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Council 8600 is once again holding a charity tournament on Friday August 20 at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Clifton, VA. We're supporting two charities: Project Manger and Project Gabriele.  See last's year winners.  Check the flyer for this year's details.


 

Marian Homes Cruises to New Property in Fairfax

Marian Homes, Inc., a program sponsored by our Knights of Columbus Council 8600, is a non-profit organization whose sole mission is to own and maintain group homes in Virginia for persons with intellectual disability.  They purchased their first home in the Brecon Ridge subdivision of Fairfax in 1998 and is currently the residence to five women.  Marian Homes purchased a second home in the Greenbriar subdivision of Fairfax and this home will be the residence of four men who are expected to move to the residence in August 2010.

Marian Homes is sponsoring a five day cruise to Bermuda, sailing from Baltimore on April 11, 2011 and wish to invite you to join them on aboard the Royal Caribbean's Enchantment Of The Seas. Pricing starts at only $118 per person per day. As the sponsor of this Group Cruise, Marian Homes will benefit from your participation in this exciting vacation experience.

Your support to this worthwhile fund-raising effort will help Marian Homes immensely in their mission to provide homes for the intellectually disabled.
 

Go to the GroupHomeCruise.com for complete details. 

Initial deposit - $200 per cabin due no later than October 1, 2010

Final payment due no later than January 17, 2011

St. Mary's 1st Annual Golf Tournament - The First Annual St. Mary of Sorrows Golf Tournament will be on October 4, 2010, 12 pm Shotgun Start, at the Country Club of Fairfax. A silent auction/dinner will following in the clubhouse. Look for more information in future bulletins on how to sign up. Questions? Contact Ted O’Donnell at ted.odonnell1@gmail.com.  See Flyer


Get the details on a Developmental Lacrosse clinic for 5-8 years in Sept.

px_rings  Marriage Matters will not meet in July but we are hosting a social event in August.

Give This Some Thought…
Nothing for a child is ever wasted. Their eyes are watching how you spend your time, your money, and your talent. What values are you teaching? Consider becoming a catechist in the Religious Education Program. Catechists learn as they share their faith with the children of St. Mary’s. Learn and grow with your children. Explore the possibility. Catechists are needed at all levels, K-6. Call Esther Silva, 703-978-4141, x29, or email esthers@stmaryofsorrows.org.

Noon Mass during July
Please join us for noon Mass July 13th, 20th and 27th in the Worship Center. The time of the Mass was designed to accommodate the youth activity schedule but those young at heart may also join in.


School Supplies Collection - If you or anyone you know needs help with school supplies or if you would like to volunteer to help with this collection please contact Pat Holliday at 703/978-2155 or phholliday@yahoo.com. Thanks! Click for details.

Remember Our Food Pantry - Many thanks to all who donate food and other basics to help the needy through our parish food pantry. If you are able, please try to remember the pantry when you are shopping during the summer. We always need canned meat, fish and milk, detergents, cleaning products, disposable diapers and baby wipes. “The face of hunger is the older couple who has worked hard for their entire lives only to find their savings wiped out by unavoidable medical bills; or a single mother who has to choose whether the salary from her minimum wage job will go to buy food or pay rent; or a child who struggles to concentrate on his schoolwork because his family couldn’t afford dinner the night before.” Bread for the World


Catholic Heritage Festival -
Mark your calendars for the Catholic Heritage Festival, Saturday, October 2, from 11 am to 4 pm at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville. Celebrate with fellow Catholics of all ages and nationalities from across the Diocese with Mass, great food, games, music, sporting events, dancing and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the oneness of our faith at Arlington’s second diocesan-wide Catholic Heritage Festival.


Travel to Chimbote, Peru - How would you like to take a trip to Chimbote, Peru to visit Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish and see how Fr. Jack Davis uses some of our tithing funds to help people who live on less than $2.00 a day? Bill Seiler will lead a group from St. Mary’s departing August 10 and returning August 18. If you would like, you can take a side trip to Cusco and Machu Picchu with some of us, returning on August 21. Call Bill Seiler, 703-978-0242, for details on the trip, including costs.

Trip To Italy with Fr. Barkett

Join Father Barkett and Mark Forrest on a trip to Italy. When: October 17 - 25, 2010. Trip includes a visit to the Vatican. Click for current information.  See the brochure in the foyer for more details.

 

Support the Youth Ministry of Saint Mary's with their Scrip program. 
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