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Upcoming News and Announcements - 1/23/2026

The second collection this weekend will benefit the Church in Latin America.
 
Due to the expected weather conditions on Sunday afternoon, we have CANCELLED the Preschool Open House from 2-4pm 1/25/26. If you would like to schedule a tour and learn more about St. Mary’s Preschool program, please click on the QR code or contact us at preschool@stmaryofsorrows.org
 
Because of the approaching winter storm, and even though we don’t know exactly when it will be on our doorstep, we are canceling Saturday’s Movie Night.  The bitter cold combined with some of us not leaving the church until late makes me think it would be unwise to stick with it this time. 
 
CANCELED: We will not be collecting sandwiches for Martha’s Table this Sunday, Jan. 25, to help everyone stay safe with the storm expected at that time. If you have already purchased food for making sandwiches, you can freeze the ingredients until next month’s collection.
 
If you have experienced the loss of a family member or friend and are feeling isolated, you don’t have to suffer alone. We are starting a Grief Support Group in February at St. Mary of Sorrows. To find out more about it, please see the bulletin and contact Kathy Maurer at kathryn.maurer@compassus.com.
 
 
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 month. 
  • 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. Luminaries are not meeting in February.
  • Patricians meet monthly on the first Monday of the month at 7:00pm in Farrell Hall to discuss Catholic topics. 
  • 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 collection is this 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 at tinyurl.com/MTSandwiches. The collection is canceled for this weekend.

     

    Upcoming Events:
     
    The Knights are sponsoring a Chili Cook Off on Tuesday, February 3rd in Farrell Hall. More information to follow.
     
    St. Mary’s Women’s Group is inviting parishioners to aMardi Gras Family Fun Dinner/Dancingon 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.
     
    Fr. Andrew Fisher is coming to St. Mary of Sorrows on Thursday, February 12th at 7:00pm in St. Joseph’s Hall, for a talk on the Spanish Jesuit Martyrs of Virginia. Hear the incredible story of the Catholic missionaries by Fr. Fisher who is a member of the Historical Commission for the Cause of the Martyrs of La Florida, which includes the Jesuit Martyrs of Virginia. Look for more information in the upcoming bulletin.
     
    The Knights of Columbus are inviting all men to a Trivia Night on February 17th at 7:00pm in Farrell Hall. 
    “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

On Monday, January 26th we welcome our new Director of Sacred Music.  Mr. Allen Blehl comes to us from Louisville, KY where he recently worked as director of sacred music at a Catholic Parish.
Allen graduated from William and Mary College with degrees in Political Science and Music with a concentration in organ.  He studied for five years in the seminary as well.
We welcome Allen to St. Mary of Sorrows and look forward to having him here!

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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