We are still without air conditioning in the church.
Upcoming News and Announcements
Come meet Jonathan Rosato, our new Director of Youth Ministry and Young Adults. He will be outside the church after Mass. His program for High School Youth Ministry will be offered on Sunday evenings from 6:00pm to 8:00pm starting on September 22nd. His program for Middle School students will be offered on the first and third Monday evenings with the Kick Off on September 23rd from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. 
This weekend the second collection will help us with our monthly mortgage payment. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
The Knights are holding their membership drive this weekend after the Masses outside the front of the church.
Blue Bags are being collected for Food Pantry donations. Please place your donated items in the Parish Center foyer until 1:00pm on Sunday.
Family Holy Hour is back and will be on Saturday, September 21st from 10:00am to 11:00am in the church. Bring your family to worship Our Lord in the Eucharist.
Holy Land Olivewood group is coming next weekend with their displays of olivewood carvings and olive oil from the Holy Land. Help to support the Christians in the Holy Land.
Deacon Nick began a Marian mini-series on Our Blessed Mother, entitled “Meet Mary, Our Mother”. The series continues on Mondays in September from 7:00pm-8:15pm in St. Joseph’s Hall. His talk will be live streamed.
40 Hours of Devotion is continuing all night and day until 3:30 pm on Saturday, September 14th. You can sign up through this link https://smos.weadorehim.
Bingo is on the September 21st in Farrell Hall after the 5:00pm Mass and will benefit the Sisters of our Lady of LaSalette. Food will be offered.
Martha’s Table Sandwich Collection is Sunday, September 22nd , from 1:00-3:00pm at back door of Farrell Hall. Full details at tinyurl.com/MTSandwiches. NO Meat sandwiches can be accepted at this time.
Diaper, Wipes and Formula will be collected next weekend in the Parish Center foyer. The Newborn and 1’s sizes are especially needed.
Coat Collection is underway, and coats may be left in the box in the Parish Center foyer through September 22, 2024.
The St. Mary children’s choir will begin rehearsals on Wednesday, September 25th. The choir is open to children in grades 1 through 8. For more information, or to register your child, contact Jacob Temple, the Director of Sacred Music at jacobt@stmaryofsorrows.org.
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!!
- OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a program for those interested in pursuing the Catholic faith. Please encourage those you know to “come aboard” to our St. Mary of Sorrows OCIA program & journey with us toward a deeper faith life & hopefully into full communion with the Catholic Church at the 2025 Easter Vigil. We will meet each Wednesday beginning on September 11, 2024 from 7:30 – 9:00 pm, in Farrell Hall. Pick up a flyer in the narthex or see the front office.
- The Frank Duff Study-Prayer Group will meet at 10 am in the chapel in the Parish Center the second Saturday of the month, email.09legionofmary15@gmail.
com for more information. - Young Adult Coffee and Breakfast starting Sunday, October 6th after the 9:30am Mass in St. Joseph’s Hall.
- “Taste of the World” St. Mary’s International Night will be held on October 19th. More information to come.
- Mass for Jubilarians will be held on October 20, 2024. To register, contact Irene Alexander at 703-978-4141, ext. 101.
- St. Francis Animal Blessing: Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:00 am on the Church lawn.
- Parish Mission, October 8th-10th in St. Joseph’s Hall with Sr. Joseph Andrew, OP.
- Diaper, Wipes and Formula will be collected on the fourth Sunday of every month. Newborn and 1’s are especially needed.
- Anointing of the sick will be offered on the last Sunday of the month after the 11:30am Mass.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CLICK ON A TOPIC BELOW:
- Current Bulletin
- Director of Youth Ministry Position
- Deceased Parishioner/Funeral Arrangement Announcements
- Featured Parish Outreach Group – FACETS
- Cemetery Cleanup – See the notice at the top of the Cemetery Page
- Publications
- Our Bishops statement as chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee
- Annual Bike Collection – Saturday, April 13th, 2024 from 9AM until Noon. See the flyer HERE.
Moving Foward
Our feast day is this Sunday, and you are invited to join in the celebration. On Sunday September 15, Our Lady of Sorrows Feast Day Mass will be celebrated at all Sunday Masses. The Chaplet of Our Lady of Sorrows will replace the Rosary for these Masses only. The Consecration prayer will be recited during the Mass. The Knights will prepare a FREE Spaghetti Dinner after the 5:00pm Saturday Mass and FREE Pancake Breakfast after the 7:30am and 9:30am Masses. Enjoy the fellowship!
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
9/12/24
