Visitation Parish

Forest Grove (Verboort), OR

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Dear Parishioners,

On behalf of the Parish Pastoral Council, we want to thank all those who participated in the Photo Directory by either signing up for a Photo Session with MEMBER Church Directories or submitting a selfie. For those who participated, your picture and contact information will be published in the directory.
For those who did not submit a picture, there is still an opportunity to have your contact information included in the directory. If you would like your contact information published, please send an email to Nate Wessels, [email protected] or call the following staff members:

Donna Heesacker [Visitation hours Tuesday & Thursday 7:30am-1:30pm]
503-357-6990x303 [email protected]

Katie Bernards [St. Francis of Assisi Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm]
503-324-2182 [email protected]

Nancy Vandehey [St. Edward Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-1:30pm]
503-647-2131 [email protected]

Please reach out no later than September 30, 2024.
We appreciate your cooperation as we want a thorough Directory for all three parishes to be utilized as a resource to maintain connection and community.

Blessings,
Fr. Michael, Pastor
Welcome to Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish

Welcome to Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Verboort, Oregon. The church was established in 1875 when six adventurous Dutch families arrived seeking to create an embracing and nurturing environment through prayer, education, good works, and the recognition that we are all children of God. MORE
Phase II of Our School Expansion

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Mass Times
- Saturday: 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sunday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Rosary cited before mass
- Mon Tue Thu 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Friday: 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN School Mass
Calendar
Live Streaming of Masses

St. Edward/St. Francis of Assisi/Visitation is live streaming the 10 am Sunday Mass in Verboort every week. Download Zoom.us, enter
Meeting ID: 993 4497 4746
Password: HolyMass
Confession Times
- Saturday: 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM or by appointment
Today's Readings
- Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi
  
  Reading 1 Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5
  Responsorial Psalm Ps 139:1-3, 7-8, 9-10, 13-14ab
  Gospel Lk 10:13-16
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Assisted Listening

Assisted Listening for Church Sound System
If you have a Bluetooth-enabled hearing aid and a smartphone (iPhone/Android) you can now connect to the church audio for a better listening experience. If you have a Bluetooth-enabled hearing aid, but no smartphone contact Nate Wessels for further instructions. (971) 217-4953 or [email protected]

The app to install on your phone for hearing aids with Bluetooth. iOS and Android: https://www.listentech.com/support/software/
When you arrive at church you will need to connect your smartphone to the church wifi network:
WiFi Name: Visitation Church Audio
Password: Ingodwetrust