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Upcoming News and Announcements - 2/21/26

The Family Life Ministry is hosting a dialogue with Fr. Vander Woude concerning “Ordo Amoris: Rightly Ordered Loves” on Saturday, February 21st from 10:00am to 11:15am in Farrell Hall.
 
The second collection this weekend is for the Black and Native American Missions.
 
Join the coffee group for Fr. Seh’s talk “The Grace of Waiting” on Friday, February 27th in Farrell Hall after 9:15am Mass.
 
Movie Night. The Chosen, Season 5, Episode 5 will she shown on Feb 28, 6:00 PM in the Parish Center.  The tension of Holy Week increases with much discussion of the possible betrayal and arrest of Jesus. A delicious meal precedes the showing and discussion follows.
 
2025 Donation statements were emailed out last week. If you would like a hard copy or did not get a statement, please email Irene Alexander at irenea@stmaryofsorrows.org. If you have a discrepancy, please email Kathy Coleman at kathyc@stmaryofsorrows.org. Please put “STATEMENT” in the memo line when you email either staff member.
 
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. 
  • 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. Family Adoration is offered this Saturday from 10:00am to 11:00am in the church. Children of all ages are welcome.
  • 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 in the Parish Center foyer.
  • 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.     Sandwich collection is this weekend in the back of Farrell Hall.
 
Upcoming Events:
 
Join the Knights on Saturday, March 7th for a special Lenten presentation with Deacon Dave giving a talk on “Wisdom of the Desert Fathers and Mothers: Ancient Advice for the Modern World” with a reflection on the scriptural Stations of the Cross of Saint John Paul II starting at 3:00pm in St. Joseph’s Hall. Stay for Mass and Spaghetti Dinner.
 
“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.
 
Starting on March 10th, Deacon Nick will have his Lenten Talks in St. Joseph’s Hall starting at 7:00pm to 8:15pm.
 
Easter Basket Outreach is going on with donations of grass and individually wrapped candy accepted in the Parish Center foyer until March 22, 2026.
 
Lenten Penance Service is being held Monday, March 23rd from 4:00pm to 5:15pm and Monday, March 30th from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in the church.
 
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

The Lenten Cross is in the Parish Center foyer on your way to Adoration in front of St. Joseph’s Hall. There are many options for making donations to the House of Mercy.

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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