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Upcoming News and Announcements - 05/23/25

St. Mary of Sorrows is hosting a Morning of Reflection for Parents and Grandparents who have lost a child or grandchild on May 31st. The morning starts with Mass at 9:15am followed by speakers Deacon Dave Maurer and Betsy Leon. For registration information contact www.arlingtondiocese.org/parentsmass. 
 
Italian Heritage Society of St. Mary of Sorrows Event
FESTA DELLA REPUBBLICA on Sunday, June 1, 2025
Time: 3:30-6:30pm  
Cost: $10.00 per person at the door
In Farrell Hall, St. Mary of Sorrows Parish Center
Celebrate/Learn about the historical change in Italy from a monarchy to a Republic in 1946 and UNICO National Service Org.
 Please bring an APPETIZER, SALAD, BAKED PASTA, OR DESSERT perhaps from an Italian family recipe
 Food Provided: Pizza catered by Tony’s NY Pizza, please email Julie if  gluten  free requested
 RSVP by May 30 by emailing Julieklosky@yahoo.com and provide name(s) attending and phone number.
 
Come see St. Mary’s homeschooler’s in “The Hobbit”, a live play performance in Saint Joseph’s Hall on June 6th at 7:00 pm. Great for the family!
 
Registration for Homeschool Group Fall Classes is now open!  Please email us for more details on the classes we are offering. stmaryofsorrowshsg@gmail.com.
 
 
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 and all-night Adoration is 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. Next coffee date is June 1, 2025.
  • Family Adoration is normally offered every third Saturday of the month starting at 10:00am in the new church. Family Adoration will not be available until September.
  • 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 usually 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:
 
  • Start saving your donations for the Parish Yard Sale coming up on June 13-15, 2025. The collection starts on June 8th. Donations can be dropped off in the back of Farrell Hall. See the bulletin for more details and ways to help.
  • We will have a Eucharistic Procession after the 5:00pm Mass on June 21st for the Feast of Corpus Christi and after Benediction, a BBQ will be held in Farrell Hall with hot dogs and hamburgers, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
  • Amigos en Cristo + Friends in Christ invites parishioners to a traditional Mexican dinner and desert with a silent auction on June 28th at 6:00pm in Farrell Hall. More information and sign-up to come. 

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Moving Foward

Vacation Bible School is back this summer and will be an exploration with the Vatican Express. The dates are July 28th -August 1st.  Please see the flyer below.

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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