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.

OLV Parish Centre: Fr. Brian would like to thank all who came out to the Blessing and Opening of our Parish Centre last weekend and also to thank all who brought sandwiches, fruits, vegetables, drinks and desserts to the wonderful reception, they were very much appreciated and helped to make the event such a success! The Archbishop wishes to convey his thanks as well to everyone on the occasion of his Canonical Visit here to OLV. Click here to view photos of the special event!

Visitation Banquet Centre: NOTICE TO ALL PARISHIONERS: "Our Banquet Centre - Your Event - What a Concept!" Please consider the "VISITATION BANQUET CENTRE" for all your party/seminar needs. Parishioners - Take advantage of your 25% discount saving off the regular rental fee - available to you and your immediate families! Contact Marie Trojan (Hall Manager) at 613-822-1777 or send an Email to sales@avisitationbanquetcentre.ca. You will find your week-day rate very attractive after your "parishioner discount"!! Visit www.avisitationbanquetcentre.com

A sincere thank-you to Bill Hameluck and Paul Gallant for their many years of dedicated services at Our Lady of the Visitation. On Sunday, July 18, Bill and Paul were each presented with a gold watch in thankful recognition for their contributions. We wish them all the best in their retirement from ongoing parish duties.

KOC Annual Yard Sale is taking place on Saturday, September 11, 2010. Table rentals - $25. 00 each. Donation of items in good condition is greatly appreciated. For more information/donations contact: Pat Malloy - 613-821-3157 or Bill Hameluck - 613-822-0273

Fall Flower Bulb Campaign: July 2010 to September 19, 2010 -- Welcome to this simple, effective and enjoyable fundraiser. For every dollar spent, OLV will be awarded 50% and, as an extra bonus, OLV will receive 15 daffodil bulbs for the church grounds for every $150.00 ordered. Click here for more details - and order today!!

"Green the Garden" Project: Help your parish to beautify the grounds around your new hall and historical church now that the Family Centre Parish Hall building is nearly 99% complete. Sign up to purchase/donate trees or shrubs - sheets are at the church doors. Please direct questions to the Parish office. A member of the Construction Committee will get back to you. Thank you for your continued generosity. Click here for more details - and order today!!

Oktoberfest:Come out and enjoy OLV's first OKTOBERFEST Saturday, September 25th from 6 pm to 1 am. Features include: Full meal complete with Apfelstrudel Music by the RUBE BAND and a DJ. Performances by the Bavarian Schuhplattlers Dancers. Admission is just $30 per person and tickets are limited. Click here for a poster - to view, print, or circulate to family and friends!! Have a great evening out in the brand new A Visitation Banquet Centre, 5338 Bank Street. This will be a licensed event. Lots of free parking. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 613-822-1777 or complete the ticket order form (click here) and fax to 613-822-0393.

• 72" Round Tables with folding legs - total of 15 available @ $25. each
• Fair to good condition
• "As is" condition with some blemishes

• Cushioned chromed framed folding chairs
• Commercial quality
• Chairs can connect to form auditorium style row seating
• Fair to good condition, may have blemishes
• 38 Chairs in good condition
• 50 Chairs in fair condition
• Total 88 Chairs available @ $10. each (all chairs)

EVENTS:

Schedules: The new Lectors/Readers/Commentators schedule is now available.

CD Release: Our Lady of the Visitation has released "The Way of the Cross" - a new double CD package recorded live on Good Friday 2009. This devotional musical contemplation is a variation based on St. Alphonsus Liguon's The Way of the Cross. With songs performed by Spirit Highway and prayers by Father Brian Hennessey, it makes an inspiring presentation to be enjoyed anywhere. The CD also includes a foldout containing a summary of each devotion and photos of the Stations taken on site at Our Lady of the Visitation Church and grounds. CDs are $15 each. Info: www.spirithighway.com.

Over $2,185.00 has already been raised through CD sales!!

Our Lady of the Visitation's 2010 Family Favourites Cookbook is available. Contact Sandra Blais at jsblais@allstream.net. We have a few corrections to the present version of the cookbook - click here to view and print the correction "tag". Over $3,085.00 has already been raised through cook book sales!!!

OLV Pledge & Legacy Campaign:: 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.