Upcoming News and Announcements - 1/24/2025
Tax Statements for envelope contributions made in 2024 were mailed this week. Please keep an eye out for it.
The second collection this weekend will be for the Church in Latin America.The second collection next weekend will be applied to the Arlington Catholic Herald newspaper.
This Sunday will be the Martha’s Table Sandwich Collection in the back of Farrell Hall from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. 
The Diapers, Formula and Wipes will be collected this weekend in the Parish Center foyer.All families with young children are invited to a Family Potluck with games and food on February 1st in St. Joseph’s Hall from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Check the bulletin for RSVP information.
Join the Young adults as they gather for breakfast and coffee on February 2nd in St. Joseph’s Hall after the 9:30am Mass. 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!!
- All-day and all-night Adoration are available every First Friday with Saturday devotions on the First Saturdays of the month.
- 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 given out the first weekend of the month with the collection through the second Sunday at 3:30pm. 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.
- There will be a Blood Drive on February 16th. See next week’s bulletin.
- Mardi Gras celebration will be held on Saturday, March 1st in Farrell Hall. Look for more information to come.
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Moving Foward
Lent is coming…a little later than normal. This year, Ash Wednesday is Wednesday, March 5th with Easter on Sunday, April 20th. Start thinking about your Lenten practices and the sacrifices you can make for Our Lord. In preparation for Lent we will be working on the details for offering the following:
- Fr. Jack Riley will be coming to St. Mary of Sorrows for Mission Talks April 7-9.
- Deacon Nick is giving a Lenten talk series.
- Lenten Penance Service.
- Fish Fry starting Friday, March 14th.
- Stations of the Cross after the Fish Fry.
There will be many opportunities for reflection, prayer and penance.
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
