Upcoming News and Announcements - 11/25/24
Join us for Thanksgiving Bagel Reception after the 9:15am Mass on Thanksgiving Day in Farrell Hall.
Christmas tree sales start on November 30th at the Historic Church. Shop early for the best selection. See the bulletin for additional information.The Mass settings are changing for Advent. The Mass setting can be found on the inside cover of the Source and Summit missal. Also, the old Breaking Bread missals are available in the narthex for families to take home. Please take as many as you wish
The Boutique ladies have a limited supply of Advent candles and wreaths available for sale. If you are interested, call or text Lou at 571-338-4047 or at home 703-426-8092 to arrange pick up. Join the Youth Ministry Middle School teens for fun and faith at the Old Hall on Monday, December 2nd from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Old Hall Address is 11098 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station, VA
Patricians will meet on Monday, December 2nd with Fr. Vander Woude’s discussion on Advent and preparing for Advent, in Farrell Hall at 7:30pm.
Deacon Nick is having an Advent series in St. Joseph’s Hall at 7:00pm for the Monday’s in December. Join him as we prepare to encounter Christ through the parables. December 2nd he will talk on “The Virgins and the Lamps”.
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Holy Day of Obligation. The USCCB has confirmed that the Holy Day is to be observed on Monday, December 9th. We will not have a Vigil Mass on Sunday (still Sunday), but will have 6:30am, 9:15am and 7:00pm on the feast day. An additional Mass at 12:00pm will also be offered for the feast day.
Boy Scout Troop 697 is excited to be selling limited edition St. Mary of Sorrows Christmas Historic Church ornaments for their annual fundraiser! Sales will be this Sunday at the Parish Center from 8:30am-1:00pm, or at the Parish Front Office Monday-Friday during normal business hours. Ornaments will also be available at the Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Dinners and Pancake Breakfasts in December.
Safety Reminder: Please be careful in our church parking lot and try not to walk behind the cars but use the designated staircases and cross walks.
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!!
- Mass will be celebrated in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Thursday, December 12th at 7:00pm. Reception to follow.
- Martha’s Table 4th Sunday Sandwich Collection is December 22, 1:00pm-3:00pmat the back door of Farrell Hall. Sign up to participate and see full details at tinyurl.com/MTSandwiches.
- We want to pray for our active military and if you know of a service person who would like to be on our list, please email their name, rank and branch of the military to Irenea@stmaryofsorrows.org or complete the short form, linked at the top of this page. We will publish the list in November so that we may pray for them.
- Wreaths across America will take place in our Cemetery on December 14th. See the bulletin for details.
- The Knights are hosting a Children’s Christmas Party on December 14th.
- Simbang Gabi will be celebrated at St. Mary’s on Thursday, December 19th at 7:00pm followed by refreshments outside church.
- Deacon Nick is giving an Advent series in St. Joseph’s Hall at 7:00pm for the Monday’s in December. Join him as we prepare to encounter Christ through the parables. December 2nd he will talk on “The Virgins and the Lamps”. December 9th will bring a talk on “The Servants and the Talents”, with December 16th focusing on “The Rich Man and Lazarus”. The talks will conclude on December 23rd with a discussion of Matthew 25.
- Anointing of the sick will be offered on the last Sunday of the month after the 11:30am Mass.
- Diaper, Wipes and Formula will be collected during the weekend of the fourth Sunday of the month.
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Moving Foward
Happy Thanksgiving and we will be welcoming in Advent and the beginning of the new liturgical year this weekend. Consider how you would like to spend your Advent preparation and keep Christ in your Christmas.
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
11/27/2024
