St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church
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About St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church
Welcome to St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church, a Catholic church serving the Fairfax community.
What to expect here
Worship style
Traditional liturgical worship with sacred music and choral singing
Typical for Catholic churches
Quick facts
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Community listingLast updated
Sep 2026
General guidance · Catholic churches · not specific to St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church
A structured liturgical service (Mass) with Scripture readings, homily, and the Eucharist. Multiple Mass times are typically offered throughout the week and on weekends.
Catholic parishes offer a rich tradition of faith rooted in 2,000 years of Christian history. All are welcome to attend Mass, though full participation in sacraments is reserved for Catholics.
Details come from public directories. Confirm times and contact info directly with the church.
Weekly rhythm
Mass Times
2 mass times across 2 days
From their website · checked Sep 2026
Sun
Sunday
9:30 AM
Sunday Mass
Sat
Saturday
5:00 PM
Saturday Vigil Mass
Get connected
Groups & Ministries
3 groups across 2 categories
From their website · checked Sep 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Women Growing in Prayer
Tuesday · 7:00 PM · Weekly
Women's Ignatian spirituality group meeting offsite for prayer and journaling discussion
Coffee, Creed and Catechism
Monday · 10:00 AM · Weekly
16-week discussion series on Catholic teaching, led by Deacon Nick after the 9:15 am Mass in St. Joseph's Hall
Walking with Purpose Bible Study
Thursday · Weekly
Women's Bible study examining the Letter of Timothy, running October 2026-March 2027 at the Parish Center
Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
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outreach
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