{"id":9404,"date":"2022-10-11T16:47:07","date_gmt":"2022-10-11T20:47:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrow.org\/?page_id=9404"},"modified":"2026-07-12T10:44:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T14:44:32","slug":"volunteer-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/?page_id=9404","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"9404\" class=\"elementor elementor-9404\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4941740 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4941740\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ed435f3\" data-id=\"ed435f3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c3c848 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c3c848\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><strong>St. Mary of Sorrows Parish Outreach Ministry \u2013 Volunteer Opportunities 2024-25<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9406 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Voluteer.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"184\" height=\"123\" \/><\/strong><\/h4><ul><li><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-9407\" src=\"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Clothes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"182\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Clothes.jpg 213w, https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Clothes-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 182px) 100vw, 182px\" \/>Clothing Drive <\/strong>\u2013 Help collect and deliver clean, gently used clothing &amp; coats of all sizes to the House of Mercy in Manassas, VA. This can be done any time of the year. See their website for more info &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/houseofmercyva.org\/\">https:\/\/houseofmercyva.org\/<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Easter Baskets<\/strong> \u2013 Help collect candy and prepare Easter Baskets for children in need. This is done one Saturday or Sunday before Easter and is facilitated by the Boy Scouts. They make 400+ baskets each year! Contact<div class=\"ms-TooltipHost root-445\" role=\"none\">Elizabeth O\u2019Neill<\/div>\u2013 <a href=\"mailto:elizabetho@stmaryofsorrows.org\">elizabetho@stmaryofsorrows.org<\/a> for more info.<\/li><li><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9417 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/GabrielProjectLogo-300x160.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/GabrielProjectLogo-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/GabrielProjectLogo.png 341w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 188px) 100vw, 188px\" \/>The Gabriel Project <\/strong>\u2013 Help with set-up, serving, and clean-up for the annual Baby Shower for moms &amp; families in need held at St. Mary\u2019s. Or, organize a collection of diapers &amp; baby items. Contact Martha Mellor &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:smosgabrielproject@gmail.com\">smosgabrielproject@gmail.com<\/a> for more info.<\/li><li><strong>FACETS Hot Meals<\/strong> \u2013 Help prepare an evening meal once per month at Fairfax Presbyterian Church with other St. Mary\u2019s volunteers that will be delivered to those in need in our area. Contact Barbara Mahiques &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:b.mahiq@verizon.net\">mahiq@verizon.net<\/a> or Janet Pedneau &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:janet.pedneau@gmail.com\">janet.pedneau@gmail.com<\/a> for more info.<\/li><li><strong>Fairfax F.I.S.H.<\/strong> (For Immediate Sympathetic Help)\u00a0 Volunteers take phone calls one Monday a month from Fairfax social workers, requesting rent, utility, prescriptions, gasoline and food. We provide all the training and clients are well screened by the county, and volunteers can work from their own home. One volunteer covers the morning calls and another the afternoon calls. We also have drivers who deliver the food to clients, again on one Monday a month (usually only 1-2 deliveries). Parish contact: <b>Carren Turko, <a href=\"mailto:csturko@verizon.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">csturko@verizon.net<\/a><\/b><\/li><li><b>Food for Others<\/b> &#8211; See the <a href=\"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/?page_id=9470\">Food for Others group page<\/a> for more information.<\/li><li><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8787 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SMOSFoodPantryLOGOsmall.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"101\" height=\"68\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SMOSFoodPantryLOGOsmall.png 200w, https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/SMOSFoodPantryLOGOsmall-q1mdv93e8ynqo2evso0z2oe8mc9rtjcnrxlh67tvu0.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 101px) 100vw, 101px\" \/>Food Pantry <\/strong>\u2013 Help with monthly distribution of reusable pantry bags after Masses and\/or with sorting food during monthly parish food collection. Contact Eileen Piwowar &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:eileenpiwowar1@gmail.com\">eileenpiwowar1@gmail.com<\/a> or 703-851-9353 for more info.<\/li><li><strong>House of Mercy<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0 See bulletin or contact the office for more info<\/li><li><strong>Hypothermia Prevention Program<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0During colder months St. Mary&#8217;s will support<br \/>other local sites through this Fairfax County program in serving our unhoused neighbors by<br \/>helping to provide meals, donated items, and volunteer hours during the program week. Contact<br \/>Michelle Gilles mgilIes866@gmaiI.com and Carolyn LaRosa <a href=\"mailto:c.a.larosa@mac.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">c.a.larosa@mac.com<\/a> for more info. St. Mary&#8217;s 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<br \/>Hough \u2014 <a href=\"mailto:shough@facetscares.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shough@facetscares.org<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8733 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/KofCLogo.png\" alt=\"Knights of Columbus Logo\" width=\"89\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/KofCLogo.png 128w, https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/KofCLogo-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 89px) 100vw, 89px\" \/>K of C Lenten Fish Fry Suppers<\/strong> \u2013 Help set-up, prepare, serve, and clean-up during these weekly Parish Lenten Fellowship Suppers at St. Mary\u2019s. Contact Gordon Goetz &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:grandknight@kofc8600.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">grandknight@kofc8600.org<\/a> for more info.<\/li><li><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9412 size-medium alignleft\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" src=\"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/LambCenterLogo-300x33.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"33\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/LambCenterLogo-300x33.png 300w, https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/LambCenterLogo.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The Lamb Center <\/strong>\u2013 Bring a hot protein breakfast, such as breakfast casseroles, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, for those who are homeless. Please bring enough for 40-50 people. 8am-9am on the third Saturday of the month. Serving the food is not required but is greatly appreciated! Contact Eileen Piwowar \u2013 <a href=\"mailto:eileenpiwowar1@gmail.com\">eileenpiwowar1@gmail.com<\/a> or 703-851-9353 for more info &amp; to get the Sign-Up Genius link for available dates.<\/li><li><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9416 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/StLucysProjectLogo-300x194.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"144\" height=\"93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/StLucysProjectLogo-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/StLucysProjectLogo-768x495.png 768w, https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/StLucysProjectLogo.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 144px) 100vw, 144px\" \/>The St. Lucy Project<\/strong> \u2013 Organize and conduct a collection of non-perishable food, or household cleaning items, like laundry detergent, dishwashing detergent, Lysol, etc., or personal hygiene items, such as soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, shampoo, conditioner, combs, lotion, tissues, lip balm, etc. for those in need. Deliver these to The St. Lucy Project in Manassas. Contact Lori Sikra &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:Loretta.Sikra@ccda.net\">Sikra@ccda.net<\/a> for more info.<\/li><li><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9415 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/MarthasTableLogo-300x60.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"194\" height=\"39\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/MarthasTableLogo-300x60.png 300w, https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/MarthasTableLogo.png 598w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/>Martha\u2019s Table Food Ministry<\/strong> \u2013 Make sandwiches at home and bring to St. Mary\u2019s for monthly delivery to Martha\u2019s Table in Washington, DC. Contact Michelle Gilles &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:mgilles866@gmail.com\">mgilles866@gmail.com<\/a> for more info. Signup: <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/MTSandwiches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/MTSandwiches<\/a>. Volunteers also needed as part of the St Mary\u2019s team on the 4th Sunday of each month, 4-7:30 PM (an adult driver, and two volunteers, high school or adult) to distribute food at two locations in DC. Contact Bill Seiler, <a href=\"mailto:pbseiler@verizon.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pbseiler@verizon.net<\/a><\/li><li><strong>St Mary\u2019s Church \u2013<\/strong> Help decorate the church for Christmas and\/or Easter. Contact Sr. Juby (<a href=\"mailto:srjuby@stmaryofsorrows.org\">srjuby@stmaryofsorrows.org<\/a>) for more info.<\/li><li><strong>St Mary\u2019s Historic Church \u2013<\/strong> Help clean-up the cemetery on the grounds of the Historic Church. Contact Kathy Coleman \u2013 <a href=\"mailto:kathyc@stmaryofsorrow.org\">kathyc@stmaryofsorrow.org<\/a> for more info..<figure id=\"attachment_9408\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9408\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a style=\"color: #2b4593;\" href=\"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SMosVolunteerOpporturnitiesQR-code.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9408\" src=\"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SMosVolunteerOpporturnitiesQR-code-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SMosVolunteerOpporturnitiesQR-code-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SMosVolunteerOpporturnitiesQR-code-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SMosVolunteerOpporturnitiesQR-code-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SMosVolunteerOpporturnitiesQR-code-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SMosVolunteerOpporturnitiesQR-code-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SMosVolunteerOpporturnitiesQR-code-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/SMosVolunteerOpporturnitiesQR-code-q1mdv93dn19t3d05r8xma6w2ale24lqe4s1t3zurc8.png 100w, https:\/\/stmaryofsorrows.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/SMosVolunteerOpporturnitiesQR-code.png 1148w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9408\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #2b4593;\"><strong>Download this page&#8217;s QR code for use in your organizational printed publications<\/strong><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><div><b style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var( --e-global-color-4833d83 );\">Thank you &amp; God Bless!<\/b><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>St. Mary of Sorrows Parish Outreach Ministry \u2013 Volunteer Opportunities 2024-25 Clothing Drive \u2013 Help collect and deliver clean, gently used clothing &amp; coats of all sizes to the House of Mercy in Manassas, VA. This can be done any time of the year. 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