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Upcoming News and Announcements - 06/27/25

Amigos en Cristo + Friends in Christ invites parishioners to a traditional Mexican dinner and desert with a silent auction on June 28th at 6:00pm in Farrell Hall. See the bulletin for sign up information.
 
St. Mary’s is hosting a Blood Drive in memory of Joel Byrne on Sunday, June 29th in Farrell Hall from 8:30am to 1:00pm. Contact Gordon Goetz at 202-713-6345 or ghgoetz@gmail.com to schedule an appointment. See the bulletin for forms and more information.
 
The second collection this weekend is for the Holy Father, Peter’s Pence.
 
The offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of the holiday. 
 
We will have a regular Mass schedule on July 4th, 6:30am and 9:15am.
 
We will have all day and night Adoration on Friday, as it is First Friday with First Saturday Devotions on Saturday after the 9:15am Mass.
 
The Luminaries of Holy Mary will be meeting on Monday, July 7th in the Parish Center chapel to discuss Fatima and pray the Rosary at 5:00pm.
 
Join the Patricians for a discussion on “Have you ever wondered why we celebrate the Catholic Mass as we do?” on Monday, July 7th at 7:30pm in Farrell Hall.
 
Registration for Homeschool Group Fall Classes is now open!  Please email us for more details on the classes we are offering. stmaryofsorrowshsg@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!!
 
Scheduled Monthly Events:
  • All-day and all-night Adoration is available every First Friday with Saturday devotions on the First Saturdays of the month. We will have all day and night Adoration on July 4th.
  • Young Adults gather for coffee and breakfast the first Sunday of the month after the 9:30am Mass every month. Next coffee and breakfast will be on Sunday, July 6th.
  • Family Adoration is normally offered every third Saturday of the month starting at 10:00am in the new church. Family Adoration will not be available until September.
  • Diaper, 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. You can drop off the diapers 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 Table4th 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 attinyurl.com/MTSandwiches.
 
Upcoming Events:
  • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is coming to St. Mary’s Preschool and Homeschool Group. Learn about this exciting program at an information meeting on July 10th at 7:00pm in Farrell Hall. Contact Michelle Huber at michelleh@stmaryofsorrows.org to find out more information or to volunteer.
  • Labor Day Picnic Meeting will be held on Monday, July 21st at 7pm in Farrell Hall. Everyone is welcome and needed!!
  • Vacation Bible School is back and will be an exploration with the Vatican Express. The dates are July 28th -August 1st. See the ad below.
  • See the attached announcement for the upcoming retreat for women on September 27, 2025 in St. Joseph’s Hall from 9:15am through 4:15pm. 

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Moving Foward

In case you missed it last weekend…In two weeks, July 12-13, our second collection will support the annual Mission Cooperative Plan Appeal for our diocese.  Our parish mission organization is ARCHDIOCESE OF MADRAS-MYLAPORE. This appeal helps our brothers and sisters who do not have access to basic pastoral services that support and grow their faith, like Mass, the sacraments, religious education as well as basic needs – like food, shelter, and healthcare.  Please go to https://arlingtonmissions.org/mission/archdiocese-of-madras-mylapore/ to find out more about their ministry. If you would like to donate to their efforts click the link at the bottom on the page.  Through your support, the MCP Appeal helps these mission organizations form vibrant faith communities and strengthens the global Church.  Your gifts and prayers will be a blessing to families who benefit from this loving outreach in mission countries.

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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