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Upcoming News and Announcements - 4/24/2026

Bingo is going to be played on April 25th. Proceeds will benefit the Car Ministry. Chili and hot dogs will be served and it begins at 6:30 in Farrell Hall. Bakers are welcome!
 
On Monday, April 27th at 6:00pm ALL SMOS Parishioners are invited to join us for a fun and uplifting evening at our Youth Talent Show! Come support our young people as they share their God-given talents through music, dance, comedy, and more. Free entry but dinner items will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go to support SMOS Youth Ministry. Contact  marycb@stmaryofsorrows.org for more information or to RSVP. 

This weekend the second collection will benefit Catholic Home Missions.
 
SAVE THE DATE: The following events are coming up. Please make note on your calendar and watch for further information in our bulletin, on our website or in future Flocknotes!!
 
Scheduled Monthly Events:
  • All-day Adoration is in the Parish Center Chapel from 7:00am until 7:00pm and on First Friday, all-night Adoration from 7:00pm is available in the church every First Friday with Saturday devotions on the First Saturdays of the month. May 1st is all day and all night Adoration. Spend time with Our Eucharistic Lord.
  • Young Adults gather for coffee and breakfast the first Sunday of the month after the 9:30am Mass every month. 
  • Luminaries of Holy Mary will meet on the first Monday of the month in the Conference Room from 5:00pm to 6:30pm to discuss Fatima and pray the Rosary. 
  • Patricians meet monthly on the first Monday of the month at 7:00pm in Farrell Hall to discuss Catholic topics. 
  • Family Adoration is normally offered every third Saturday of the month starting at 10:00am in the new church. No Family Adoration from June through August. Come in May!!!
  • Spaghetti Dinner and Pancake Breakfast are usually the second weekend of the month. Have a great dinner after the 5:00pm Mass on Saturday. Pancake Breakfast is served after the 7:30am and 9:30am Masses. 
  • Diapers, Wipes and Formula will be collected during the weekend of the fourth Sunday of the month and donations can be left in the foyer of the Parish Center. Collection is this weekend.
  • The second collection on the third Sunday of the month is for debt reduction. 
  • Food Pantry donation bags are usually given out the first weekend of the month with the collection through the second Sunday at 1:00pm.
  • Martha’s Table 4th Sunday Sandwich Collection will be on the fourth Sunday, only from 1-3 PM.Drop off at the back of Farrell Hall (Door 4). Full details at  tinyurl.com/MTSandwiches.    Sandwiches will be collected this weekend until 3:00pm.
Upcoming Events:
 
Come see the Youth Theatre Ministry in showing of “The Mysterious Case of the Missing Ring” on May 7th at 7:00pm in St. Joseph’s Hall.

The Boutique Ladies will hold their Spring Sale on Saturday, May 2nd from 10:00am to 4:30pm and on Sunday from 8:30am to 1:00pm. The Sweet Shop needs your help with your goodies. See the bulletin for details.

Mother’s Day is coming up and we are offering Mass Intention cards in the Parish Front Office during weekday business hours. The 7:30am Mass on Mother’s Day will be for those intentions. 

The Knights of Columbus invite parishioners to Polish Night on Saturday, May 16th starting at 6:30pm. See the bulletin for details and sign-up information.

Sign up for a home visit with the Pilgrim Virgin Statue Visitation Program, Sign-ups will be available the weekend of May 17th outside the church.

The Chosen, Season 5, Episode 7 will be shown on Saturday, May 23rd in the Parish Center starting at 6:00pm with a taco dinner and conversation following the showing.

Fr. Seh is the Spiritual Director for a walking pilgrimage, The Way of St. James, El Camino from August 22-September 1, 2026. See the bulletin for details.

Start saving your donations for the Parish Yard Sale. Collection begins the afternoon of June 7th with the sale on June 12th through 14th. Do you have some time to spare the week of June 7-14, come help with the Yard Sale. There are many tasks and areas that need volunteers to help. Contact Kristin Merrigan at kamerrigan@hotmail.com. Look for information on an organizational meeting coming up.

Vacation Bible School is being held the week of August 3rd through August 7th. More information coming.

2025 Donation statements were emailed out a couple of weeks ago. If you would like a hard copy or did not get a statement, please email Irene Alexander at irenea@stmaryofsorrows.org. If you have a discrepancy, please email Kathy Coleman at kathyc@stmaryofsorrows.org. Please put “STATEMENT” in the memo line when you email either staff member.

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Moving Foward

Join the Living Rosary at the Historic Church Grotto at 5:30pm on Friday, May 8th. Reception to follow and bring a finger food to share. Being offered by Our Lady of Perpetual Help Rosary Makers and the Women’s Group.

Dear Saint Mary of Sorrows Parishioners,
Thank you to all the families in our parish who have already made a gift to the 2026 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal. Your generosity is a witness to the spirit of stewardship that marks this community.
Currently, 17% of parish families have contributed, and we continue to invite those who have not yet had the opportunity to participate. If you have not yet made a gift, please consider contributing to help us reach our parish participation goal. Giving is easy at: www.arlingtondiocese.org/bla.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting the ministries of our Diocese.
May this Easter season renew in each of us a spirit of gratitude and generosity.
 
Faithfully in Christ,
Fr. Vander Woude

Welcome from our Pastor

On behalf of our parish family, welcome to St. Mary of Sorrows parish website! We would love for you to join us on Sunday, and every day!  Please look over our website and if we can be of help to you, please do not hesitate to contact me or a staff member. Our mission/vision statement is listed below to provide you with a deeper sense of our commitment to our Lord Jesus.

In Christ Through Mary,
Rev. Thomas P. Vander Woude, Pastor

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