St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church
About St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church
St. Mary of Sorrows in Fairfax, Virginia keeps both a modern church on Zion Drive and its original Historic Church and cemetery at Fairfax Station, reflecting deep roots in the Diocese of Arlington. Led by pastor Rev. Thomas P. Vander Woude, the parish offers an unusually full daily schedule with two weekday Masses each morning, four Masses on Sunday, and a Saturday evening vigil.
St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Fairfax, Virginia, part of the Diocese of Arlington. The parish offers Mass 16 times per week, including Sunday at 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM and 5 PM. Confession is available on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Monday
Wednesday
Saturday
Eucharistic Adoration
Programs & Ministries
Young Adult Ministry
Young Adults
Schedule: Sunday, 9:30 AM
Young Adults gather for coffee and breakfast the first Sunday of the month after the 9:30am Mass every month. Luminaries of Holy Mary will meet on the first Monday of the month in the Conference Room
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church? ▼
St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church Mass times: Sunday at 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 5 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church? ▼
St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church confession times: Monday 10 AM - 11 AM; Wednesday 6:30 PM - 7 PM; Saturday 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church? ▼
Yes, St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 6:30 AM, 9:15 AM.
Where is St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church located? ▼
St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church is located at 5222 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA 22032. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
Does St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼
Yes, St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Saturday 10 AM.
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