"O God. let all the nations praise you." Psalm 67:4

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Upcoming News and Announcements - 8/14/2026

  • Join the Ancient Order of Hiberians on Friday, August 21st to celebrate the anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady of Knock. Brunch will be served after the 9:15am Mass.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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 follow this link to complete the New Family Registration Form.  Learn More: Religious Education
 
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 August.
  • 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 second collection on the third Sunday of the month is for debt reduction. This  weekend will be the Debt Reduction Collection.
  • 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 Table4th 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 attinyurl.com/MTSandwiches. 
 
Upcoming Events:
 
The Labor Day Picnic Committee is looking for bakers, gardeners, volunteers. More information coming soon!
 
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.
 
“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 SeasonsThe 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.
 

Moving Foward

Thank you to all the staff, volunteers, campers who spent the week at Vacation Bible School. What a blessing you are!

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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