Advancement Ceremonies

 Our Spokane Sodality held its annual Advancement Ceremonies last week.   Here are a few photos of a grace-filled event for members of the Children of Mary, Messengers of the Immaculate Heart, and the Ancillae Reginae Sodalities.

Getting ready!

Processing in...

Opening prayers

New members received

Sofie's final profession

Officer pledges

A group photo

A reception following -- Christiana enjoys time with the little ones!

A Great Group -

 Pictures from each decade...

And hope for the future from our Messengers of the Immaculate Heart group...

Minus a couple that had to leave early, and the nun behind the camera, here is the great group that gathered to honor Our Lady and thank her for the many graces received in the past 5o +1 years...

Thank you, Blessed Mother ... and please continue to watch over, guide and inspire our Sodalists ... past, present, and future...for many years to come!

"I am thine, O Virgin Mother, keep me faithful until death!"

Enjoying the Tea Party!

 

More from the 50th Celebration...

 Signing the guest book...

Enjoying photos from the past...

Look ... Regina found one of herself ...some 10 years ago!

Praying the Little Crown ... lighting our candles from Our Lady's... symbolizing our efforts to reflect her light and virtues in our world...

We crowned Our Lady at the end of each section of the Little Crown... and the three Sodalists who crowned her were a mother, daughter and granddaughter ... 3 generations of membership in our Sodality!

Our Beautiful Queen and Mother!

 

Just a few photos

 Our 50th (+1) Reunion Celebration went well on Sunday.  So many past and present Sodalists were able to attend!  We will have more photos and some memories to share soon ... but here is a start ... some photos of us getting things ready.  :-) 

Congratulations to our new Sodality Officers!

 At our meeting today, we confirmed the Officers who will serve Our Lady and lend their efforts to our group of Handmaids for the current year.  Officers are:

PREFECT - Sofie Vigil

VICE-PREFECT - Regina Ochoa

SECRETARY - Lola House

TREASURER - Cecilia Nevada

SACRISTAN - Ava Abel

CATHOLIC ACTION COMMITTEE -- Christiana Heaton, Natalie Gilchrist

LIBRARIANS - Kaila Heaton, Sairsha Heaton, Abril Larios

Hoping and praying for a wonderful year growing in likeness to Our Blessed Mother, and spreading her devotion in our world.

One great joy is that we have nine new members joining us this year. Deo Gratias!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Saturday, October 9th - Fatima Candlelight Rosary Procession - 6:30 PM (dresses; flowers)
• Sunday, October 10th - 50 +1 Anniversary/Reunion (wear dresses - no sashes)
• Noon SET UP 
• 2:15-4:15 celebration
• Monday, October 11th - Dress up Day for members attending St. Michaels Academy
• Thursday, October 21st - Advancement Ceremonies

50 Years +1 for Our Lady!

 Hoping many can join us!  Please invite moms, sisters, aunts and others you know who were former members!  More details forthcoming...