Saint Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church is a welcoming Catholic community called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all people. Its mission is to proclaim the Gospel of Christ to the local community in word, deed, and truth.
The parish community is bound together by the Word of God, sacramental worship, and the call to service. Its guiding invitation is: “SEE CHRIST IN OTHERS, BE CHRIST FOR OTHERS.”
Parish Mission and Community Life
Our Mission is to be a Catholic community bound together by the Word of God, sacramental worship, and the call to service. We are a welcoming Catholic community called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all people.
Our parish mission is: To proclaim the Gospel of Christ to our local community in word, deed, and truth. The parish also expresses its spiritual focus through the message: Loving Christ, Loving Others.
And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.” Matthew 28: 18-20 (RSV-CE)
Mass Times and Confession
Saint Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church offers a Saturday Vigil, Sunday Mass, a monthly Swahili Mass, and weekday daily Mass in the Rectory Chapel. Confession is available before the Saturday Vigil Mass.
| Celebration | Time |
|---|---|
| Saturday Vigil | 4:00 pm |
| Sunday Mass | 10:30 am |
| Swahili Mass | Last Sunday of the Month at 12:00 pm |
| Daily Mass | 8:00 am in Rectory Chapel, Weekdays |
| Confession | Saturday: 3:00 to 3:45 pm before Vigil Mass |
Mass Times. Directions. Upcoming Events.
Swahili Community
Saint Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church welcomes its Swahili-speaking community. Worship is every last Sunday of the month at 12:00 p.m. at the big church (55 Broad St.) Welcome!
Ibada ni kila Jumapili ya mwisho wa mwezi saa Sita Kamili kwa kanisa kubwa ( 55 Broad St.) Karibuni!
Faith Formation and Religious Education
Faith Formation helps parishioners discover and deepen their relationship with God. Religious Education is presented as an opportunity for discovering God together.
Religious Education: Discovering God together.
RCIA: It's never too late to learn more about God's love.
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Parish Events and Activities
Liturgy of Remembrance & Hope
Save the date for October 29 at 7pm in Big Lake. More info coming soon.
Fall Festival
Save the date for Sept 13! We will begin with 10am Mass and then festivities to follow till 1:30pm.
We are currently collecting silent auction baskets, farmer's market items, or monetary donations to help with bingo prizes. If you'd like to help in any area, sign up here!
Transition Teams
Transition Teams are part of the parish’s activities and community organization.
Service, Giving, and Parish Participation
The mission of Saint Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church includes the call to service and a commitment to serving all people. Parishioners are invited to support the work of the church through giving and participation in community activities.
Give online to the work of the church.
When you make plans to leave a gift to the Church, you demonstrate your gratitude to God for all the gifts with which God has blessed you.
Bring in your ACME receipts ! to support St. Anne's guild.
Worship, Service, and the Wider Catholic Community
A special Jubilee Year of Saint Francis of Assisi has been proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV in honor of the 800-year anniversary of the saint's entry into eternal rest.
Bishop Edward Malesic has written his first pastoral letter as the Bishop of Cleveland. A Flourishing Apostolic Church encourages the faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland to pray, celebrate the sacraments and serve those in need.
We welcome our new school tenants! Brightwood Academy.
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