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Upcoming News and Announcements - 2/6/2026

Fr. Andrew Fisher is coming to St. Mary of Sorrows on Thursday, February 12th at 7:00pm in St. Joseph’s Hall, for a talk on the Spanish Jesuit Martyrs of Virginia. Hear the incredible story of the Catholic missionaries by Fr. Fisher who is a member of the Historical Commission for the Cause of the Martyrs of La Florida, which includes the Jesuit Martyrs of Virginia. 
 
St. Mary’s Women’s Group is inviting parishioners to a Mardi Gras Family Fun Dinner/Dancing on Sunday, February 15th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm in Farrell Hall. Adults are $15, Children from 11-17 are $5 and Children under 10 eat free.
 
2025 Donation statements were emailed out this week. If you would like a hard copy or did not get a statement, please email Irene Alexander at irena@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.
 
If you have experienced the loss of a family member or friend and are feeling isolated, you don’t have to suffer alone. We are starting a Grief Support Group in February at St. Mary of Sorrows. To find out more about it, please see the bulletin and contact 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 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. All Night Adoration is tonight in the church starting at 7:00pm.
  • 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. SPECIAL VALENTINE’S SPAGHETTI DINNER THIS SATURDAY AFTER THE 5:00PM MASS. Pancake Breakfast will be served on Sunday 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. 
  • Food Pantry donation bags are usually given out the first weekend of the month with the collection through the second Sunday at 1:00pm. Bags will be collected 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. 
 
Upcoming Events:
 
Join the coffee group for Fr. Seh’s talk “The Grace of Waiting” on Friday, February 27th in Farrell Hall after 9:15am Mass.
 
Movie Night. The Chosen, Season 5, Episode 5 will she shown on Feb 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 Knights of Columbus are inviting all men to a Trivia Night on February 17th at 7:00pm in Farrell Hall. 
In Lent, we will have Lenten Fish Frys on Friday evenings starting at 5:00pm until 6:30pm followed by Stations of the Cross.
 
The Family Life Ministry is hosting a dialogue with Fr. Vander Woude concerning “Ordo Amoris: Rightly Ordered Loves” on Saturday, February 21st from 10:00am to 11:15am in Farrell Hall.
 
Join the Knights on Saturday, March 7th for a special Lenten presentation with Deacon Dave giving a talk on “Wisdom of the Desert Fathers and Mothers: Ancient Advice for the Modern World” with a reflection on the scriptural Stations of the Cross of Saint John Paul II starting at 3:00pm in St. Joseph’s Hall. Stay for Mass and Spaghetti Dinner.
 
“Triumph of the Heart, The Passion of St. Maximillian Kolbe”, is a deeply moving movie about the darker realities of brutality and evil will be shown on Saturday, March 7th at 7:00pm in St. Joseph’s Hall. This movie is only for mature audiences.
 
Starting on March 10th, Deacon Nick will have his Lenten Talks in St. Joseph’s Hall starting at 7:00pm to 8:15pm.
 
 On March 14th, AOH is sponsoring a St. Patrick’s Day Party for Friends of Irish People. Tickets should be purchased by March 8th. For tickets Contact Taffy Burgess 703-425-7483. $30 per person.
 
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

Lent begins on Wednesday, February 18th with Ash Wednesday. Masses for the day as follows: 5:30am, 6:30am, 9:15am, 12:00pm, 4:00pm, and 7:00pm. The Masses will be offered in the main church. 

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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