Upcoming News and Announcements
This weekend donations for Food Pantry Donations which can be turned anytime until July 14th at 1:00pm.
We are in need of catechists for grades K-8. If you would like additional information, please email aidaw@stmaryofsorrows.org.
The second collection this weekend will be for the Pastoral Solidarity Fund for Africa.
Next weekend’s second collection will benefit the Building Fund to help pay down our church debt.
Season 4, Episode 4 of “The Chosen” will be shown on July 27th after the 5:00pm Mass. Join in for fellowship, food and fun!!
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!!
- Groups within the parish can submit calendar/room reservation requests via email at calendar@stmaryofsorrows.org. We have begun scheduling staff requests.
- Installation Mass for the new pastor, Fr. Vander Woude will be at 6:30 on Tuesday, August 6th at 6:30pm with a reception afterwards in St. Joseph’s Hall.
- Consecration program begins August 13th in preparation of our Feast Day.
- Multi-Cultural Mass will be held at St. Mary’s on August 16th with Bishop Burbidge. There will be a reception in St. Joseph’s Hall. Donation of food items is welcome. More information to come.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CLICK ON A TOPIC BELOW:
- Current Bulletin
- Director of Youth Ministry Position
- Deceased Parishioner/Funeral Arrangement Announcements
- Featured Parish Outreach Group – FACETS
- Cemetery Cleanup – See the notice at the top of the Cemetery Page
- Publications
- Our Bishops statement as chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee
- Annual Bike Collection – Saturday, April 13th, 2024 from 9AM until Noon. See the flyer HERE.
Moving Foward
Our Labor Day Picnic is going to be held on Labor Day at the new church and Parish Center grounds. The picnic is in need of many volunteers and coordinators. To sign up to help, click the link http://tiny.cc/SMoSLDPicnic and join in on the fun!! Groups within the parish are encouraged to sign up to sponsor an activity. By sponsoring an activity, we can let people know all the activities they can join and be a part of, here at St. Mary’s.
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
7/12/24
