Upcoming News and Announcements - 1/3/25
The Young Adults Group will meet for breakfast and coffee this Sunday in St. Joseph’s Hall in the Parish Center after the 9:30am Mass.Epiphany Water Blessing will be offered after the 5:00pm Mass on Sunday. Bring bottles that have a closure at the top and are a gallon or larger to be blessed.
Blue Bags will be distributed after Mass this weekend and can be turned in anytime through next Sunday at 1:00pm.
Next weekend, the Knights will host a Spaghetti Dinner after the 5:00pm Mass on Saturday and a Pancake Breakfast after the 7:30am and 9:30am Masses. Come enjoy the food and fellowship.
On Sunday January 12th, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, the Italian Heritage Society of St. Mary of Sorrows will have an Epiphany (La Befana) celebration in Farrell Hall in the Parish Center. This get together is an Italian style potluck Sunday family meal as we hold onto our Christmastime celebration a little longer. Please check the bulletin to see what you can bring and we can enjoy good food with some festive Mandolin music and discussion of the La Befana traditions in Italy. 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!!
- Anointing of the sick will be offered on the last Sunday of the month after the 11:30am Mass.
- Bingo will be played on January 18th with food being served starting at 6:00pm. Come to Farrell Hall for dinner and bingo. Proceeds will benefit our Preschool.
- Diaper, Wipes and Formula will be collected during the weekend of the fourth Sunday of the month.
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You may notice that during Mass, more prayers are being said in Latin and may be sung. Listed below are some of those prayers with the translation.
P. Lord, have mercy.
S. Lord, have mercy.
P. Lord, have mercy.
S. Christ, have mercy.
P. Christ, have mercy.
S. Christ, have mercy.
P. Lord, have mercy.
S. Lord, have mercy.
P. Lord, have mercy.
S. Lord, have mercy.
P. Lord, have mercy.
S. Christ, have mercy.
P. Christ, have mercy.
S. Christ, have mercy.
P. Lord, have mercy.
S. Lord, have mercy.
P. Lord, have mercy.
P. Kýrie, eléison
S. Kýrie, eléison.
P. Kýrie, eléison.
S. Christe, eléison.
P. Christe, eléison.
S. Christe, eléison.
P. Kýrie, eléison.
S. Kýrie, eléison.
P. Kýrie, eléison.
S. Kýrie, eléison.
P. Kýrie, eléison.
S. Christe, eléison.
P. Christe, eléison.
S. Christe, eléison.
P. Kýrie, eléison.
S. Kýrie, eléison.
P. Kýrie, eléison.
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Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are full of Thy Glory. Hosanna in the highest.
+ Blessed is He Who cometh in the Name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
+ Blessed is He Who cometh in the Name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dóminus Deus Sábaoth. Pleni sunt cæli et terra glória tua. Hosánna in excélsis. + Benedíctus qui venit in nómine Dómini. Hosánna in excélsis.
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Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, grant us peace.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi dona nobis pacem.
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
