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Notable Quote:
The future starts today, not tomorrow.
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Welcome to Our Lady of the Visitation
Our Lady of the Visitation Parish is a welcoming community of people of faith and of worship - men and women, young and old, laity, religious, and clergy - called by God to share the mission of Jesus Christ.
CARITAS HAITI: To date, the Archdiocese of Ottawa has forwarded to Caritas Haiti via Development & Peace more than $500,000. This is an exceptionally generous response from our people with wonderful cooperation from our pastors. Archbishop Prendergast expresses his sincere thank you to all who contributed so generously to this appeal.
 Lenten Mission: Fr. Brian wishes to thank all the Parishioners who participated in the Mission for their support and also for those who were unable to attend. This will be a great blessing not only for the individuals but also for the Parish. We will continue our prayers to the Divine Mercy in support of the Year for Priests.
THE LENTEN SEASON began with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 17. It is a penitential time of forty days and the Church's annual retreat in order to celebrate more fully the Paschal Mystery of Christ's Dying and Rising. Catholics are asked to fast and to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday and are encouraged to continue the practice on the Fridays of Lent. A further practice would be to prayerfully reflect on the Sunday Scriptures as a Family before the weekend Liturgy, as a means of listening to the Word of God and responding to it in faith and discipleship. Click here to view a Lenten Reflection.
LENTEN SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
- GLOUCESTER - Our Lady of the Visitation, 5338 Bank Street, Wed., Mar. 3, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Saturdays, 4:00 – 4:50 p.m.
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MANOTICK - St. Leonard, 5332 Long Island Rd. Tues., March 23, 7:00 pm
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METCALFE - St. Catherine of Siena Tues., Mar. 23, 7:00 pm
FAST AND ABSTINENCE IN CANADA: The Church prescribes fasting (only one full meal and two smaller meals which together are not greater than a full meal) and abstinence from meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Catholics aged 18-59 are bound to fast; those 14-59 to abstinence. Those who are ill are freed from these obligations; all, even above the age of 59 may continue to fast and abstain. Parents and educators are reminded of their duty to introduce children gradually to the understanding and practice of penance. Adult example will be the greatest influence in this matter.
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2010 Car Raffle: Fundraising is holding OLV’s first-ever car raffle with a 2010 Ford Focus valued at $21,500 as the first prize along with a $200 and a $100 Gas Card prizes PLUS a $50 cash prize. The draw will take place on Mother’s Day 2010. Tickets are $20 each or 3 for $50 (only 3000 printed) and can be purchased by cash, MasterCard or VISA. Ticket info - contact Marie at marie.trojan@sympatico.ca. Click here for more details! |
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Visitation Banquet Centre: Planning a special event, such as a wedding, anniversary, birthday party, or business seminar? Let us help you host it in our new banquet centre! Visit us at www.avisitationbanquetcentre.com |
OLV Pledge & Legacy Campaign:
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Total Pledges - Received in Year 2009: $48,025
Total Legacy Campaign - Received in Year 2009: $2,000.00
Please talk to your families about sponsoring a room or a section of the garden. What a wonderful legacy you will have! For more information please contact marie.trojan@sympatico.ca.
Click here for more information.
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EVENTS:
Click here to view the revised "Coffee Sunday" schedule (PDF)!
Eucharistic Ministers, Readers, and Altar Servers: Click here for this week's schedule and click for the full schedules.
Announced masses are updated regularly.
H1N1 FLU: With the onset of the flu season now approaching and given the severity of the H1N1 virus, Fr. Brian is suggesting that we use alternate forms of giving a sign of Peace. Please do not be offended if the person you are offering your hand to, returns it with a wink or a nod!
Bulletin: Please note that announcements for the Bulletin should be in the office no later than Tuesday at noon with prior approval from Fr. Brian. Thank you!
Suggestions: We welcome your suggestions regarding church activities and/or this website. Please Email the office.
PARISH HALL UPDATES:
CONSTRUCTION IS IN FULL SWING! We'll continue to upload new pictures of the construction as progress continues!
Hall Construction News - Click here for more details!
Construction Update:
- Access to Church property has now been reduced to one entrance!
- Painting 80% complete!
- Sheet vinyl flooring 95% completed!
- Doors and Frames installed, thanks to all who volunteered!
- Installation of Door Trim & Baseboard to start week of March 8th!
- Toilet partitions to be completed week of March 15th!
- Kitchen exhaust hood and wall protection completed!
- CAUTION! Uneven Ground - PLEASE WATCH YOUR STEP
Ottawa.ca/Tree: Did you know if you have previously received a tree through the TREE program you are now eligible to receive a second tree in 2010. You could then donate that tree to the Parish to help beautify the grounds. We'll pick it up! Register now at Ottawa.ca/TREE orcall 3-1-1.
PARISH SERVICES:
First Communion Preparation: The Website will be updated with important details regarding preparations.
GROUPS/COUNCILS:
Next Youth Group Meeting: Friday March 5th, St. Mary's School , at 7pm.
Planning for Easter - Lenten Liturgy Meeting: Fr. Brian is inviting all Liturgy heads to attend the Lenten Planning meeting scheduled for Saturday, March 13th in the Sacristy 9:30 am - 11:00 am.
Envelopes: Offering envelopes for 2010 are available in the foyer of the church. If you are new here or did not have an envelope in 2009 and would like a set for 2010, please take a box with no name and write your name and address on the sign-up sheet provided. At the end of each year, an income tax receipt will be issued for your donations. Receipts for 2009 will be issued in February.
FUNDRAISING:
2009 COLLECTION RECEIPTS: Please note that the receipts are available at the doors of the Church for pickup. Thank you.
OLV Bingo News:
OLV's January Bingo revenue is $1,245.45 for two sessions. Work is still underway for the move to the Rideau Carleton Raceway Bingo. OLV has Wednesday nights from 6 to 9 pm and we still need volunteers for Teams 2 and 5 plus spares. Training sessions are now scheduled February 13th through February 16th but you will be called in advance. Join us! Bingos a blast and you get to visit the Raceway after your shift!
Please contact marie.trojan@sympatico.ca. Click here for details.
Canadian Tire Money: Fundraising is collecting Canadian Tire money in a jar at the church doors for upcoming projects. Thank you for your support.
Pennies for life : As lent begins so does the 2010 Pennies for Life. Please pick-up a container or two and fill them with your extra pennies or change. Thanks to Our Lady of the Visitation parishioners, the 2009 Campaign collected $462.37. "Can we top this in 2010?"
Rosaries: For a first communion gift or for yourself, Fundraising now has rosary beads and a rosary ring. There are three types of rosaries available for a donation of $10.00 each and the rosary ring is $5.00. Info available soon on this Website or contact marie.trojan@sympatico.ca.
United Way Campaign 2009: If your employer offers payroll deductions, you can designate your United Way donations to Our Lady of the Visitation and they will go to the Building Fund. Simply complete your donation card and include OLV’s CCRA tax number 128967353RR0116. Please advise the Parish office of your donation. Any questions, please call the office or email olvis@rogers.com or Marie at marie.trojan@sympatico.ca.
Thank you so much to everyone who designated their United Way payroll deductions to Our Lady of the Visitation over the years. Here's a recap:
2006 - $471.20
2007 - $4,646.40
2008 - $9,032.68
We'll keep you posted on 2009 results as they are received.
Our Lady of the Visitation is pleased to advise that we now have an ON-LINE DONATION service through CANADAHELPS.ORG. This is the same charitable organization used by the Archdiocese. Click here for more information!!
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