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All 6:30AM and 9:15AM Masses for Feb 8-12 will be held at the
Worship Center.
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Marriage Matters:
The kick-off session has been postponed to a future date. The new
date will be published as soon as it is established. |
Fr. Ephrem has posted his homily (see button on left) in
the desire to help the parishioner's meditation in lieu of attending public
Mass.
As a reminder, we have an EMail Alert System regarding updates to the
website.
Click the "EMail Notification" button on
the left for more information.
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Lenten Soup Suppers schedule: Click for
the schedule
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Landings Program
Landings is designed for people who have not been practicing their Catholic
faith and are considering returning to active participation in the Church. The
program provides a welcoming, non-judgmental environment where you can share
and discuss your faith and future in the Church. This 8-10 week program will
begin on March 2nd and will meet on Tuesday evenings. For information or to
register call Sandy Dominick (703-830-4708) or Pilar Jones (703-503-5745).
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Since
Saint Mary's is a tithing parish, ten percent of our Sunday and holy day
collections go to support organizations and activities that help the poor
and vulnerable, and those otherwise in need. As a parishioner, you are
welcome to submit an application on behalf of any organization you would
like to sponsor for an allocation of tithing funds.
If you are interested in applying, please take an application folder and
read the enclosed materials. To better understand the kinds of allocations
that are made and the requirements for sponsorship, please familiarize
yourself with the Seven Key Themes of Catholic Social Teaching, the copy of
the FY10 budget and the Application for Parish Tithing Funds, all of which
are contained in the application folder. Please note, the application
DEADLINE is March 1.
This is an opportunity for you to introduce your organization, activity or
mission to Saint Mary’s, so that it may receive financial benefits, as well
as the active involvement of our parish community. Please prayerfully
consider becoming a sponsor. Applications are available in the foyer
and may be delivered to the receptionist at the Worship Center or sent to
carolm@stmaryofsorrows.org. If you should have any questions, please
contact Carol Mayfield, Parish Social Ministry Coordinator, at (703)
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Kelly Elizabeth Baker Memorial Scholarship Award
St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Council #8600 is pleased to announce we are
offering the annual Kelly Elizabeth Baker Memorial Scholarship Award in the
amount of $1,500. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior and a
daughter or son of a registered member of St. Mary of Sorrows. The Scholarship
is to be used for college tuition. Criteria for Scholarship Award
considerations include the applicant’s active involvement in civic and
religious activities, participation in extracurricular school activities,
academic achievements, emotional, spiritual and artistic development in their
high school junior and senior years. Applications are available in the Parish
Center or click for Application
Form.
Completed applications and related
supporting materials must be received not later than April 30, 2010
for consideration. Mail applications and related materials to the address
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John F. Devaney Scholarship Fr. Corby Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians is pleased to announce
that they will offer a $500 John F. Devaney Scholarship this year. Applicants
must be registered members of St. Mary of Sorrows Parish or a child,
grandchild, or spouse of a member of Fr. Corby Division of the AOH.
Scholarships are to be used for tuition only and are to be used to pursue
post-secondary school education. The applicant’s outstanding or inspirational
contribution, active involvement in civic and/or religious activities,
participation in extracurricular school activities, and academic endeavor are
the factors which will be considered in awarding the scholarships.
Applications and related materials must be received not later than
April 30,
2010 to be considered. Applications are available at the Parish Center Office.
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Knights of Columbus Scholarships
St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Council #8600 is pleased to announce that we
will offer up to nine $750 scholarships this year. Applicants must be
registered members of St. Mary of Sorrows Parish or a son, daughter,
grandchild, or wife of a member of Council #8600. Scholarships are to be used
for tuition only and are to be used to pursue post-secondary school education.
The applicant’s outstanding or inspirational contribution, active involvement
in civic and/or religious activities, participation in extracurricular school
activities, and academic endeavor are the factors which will be considered in
awarding the scholarships.
Applications and related materials must be received
not later than April 30, 2010 to be considered.
Please mail applications and
related materials to the Post Office Number shown on the application form.
Applications are available at the Parish Center.
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2010 “Amigos en Cristo + Friends in Christ” Scholarship Program
“Amigos en Cristo † Friends in Christ”, a St. Mary of Sorrows organization
committed to the role of advancement and education in our personal and
Christian lives, announces our 2010 “Amigos en Cristo † Friends in Christ”
Scholarship Program. This year we will award scholarships up to $1,000.00 to
Hispanics in the Arlington Diocese. Scholarships are to be used for tuition
and to pursue post secondary school education. The factors which will be
considered in awarding the scholarships are demonstrated leadership, active
involvement in civic and/or religious activities, and academic performance.
Application forms and complete program rules can
be obtained at our St. Mary of Sorrows Church office, emailing to
AmigosenCristo@verizon.net
or click
this link.
The application must be
received not later than May 15, 2010 to be considered.
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Fr. Stefan has authored a book "
Miracles:
Healing for a Broken World".
The book can be pre-ordered on
Amazon.
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Click Flyer
to learn about the Hypothermia Program from Feb 28 - Mar 6
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We Urgently Need More Financial Support for Our Bhutanese Refugee Family!
The refugee family has been in our area for over 2 months and the family
members are working hard to acclimate to our culture. Currently we are still
addressing medical/dental needs for routine and more serious long term
problems which were not adequately taken care of when they were living in a
refugee camp in Nepal for over 17 years. These needs must remain confidential
but they are impacting the family members' ability to find work; we now
anticipate a delay in their ability to pay at least partial rent and/or
utility payments. Please consider assisting them by making a check payable to
St. Mary's with "Family Assistance" in the memo line and give it to the
receptionist at the Parish Center. Any amount will be appreciated! Questions?
Please contact Pat Holliday at
phholliday@yahoo.com or 703/978-2155. THANKS!!!
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Resettlement Project Updated: November 23, 2009
Our refugee family of 5 from Bhutan arrived on November 4th!
They fled their homeland fearing for their lives because the ruling
party was killing everyone in their ethnic group. They have been living
in a refugee camp in Nepal for 17 years! They could not stay in
Nepal, return to Bhutan, and they were approved for resettlement by the
United Nations and U.S. State Department for resettlement here in
Virginia. We are all blessed they are here in our area! Click
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See some of the volunteering opportunities at St. Mary's
Parish Social Ministry -
Click the Want to Volunteer button on left.
Visit the Bulletin page for the
complete bulletin including past versions.
See Adult
Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families and
Personal
Transformation Group flyers for more details.
Core Life Transformation
enables participants to address life’s
challenges with the love and support of others seeking personal and spiritual
growth. The spiritually integrated body-psychotherapy group process enables
participants to reduce depression, anxiety, loneliness and other therapeutic
issues, improve personal and professional relationships, remove impediments to
spiritual growth and open more fully to loving and being loved. You are invited
to join this Journey of Healing and Transformation on Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 P.M.,
Upper Room, St. Mary of Sorrows, Fairfax, VA, $40 per session (3 month
commitment). Prior registration and a qualifying interview are required. Call
Kathleen Scheg, JD, LCPC, NCC at (703) 568-0525.
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Support the Youth Ministry of Saint Mary's
with their Scrip program.
Click
Scrip Program
for more details. |
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Monday and Wednesday Morning Adoration
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First Friday All Night Adoration & Holy
Hour |
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Friday
Morning Adoration |
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Mass Intention Requests |
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Mass and Healing Service |
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Holy Hour Intention Cards |
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