The parish will be supporting a young man's idea of sharing seeds and plants for others to grow. We will collect the "extra" produce starting in mid July for distribution to give to those in need. Find the tent near the upper entrance after all Masses this weekend (5/6 & 5/7) to choose from a variety of seeds and plants if you are interested in taking part! Thanks!

Calling all astronauts who want to SHINE JESUS' LIGHT! Register by 5/31 to secure your spot!

Join us for RCIA with Fr. Greg if you are interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about your faith during a 10 week series. Sessions start Monday, April 17th from 4-5 PM in Founders Hall or Saturdays starting April 22nd from 1-2 PM in Founders Hall. Reach out to Fr. Greg at gshaffer@olvp.org to sign up.

Please see schedule of events here or on our master calendar.

RSVP here if you are an OLVP volunteer and would like to attend. Thanks!

It's common and fruitful for a Catholic parish to have a "mission" during Lent led by an outside priest or religious to grow together with a particular theme or focus of one aspect of our life with Christ. Fr. Tom Morrow of the Archdiocese of Washington will be leading our Parish Mission from 7-8 pm on March 22, 23, and 24 in the church. Our theme will be "Saints and Sacraments". Fr. Morrow is an excellent speaker and story-teller especially about the saints.

Mary was returned to our parish today, February 27th. Thank you for all the prayers!

Please join us for our 2nd Annual Lenten Retreat with Fr. Greg at the Priest Field Pastoral Center in beautiful Charles Town, WV from March 10-12th, 2023. Cost is $225 per person and includes meals and accommodations. Transportation to and from Priest Field is on your own. Please contact Colleen Enos at cenos@olvp.org with any questions or if you'd prefer to provide a check payable to OLVP. Payment and registration is due by March 4th. We hope to see you there!

Visitation Parish is having a Pancake Dinner on Tuesday, February 21st, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in Founders Hall. Come join us for this Shrove Tuesday tradition, and it is free to all! Questions or to sign up to volunteer—contact Tony Glander (301)460-6404 or tglander@olvp.org.

We are compiling an updated Parish Directory. It will be available to parishioners on-line, by password, and contain family pictures and names only. No personal information will be listed. Emails have been sent out with more information requesting family pictures. You may submit your family picture at any time to tglander@olvp.org to be included in the directory. Pictures can be from vacations, holidays or families being creative! You will also have the opportunity to have your picture taken at the church at no cost. If you have any questions, please contact Tony Glander, 301-460-6404 or tglander@olvp.org.

Root for your team with food, fun and fellowship on Feb 12th, 2023 starting at 6 PM in Founders Hall Stadium. Squares are available for purchase by contacting Tony at tglander@olvp.org or Fr. Greg.

Sunday, February 19th, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Founders Hall. Bring the entire family to play Bingo and enjoy refreshments. Prizes will be awarded for each game. Admission is $3.00 for a 3-card sheet. Families with last names beginning with A-H, please bring savory snacks to share; I-P, please bring desserts to share; Q-Z, please bring beverages to share.

New Year's Eve party at OLVP from 9 pm - 12 midnight on Sat, December 31. Adoration and confessions in the church and party in Founders Hall. Contact Fr Greg if interested. Bring your own food and drink. Start the New Year with Jesus and a clean slate!

Fr. Greg and a visiting priest will also be available for confessions after the Advent Penance Service.

March for Life! Join Our Lady of the Visitation Parish on Friday, January 20, 2023, for the 50th annual March for Life as we celebrate the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Let’s fill OLVP’s bus! A Mass for Life will be celebrated at OLVP at 9:00am and the bus leaves at 10:00am. Return to OLVP will be between 4:00pm – 5:00pm. The cost of the bus AND lunch will be $50. New this year – purchase an OLVP for Life reversible scarf online. $20

On Sunday evening, numerous teens assembled nearly 200 bags to help those less fortunate. The Blessing Bags for Beggars will be available starting this weekend for parishioners to take when they see someone in need.

Join us for a free pancake dinner after the Sunday, November 27th, 5 PM Mass. Bring your appetite!

Gorgeous poinsettias for holiday decorating and gifting-7 inch pots containing 7-11 blooms for only $25 a pot. Pre-order online from 11/20-11/27. Plan to pick up your order on December 3rd or December 4th from Founders Hall. For more information, contact Cris Carr at 301-526-4106. Thanks for supporting our parish!

Join us for the weekly series in Founder's Hall with Fr Greg each Sunday at 12:15 PM. 11/5, 11/12, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, and 12/18.

The Upper Room Men’s Group is planning to work through Father Donald Calloway’s Consecration to St. Joseph beginning on December 22, 2022 continuing through January 23, 2023. The Consecration consists of daily prayer, reading and reflection on St. Joseph. Father Greg will lead discussion of the week's readings at the Saturday morning Upper Room Men's Group meetings beginning at 7:30 a.m. The Consecration to Saint Joseph will help men grow in their vocations as husbands, fathers, friends, and citizens. If you are interested in participating in this spiritual journey, please contact Peter Geiling at pgeiling67@gmail.com no later than November 19, 2022. An accurate count of participants is needed to ensure the proper number of books are ordered. Additional information will be provided to the participants.