About St. Mary of Sorrows
St. Mary of Sorrows is a Catholic parish located at 5222 Sideburn Road., Fairfax, VA, 22032. The St. Mary of Sorrows parish office answers at +17039784141.
Patron saint of St. Mary of Sorrows
Mary (the Virgin Mary)
Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption)
Where is St. Mary of Sorrows located?
St. Mary of Sorrows is located at 5222 Sideburn Road., Fairfax, VA, 22032. The building sits at coordinates 38.81767, -77.29022, placing it in Fairfax, VA 22032.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around St. Mary of Sorrows
The ZIP code 22032 area around St. Mary of Sorrows is home to 29,510 residents with a median household income of $173,728 and a median age of 41.7 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at St. Mary of Sorrows
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about St. Mary of Sorrows
- What denomination is St. Mary of Sorrows?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. Mary of Sorrows located?
- The parish is located at 5222 Sideburn Road., Fairfax, VA, 22032.
- Who is the patron saint of St. Mary of Sorrows?
- Saint Mary of Sorrows (Mary (the Virgin Mary)). Feast day: Aug 15 (Assumption).
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