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We are still without air conditioning in the church.

Upcoming News and Announcements

Please be aware of scams that ask for gift cards and give phone numbers for you to call that are allegedly from the pastor. If you are unsure, please call the Parish Center main office.

 

Grief Support Group is planning to start a new session in September. If you are interested in participating, please contact Kathy Maurer at Kathryn.maurer@compassus.com for more information.
 
We have a new addition to the staff, Jonathon Rosato who will be our Director of Youth Ministry and Young Adults for St. Mary’s.
 
There will be a 6:30am Mass on Labor Day.
 
This weekend the second collection will benefit the Catholic University.
Next weekend the second collection will help our Religious Education program at St. Mary of Sorrows.
 
The Labor Day Picnic is on Monday, September 2nd, on the church grounds and Parish Center.  It takes many volunteers to organize and run the picnic, so please consider volunteering for a shift. Click the link or see the volunteers outside church this weekend to sign up. http://tiny.cc/SMoSLDPicnic 
 
Volunteers are also needed to bake for the Country Store. Plants are also accepted. To help out, email Carolyn LaRosa at c.a.larosa@mac.com or Susan Mannion at mannionshire@gmail.com.
 
Don’t forget to order your chicken dinner by Sunday, September 1st. You can pre-order it by going to the www.kofc8600.org website.  The cost is $13.00, if you pre-order and the meal comes with chicken, corn, coleslaw, cookies, beverage and utensils. See the bulletin for more details.
 
Deacon Nick will begin a Marian mini-series on Our Blessed Mother, entitled “Meet Mary, Our Mother”. The series begins on Monday, September 9th from 7:00pm-8:15pm in St. Joseph’s Hall and continues on Mondays through September.
 
In preparation for our feast day, we will have 40 Hours of Devotion, starting after 9:15am Mass on Thursday, September 12th  and continuing until 9:00am on Saturday, September 14th . You can sign up through this link https://smos.weadorehim.com or on the sign up board in the narthex.
 
The Luminaries of Holy Mary will meet on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 5:00pm in the chapel to discuss Fatima and pray the Rosary.
 
The Patricians are meeting on Monday, September 9th in Farrell Hall from 7:30pm-9:00pm and the topic to be discussed is “Who is Frank Duff?” Light refreshments and free literature will be offered.
 
Coat Collection is underway, and coats may be left in the box in the Parish Center foyer through September 22, 2024.
 
Women Growing in Prayer — Prayer Group Ladies, we invite you to join us on our prayer journey in the Ignatian Spirituality Tradition of Reading, Prayer, and Journaling.  We come together weekly for in-person sharing of books and scripture chosen to enrich our prayer life and a closer union with Jesus Christ in our daily lives. We will begin on Tuesday, September 10, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. For more info, contact, Kristine Perri, perrifamily5@gmail.com
 
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!!
 
  • The Frank Duff Study-Prayer Group will meet at 10 am in the chapel in the Parish Center the second Saturday of the month, email.09legionofmary15@gmail.com for more information.
  • Rt. 123 clean up with the Knights will be on September 7th.
  • Young Adult Coffee and Breakfast starting Sunday, October 6th after the 9:30am Mass in St. Joseph’s Hall.
  • “Taste of the World” St. Mary’s International Night will be held on October 19th. More information to come.
  • Mass for Jubilarians will be held on October 20, 2024. To register, contact Irene Alexander at 703-978-4141, ext. 101.

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Moving Foward

In case you missed it…
 
OCIA(Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)✝ (Formerly RCIA)
 
Are you aware of any adult who might like to explore &learn about our CatholicFaith & attaina closer relationship with Christ through the Catholic Church? If so, please encourage them to “come aboard” to our St. Mary of Sorrows OCIA program & journey with us toward a deeper faith life & hopefully into full communion with the Catholic Church at the 2025 Easter Vigil.
    OCIA is open to all; non-Catholics, as well as, Catholics who may not have received all 3 of the sacraments of initiation. A warm welcome will be extended to everyone. We will meet each Wednesday beginning on September 11, 2024 from 7:30 – 9:00 pm, in Farrell Hall.
 
    For more info&to register, contact Father Vander Woude, through his Office Assistant, Irene Alexander 703-978-4141 ext. 101, or email OCIA Coordinator, Ann Hartmann at amhartmann74@gmail.com, or Deacon Dave Maurer at deacondave@stmaryofsorrows.org.
    Info flyers&registration forms are available in the church narthex&in the Parish Center lobby.  A completed form may be left with a front office staff employee. An OCIA team member will promptly contact all who express an interest.

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

8/30/24

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