Our Lady of the Visitation

COLLECTION ENVELOPES: Please note that the 2014 year envelopes are now available for pick up in the Foyer of the Church. Parishioners are asked to take them as soon as possible, as our foyer space is very limited.

Fundraising and Events:

St Patrick's Day Euchre

NEW DATE: Sunday, March 16, 2014!

Celebrate St Patrick's Day with an evening of Euchre at your Parish Hall. Euchre is from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. You do not need a partner. Enjoy Irish music and refreshments. Call Joanne Quinn at 613-822-1430 for information.

United Way Campaign 2013: If you work for a federal government department/agency or a company/organization that offers payroll deductions, you can designate your United Way donations to the building fund at Our Lady of the Visitation. Simply complete your donation card with: Our Lady of the Visitation - CCRA number 128967353RR0116
Please advise the office of your donation 613-822-2197. Thank you.

Councils and Groups:

Faith Development - Guided Retreat Series - starting Jan 29: As Lent quickly approaches, FrB invites all parishioners (16 yrs+) to participate in a Parish-wide Faith Development Guided Personal Retreat Series. Developed in response to Pope Francis's universal call to holiness, this Personal Retreat will focus on: "The Seven Deadly Sins & the Practice of Virtues". Our spiritual journey follows 9 Wed. evenings beginning Jan 29. This engaging spiritual exercise comes complete with participant's manual, and incorporates brief video presentations with personal teachings, and culminates with our Parish Mission (Mar 23-26). The goal is to deepen our relationship with God and one another so that, enriched in prayer and improved virtuous practice, we will find ourselves free from the bondage of sin so as to experience Easter as both a lived reality and lifestyle. NB - Although there are no prerequisites, parishioners who have previously taken "Life and the Spirit Seminar" &/or "the Catholic Discipleship Series" will find this Personal Retreat particularly helpful."

PLS NOTE - ALL OTHER PARISH GROUP MEETING/ PRACTICES
ARE CANCELLED ON WED EVES IN FAVOUR OF MEMBER PARTICIPATION
IN THE FAITH DEVELOPMENT RETREAT SERIES. - FrB.
.Osgoode Care Center - Eucharistic Team Needs You: Father Brian is seeking parishioners who are interested in becoming part of the Osgoode Care Center - Eucharistic Team. The Team should consists of volunteers from OLV and St. Catherine's (Metcalfe) who work in concert to bring Communion to Care Ctr residents on a rotational basis. This is an extremely satisfying ministry. Your help is needed! INFO: Pls contact Sandra at 613-443-1453.
We are looking for interested parishioners to help as lectors, readers, ushers, and Eucharistic Ministers at Masses. It is a great way to get involved, any training is provided, and the commitment is generally only one or two Masses per month. Take it to prayer. Contact Tony at tonehahn@gmail.com or 613-248-9284 for details.
KOC BINGO: The Knights of Columbus is organizing teams (males and females) for BINGO sessions at the Rideau Carleton Raceway on Albion Rd. The sessions are from 12:00 noon until 3:00pm every Saturday. Your commitment would be approximately one Saturday (more or less) per month. Please take it to prayer. WE NEED YOUR HELP! It is a great and guaranteed way to raise funds for the Church. For more information, contact Peter at phuszcz@rogers.com.
OLV is in need of volunteers to host our Sunday Coffee Social Time, after each Sunday Mass. Please contact the office for more information.
Update your information: Please help us update the Parish Membership information. Fill in the form on the hardcopy bulletin at church or send the following information to olvis@rogers.com (for internal church use only): Surname, Given Name, Email, Phone (cell, business, residence), Sunday Envelope #, Spouse's Name (if applicable), Email, Phone (cell, business, residence), # of children at home (infant-4, 5-13, 14-21, young adult, and your address.