The Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary, for young ladies ages 14 -20, begins today and generally meets the First Saturdays of the year through May. From The Catholic Girl’s Guide, by Fr. Lasance: The Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or the Congregation of the Children of Mary, has for its object to assemble its members at the feet of the Mother of God, to dedicate them in a very special manner to the veneration and service of the Blessed Virgin, and to place them under her particular patronage and protection both in life and at the hour of death. Thus, the main focus is to deepen our spiritual lives through the patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Meetings consist of prayers, activities (like altar linens and flowers), and a spiritual talk. The year will include reading assignments from the Fr. Lasance Girl’s Guide and other activities, like singing Christmas carols at a nursing home. Participants will be expected to follow the Sodality Handbook, a copy of which is available in the bookstore. Please review the handbook and sign up in the bookstore. For additional information, please email Miss Amy Rutschow at amyrutschow@sbcglobal.net.