Have you been thinking of joining the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality? Ladies, membership is open. Bearing the name of the Blessed Virgin Mary prompts the Sodality members to pray for guidance in her name and to do the spiritual and charitable works that spell selflessness and love of neighbor. The officers are: Josephine Paolino, President; Mary Arcidy, Vice-President; Carol Cultrera, Secretary; Susan Witham, Treasurer; Anita Sapienza, Publicity.

The membership attends 5 meetings per year to socialize, plan and oversee the following:

• Monthly Masses at 4:00pm with the recitation of the Rosary at 3:30pm.
• The Annunciation of the Blessed Mother, Mass and Rosary.
• Monthly food outreach to neighboring organizations.
• Day of Reflection with continental breakfast and light lunch at the Shrine Center. The date fluctuates depending on the availability of our Spiritual Director, Fr. Andrew.
• May crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary. October Feast of the Holy Rosary, Mass and Rosary.
• Basket Fundraiser, benefiting Holy Rosary Shrine. Christmas Luncheon.
• Contributing to Easter Candle and Christmas Flowers.
• Shrine Fair and anything the Shrine needs within our means.

Our growing Sodality welcomes you anytime, with a special induction of new members taking place in September. Please contact Josie Paolino with any questions at 978-749-9759. ~Anita Sapienza