Entrance with Host Adoration in time of COVID Inside the church Church across the field Icon of the Visitation The church steeple and bell Inside the church

VISION STATEMENT

Guided by the Light of Christ, we are building a vibrant, welcoming community of fellowship, grace, love of God and one another.

MARY

We honor Mary as our mother in faith and pattern of holiness in daily life.

CHARISM

The name of our parish is a reminder to make the Corporal and spiritual works of mercy a personal priority.

STEWARDSHIP

We accept our responsibility to properly use the time, talent and treasure God has entrusted to us; as graced individuals, as a gifted parish, and as a blessed nation.

MINISTRY

We are called by our baptism to worship the Father, to build community in the Spirit, to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, and to serve all those in need.

TRADITION

We are proud to live our Christian faith as members of the Roman Catholic Church and as a parish of the Archdiocese of Washington.
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Liturgy Schedule

Saturday - 6:00 pm

Sunday - 12 noon

Weekdays - 12 Noon

All services in the church

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Flocknote

As recommended by Archbishop Wilton Gregory, Our Lady of the Visitation Parish is using Flocknote to communicate quickly and efficiently with the parish membership. This application is paid for by the Archdiocese of Washington and nearly all parishes are using it during the pandemic restrictions. To function as intended, Flocknote is based on the Parish Office having up-to-date email addresses for the members. If you have not received them, please email cenos@olvp.org to receive a copy.

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Adoration through the window

Drive-In Adoration

There is now Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at our Church, 24/7. The monstrance is placed in the window of the apse of the church (south side of the church). Park on the lower level of the church. You are asked to remain in your car with the engine turned off.

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Drive-Up Confessions

On Thursday evenings between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. until further notice, Father Ray will be available for confessions inside the Gathering Space with social distancing and wearing masks. Park on the upper level of the church. If someone is going to confession, remain in your car with the engine off, and then approach when that penitent has returned to his/her vehicle. If you wish to schedule Confession another day or time, contact Fr. Ray directly: rfecteau@olvp.org.

Confession at the church
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Useful Links



The Holy See
KofC Council 6891

News and Events

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Youth Faith Formation

The OLVP Youth Faith Formation Program for the coming fall session (the 2020-2021 Catechetical Year) will be virtual-only sessions. This decision is a result of the Parish Faith Formation Committee’s review of:

  1. 1)Recent public health data
  2. 2)The ongoing policy guidance issued by the Archdiocese of Washington
  3. 3) Recent state and local governmental agency regulations

Our Catechetical team also surveyed parish catechists and parish faith formation families for their views and preferences. Our objective is to provide faith formation opportunities while maximizing the safety of our youth, catechists, and staff. During the upcoming fall session, we will continue to monitor the situation and make necessary adjustments as required. We hope to be both good Catholics and good citizens.

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Coronavirus Emergency Status

Click on the image below to view a short video "Message to the Faithful on the Transition to Reopening"



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Church Contributions

Faith Direct is a great way to ensure that your gifts of treasure to OLVP are received even if you may be out of town or if Masses are cancelled. Please enroll online at www.faithdirect.net . Our Church Code is MD114. Or mail your Offertory Envelopes to the parish office at 14135 Seneca Road, Darnestown, MD 20874.

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Bulletin and Inserts

This week's bulletin is available here.

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Easy Access to FORMED.ORG

Formed.org is a great tool to help you prepare for Easter. Whether you like to watch movies and presentations, like to listen to audio books, or if you prefer to complete some personal self-study, everything you need to make this a spiritually focused Lent is here. Now we made it even easier to get access: just go to olvp.formed.org and plug in your name and email.

If you have any problems registering or have questions, please let me know: deaconted@olvp.org.  

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