Tonight is the last Fish Fry, starting at 5:00pm in Farrell Hall and Stations of the Cross with confession starting at 7:00pm in the church. Stay for Evening Mass following Stations of the Cross.

For the Parish Yard Sale, an organization meeting will be held on Saturday, April 12th at 10:00am in Farrell Hall. Start saving your donations for the Parish Yard Sale coming up on June 13-15, 2025. The collection starts on June 8th.

This Saturday the Knights will be hosting Spaghetti Dinner in Farrell Hall starting after 5;00pm Mass. Take out is available. This Sunday, join the Knights for a Pancake Breakfast after the 7:30am and 9:30am Masses in Farrell Hall.

Tuesday, 9:15am Mass is moved to 8:30am to allow the priests to go to the Chrism Mass at 11:00am at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More. Parishioners are welcome to attend the Chrism Mass.

“Men’s Trivia Knight,” Tuesday, April 15, at 7:00 p.m. in Farrell Hall: Calling all men for fraternity, food, and fun! Join us for “Men’s Trivia Knight” on Tuesday, April 15, 7:00 p.m. in Farrell Hal. Be ready to unleash your knowledge of all things old and new! (Hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 8600)

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.

Looking for college scholarships for next fall, click the link for information of the scholarships offered by the Knights of Columbus:
https://www.kofc8600.org/scholarships.html

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 are 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 email alobuchowski@verizon.net or 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. An organization meeting will be held on Saturday, April 12th at 10:00am in Farrell Hall.
• 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!