2023 Rosary Rally Crusade of America Needs Fatima. Join us to pray the Rosary for the conversion of the hearts and souls of Americans, for repentance, and to bring our nation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary! On Saturday, October 14, at 12 noon, join us in front of the church and walk to our new Grotto where we will begin the Rosary for America promptly at noon. Extra rosaries will be available.

See full article for Catholic Standard Article link along with photos and videos from the joyous event.

Fr. Greg has been known to spend his off days on Thursdays golfing or spending time with friends and family but can now add flying to his R&R routine!

The exclusive Bretton Woods Golf Course: 15700 River Road, Germantown, MD 20874 Monday, October 30, 2023 - 9am Start Four Player Scramble, Best Ball Format Registration pricing: $225 individual / $800 foursome Includes: Greens fees, lunch with 2 drink tickets, and golf cart Sponsorships available

OLVP will host a training for all interested on Saturday, September 23rd from 1-3 PM. See flyer for more details on how to register, complete online portion and remit payment. Our training will be facilitated by Amanda Williams, BSN, RN. http://redcrosslearning.com/course/73d7a620-38d4-11e6-a59a-67acc4de20d4

Repeats every Tuesday from October 10th until October 31, 2023 Location: Public sidewalk outside Wildwood Medical Center 10401 Old Georgetown Rd Bethesda, MD https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0545abac23a2fa7-olvpforlife#/

In addition to celebrating the Mass, he will bless the new Stations of the Cross. We hope you'll join us for this joyous occasion.

OLVP for Life hopes you can join us and parishioners from Mother Seton and St. Mary's for the “UNPLANNED” MOVIE SHOWING: Join us to watch the inspiring story of how Abby Johnson went from a clinic director with Planned Parenthood to an avid pro-life activist! Free showing in OLVP Founders Hall this coming Monday, August 21 at 7:00 pm. Abby will be the keynote speaker for Shady Grove Pregnancy Center’s 40th Anniversary Benefit Banquet on October 26, 2023. Spread the word and bring a friend

Cardinal Gregory will be celebrating the 11 AM Mass with us on Sunday, September 24th and will Blessing the Stations of the Cross. Come celebrate afterwards with us from 12:00-3 PM at the Fall Festival. Sign up to provide a dessert or volunteer here!

It’s time to begin harvesting the produce that you have been growing in your gardens to donate to those in our community in need. Collection dates will be every Sunday from July 16th – September 3rd from 9:00am – 12:00pm. Donations can be placed in the coolers in the lower level of the church. Instructions for produce: harvest as close to each Sunday as possible, do NOT wash but remove any dirt & place in clean bags or boxes and label with produce name and harvest date. Produce will be delivered timely to St. Martin’s Food Pantry. Contact Christi Mitchel (chadandchristi@gmail.com) with questions or to make other drop off arrangements.

Thanks be to God our project has been approved by the Archdiocese of Washington. Check out our campaign progress here.

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.