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Upcoming News and Announcements - 09/19/2025

Family Adoration will be available September 20th at 10:00am in the church. 
 
The Chosen is back…Season 5, Episode 1 will be shown on Saturday, September 27th at 6:00pm in the Parish Center. Jesus enters Jerusalem triumphantly, but there is much confusion and controversy as the religious and political leaders, and even the Apostles themselves, wrestle with who He is.  Dinner and discussion included.
 
Bingo will be played on Saturday, September 20th in Farrell Hall after the 5:00pm Mass. Chili, hot dogs and desserts will be available. Bakers are welcome!!
 
The Olivewood Group will be at our church this weekend. Help support Christians in the Holy Land.
 
Faith Formation Registration is now open for new families! Register online. Class selection & Payment is through Parish Giving.    Rel Ed Registration Link
 
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. 
  • Family Adoration is normally offered every third Saturday of the month starting at 10:00am in the new church. Family Adoration will be available September 20th.
  • 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. The collection will take place next 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 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. Sandwiches will be collected next weekend.
  • Registration for Homeschool Group Fall Classes is now open!  Please email us for more details on the classes we are offering. stmaryofsorrowshsg@gmail.com.
 
Upcoming Events:
  • The 179th Anniversary of the Apparition of Our Lady of La Salette
         Eucharistic Celebration on Saturday, September                     20,2025 at 8:30 A.M.
         Bishop Emeritus Paul Loverde, Main Celebrant
         St. Michael Catholic Church
        7401 St. Michaels Ln, Annandale VA 22003
    Reception follows at School Multi-purpose Hall
  • See the attached announcement for the upcoming retreat for women on September 27, 2025 in St. Joseph’s Hall from 9:15am through 4:15pm. 
  • 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 morning or evening Walking with Purpose Bible Study on the book of Ephesians that will begin October 9th. For more information, see the bulletin ext week.
  • If you would like to help with a new program, Catechesis of the Good Shephard, please contact Michelle Huber at michelleh@stmaryofsorrows.org or follow the links. If you’d like to volunteer to make things, please see our list here:
 
If you’d like to donate items, please see our list here:
  • Marian Homes is sponsoring Casino Night at the Country Club of Fairfax on Friday, October 3, 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. See this week’s bulletin for details.
  • Saint Mary of Sorrows Gabriel Project Baby Shower Brunch on Saturday, October 4th from 10:00am to noon in Farrell Hall! More information will be available in the upcoming bulletin.
  • Join the Rosary Makers and the Women’s Group for the recitation of the Holy Rosary on October 7th after the 9:15am Mass, in commemoration of the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. The Rosary will be said at the Holy Family Statue in front of the Parish Center. Refreshments will be served afterwards.
  • Celebrating A Golden or Silver Wedding Anniversary This Year?
If you were married in 1975 or 2000, please join Bishop Michael Burbidge for the 2025 Mass for Jubilarians to be celebrated on Sunday, October 19th at 2:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington, VA. Contact your parish office to register no later than October 3rd.  For more info, visit https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/family-life/mass-for-marriage-jubilarians/.
  • The Boy Scouts are selling ornaments of the new church. They can be purchased at the front office in the Parish Center during normal business hours and at Parish Events.
  • “Taste of the World” is now selling tickets for the International Night event. Tickets can be purchased at the front office and at Parish Events. See the bulletin for contact information.
  • “A Walk through of the Mass” lecture series with Deacon Nick will be offered weekly from October 14th through November 18th (No lecture on November 11th) from 10:15am to 11:15am in St. Joseph’s Hall.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CLICK ON A TOPIC BELOW:

Moving Foward

Anyone considering the Catholic faith and those baptized Catholic adults in need of Confirmation are invited to join the on-going inquiry sessions. OCIA, The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, meets on Wednesday nights at 7:30 in Farrell Hall in the Parish Center.  Please contact Deacon Dave with any questions.  No need for prior registration.  

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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