OUR LADY OF THE VISITATION
A Catholic Parish
OUR LADY OF THE VISITATION FUNDRAISING TEAM
Our Lady of the Visitation has a dynamic, friendly and outgoing team of fundraising volunteers who make things happen in the Parish. Fundraising not only brings in money that goes toward the restoration fund but also provides the opportunity for parishioners and friends of the parish to work together building new friendships while deepening their faith. There are many events to volunteer for as listed below. Volunteer a few hours on a regular basis or once a year for other events. To quote old verbiage: "Many hands make light work!"
To volunteer for fundraising, including students needing volunteer hours to graduate, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or to volunteer online:click here to complete our online fundraising volunteer form
Please email questions regarding any OLV events to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
BINGO BINGO has not resumed
Community Bingo is on HOLD in Ottawa south every Thursday evening at the OLV Banquet Hall 5338 Bank Street.
- Doors open 6 pm with 19 Games starting at 6:45 pm. A canteen is available.
- Features include lots of free paved parking, barrier-free main floor building, clean bright surroundings and friendly volunteer staff.
- Proceeds to the OLV Church Restoration Fund.
- Prize board click here for more info or phone 613-822-1777
- Volunteers Needed: Your Thursday night Bingo needs volunteers to sell cards and verify numbers. Your commitment would be 4 hours every 4th or 5th week. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more info.
4-HANDED EUCHRE On Hold
Play 4-Handed Euchre at the Parish Hall.
- Monday evenings; Play starts at 7:00 pm and goes to 9:00 pm.
- No partner is needed.
- Enjoy light refreshments.
- Admission is $5.00
ANNUAL OLV CHARITY AUCTION ONLINE
Every spring OLV holds its annual charity auction with donations from local businesses, parishioners, and friends of the parish. The event features live and silent auction items as well as speciality tables and a canteen.
Online Auction Date for 2022 - TBD
Auction Info 2021: This year our annual Parish auction was ONLINE! Pictures and descriptions of the items were posted and everyone bids online. Thanks to everyone who took part!
How can you help? Volunteers and donations of items are always needed. Please keep this in mind as you spring clean those items you no longer want or need. Items are now being accepted. For info email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
PARISH TAKEOUT SUPPERS
With COVID-19 our parish dinners became takeout meals heartily supported by the parish and the community. With final numbers yet to come the net estimate for all three dinners is $10,000 for the church restoration fund. The Schnitzel & Roast Beef Dinners combined served over 400 while the turkey dinner served over 300. Special thank you to our volunteers: Jim & Lorraine, Maureen & Jeff, Claudette & Werner, Kelly & John, Elaine, Arthur, Anne & Greg, Helen, Mona, Maggie, Marie, the student volunteers, the Knights of Columbus, Father Bill.
Leftovers were given to Harvest House.
Fall Takeout Dinners:
November 14 - Annual Turkey Dinner
All dinner tickets: $22.50 BUT if you purchase for more than 1 event dinner at the same time the price is $20. Children`s tickets @ $10 all ages.
Annual Harvest Dinner October 17th (Takeout only)
- Held on a Sunday afternoon following Thanksgiving.
- Menu: Roast beef dinner with all the trimmings.
Annual Turkey Dinner November 14th (Takeout only)
- Held on a Sunday afternoon in mid-November.
- Menu: Turkey dinner with all the trimmings.
BULLETIN ADVERTISING
Advertising space is rented on the back page of the parish bulletin for $250 per unit. Proceeds from advertising sales go to pay for the cost of printing the bulletin. Parishioners are regularly encouraged to frequent these business supporters. Bulletin advertisers are also listed free of charge on the parish website. click to see our bulletin advertisers
DONATIONS
Parishioners are invited to support the parish by:
- Pre-Authorized Giving (monthly) Learn more Apply Now
- Boxed Envelopes - weekly
- Blue Envelopes – monthly donations to the mortgage fund
- Canada Helps – an online charity donation service (click to go to the Canada Helps website)
- United Way – by directing payroll deductions to Our Lady of the Visitation Charity Number 128967353RR0116
- Planned Giving – remembering the church when estate planning Learn more Apply Now
GIFT ITEMS
Fundraising has a variety of products for sale:
- Rosaries - three types at $10 each
- Finger Rosaries - $5.00 each
- Spirit Highway CDs – Way of the Cross - $10 each
- Contact parish office for details 613-822-2197
RAFFLES
- The parish holds an annual quilt raffle.
- Normally there are 10 prizes.
- A lottery license is obtained from the City.
- The draw takes place on the last Sunday before Christmas Day.
- Volunteers are needed to sell raffle tickets.
CONCERTS
OLV has a tradition of holding a variety of seasonal concerts for all to enjoy. Watch for advertising about the next planned event.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & BAKE SALE: TBD
Christmas shop for gifts and baked goodies at your parish hall. Enjoy a hot lunch and visit the many vendors. For information contact Marie 613-769-7570. Additional Vendor inquiries welcome.- Held on the last weekend in November
- Vendor tables are available
- Features delicious homemade baking
- Choose from quality craft items and knitted goods
- Enjoy a light snack at the canteen
- Bid on delightful silent auction items including gift baskets, certificates, and more
May 29th to June 5th