Ordinariate Members & Friends of Winnipeg
The Society of Mary
"Loving God by Loving Mary"
The Society of Mary is an Anglo-Catholic devotional society that was founded in 1931. It has members from around the world, including Anglicans, Catholics, and other Christians with devotion to Our Lady.
The Society was founded with these Objects:
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To love and honour Mary.
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To spread devotion to Mary in reparation for past neglect and misunderstanding, and in the cause of Christian Unity.
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To take Mary as a model in purity, personal relationships, and family life.
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The Society is dedicated to the glory of God and in honour of the Holy Incarnation, under the invocation of Our Lady, Help of Christians, with the following Rules:
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Members shall keep a personal Rule of Life, which will include such special devotions as the Angelus, the Rosary, the Litany and Anthems of Our Lady.
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They will pray for departed members of the Society and offer the Mass for them.
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They will take part in the Mass on the principal Feasts of Our Lady.
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They will engage in apostolic and pastoral work, according to opportunity, under the guidance of the local Ward Officers and the General Council.
The symbol of the Society of Mary, showing Our Lady, Help of Christians, standing amidst the angels, holding the Christ Child, and extending the sceptre of fellowship to all the Faithful.
Where there are sufficient members (10+) in one location, they can form a "Ward" with a priest approved by Council as Superior and an elected Secretary. A "Cell" can be formed with a smaller number of people (5-10). Isolated members can be attached to the Headquarters Ward. Members can gather for prayer and worship, as well as for other events and fellowship.
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