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Tues. to Fri. 

9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Operation Christmas Child:  Thank you for making Operation Christmas Child a success! Together we collected 170 boxes to be given to children in need. Thank you for
making a difference in the life of a child this Christmas!  And thanks for Dawn-Marie and Brenda for coordinating this initiative!! Click here for a picture of the collection!

The JESSY TREE is here again.  From Dec. 1 to Dec. 15.  Please select an Angel Child and return the gift in a gift bag (no wrapping necessary) with the tag attached.  Place the gift by the tree or drop it off at the office by Friday Dec. 20, 2013.  Thank you for your kindness.

Fundraising and Events:

	OLV Children's Christmas Party: Sunday December 8th from 1 pm to 4 pm parishioners are invited to bring their children, grandchildren and nieces and nephews for a fun afternoon with Santa and Mrs Claus plus another special guest! Register with the child's name and age at the office at 613-822-1777. Refreshments will be served.
	Parish Dinners: Many thanks again to those who volunteer, donate and support the parish dinners. The 2013 Oktoberfest netted $1,165. and the Annual Harvest Supper netted $4,988. The Turkey Dinner will be reported next month. Questions to Marie.trojan@sympatico.ca or call 613-822-1777.

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:

• 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. 
• KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS 8092 - General Meetings are every second Tuesday of the month @ 7:30 PM in the Parish Hall.