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Upcoming News and Announcements -8/1/25

FOCUS missionaries will be visiting our parish this weekend.
 
Join the Patricians Meeting on Monday, August 4th at 7:30pm in Farrell Hall for a discussion on Pope Pius XII and his efforts to help the Jews during World War II.
 
The Luminaries of Holy Mary will meet in the Parish Center Chapel to discuss Fatima and pray the Rosary on Monday, August 4th from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. All are invited to attend!
 
Are you interested in a small group Bible Study? Come to an Interest Meeting for the Women’s Discipleship Quad on August 6th in Farrell Hall at 7:00pm or contact Gigi at gigia@stmaryofsorrows.org. 
 
Meetings for International Night will be on Thursday, August 7th and August 14th at 7:00pm in Farrell Hall. 
 
The Parish wide “Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary” begins on August 13th in preparation for our feast day in September. Books will be available in the narthex starting next weekend. 
 
Friday, August 15th is the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass times are Vigil on Thursday at 4:00pm, with the Holy Day Masses at 5:30am, 6:30am, 9:15am, 12:00pm, and 7:00pm in the main church.
 
Faith Formation Registration is now open for new families! Register online. Class selection & Payment is through Parish Giving.    Rel Ed Registration Link
 
There will be a Fall Grief Support Group starting in September. For more information, email Kathy Maurer at Kathryn.maurer@compassus.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. All Day and All-Night Adoration is available this Friday, August 1st with First Saturday Devotions following Mass.
  • Young Adults gather for coffee and breakfast the first Sunday of the month after the 9:30am Mass every month. Young Adult gathering is Sunday, August 3rd.
  • 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. 
  • 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. Blue bags will be given out this weekend.
  • 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 at tinyurl.com/MTSandwiches. The next collection date will be July 27th.
  • Registration for Homeschool Group Fall Classes is now open!  Please email us for more details on the classes we are offering.        stmaryofsorrowshsg@gmail.com.
Upcoming Events:
  • OCIA Meet and Greet will be held on August 28th in St. Joseph’s Hall at 7:00pm for anyone interested in learning more about becoming Catholic. For more information, contact Deacon Dave at deacondave@stmaryofsorrows.org.
  • Annual Parish Family Picnic Please plan to support and attend the parish family picnic on Labor Day (1 September 2025) on the grounds of the church and the Parish Center. All the fun activities, games, events, and shopping opportunities we all enjoyed last year will repeat again this year.  Putting on a picnic of this magnitude will involve a lot of volunteers.  Please see “Moving Forward”, below, to volunteer.
  • Young Adult Retreat will be offered on Saturday, August 23rd from 9am to 4pm at the Parish Center. Breakfast and lunch will be served.
  • 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. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CLICK ON A TOPIC BELOW:

Moving Foward

Our Annual Labor Day Picnic is coming up and many volunteers are needed for the picnic and for helping with the famous chicken dinners.

See the parish picnic volunteer signup HERE.
See the Knight’s chicken dinner volunteer signup HERE.
See the Knight’s chicken dinner pre-ordering link HERE.

The best way to ensure you can enjoy the delicious BBQ chicken dinners is to pre-order them!

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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