14th Annual Memorial Day Mass - Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA invites you to attend the 14th Annual Memorial Day Mass at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, D.C. on May 18 at 4:30 pm. The Mass honors the men and women of the Armed Forces who have given their lives in the service of this country. Please arrive by 4:20 pm for seating purposes. For those parishioners unable to attend, this Mass will be televised on EWTN  several times over the Memorial Day Weekend.

St. Mary’s Memorial Day Mass - Our annual Memorial Day Mass will be celebrated on Monday, May 26, at 9:15 am at the Historic Church. After Mass, we will proceed through the cemetery for the Blessing of the Graves. A reception will follow at Old St. Mary’s Hall, hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians.

Memorial Day Mass - At 11 am on Monday, May 26, Holy Mass will be celebrated at Fairfax Memorial Park, 9900 Braddock Road, Fairfax, by Reverend Terry Specht. If outdoor services are canceled due to inclement weather, Father Specht will offer an 11 am Mass at Holy Spirit Church, 5121 Woodland Way, Annandale.

Do You Have A Story To Share? -
In September 2008, Saint Mary of Sorrows will begin the celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the founding of this parish.
Our parish, initially a Mission of Saint Mary’s in Alexandria, was the first Catholic Church to be established in Fairfax County. As part of the celebration, we would like to compile and publish individual and/or family stories of their experience in the parish, and in particular, who attracted them to the parish or what made them become parishioners. The committee would like to document for posterity, in the words of current and past parishioners, staff, and clergy what makes Saint Mary of Sorrows the Church it is today. Although this is heads-up notice right now, you are invited to send your story to Ken Telesca at any time, preferably as a WORD document attachment to ktelesca1@verizon.net. If you are interested in working on this project please contact Ken through email.

Cars Needed - A family that St. Mary’s helped resettle in our area after Hurricane Katrina needs to replace the car that they were given by a parishioner. It needs repairs that are too expensive for the age of the vehicle. We also have had requests for cars for a parishioner and for another family being helped by St. Mary’s. If you can donate a car that is in good working order, please contact Pat Holliday, phholliday@yahoo.com or 703-978-2155.

REVISION  A Scholarship is available via the Amigos en Christo † Friends in Christ. 
Deadline extended to May 30, 2008.  Click for details.

White Elephant Sale New Date Is June 5 - This year there is a Preview Sale with a $5.00 admission on Thursday, June 5, and the sale is Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8 with no admission. Donations can be dropped off starting Saturday, May 31, after the 5 pm Mass. No computers or televisions will be accepted. If possible mark linens as to size. This will be greatly appreciated by those pricing and setting up the sale. Thank you in advance. A volunteer sign up sheet is available in the Church Lobby outside the office window. Come help us in pricing, setting up, work the sale or clean up! We will need men and youth to move heavy items. Students will be able to pick up community service hours by helping out. Partake in fun and fellowship through this parish activity . Questions contact Lucy at 703-323-0345 or lucys5959@yahoo.com.

Come Visit Ireland - Join Father Barkett and fellow parishioners from St. Mary’s on a tour of Ireland with Mark Forrest from October 12 - 20, 2008. Visit Knock Shrine, where the Virgin Mary appeared to 15 people on August 2, 1879, travel to the Cliffs of Moher, an impressive wall that rises 700 feet above the pounding Atlantic waves, enjoy a medieval-style banquet at Bunratty Castle, explore the Ring of Kerry, climb to the battlements of Blarney Castle to kiss the famous “Stone of Eloquence,” and visit St. Colman’s  Cathedral where the carvings recall the history of the Church in Ireland from the time of St. Patrick to the present century. For more information about this wonderful tour, pick up a flyer in the Parish Center Office.

Mothers’ Group Kids Stuff Sale - Donations being collected on May 10th. Sale will be on May 17th.  Click for details.

Monday Morning Adoration

Friday Evening Holy Hour

First Friday All Night Adoration & Holy Hour

Credit Card Offertory Options Now Available

Mass Intention Requests

Mass and Healing Service

Holy Hour Intention Cards

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