Upcoming News and Announcements - 04/17/25

O Come Holy Spirit! Logs of Fire Prayer Group will be offering a dynamic adventure, learning how to live a Spirit-filled life overflowing with God’s gifts, goodness, grace, and gusto! To be held on Friday, April 25 — 6:30pm-9:00pm and Saturday, April 26 — 10:00am-4:00pm in St. Joseph’s Hall.
 
Destination Sainthood is showing the movie “Bernadette” on Saturday, April 26th at 6:00pm in the Parish Center. Dinner will be served along with the movie and fellowship.
 
The Italian Heritage Society presents the RICK STEVES ITALY TOUR WITH FOCUS ON SICILY AND CINQUE TERRE. Join us on Sunday April 27th from 4-6pm in Farrell Hall. Please consider bringing an appetizer, fruit/dessert, or beverage and share your travel experiences in Italy. 
 
The second collection this weekend will benefit the Catholic Home Missions Appeal.
 
Come to the Spring Gift and Bake Sale sponsored by St. Mary’s Boutique Ladies in Farrell Hall on Saturday, May 3rd from 3:00pm to 6:00pm and Sunday, May 4th from 8:30am to 1:00pm. Sweets and gift items for Mother’s Day and First Communion. Bakers are needed. See the bulletin for details.
 
Join Fr. Vander Woude and the Legion of Mary for a discussion on a new saint awaiting canonization, Blessed Carlo Acutis on May 5th from 7:30pm to 9:00pm in Farrell Hall.
 
The Luminaries of Holy Mary are meeting in the Parish Center Chapel on May 5th from 5:00pm to 6:30pm to pray the Rosary and discuss Fatima.
 
Bishop Burbidge will be celebrating Mass at St. Mary of Sorrows on May 11th at 11:30am.
 
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. Spend some time with our Lord on May 2nd and 3rd.
  • Young Adults gather for coffee and breakfast the first Sunday of the month after the 9:30am Mass every month. Join them on May 4th.
  • Family Adoration is offered every third Saturday of the month starting at 10:00am in the new church. 
  • 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. Collection is this weekend.
  • Food Pantry donation bags are usually given out the first weekend of the month with the collection through the second Sunday at 1:00pm. Donations can be left in the foyer. For the month of May, bags will be given out this weekend and the collection will be taken the first weekend in May.
  • 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.Collection is this weekend.
 
Upcoming Events:
  • Shredding event on Saturday, May 10th in the Parish Center parking lot from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
  • Bingo will be played on Saturday, May 10th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in Farrell Hall. Chili, hot dogs and baked goods will be offered at 6:00pm. Proceeds benefit the Car Ministry.
  • ANNUAL POLISH NIGHT Polish Night will be held in Farrell Hall on Saturday, May 17, 2025, after the 5 pm Mass.  Cost for the event will be $25 per person. Individuals planning to attend are asked to sign up prior to May 12thto ensure adequate amounts of food can be purchased. Sign-ups can be completed at:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go /20F0944AAAC2FA4FF2-annual12. Any questions can be directed to Al Obuchowski at emailalobuchowski@verizon.netor by phone at 703-352-1380. More details are in the bulletin.
  • There will be a May Crowning at the Historic Church Grotto on Friday, May 23rd at 5:00pm with a reception to follow in the Old Hall. More details to follow.
  • All parishioners are invited to join the Father Corby Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in observing Memorial Day weekend by assisting in the placement of flags on all the St. Mary of Sorrows Historic Cemetery graves on Saturday, May 24th at 9:00 a.m.
  • Start saving your donations for the Parish Yard Sale coming up on June 13-15, 2025. The collection starts on June 8th. 
  • Vacation Bible School is back and will be an exploration with the Vatican Express. The dates are July 28th -August 1st. Look for more information to come but save the date!

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Moving Foward

On May 11th the second collection is designated as “Special Parish Needs”. Please consider donating to this collection as we will use the donations to defray the cost of repairing our air conditioning system. We replaced our compressors last fall, costing us $65,000. We have recently learned that we have a broken water pipe and the repair will cost $22,000. Your donations are greatly appreciated.

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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