Mary of the Visitation Church
PO Box 100, Big Lake, MN 55309 parish@maryofthevisitation.org
TEL: 763.447.3339
FAX: 763.263.3187

Outreach Ministry
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attend & assist staff with New Member Orientation meetings
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stay connected with new members (i.e. invite to a KC breakfast, say hi at Mass, etc.)
New Member
Support Team
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prepare and deliver a meal to a family in need/crisis
Hotdish Helpline
If you are dealing with any sort of major family/life transition and would like to be added to the hotdish helpline so you don't have to worry about dinner, contact the parish office.
Sunshine Club
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color cards for people in the Becker & Monticello nursing homes
Outreach Projects
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take shoes that have been donated to the drop off center in Maple Grove
Soles for Souls
This ministry has been terminated as of June 2023.
Easter Egg Food Drive
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stuff plastic Easter eggs with food/money suggestions
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deliver items to food shelf in Big Lake & Becker
Back to School
Supply Drive
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place collection box at each location
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deliver school supplies to Becker & Big Lake schools
Thanksgiving Food Drive
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hand out grocery bags after Masses
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deliver items to food shelf in Becker & Big Lake
Giving Tree
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help place ornaments on trees the week before Advent
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separate donations and deliver in January
Fair Trade Sale
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help sell chocolates, coffees, & teas after Masses (2 weekends in December)
Military Care Packages
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collect items for currently deployed military men and women
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collection is from Memorial Day weekend-July 4th
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see details below for more
If you are interested in serving in an of these ministries or have additional questions, please contact Amber Wilfahrt:
763.447.3339 or awilfahrt@maryofthevisitation.org