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Upcoming News and Announcements - 11/24/24

The second collection this weekend will benefit our mortgage for the church.
 
Anointing of the sick will be offered after the 11:30am Mass on Sunday.
 
Diaper, wipes and formula will be collected in the foyer this weekend. 
 
This is the last weekend to contribute to the Toy Collection for House of Mercy. Bring your donations to the foyer at the Parish Center.
 
Season 4, Episode 8 of The Chosen will be shown after 5:00pm Mass on Saturday, November 23rd. Come for dinner, show and fellowship!
 
The Italian Heritage Society meeting is Saturday November 23rd in Farrell Hall from 3:00-5:00pm. Topic: Italian Songs representing 5 Italian cities presented by Elisabetta Lazarte, who directs Italian Language Program of Northern VA.
 
Join us for Thanksgiving Bagel Reception after the 9:15am Mass on Thanksgiving Day in Farrell Hall.
 
Christmas tree sales start on November 30th at the Historic Church. Shop early for the best selection. See the bulletin for additional information.
 
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Holy Day of Obligation. The USCCB has confirmed that the Holy Day is to be observed on Monday, December 9th. We will not have a Vigil Mass on Sunday (still Sunday), but will have 6:30am, 9:15am and 7:00pm on the feast day. An additional Mass at 12:00pm will also be offered for the feast day.
 
Boy Scout Troop 697 is excited to be selling limited edition St. Mary of Sorrows Christmas Historic Church ornaments for their annual fundraiser! Sales will be this Sunday at the Parish Center from 8:30am-1:00pm, or at the Parish Front Office Monday-Friday during normal business hours. Ornaments will also be available at the Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Dinners and Pancake Breakfasts in December. 
 
Safety Reminder: Please be careful in our church parking lot and try not to walk behind the cars but use the designated staircases and cross walks.
 
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!!
  • Anointing of the sick will be offered on the last Sunday of the month after the 11:30am Mass.
  • Diaper, Wipes and Formula will be collected during the weekend of the fourth Sunday of the month.
  • Patricians will meet on Monday, December 2nd with Fr. Vander Woude’s discussion on Advent and preparing for Advent, in Farrell Hall at 7:30pm.
  • Mass will be celebrated in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Thursday, December 12th at 7:00pm. Reception to follow.
  • We want to pray for our active military and if you know of a service person who would like to be on our list, please email their name and branch of the military to Irenea@stmaryofsorrows.org. We will publish the list in November so that we may pray for them.
  • Wreaths across America will take place in our Cemetery on December 14th. See the bulletin for details.
  • The Knights are hosting a Children’s Christmas Party on December 14th.
  • Simbang Gabi will be celebrated at St. Mary’s on Thursday, December 19th at 7:00pm followed by refreshments outside church.

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Moving Foward

Advent is coming and Deacon Nick is going to have an Advent series in St. Joseph’s Hall at 7:00pm for the Monday’s in December. Join him as we prepare to encounter Christ through the parables. December 2nd he will talk on “The Virgins and the Lamps”. December 9th will bring a talk on “The Servants and the Talents”, with December 16th focusing on “The Rich Man and Lazarus”. The talks will conclude on December 23rd with a discussion of Matthew 25. A great Advent preparation!

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

11/24/2024

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