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A Word from the Pastor

Today, 5/3/24, is First Friday and we have Adoration all day and all night. Can you find some time to visit our Lord before 9:00am tomorrow morning? Tomorrow is First Saturday and we have First Saturday Devotions after Mass. If you cannot come to Adoration or Mass on Saturday, will you think of Our Lord during the day or weekend and how He has blessed you? Please remember that He thinks of you and loves you and wants to bless you.

Upcoming News and Announcements

Young Adults Group is meeting in Farrell Hall on Saturday, May 4th after the 5:00pm Mass. Anyone 21-40 years of age is invited.
 
Luminaries of Holy Mary are meeting in the Chapel on Monday at 5:00pm to discuss Fatima and pray the Rosary.
 
Join Father Peffley and the Legion of Mary at the Patricians meeting on Monday, May 6th, from 7:30-9:00 pm in Farrell Hall. The discussion will be about freemasonry, whether Catholics can or cannot be freemasons, and if freemasonry is harmful to the soul. 
 
Food PantryReturn your donations to the Food Pantry after Mass this weekend before Sunday, May 4th at 1:00pm. Donations can be left in the foyer at the Parish Center.
 
Knights of Columbus LogoThe Knights are having a membership drive this weekend outside the church after Mass.
 
The Novena to the Holy Spirit begins on Friday, May 10th and a copy of the prayers are in the bulletin this weekend.
 
Bring the family to Bingo in Farrell Hall on May 11th . Proceeds will benefit the Pro-Life cause for A Woman’s Choice.
 
Mass Intention cards for Mother’s Day cards are available in the Parish Center office. The intentions will be offered at the 9:30am Mass on Mother’s Day.

 There are countless small tasks required to ensure that our Liturgies are beautiful and reverent. If you have sometime weekly, monthly, or even occasionally to assist with simple “housekeeping” or  helping at Mass, send an email to srjuby@stmaryofsorrows.org.
 
 
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!!
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  • Groups within the parish can submit calendar/room reservation requests via email at calendar@stmaryofsorrows.org starting May 1st.
  • Join the Knights for Polish Night in Farrell Hall on the 18th and Pancake Breakfast on the 19th.
  • Baccalaureate Mass on Sunday, June 2 at 9:30 am in the new church for our graduates.
  • Once again, we will have a Procession and Barbeque on Saturday, June 1st for the Feast of Corpus Christi.
  • Route 123 Clean-Up at starting at Old St. Mary’s Hall on Saturday, June 1st. 
  • Document Shredding Event is going to be held Saturday, June 8th from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
  • Join the Bishop for a Diocesan Jubilee Festival on Saturday, June 8th from 3:45 to 9:30pm.
  • Start saving your yard sale donations. The collection begins on June 9th with the sale on June 14-16.
  • Saturday, June 22nd there will be a Deanery Mass celebrated by Bishop Burbidge for the parishes in our Deanery at St. Mark’s.
  • There will be a Blood Drive on June 30th in Farrell Hall.

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Moving Foward

Next Friday starts the Novena to the Holy Spirit in preparation for Pentecost. We will be praying the Act of Consecration to the Holy Spirit and the Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit after Mass starting on Friday. The prayers are posted in the bulletin so you can remove the page and keep it with you.    

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. James S. Barkett, Pastor

5/3/25

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