"The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want." Psalm 23:1

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Upcoming News and Announcements - 3/6/26

Friday night in Lent continue with the Fish Fry at 5:00pm in Farrell Hall, followed by Stations at 7:00pm in the church, with Confession during Stations and Mass at 7:30pm.

Easter Basket Outreach is going on with donations of Chocolate cross or bunny, Easter grass and small toys accepted in the Parish Center foyer until March 25, 2026.

Bingo will be played on Saturday, March 21st in Farrell Hall with dinner starting at 6:00pm. Proceeds to benefit TEACH.
Join Deacon Nick for his Lenten Talks on March 17th, 24th and 31st in St. Joseph’s Hall starting at 7:00pm to 8:15pm. His talks are being live streamed.
The second collection this weekend is for Debt Reduction and next weekend the second collection will benefit Catholic Relief Services.

2025 Donation statements were emailed out a couple of weeks ago. If you would like a hard copy or did not get a statement, please email Irene Alexander at irenea@stmaryofsorrows.org. If you have a discrepancy, please email Kathy Coleman at kathyc@stmaryofsorrows.org. Please put “STATEMENT” in the memo line when you email either staff member.
 
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 Adoration is in the Parish Center Chapel from 7:00am until 7:00pm and on First Friday, all-night Adoration from 7:00pm is available in the church 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. 
  • Luminaries of Holy Mary will meet on the first Monday of the month in the Conference Room from 5:00pm to 6:30pm to discuss Fatima and pray the Rosary. 
  • Patricians meet monthly on the first Monday of the month at 7:00pm in Farrell Hall to discuss Catholic topics.
  • Family Adoration is normally offered every third Saturday of the month starting at 10:00am in the new church.
  • Spaghetti Dinner and Pancake Breakfast are usually the second weekend of the month. Have a great dinner after the 5:00pm Mass on Saturday. Pancake Breakfast is served after the 7:30am and 9:30am Masses. 
  • Diapers, 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. The second collection this weekend is for Debt Reduction. Please help us with our monthly mortgage payment.
  • 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 Table 4th 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. 
Upcoming Events:
 
  • Movie Night. The Chosen, Season 5, Episode 5 will she shown on March 28, 6:00 PM in the Parish Center.  The tension of Holy Week increases with much discussion of the possible betrayal and arrest of Jesus. A delicious meal precedes the showing and discussion follows.
  • The Lenten Cross is in the Parish Center foyer on your way to Adoration in front of St. Joseph’s Hall. There are many options for making donations to the House of Mercy.
  • Lenten Penance Service is being held Monday, March 23rd from 4:00pm to 5:15pm and Monday, March 30th from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in the church.
  • Join Fr. Seh on Monday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. in Farrell Hall for an informative and inspiring evening about the Camino pilgrimage. Fr. Seh will share an overview of the Camino experience — its spiritual significance, practical details, and what to expect along the journey — as well as information about his upcoming group pilgrimage. Come learn, ask questions, and discern whether this beautiful pilgrimage might be part of your own faith journey. All are welcome!
  • SMOS is joining Holy Spirit Parish for the VA March for Life on April 22, 2025. To RSVP, please email jonathanr@stmaryofsorrows.org.
  • Fr. Seh is the Spiritual Director for a walking pilgrimage, The Way of St. James, El Camino from August 22-September 1, 2026. See the bulletin for details.

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Moving Foward

Look for the Holy Week schedule to come out next weekend in the bulletin and in Flocknotes.

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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