He is Risen

Happy Mother’s Day!!!!

Bishop Burbidge will be celebrating Mass at St. Mary of Sorrows on May 11^th at 11:30am.

Shredding event on Saturday, May 10^th in the Parish Center parking lot from 10:00am to 12:00pm.

Bingo will be played on Saturday, May 10^th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in Farrell Hall. Chili, hot dogs and baked goods will be offered at 6:00pm. Proceeds benefit the Car Ministry.

The Italian Heritage Society of St. Mary of Sorrows presents a very special evening with Diane-Schug-O’Neill and Patrick O’Neill sharing their presentation on the archaeology of Palafitte pile dwellings in the Italian Alps (UNESCO site) on Friday May 16 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Farrell Hall. The focus is on the palafitte from the Trento area of northern Italy where Diane Schug-O’Neill’s maternal grandparents lived.  No charge, but please consider bringing a baked pasta dish, appetizers or fruit/dessert, or beverages to share.

• All-day and all-night Adoration is available every First Friday with Saturday devotions on the First Saturdays of the month. 
• Young Adults gather for coffee and breakfast the first Sunday of the month after the 9:30am Mass every month. 
• Family Adoration is offered every third Saturday of the month starting at 10:00am in the new church. Family Adoration will be offered on Saturday, May 17^th.
• 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. 
• Food Pantry donation bags are usually given out the first weekend of the month with the collection through the second Sunday at 1:00pm. Donations can be left in the foyer. 
• Martha’s Table Sandwich Collection is the fourth Sunday of the month with sandwiches dropped off in the back of Farrell Hall from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
  
  

• ANNUAL POLISH NIGHT Polish Night will be held in Farrell Hall on Saturday, May 17, 2025, after the 5 pm Mass. While the event is hosted by St. Mary of Sorrows Knights of Columbus Council 8600, all St. Mary of Sorrows parishioners are invited to attend. The evening will start with appetizers, followed by a dinner of fresh and smoked kielbasa, pierogis, sauerkraut, and green beans. If that is not enough, dinner will be followed by desserts, to include cookies and perhaps the evening will include a bit of “Polish water”. This is always a fun event and all proceeds will be donated to the Bishop of North Alaska, a diocese of Polish priests supporting Native Alaskans. Cost for the event will be $25 per person. Individuals planning to attend are asked to sign up prior to May 12^thto ensure adequate amounts of food can be purchased. Sign-ups can be completed at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0944AAAC2FA4FF2-annual12 Any questions can be directed to Al Obuchowski at email alobuchowski@verizon.net or by phone at 703-352-1380.
• There will be a May Crowning at the Historic Church Grotto on Friday, May 23^rd at 5:00pm with a reception to follow in the Old Hall. More details to follow.
• All parishioners are invited to join the Father Corby Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in observing Memorial Day weekend by assisting in the placement of flags on all the St. Mary of Sorrows Historic Cemetery graves on Saturday, May 24^th at 9:00 a.m.
• Start saving your donations for the Parish Yard Sale coming up on June 13-15, 2025. The collection starts on June 8^th. 
• Vacation Bible School is back and will be an exploration with the Vatican Express. The dates are July 28^th -August 1^st. Look for more information to come but save the date!