{"id":8182,"date":"2022-08-30T10:08:31","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T14:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrow.org\/?page_id=8182"},"modified":"2025-07-22T16:14:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T20:14:14","slug":"a-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/?page_id=8182","title":{"rendered":"Parish Outreach Ministry"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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ST. MARY OF SORROWS PARISH OUTREACH MINISTRY<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cAnd what does the\u00a0<\/strong>Lord<\/strong>\u00a0require of you?<\/strong>\u00a0To act justly,\u00a0and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.\u201d \u2013 Micah 6: 8.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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St. Mary\u2019s Parish Outreach Ministry is dedicated to answering Jesus\u2019 call to love and serve the Lord and those in need through prayer and acts of charity and justice. We want to be the Presence of Jesus to those who are hurting. We serve as an act of praise and gratitude to Jesus, our Savior.
We support the principles of Catholic social teaching, as described by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops:\u00a0www.USCCB.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Please see the Parish Bulletin<\/a> for the most current info or contact Parish Outreach Ministry Coordinator: Christina Benedi
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This group has great events throughout the year. More Info<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Since 2020, St. Mary\u2019s has asked parishioners to take part in a community-based coat and clothing drive in support of House of Mercy in Manassas, Virginia. House of Mercy directly accepts clothing and household donations to assist individuals and families in need. For more information, please visit: https:\/\/houseofmercyva.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Accepts donated cars and trucks for the purpose of giving them to the poor and needy and to\u00a0those in full-time Christian work who qualify. To donate your vehicle or apply for a vehicle, please visit:\u00a0https:\/\/www.carministry.org\/services<\/a>. Those requesting a vehicle must be referred by a Pastor or social worker.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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St. Mary of Sorrows provides monetary donations to charitable organizations serving individuals and families in need, to purchase Christmas gifts and needed items for those they serve. This is made possible through the generous donations of St. Mary\u2019s parishioners. Recipients have included: Fairfax County Department of Family Services (DFS) Foster Care and Adoption Program, Dorothy Day Catholic Worker House residents, Main Street Child Development Center, OAR, The Gabriel Project, Arlington Mill Senior Center, Gateway Homes residents, Gartlan Center Program for adults with special needs, and Christ House \u2013 for men who are homeless and those who have substance use disorders.<\/p>\n

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St. Mary\u2019s parishioners and volunteers also host an annual toy collection for House of Mercy in Manassas, serving families in need.<\/p>\n

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In addition, each year, the St. Mary\u2019s Knights of Columbus provide dozens of holiday food baskets to families in need, through their hard work and generosity, and generous donations from the St. Mary\u2019s parishioners and food pantry volunteers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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At Eastertime, we share the joy of Jesus, our Risen Savior, by filling and wrapping Easter baskets with treats and toys that are distributed to children and families in need in our area. The St. Mary\u2019s Boy Scouts lead the effort in preparing and delivering these Easter baskets, and Parishioners are invited to donate Easter candy and treats.<\/p>\n

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Recipients in recent years include the St. Mary\u2019s food pantry families, The Gabriel Project families, Main Street Child Development Center students and families, and God Send Ministry International families.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The St. Mary\u2019s Food Pantry is available for families in need by appointment and helps support other local food pantries and charitable organizations. For more information, please contact parishioner POC, Karen Abraham:\u00a0karen.abraham56@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0and\/or find more\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our parish has an active Respect Life Ministry with many parishioners serving with our community partners, including A Best Choice Ultrasound & Pregnancy Center, A Woman\u2019s Choice Pregnancy & Resource Center, The MaRiaH Center, Paul Stefan Foundation, Rainbow, Safe Passage\/Camino Segura, , and Sanctity of Life Ministry.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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January 2025, St. Mary\u2019s will support St. John Neumann Parish in Reston, Virginia in serving those who are homeless by helping to provide meals and volunteer hours during the program week. The Sign-Up Genius link will be posted to our website and Flocknote when it becomes available. St. Mary\u2019s parishioners can also volunteer with FACETS organization in Fairfax to drive during the 2025 program season. For more info and to sign-up as a driver, please contact Suzanne Hough – shough@facetscares.org<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Join us in celebrating Italian heritage and culture with social, educational, spiritual, and charitable activities. For more info, contact Julie Klosky, President – i.h.s.saintmarys.president@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Each year during Lent, St. Mary\u2019s supports this Catholic Relief Services program of prayer, fasting, education, and giving that helps care for people locally and globally. The goal of the Lenten Rice Bowl program is to link participants in solidarity to one another and provide relief to those who are suffering in poverty. For more information, please visit: https:\/\/www.crsricebowl.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Lent is a time we focus on prayer, fasting, service, and giving as we remember Jesus\u2019 sacrificial suffering and death on the Cross for our salvation.<\/p>\n

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On Lenten Fridays, our Knights of Columbus will host a Fish Fry Dinner at the Parish followed by Stations of the Cross at church.\u00a0More information about these events will appear in our Parish Bulletin and website during Lent. All are welcome!<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Since the 1980s, St. Mary’s has been sending a team of 3-4 adults and teens to deliver warm meals, sandwiches, and healthy snacks to homeless persons in DC, at two designated stops on McKenna’s Wagon (van) through\u00a0Martha’s Table<\/a>. Adults can be added to the pool of team members and\/or drivers to DC as well as on McKenna’s wagon. Teens are also welcome to serve as a team member. Our group goes 3:30-7:30 PM on 4th Sundays. Contact Bill Seiler\u00a0pbseiler@verizon.net<\/a>\u00a0to find out more.

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We also collect hundreds of sandwiches each month to deliver to Martha’s Table for their many programs helping low income and homeless persons. Individuals or families (including young children) can make sandwiches at home, and drop off in the afternoon on 4th Sundays, just before the van leaves (see the signup\u00a0https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/MTSandwiches<\/a>\u00a0for full instructions). Contact Michelle Gilles\u00a0mgilles866@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0with questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Parish Care Ministry – Volunteers offer parishioners \u2605 Visits to homebound, respite care, companionship \u2605 Housekeeping, errands, home chores, meal prep \u2605 Sharing prayers, reading, listening, fellowship, referrals. Transportation & Medical services not provided. For more info, please contact Sandra Lopez stmaryofsorrowscareministry@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Prayer shawls are knitted or crocheted by members of St. Mary of Sorrows\u2019 faith community and blessed by our priests. We meet the second Wednesday of the month September through May. We happily welcome new members. The shawls are intended to be given to anyone experiencing serious or chronic physical, mental, emotional or spiritual health issues.<\/p>\n

To receive or give one, contact:<\/p>\n

Linda 703-425-6163,\u00a0Iphansen@verizon.net<\/a>
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Many St. Mary\u2019s parishioners attend the Annual March for Life in Washington, DC in January and observe the 40 Days for Life Vigil during Lent by fasting and praying for God\u2019s help in moving the hearts of everyone to choose life. Parishioner, John Murray, serves as the Pro-Life POC at St. Mary\u2019s: johnmurray123@gmail.com<\/u><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>703-978-6135.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Pro-Life Ministries Team at St. Mary\u2019s include volunteers with:<\/p>\n