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Upcoming News and Announcements - 8/21/2026

  • This weekend, our second collection supports the annual Mission Cooperative Plan Appeal for our diocese.  Our parish mission organization is Diocese of Kabale. This appeal helps our brothers and sisters who do not have access to basic pastoral services that support and grow their faith, like Mass, the sacraments, religious education as well as basic needs – like food, shelter, and healthcare.   You can support these organizations through this week’s 2nd Collection. If donating by check, please make your check payable to our parish and put “MCP” in the memo line.  Through your support, the MCP Appeal helps these mission organizations form vibrant faith communities and strengthens the global Church. Please be generous.   
     
    Preschool Parents Meeting on Wednesday, August 26th starting at 6:30pm in St. Joseph’s Hall in the Parish Center.
     
    Calling all 5th-12th graders who love acting! Join the Mystery Theater Production every Tuesday from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Email Jonathan at jonathanr@stmaryofsorrows.org. The production will be performed in early May.
     
    The Labor Day Picnic Committee is planning many activities and games as well as, have a mobile stage/ performance area.  If you, your family, or your friends have a garage band, or other performance art or talent to showcase or want to be the emcee, the POC is David Mueller, tel: (410) 562-7238. 
     
    Labor Day Picnic will have the famous BBQ chicken dinner this year!! See the bulletin for details on ordering. There will be many other food options at the picnic, from funnel cakes to snow cones to hamburgers and hot dogs!! More information in the bulletin.
     
    Registration for the 2026–2027 Religious Education year is now open for new families.
    Visit our parish website, under ministries, for registration links and program information including Faith Formation, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, sacramental preparation, and programs for child and teens needing sacraments.
    Please followthis link to complete the New Family Registration Form.
     Learn More:Religious Education
     
    Religious Education still needs catechists. If you can help, please email Aida at aidaw@stmaryofsorrows.org.
     
     
    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 Adoration is in the Parish Center Chapel from 7:00am until 7:00pm and on First Friday, all-night Adoration from 7:00pm is available in the church 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. 
     
    • Luminaries of Holy Mary will meet on the first Monday of the month in the Conference Room from 5:00pm to 6:30pm to discuss Fatima and pray the Rosary.

     

    • Patricians meet monthly on the first Monday of the month at 7:00pm in Farrell Hall to discuss Catholic topics. 
     
    • Family Adoration is normally offered every third Saturday of the month starting at 10:00am in the new church. No Family Adoration from June through September. Look for the start of Family Adoration in October.
     
    • Spaghetti Dinner and Pancake Breakfast are usually the second weekend of the month. Have a great dinner after the 5:00pm Mass on Saturday. Pancake Breakfast is served after the 7:30am and 9:30am Masses.  The Knights are taking a Pancake Breakfast and Spaghetti Dinner break for the Summer. They will be back in September.
     
    • Diapers, 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. The collection is this weekend.
     
    • The second collection on the third Sunday of the month is for debt reduction. 
     
    • Food Pantry donation bags are usually given out the first weekend of the month with the collection through the second Sunday at 1:00pm. 

     

    • Martha’s Table 4th Sunday Sandwich Collection will be on the fourth Sunday, only from 1-3 PM.Drop off at the back of Farrell Hall (Door 4). Full details at tinyurl.com/MTSandwiches. The collection is this weekend.

     

     
    Upcoming Events:
     
    The Labor Day Picnic Committee is looking for bakers, gardeners, volunteers. 
     
    Not Catholic…but thinking about it? Come to a OCIA Meet and Greet on Thursday, August 27th at 7:00pm in St. Joseph’s Hall and find out more about it.
     
    That Man Is You! – Apostles of the New Springtime starts Saturday, September 19 in Saint Joseph Hall. SATURDAY MORNINGS 7:15 am to 8:30 am. More information coming.

     

    Join Deacon Nick for an upcoming series of talks entitled “Coffee, Creed and Catechism” on Monday mornings after 9:15am Mass in St. Joseph’s Hall. The 16-week series starts on September 14th.
     
    Parish-wide Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary
    The Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, September 15, 2026
    The 33-day Preparation Began August 13, 2026
    Check back for more information on the Feast Day schedule.
     
    “Life Everlasting: Heaven, Hell, Death and Judgment” our next Thursday evening Group Study (5 sessions via GoogleMeet). Presented by Drs. Edward Sri & Jeffrey Morrow; study guide for $15.99 and online access for $6.95 from Ascension Press.  Starts September 17, 2026.  For more info or sign up:b.mahiq@verizon.net
     
    A Man for All Seasons The story of our diocesan patron, St Thomas More, is told in this award-winning film (6 Oscars, including Best Picture).  The messages of the film, including St Thomas More’s refusal to violate his religious beliefs, and that a person’s soul is his most precious possession, not worldly gains and power, are as applicable now as they were then. September 26 in St Joseph’s Hall.  A delicious meal will be served at 6, with the film beginning at 6:30.
     
    Women’s Bible Study and Fellowship: Are you a woman who wants to carve time out to intentionally read the Bible, grow in your relationship with God, and form meaningful friendships in the parish? Consider joining the upcoming Thursday morning or evening sessions of Walking with Purpose Bible Study for 2nd (Letter of St. Paul to) Timothy beginning October 1st. We will have sessions at the Parish Center most Thursdays from October 1, 2026- March 11, 2027. For more information, contact Mary Alice at matdrag38@earthlink.net (morning session) or Katie at mastersonka@gmail.com (evening session).  

Moving Foward

Starting on September 18th, there will be a Sacred Heart of Jesus Holy Hour starting at 7:00pm in the church. Every third Friday Holy Hour will be devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. See the bulletin for more information.

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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