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Upcoming News and Announcements - 5/29/2026

Men of the Parish join the Knights for talk on Catholic Men’s Prayer in Farrell Hall on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, starting at 7:00pm. For more information, please see the men outside the church this weekend.

Join in the Eucharistic Procession for the Feast of Corpus Christi on Saturday, June 6, 2026, after the 5:00pm Vigil Mass. All groups within the Parish are asked to participate in the procession. Contact Joe Osborne at joe.osborne@cox.net if you can help with the procession. Stay for the Barbeque with hot dogs and hamburgers.

The Knights are sponsoring a Blood Drive in the Conference Room (location has been moved to accommodate the Parish Yard Sale collection) on June 7, 2026. To sign up, see the table outside the church this weekend or see the bulletin.
 
 
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 monthThe Young Adults will be meeting off site for June.
  • 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. The June meeting is canceled due to a scheduling conflict.
  • 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
  • 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
 
Upcoming Events:
  • Men of the Parish join the Knights for talk on Catholic Men’s Prayer in Farrell Hall on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, starting at 7:00pm.
  • Join in the Eucharistic Procession for the Feast of Corpus Christi on Saturday, June 6, 2026, after the 5:00pm Vigil Mass. Stay for the Barbeque with hot dogs and hamburgers.
  • The Knights are sponsoring a Blood Drive in the Conference Room (location has been moved to accommodate the Parish Yard Sale collection) on June 7, 2026. See the information table outside church this weekend.
  • Start saving your donations for the Parish Yard Sale. Collection begins the afternoon of June 7th with the sale on June 12th through 14th. Do you have some time to spare the week of June 7-14, come help with the Yard Sale. There are many tasks and areas that need volunteers to help. Contact Kristin Merrigan at kamerrigan@hotmail.com
  • Marian Homes is sponsoring a Shredding Event on June 13, 2026, in the Parish Center Parking lot from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
  • Vacation Bible School is being held the week of August 3rd through August 7th. More information coming.
  • Fr. Seh is the Spiritual Director for a walking pilgrimage, The Way of St. James, El Camino from August 22-September 1, 2026. See the bulletin for details.

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Moving Foward

Labor Day Picnic is coming up. A successful picnic requires a lot of planning and volunteers. A Planning Meeting has been set up for Thursday, June 18th at 7:00pm in Farrell Hall. Everyone is invited!! Come and bring your ideas!

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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