New Members Inducted at Annual Sodality Mass

Posted March 26, 2014 / Last updated March 31, 2014

Members of the Sodality of Our Lady gathered for their annual induction Mass on Tuesday, March 25 in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs. Fr. John Brown, S.J., the director of Sodality, celebrated the Mass for Sodalists and their families. In his homily, he encouraged those gathered to imitate Mary in being open to God’s grace because it is what their hearts are made for.

During the Mass, 20 new members made their commitments for the year, kneeling before the Blessed Sacrament. Each member also received the new edition of the Sodality manual, a printed guide to assist with keeping the regular commitments. Each Sodalist commits himself to daily prayer, weekly meetings, attendance at one Mass per week outside of his regular Sunday obligation, monthly participation in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and a monthly act of service to those in need.

Sodality Prefect and senior Thomas Nimmo enjoyed the induction Mass. “In addition to spending time with the underclassmen and fellow seniors on our recent Sodality retreat, I also enjoyed getting to know the new freshmen coming in,” Nimmo said. “Just knowing the level of character and spirituality growth that is happening in these young men has made me very proud to lead the Sodality, and I was proud and blessed to induct these new members. It gives me great hope for the future of Sodality.”

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Sodality of Our Lady Induction Mass, March 25, 2014

Sophomore Joseph Stagni serves as lector for the First Reading.
Freshman Collin Scripter leads the congregation in the Responsorial Psalm.
Seniors (from left) Alex Scalco, John Guerra, and Jon Marc Daniels are excited to receive their new Sodality Manuals.
Fr. John Brown, S.J., proclaims the gospel, attended by altar servers William Matthews (left) and John Mitton.
New Sodalists state their intentions to join the Sodality and observe all of its rules and obligations.
The inductees then kneel before the Blessed Sacrament to recite the Act of Consecration to the Sodality of Our Lady.
In the Act of Consecration, the new members promise to spread the Gospel to those they encounter and ask the help and protection of Mary in their efforts to serve God.
The new Sodalists are then presented a crucifix to kiss by the Moderators. They then receive the Eucharist and return to their seats. Here, junior Michael Riddick kisses the feet of Jesus, as moderator Mr. Julio Minsal-Ruiz, S.J., presents the crucifix to him.
Seniors (from left) Thomas Nimmo, Cole Johnson, Peter Belleau, Roy Messina, and Kevin Mickan recite the Act of Consecration, re-committing themselves to the responsibilities of being a Sodalist.
The Sodality of our Lady poses for a picture after the Induction Mass.
Members of the Senior Sodality gather together after Mass.
Members of the Junior Sodality stand before the altar of the Blessed Virgin Mary.