Upcoming News and Announcements - 03/7/25
Don’t forget… Friday night starts with the Knights’ Fish Fry at 5:00pm in Farrell Hall. You can dine in or have takeout. Stay for Stations of the Cross at 7:00pm with Confession followed by Mass.Deacon Nick will continue his Lenten talk series on Tuesday evenings during Lent. The topic of this talk is “The Last Supper”. The talk begins at 7:00pm and will be live-streamed, if possible. If there are issues, the talk will be video recorded and posted on our Facebook page.
Movie Night will be held on Saturday, March 22nd starting at 6:00pm with dinner. The movie is entitled “Faith of our Fathers”. Food, fellowship and a great movie!!!
Diaper, wipes and formula drive is this weekend. Donations can be left in the Parish Center foyer.Collection of Easter candy and Easter grass continues through March 30th with donations left in the box in the Parish Center foyer.
Grief Support Group Thursdays, March 27 – June 12; 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm. Find your way to hope and healing after the loss of a loved one. We will be guided by the book Understanding Your Grief and the companion journal. We will be learning essential physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual signs for mourners to look for on their journey through grief. Space is limited. For more information and to register contact Kathy Maurer at kathryn.maurer@compassus.
Martha’s Table 4th Sunday Sandwich Collection Make sandwiches at home, drop off 1-3 PM next Sunday, March 23, at the back of Farrell Hall (Door 4). Our van often full so please sign up and get full details at tinyurl.com/MTSandwiches, or contact Michelle Gilles mgilles866@gmail.com 
St. Mary of Sorrows parishioners are joining Holy Spirit Parish for the VA March for Life on April 2, 2025. To RSVP, please email jonathanr@Lenten Penance Service will be on Monday, March 31st at 4:00pm and Tuesday, April 1st at 7:00pm. Along with our priests, we will have Dominican priests to hear your confession.
Lenten Cross is in the narthex with donations going to the House of Mercy. Tags can be taken off the cross.
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 are 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.
- 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 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.
Upcoming Events:
- Bingo will be played on Saturday, April 5th in Farrell Hall. Chili, hot dogs will be served at 6:00pm with the games beginning at 6:30pm. Proceeds benefit TEACH. Bakers are requested!!!!
- Fr. Jack Riley will be coming to St. Mary of Sorrows for Mission Talks April 7-9. He will be giving talks after the 9:15am Mass and at 7:00pm.
- Deacon Nick will be giving a Lenten series talks on Tuesday evenings in St. Joseph’s Hall.
- Fish Fry on Fridays in Lent started and will continue until on April 11th.
- Stations of the Cross with confession continues every Friday in Lent.
- New this year…Evening Mass following Stations of the Cross.
- “Men’s Trivia Knight,” Tuesday, April 15, at 7:00 p.m. in Farrell Hall: Calling all men for fraternity, food, and fun! Join us for “Men’s Trivia Knight” on Tuesday, April 15, 7:00 p.m. in Farrell Hal. Be ready to unleash your knowledge of all things old and new! (Hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 8600)
- O Come Holy Spirit! Logs of Fire Prayer Group will be offering a dynamic adventure, learning how to live a Spirit-filled life overflowing with God’s gifts, goodness, grace, and gusto! To be held on Friday, April 25 — 6:30pm-9:00pm and Saturday, April 26 — 10:00am-4:00pm in St. Joseph’s Hall.
- 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. 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. Please sign up prior to May 12th for food purchasing. Sign-ups can be completed at: https://www.signupgenius.com/
go/20F0944AAAC2FA4FF2-annual12 . Any questions can be directed to Al Obuchowski at emailalobuchowski@verizon.neto r by phone at 703-352-1380. - Car Raffle tickets can be returned to the Parish Center Front Office anytime before April 21st. You can’t win if you don’t enter!! Proceeds benefit the church.
- Start saving your donations for the Parish Yard Sale coming up on June 13-15, 2025. The collection starts on June 8th. An organizational meeting will be held on Saturday, April 12th at 10:00am in Farrell Hall.
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Moving Foward
This summer Vacation Bible Study is back and will be an exploration with the Vatican Express. The dates are July 28th -August 1st. Look for more information to come but save the date!
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
