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Upcoming News and Announcements - 1/2/2026

The second collection on the weekend of January 11th will benefit the Porto Charities, for the Special Kids/Special Needs program that assists in providing access to diocesan Catholic schools for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
 
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. All night Adoration is available tonight in the main church from 7:00pm to 9:00 am.
  • Young Adults gather for coffee and breakfast the first Sunday of the month after the 9:30am Mass every month. Young adults are gathering this Sunday after the 9:30am Mass for coffee and breakfast in St. Joseph’s Hall.
  • 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. Join them. Luminaries are meeting this Monday!!
 
  • Patricians meet monthly on the first Monday of the month at 7:00pm in Farrell Hall to discuss Catholic topics. Patricians will meet at 7:30pm this Monday, January 5th so people can attend both the Epiphany Water Blessing and the Patricians Meeting.
  • Family Adoration is normally offered every third Saturday of the month starting at 10:00am in the new church. 
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Food Pantry donation bags are usually given out the first weekend of the month with the collection through the second Sunday at 1:00pm. Food Pantry Collection is next weekend.
  • 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 at tinyurl.com/MTSandwiches. 
 
Upcoming Events:
 
 
L’Epifania Italian Potluck Dinner Friday, January 9, 2026
 
Parishioners are invited to a Social Community event
sponsored by
     The Italian Heritage Society   
 
Italian Feast celebrated in Italy to commemorate the visit of the three Wise Men (Magi)
bearing gifts to the infant Jesus.   Celebrating La Befana tradition, too.
Friday, January 9, 2026
St. Mary of Sorrows, Parish Center, Farrell Hall
5222 Sideburn Road
Fairfax, VA 22032
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
 
Members: please bring your dues for 2026, single $10, family $15.
 
  • Bingo will be played on January 17th in Farrell Hall starting at 6:30pm. Food starts at 6:00pm. Bakers are welcome. 
  • St. Mary’s Women’s Group is inviting parishioners to a Mardi Gras Family Fun Dinner/Dancing on Sunday, February 15th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm in Farrell Hall. Adults are $15, Children from 11-17 are $5 and Children under 10 eat free.
  • “Triumph of the Heart, The Passion of St. Maximillian Kolbe”, is a deeply moving movie about the darker realities of brutality and evil will be shown on Saturday, March 7th at 7:00pm in St. Joseph’s Hall. This movie is only for mature audiences.

  • SMOS is joining Holy Spirit Parish for the VA March for Life on April 22, 2025. To RSVP, please email jonathanr@stmaryofsorrows.org.

  • 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

Happy New Year! Are you looking for an activity or Bible Study? We have many opportunities available at the Parish Center. Check out the bulletin to find out more information or click on the link below or give the front office a call, they can direct you.

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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