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Upcoming News and Announcements - 05/23/25

We will have our regular monthly collection for debt reduction this weekend. Your donation to our monthly mortgage payment is greatly appreciated. We have a monthly payment of over $55,000.
 
Everyone is invited to a May Crowning and Living Rosary at the Historic Church Grotto on Friday, May 23rd at 5:00pm with a reception to follow in the Old Hall. Please bring something to share.
 
All parishioners are invited to join the Father Corby Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in observing Memorial Day weekend by assisting in the placement of flags on all the St. Mary of Sorrows Historic Cemetery graves on Saturday, May 24th at 9:00 a.m.
 
On Monday, May 26th, all are invited to participate in the annual St. Mary of Sorrows Memorial Day Mass, Reception and Blessing of the Graves, hosted by the Father Corby Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.  Mass will be celebrated in the main Church at 10:00 a.m., followed immediately by a reception hosted by the Hibernians in Farrell Hall.  At noon, there will be a Blessing of the Graves procession in the Historic Church Cemetery. 
 
The Monday Mass schedule will offer Mass at 6:30am and 10:00am in the church. The Parish Offices will be closed but the building will be open to accommodate the reception after Mass.
 
We will have Adoration on Monday after 10:00am Mass until 7:00pm.
 
St. Mary of Sorrows is hosting a Morning of Reflection for Parents and Grandparents who have lost a child or grandchild on May 31st. The morning starts with Mass at 9:15am followed by speakers Deacon Dave Maurer and Betsy Leon. For registration information contact www.arlingtondiocese.org/parentsmass. Or see this week’s bulletin.
 
Italian Heritage Society of St. Mary of Sorrows Event
FESTA DELLA REPUBBLICA on Sunday, June 1, 2025
Time: 3:30-6:30pm  
Cost: $10.00 per person at the door
In Farrell Hall, St. Mary of Sorrows Parish Center
Celebrate/Learn about the historical change in Italy from a monarchy to a Republic in 1946 and UNICO National Service Org.
 Please bring an APPETIZER, SALAD, BAKED PASTA, OR DESSERT perhaps from an Italian family recipe
 Food Provided: Pizza catered by Tony’s NY Pizza, please email Julie if  gluten  free requested
 RSVP by May 30 by emailing Julieklosky@yahoo.com and provide name(s) attending and phone number.
 
St. Mary of Sorrows Knights of Columbus, and Al Obuchowski in particular, wish to thank all who attended Polish Night on May 17, 2025. This was the largest number of attendees ever and we raised a lot of money to donate to the Bishop of North Alaska and the Diocese of Cameroon that Fr. Seh is assigned to. Our heartfelt appreciation to all!
 
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. Next coffee date is June 1, 2025.
  • Family Adoration is normally offered every third Saturday of the month starting at 10:00am in the new church. Family Adoration will not be available until September.
  • 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. Next collection is on May 25th.
  • Food Pantry donation bags are usually 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. The next collection will be the weekend of May 25th.
 
Upcoming Events:
 
  • St. Mary of Sorrows is hosting a Morning of Reflection for Parents and Grandparents who have lost a child or grandchild on May 31st. The morning starts with Mass at 9:15am followed by speakers Deacon Dave Maurer and Betsy Leon. For registration information contact www.arlingtondiocese.org/parentsmass. Or see this week’s bulletin.
  • Start saving your donations for the Parish Yard Sale coming up on June 13-15, 2025. The collection starts on June 8th. Donations can be dropped off in the back of Farrell Hall. See the bulletin for more details and ways to help.
  • We will have a Eucharistic Procession after the 5:00pm Mass on June 21st for the Feast of Corpus Christi and after Benediction, a BBQ will be held in Farrell Hall with hot dogs and hamburgers, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
  • Amigos en Cristo + Friends in Christ invites parishioners to a traditional Mexican dinner and desert with a silent auction on June 28th at 6:00pm in Farrell Hall. More information and sign-up to come. 
  • 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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Moving Foward

Happy Memorial Day to you and your family. May we always remember the gift of freedom facilitated by the commitment of those that served in our military and fought for your freedom. May God bless them with His eternal peace.

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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