draw are now on sale and can be purchased by contacting the Parish Office or e-transfer [email protected]. Tickets are $10.00 each. If all 225 tickets are sold the prize will be $1125.00. Be sure to get your ticket today for your chance to be like Alice and receive a Grand in Your Hand! Thank you to everyone for supporting this important monthly fundraiser for our parish!
Synod on Synodality Presentation by Sr. Elizabeth Davis - April 6, 2024
Happy Easter - Jesus Christ is Risen Today! Alleluia!
Good Friday - Outdoor Way of the Cross
Holy Week Schedule 2024
Grand in Your Hand - March 2024
The latest Grand in Your Hand Draw took place on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Congratulations to Earl Williams who was the lucky winner of $1,125.00! Tickets for the next draw are now on sale and can be purchased by contacting the Parish Office or e-transfer [email protected]. Tickets are $10.00 each. If all 225 tickets are sold the prize will be $1125.00. Be sure to get your ticket today for your chance to be like Earl and receive a Grand in Your Hand! Thank you to everyone for supporting this important monthly fundraiser for our parish!
Grand in Your Hand - January 2024
The latest Grand in Your Hand Draw took place on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Congratulations to Tyler Hatfield who was the lucky winner of $1,125.00! Tickets for the next draw are now on sale and can be purchased by contacting the Parish Office or e-transfer [email protected]. Tickets are $10.00 each. If all 225 tickets are sold the prize will be $1125.00. Be sure to get your ticket today for your chance to be like Tyler and receive a Grand in Your Hand! Thank you to everyone for supporting this important monthly fundraiser for our parish!
Christmas Schedule 2023
Light Up The Season - Parish Tree of Memories
Grand in Your Hand Lottery - December
The latest Grand in Your Hand Draw took place on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the Holy Rosary Guild Bingo. Congratulations to Mary Tobin who was the lucky winner of $1,125.00! Tickets for the next draw are now on sale and can be purchased by contacting the Parish Office or e-transfer [email protected]. Tickets are $10.00 each. If all 225 tickets are sold the prize will be $1125.00. Be sure to get your ticket today for your chance to be like Mary and receive a Grand in Your Hand! Thank you to everyone for supporting this important monthly fundraiser for our parish!
Christmas Parade 2023
Our Lady of Angels Parish is looking for someone to plan and organize an entry in the Placentia Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Several years ago the parish took part with a group of parishioners dressing up as characters from the Nativity to promote the “Keep Christ in Christmas” theme. Another year someone used outdoor figurines to display the Nativity Scene on a small trailer. These are just possible ideas! The entry could be a small float or a walking group. Your imagination is the limit! If you, your family or group would be interested in organizing a float and entering it in the parade on behalf of the parish please contact the office so we can register for the parade. We look forward to hearing from you!
Grand In Your Hand Lottery - November 2023
The latest Grand in Your Hand Draw took place on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the Parish Office. The draw was made by Marie Marshall and witnessed by Joan Meaney and Wayne Power. Congratulations to Annie Patterson who was the lucky winner of $1,125.00! Tickets for the next draw are now on sale and can be purchased by contacting the Parish Office or e-transfer [email protected]. Tickets are $10.00 each. If all 225 tickets are sold the prize will be $1125.00. Be sure to get your ticket today for your chance to be like Annie and receive a Grand in Your Hand! Thank you to everyone for supporting this important monthly fundraiser for our parish!
Grand In Your Hand - October 2023
The latest Grand in Your Hand Draw took place on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the Tuesday Night Bingo at the Freshwater Community Centre. Congratulations to Lucy Duke who was the lucky winner of $1,125.00! Tickets for the next draw are now on sale and can be purchased by contacting the Parish Office or e-transfer [email protected]. Tickets are $10.00 each. If all 225 tickets are sold the prize will be $1125.00. Be sure to get your ticket today for your chance to be like Lucy and receive a Grand in Your Hand! Thank you to everyone for supporting this important monthly fundraiser for our parish!
Welcoming Mass - August 1, 2023
As we begin our renewed journey as a Parish community, the amalgamation of Our Lady Angels Parish and St. Francis Mission, let us stand united with resilience and strength in our faith. Please join us at St. Anne’s Church for a special welcoming mass on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 6:30 pm. Archbishop Peter Hundt will preside at this mass joined by other priests to concelebrate. The mass will include a number of special presentations of items from the recently closed churches in our parish. A time of fellowship with desserts will follow mass. Everyone is welcome! May the Holy Spirit dawn on us on this day with God’s love and blessings.
E-mail Your Donation
Our Lady of Angels Parish can now accept email transfers for donations to our Parish. Please ensure to include your name and/or envelope number for proper credit and receipt purposes. E-mail address for transfers is [email protected]. For more information please contact the parish officer.
Cemetery Mass Schedule 2023
Ship Harbour: 11:15 am, Sunday, July 2, 2023
Placentia (Mount Carmel Cemetery): 11:15 am, Sunday, July 9, 2023
Freshwater (Holy Rosary Cemetery): 11:15 am, Sunday, July 23, 2023
Southern Harbour: 4:00 pm, Saturday, July 29, 2023
Fox Harbour: 11:15 am, Sunday, July 30, 2023
Dunville: 11:15 am, Sunday, August 6, 2023
Long Harbour: 11:15 am, Sunday, August 6, 2023
Placentia (Mount Carmel Cemetery): 11:15 am, Sunday, July 9, 2023
Freshwater (Holy Rosary Cemetery): 11:15 am, Sunday, July 23, 2023
Southern Harbour: 4:00 pm, Saturday, July 29, 2023
Fox Harbour: 11:15 am, Sunday, July 30, 2023
Dunville: 11:15 am, Sunday, August 6, 2023
Long Harbour: 11:15 am, Sunday, August 6, 2023
Final Masses at Parish Churches
The final mass will be celebrate in several of our parish churches as they end their use as active places of worship.
Holy Rosary Church, Freshwater: 11:15 am, Sunday, July 16, 2023
Sacred Heart Church, Fox Harbour: 2:30 pm, Sunday, July 23, 2023
Sacred Heart Church, Placentia: 11:15 am, Sunday, August 13, 2023 (celebrate outside the church)
The celebrant at these masses will be Archbishop Peter Hundt joined by Father Jose and other invited clergy.
Holy Rosary Church, Freshwater: 11:15 am, Sunday, July 16, 2023
Sacred Heart Church, Fox Harbour: 2:30 pm, Sunday, July 23, 2023
Sacred Heart Church, Placentia: 11:15 am, Sunday, August 13, 2023 (celebrate outside the church)
The celebrant at these masses will be Archbishop Peter Hundt joined by Father Jose and other invited clergy.
Grand in Your Hand Lottery - July 5, 2023
The latest Grand in Your Hand Draw took place on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at the Parish Office. Congratulations to Hilda Morrissey who was the lucky winner of $980.00! Tickets for the next draw are now on sale and can be purchased by contacting the Parish Office or e-transfer [email protected]. Tickets are $10.00 each. If all 225 tickets are sold the prize will be $1125.00. Be sure to get your ticket today for your chance to be like Hilda and receive a Grand in Your Hand! Thank you to everyone for supporting this important monthly fundraiser for our parish!
Novena to St. Anne
Join us as we pray the Novena to St. Anne at St. Anne's Church from July 17th to 25th. Mass on the Feast Day of St. Anne will be celebrated on July 26th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne’s Church. Everyone welcome.
Grand in Your Hand Lottery - June 6, 2023
The latest Grand in Your Hand Draw took place on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at the Freshwater Community Centre. Congratulations to Madonna Pomeroy who was the lucky winner of $995.00! Tickets for the next draw are now on sale and can be purchased by contacting the Parish Office or e-transfer [email protected]. Tickets are $10.00 each. If all 225 tickets are sold the prize will be $1125.00. Be sure to get your ticket today for your chance to be like Madonna and receive a Grand in Your Hand! Thank you to everyone for supporting this important monthly fundraiser for our parish!
Music Ministry - Freshwater
In preparation for liturgies during Holy Week and in particular the Easter Vigil there will be a choir practice at Holy Rosary Church in Freshwater on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 6:30 pm. New members from any community are welcome to participate.
Holy Week & Easter Schedule 2023
Palm Sunday - The Passion of the Lord
7:00 pm, Saturday, April 1, 2023: Holy Rosary Church, Freshwater
9:30 am, Sunday, April 2, 2023: St. Anne's Church, Dunville
11:15 am, Sunday, April 2, 2023: St. Anne's Church, Dunville
Mass of Chrism - Archdiocesan Celebration
7:00 pm, Tuesday, April 4, 2023: Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, St. John's
*Please note revised date for this celebration
Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord's Supper
7:00 pm, Thursday, April 6, 2023: St. Anne's Church, Dunville
Eucharistic Adoration following mass until Midnight
Good Friday - The Passion of the Lord
10:00 am, Friday, April 7, 2023: Outdoor Way of the Cross, Town Square, Placentia
3:00 pm, Friday, April 7, 2023: Holy Rosary Church, Freshwater
3:00 pm, Friday, Arpril 7, 2023: St. Anne's Church, Dunville
Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil - The Resurrection of the Lord
8:30 pm, Saturday, April 8, 2023: Holy Rosary Church, Freshwater
Easter Sunday - The Resurrection of the Lord
9:30 am, Sunday, April 9, 2023: St. Anne's Church, Dunville
11:15 am, Sunday, April 9, 2023: St. Anne's Church, Dunville
7:00 pm, Saturday, April 1, 2023: Holy Rosary Church, Freshwater
9:30 am, Sunday, April 2, 2023: St. Anne's Church, Dunville
11:15 am, Sunday, April 2, 2023: St. Anne's Church, Dunville
Mass of Chrism - Archdiocesan Celebration
7:00 pm, Tuesday, April 4, 2023: Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, St. John's
*Please note revised date for this celebration
Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord's Supper
7:00 pm, Thursday, April 6, 2023: St. Anne's Church, Dunville
Eucharistic Adoration following mass until Midnight
Good Friday - The Passion of the Lord
10:00 am, Friday, April 7, 2023: Outdoor Way of the Cross, Town Square, Placentia
3:00 pm, Friday, April 7, 2023: Holy Rosary Church, Freshwater
3:00 pm, Friday, Arpril 7, 2023: St. Anne's Church, Dunville
Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil - The Resurrection of the Lord
8:30 pm, Saturday, April 8, 2023: Holy Rosary Church, Freshwater
Easter Sunday - The Resurrection of the Lord
9:30 am, Sunday, April 9, 2023: St. Anne's Church, Dunville
11:15 am, Sunday, April 9, 2023: St. Anne's Church, Dunville
Reconciliation Services - Lent 2023
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Church in Freshwater and Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Anne's Church, Dunville.
March 7, 2023 - Grand in Your Hand Draw
The latest Grand in Your Hand Draw took place on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the Freshwater Community Centre. Congratulations to Winnie Barry who was the lucky winner of $1125.00! Tickets for the next draw are now on sale and can be purchased by contacting the Parish Office or e-transfer [email protected]. Tickets are $10.00 each. If all 225 tickets are sold the prize will be $1125.00. Be sure to get your ticket today for your chance to be like Winnie and receive a Grand in Your Hand! Thank you to everyone for supporting this important monthly fundraiser for our parish!
February 22, 2023 - Ash Wednesday Schedule
February 7, 2023 - Grand in Your Hand Draw
The latest Grand in Your Hand Draw took place on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the Freshwater Community Centre. Congratulations to Mary McGrath who was the lucky winner of $1050.00! Tickets for the next draw are now on sale and can be purchased by contacting the Parish Office or e-transfer [email protected]. Tickets are $10.00 each. If all 225 tickets are sold the prize will be $1125.00. Be sure to get your ticket today for your chance to be like Mary and receive a Grand in Your Hand! Thank you to everyone for supporting this important monthly fundraiser for our parish!
February 5, 2023 - Update on Financial Status of Our Lady of Angels Parish
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October 7, 2022 - Grand in Your Hand Draw
The latest Grand in Your Hand Draw took place on Friday, October 7, 2022, at Sacred Heart Church, Placentia. Congratulations to Annie Ennis who was the lucky winner of $1050.00! Tickets for the next draw are now on sale and can be purchased by contacting the Parish Office or e-transfer [email protected]. Tickets are $10.00 each. If all 225 tickets are sold the prize will be $1125.00. Be sure to get your ticket today for your chance to be like Annie and receive a Grand in Your Hand! Thank you to everyone for supporting this important monthly fundraiser for our parish!
October 4, 2022 - Parish Office Notice
Please note that as a result of the recent sale and transfer of ownership of the Presbytery that the Parish Office is no longer in operation at the Patterson Drive location. For the immediate future the Administrative Assistant will operate remotely. You can continue to contact the Parish Office during regular business hours and through the normal methods of contact which include phone at 709-227-2174 and
e-mail [email protected]. At the present time the Administrative Assistant will be available to assist parishioners
in-person on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00 pm to 4:15 pm at Sacred Heart Church in Placentia. Appointments to meet with the Pastor can be arranged by contacting the office.
Details regarding a permanent relocation of the Parish Office will be made available when the plan is fully developed and confirmed. We thank parishioners and the general public for their understanding and cooperation as we work through this transition period.
e-mail [email protected]. At the present time the Administrative Assistant will be available to assist parishioners
in-person on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00 pm to 4:15 pm at Sacred Heart Church in Placentia. Appointments to meet with the Pastor can be arranged by contacting the office.
Details regarding a permanent relocation of the Parish Office will be made available when the plan is fully developed and confirmed. We thank parishioners and the general public for their understanding and cooperation as we work through this transition period.
Saturday, June 4, 2022 - Parish Dinner and Dance
Parish General Assembly - Sunday, April 24, 2022
There will be a Parish General Assembly on Sunday, April 24, 2022. The purpose of this session is to continue the dialogue with parishioners and the community on the future of the parish. The session will take place on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 2:30 pm at the Star of the Sea Hall in Placentia.
The Finance and Pastoral Councils will take this opportunity to discuss recommendations on the path forward and invite feedback. All parishioners are encouraged to attend. Public Health Guidelines including wearing of a face mask will apply.
The Finance and Pastoral Councils will take this opportunity to discuss recommendations on the path forward and invite feedback. All parishioners are encouraged to attend. Public Health Guidelines including wearing of a face mask will apply.
New Mass Schedule - Effective May 7 & 8, 2022
Our Lady of Angels Parish and St. Francis Xavier will begin following a new mass schedule on Saturday, May 7, and Sunday, May 8, 2022. The scheudle will be as follows:
Saturdays:
4:00 p.m.: Alternating between St. Jerome's Church, Long Harbour & Christ the King Church, Southern Harbour
7:00 p.m.: Sacred Heart Church, Placentia
Sundays:
9:30 a.m.: Alternating between Holy Rosary Church, Freshwater & St. Anne's Church, Dunville
11:15 a.m.: Alternating between Sacred Heart Church, Fox Harbour & St. Theresa's Church, Ship Harbour
The schedule for the first weekend of the new schedule will be:
4:00 pm, Saturday, May 7, 2022:
7:00 pm, Saturday, May 7, 2022: Sacred Heart Church, Placentia
9:30 am, Sunday, May 8: St. Anne's Church, Dunville
11:15 am, Sunday, May 8, 2022: St. Theresa's Church, Ship Harbour
Saturdays:
4:00 p.m.: Alternating between St. Jerome's Church, Long Harbour & Christ the King Church, Southern Harbour
7:00 p.m.: Sacred Heart Church, Placentia
Sundays:
9:30 a.m.: Alternating between Holy Rosary Church, Freshwater & St. Anne's Church, Dunville
11:15 a.m.: Alternating between Sacred Heart Church, Fox Harbour & St. Theresa's Church, Ship Harbour
The schedule for the first weekend of the new schedule will be:
4:00 pm, Saturday, May 7, 2022:
7:00 pm, Saturday, May 7, 2022: Sacred Heart Church, Placentia
9:30 am, Sunday, May 8: St. Anne's Church, Dunville
11:15 am, Sunday, May 8, 2022: St. Theresa's Church, Ship Harbour
Registration: First Holy Communion
Registration for the Sacrament of Eucharist (First Communion) will take place from April 11-April 29, 2022. To register you must call the parish office at 227-2174 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. The cost for registration is $20 per child which must be paid before your child will be considered registered and before sessions begin in May. To register for Eucharist your child must have completed both the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance) and Confirmation. The program will consist of 8 sessions in May and June. The child will receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist in June. Father Jose would like each child to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation again before receiving the Eucharist.
Grand in Your Hand Lottery - March Draw
Modified Mass Schedule During COVID-19 Alert Level 4 (January 2022)
Grand in Your Hand Lottery - April 6, 2021 Winner!
DIVINE MERCY NOVENA
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR HOLY WEEK & EASTER
Easter Flowers
2020 Easter Triduum Schedule
COVID-19 UPDATE - March 25, 2021
COVID-19 Alert Level 5 Notice
Candlemas Day
February 2, 2021 - Grand in Your Hand Lottery Winner
January 5, 2021 - Grand in Your Hand Ticket Draw Winner!
The Story of the Presentation Sisters in NL
The story of the Sisters of Presentation in Newfoundland and Labrador is now available in a new video available on YouTube. You are invited to view the video to learn more about the presence of the Sisters of Presentation in our province and community. In Placentia the Sisters of Presentation opened a school and convent in Placentia in 1864. They ministered here until 1989 having given 135 years of service to the community. Watch the video! Share the video! Share the story with a new generation so that the legacy of "The Convent" and "The Nuns" here in Placentia will live on.