Upcoming News and Announcements - 04/17/25
On Holy Saturday, we will start with Morning Prayer, Divine Mercy Novena and Chaplet at 8:00am. Please stay and help decorate the church for Easter. Blessing the Easter Food will be at 10:00am in the narthex of the church. We will not have a 5:00pm Mass as the Easter Vigil will start at 8:30pm.
Easter Sunday Masses will be held at 5:30am, 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am, and 1:30pm (with the Ghana Catholic Community). There will not be a 5:00pm Mass on Easter.
The Parish Center offices will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. There is a collection for the Holy Land Shrines on Good Friday. Boxes are in the narthex.
On Easter we will have boxes available in the narthex for contributions for debt reduction which will help pay our monthly mortgage payment.
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.Car Raffle tickets can be returned to the Parish Center Front Office any time before April 21st. You can’t win if you don’t enter!! Proceeds benefit the church.
Destination Sainthood is showing the movie “Bernadette” on Saturday, April 26th at 6:00pm in the Parish Center. Dinner will be served along with the movie and fellowship.
The Italian Heritage Society presents the Rick Steves Italy Tour with Focus on Sicily and Cinque Terre. Join us on Sunday April 27 from 4-6pm in Farrell Hall. Please consider bringing an appetizer, fruit/dessert, or beverage and share your travel experiences in Italy. 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 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. NOT OFFERED FOR THIS MONTH, as it is Holy Saturday.
- 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:
- Shredding event on Saturday, May 10th in the Parish Center parking lot from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
- Bingo will be played on Saturday, May 10th 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.
- 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 12thto 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 alobuchowski@verizon.neto r by phone at 703-352-1380. - Start saving your donations for the Parish Yard Sale coming up on June 13-15, 2025. The collection starts on June 8th.
- Vacation Bible School 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!
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Remember that Easter does not last one day, or a week but it is an entire season so make sure you enjoy the Easter Season!
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
