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Upcoming News and Announcements - 06/13/25

The Parish Yard Sale is this weekend, with the pre-sale starting Friday evening (admission fee of $10 for pre-sale) from 5:00pm to 7:30pm. Sale is on Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm and Sunday from 8:00am to 1:00pm. Most items will be half price on Sunday with a $10 bag on most items.
 
We will have a Eucharistic Procession after the 5:00pm Mass on June 21st for the Feast of Corpus Christi and after Benediction, a BBQ will be held in Farrell Hall with hot dogs and hamburgers, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. 
 
Registration for Homeschool Group Fall Classes is now open!  Please email us for more details on the classes we are offering. stmaryofsorrowshsg@gmail.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 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 not be available until September.
  • 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 second collection on the third Sunday of the month is for debt reduction. This weekend is the collection to help pay down our mortgage.
  • 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 Table 4th Sunday Sandwich Collection will be June 22, only from 1-3 PM. Drop off at the back of Farrell Hall (Door 4). Full details  at tinyurl.com/MTSandwiches.
Upcoming Events:
  • Amigos en Cristo + Friends in Christ invites parishioners to a traditional Mexican dinner and desert with a silent auction on June 28th at 6:00pm in Farrell Hall. See the bulletin for sign up information.. 
  • St. Mary’s is hosting a Blood Drive in memory of Joel Byrne on Sunday, June 29th in Farrell Hall from 8:30am to 1:00pm. Contact Gordon Goetz at 202-713-6345 or ghgoetz@gmail.com to schedule an appointment. See the bulletin for forms and more information.
  • Vacation Bible School is back and will be an exploration with the Vatican Express. The dates are July 28th -August 1st. See the ad below.

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Moving Foward

Happy Father’s Day. “God, bless all the fathers in the world. Guide them to be good role models and loving to all their children. Help them to be a gather like You are. Give them grace and patience to handle situations in a loving way. Amen.” (Preschool bulletin) 

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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