Saint Mary of Sorrows
5222 Sideburn Road ~ Fairfax, VA 22032
703 978-4141

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Ash Wednesday, February 22nd Lent is just around the corner. Begin thinking now how you are going to spend your Lent. Are you going to read certain books, attend Mass more often, spend time in Adoration, etc? Whatever it is, plan it now so you will be ready to “begin again” in a few short weeks.

Fr. Stefan invites you to the Life In The Spirit Seminar (Feb 9 - Mar 19) Read More--->>>>

Boy Scouts at St Mary’s - Looking for an experience for your 11 to 17 year old son that combines outdoor fun, leadership opportunity and character development? Stop by and visit us. Boy Scout Troop 697 meets every Thursday evening at 7:30 pm in St. Mary’s Historic Church Hall. Troop 697 is sponsored by St. Mary of Sorrows Council, Knights of Columbus. The Troop conducts an exciting outdoor activity each month along with summer camp, service projects and other events. For further information contact our Scoutmaster, Mr. Tony Ramos at 703-425-4722. See you on Thursday evening!

Women’s Vocation Discernment Retreat Friday, February 10th to Sunday, February 12th- Are you listening for God’s call? Consider attending this retreat for women (ages 17 - 40) at San Damiano Spiritual Life Center in White Post, VA. Sisters from at least five orders will be present to offer guidance. Registration is $40. Space is limited, so please sign up with the Office of Vocations, vocations@arlingtondiocese.org, 703-841-2514, by Monday, February 6th.

Registration for 2011 - 2012 School Year - Registration for the Preschool will be open to all families on February 8th, at 9 am in the Preschool Office. Please bring an original birth certificate, baptismal certificate and a check for the registration fee. Interested families need to call Miss Elena at the Preschool Office at 703-978-4141, x35 to make an appointment for a tour. Tuition Angels Scholarship Fund - Please consider giving the gift of "Catholic Education" by becoming a Tuition Angel to help families who do not have the financial ability to pay tuition for our Preschool Program. Thanks to the generosity of parishioners, tuition assistance can be offered to any family wanting to start the education process for their children at St. Mary's Preschool. If you are interested in contributing to the scholarship fund, please contact Miss Elena in the Preschool Office, 703-978-4141, x35. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Family Marriage Vow Renewal - Feb 11-12 Looking for a wonderful early St. Valentine’s Day gift to your spouse?  St. Mary’s is providing an opportunity for all married couples to renew their marriage vows at any Mass on February 11th or 12th.  The Knights of Columbus will order a certificate of this vow renewal for every couple who signs up.  Sign-up here..  Signups close Feb 6.

DEADLINE IS FEB 23 – DON’T MISS OUT!!!!! Come join THE CRUISE supporting Marian Homes. We’re heading to Canada/New England September 20-28.  It’s a great time to see the fall foliage and enjoy the area. Cabins are going fast and our inventory is limited. DO NOT DELAY!  ONLY 8 LEFT! Remember, the funds raised will help defray costs for the garage/bedroom conversion. See www.MarianHomes.org/Cruise for more information. Thomas McFarlane, President Marian Homes

Father Sikora Council Art Auction Saturday February 25, 2012 read more     >>

We have three GREAT scholarships Kelly Elizabeth Baker John F. Devaney (AOH) Knights of Columbus Details are available here

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Revised Roman Missal “Tools” Understanding the New Translation of the Roman Missal My Catholic Faith Delivered St. Mary’s has partnered with My Catholic Faith Delivered to provide training on the new translation of the Roman Missal. This online course is provided to all parishioners, courtesy of St. Mary’s. Each of the lessons can be completed in about 15 minutes. To register for the course:    • Go to www.mycatholicfaithdelivered.com    • Click on the SIGN-UP button in the top right of your browser.    • Type in your name, email address, the coupon code below and sign in.    • Click on the My Curriculum button to see the course on the left side.    • Click on the New Translation and then one of the lessons.    • Finally click on the Start Lesson button to begin.         St. Mary’s Coupon Code: 1065-MC-NT-TT00         All 0s in the code are the numeral zero. If you have any questions or problems related to the course, please call My Catholic Faith Delivered toll-free at 1-866-981-8964 or email them at supportmycatholicfaithdelivered.com.

 Invitation to All Widows of a Deceased Knight -
Council 8600 is starting a new program to keep track and support the spouses of the deceased Knights that attend St. Mary of Sorrows. As stated by Fr. McGivney in 1882, “The Knights of Columbus will take care of their widows and children.” A letter was mailed to the surviving widows of our Council 8600's deceased Knights at the last known address, inviting them to the Knights’ Memorial Mass. But if you are a widow of a Knight, no matter what council, or did not receive this letter but would like to participate in this program, please contact David Sharp, Grand  Knight, at grandknight@kofc8600.org or call me at 703-323-9007.

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Interested in the History of the Catholic Church?  We have a series covering the topic.  Click the link on the left for more information.

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