Sodality of Our Lady

A Sodality is a group of people with similar ideals, who are willing to work together in the service of Christ's Church and every area of life. The aim of each Sodalist is to love Jesus and His Blessed Mother through personal holiness, to love our neighbors through outreach as lay apostolates, to become Christ like, and to spread the faith.

There are all kinds of Sodalities (e.g., Professionals, seniors, Juniors, mixed groups, young and old, large and small). Each Sodality provides first, for the spiritual development of its members, and second, for participation in social affairs. 

We are an organization that combines the extraordinary talents of ordinary people to create a deeper relationship with Jesus through Mary. 

Our outreach encompasses many venues. We are involved in our school, local hospitals, nursing homes, Boy’s Town, and SOME. We care for our retired Sodalists with visits and greeting cards, cherishing their memory, and acknowledging their contributions. 

We meet the first Sunday of each month either by Zoom or in the school cafeteria. We invite you to become a part of this dynamic force at St. Anthony’s church.  

If you have questions regarding Sodality membership, please contact Thomasine Washington, Membership Chair, at 202-629-8765 or email [email protected].

Newsletter Spring/Fall 2021

OFFICERS

Moderator:                                                    Rev. Frederic Close
Prefect:                                                           Mary Sklencar
Vice Prefect:                                                    Marla Jo Bonuccelli
Treasurer:                                                       Laina Ransom
Secretary:                                                        Jean Carson
Parliamentarian:                                             Vacant

COMMITTEES

Annual Luncheon                                            Charmayne Browne
Bands                                                              Mary Sklencar
Christian Action                                               Inez Teasley
Girl Scouts                                                       Laina Ransom
Historian                                                         Patricia Smith
Hospitality                                                       Anna Mae Crutchfield
Junior Sodality                                                 Vacant
Membership                                                   Thomasine Washington
Nominating Committee                                  Scarmell Webster
Our Lady’s Assistant                                        Vacant
Publicity                                                          Robin Taylor-Jones
Repast for Deceased Sodalist                         Sally King
S.O.M.E.                                                          Paulette Grady
Spiritual Life                                                    Marla Jo Bonuccelli
Travel                                                              Reton Gaffney

Saint Anthony Sodality Officers and Committees

OFFICERS

Moderator:                                                                        Rev. Frederick Close
Prefect:                                                                                Mary Sklencar
Vice Prefect:                                                                      Marla Jo Bonuccelli
Treasurer:                                                                           Laina Ransom
Secretary:                                                                           Jean Carson
Parliamentarian:                                                               Vacant

COMMITTEES

Annual Christmas Luncheon – Plans program, sells tickets, solicits door prizes, selects speaker, distributes door prizes, acts as hostess – Charmayne Brown, phone:  202-529-7274
Bands – Maintains communications among Sodalists – Mary Sklencar, phone:  202-529-1290
Christian Action – Outreach to sick Sodalists; Special projects for homebound parishioners – Inez Teasley, phone:  202-526-6209
Girl Scouts – Sponsored by the Sodality, Sodalists act as mentors and volunteers – phone: 301-832-4265
Historian – Gathers information, articles, photographs, and other materials to incorporate into the historical files of the Sodality – Patricia Smith, phone:  240-644-3226
Hospitality – Set up, serves food, and clean-up for General Meetings and special functions; Provides Greeters at Church events – Anna Mae Crutchfield, phone:  301-249-2072
Junior Sodality – Formation of a “Children of Mary” Sodality – Vacant
Membership – The Committee provides orientation and training for perspective members, induction program for new members, takes attendance at meetings, recognizes Sodalists birthdays, solicits door prizes, and distributes door prizes.  The Membership Committee is also responsible for maintaining the Sodalist’s  Directory and In Memoriam list.  – Thomasine Washington, phone:  202-529-8765
Nominating – Searches for perspective candidates for Offices; Presents names of candidates to the body; and facilitates election – Scarmell Webster, phone:  202-635-0331
Our Lady’s Assistants – Assists at the Sodality Mass as Gift Bearers; – Vacant
Publicity – Prepares and mails communications to Sodalists; Publicizes in a quarterly newsletter Sodality events and activities – Robin Taylor-Jones, phone:  202-277-9054
Rosary for Deceased Sodalists – Notifies Sodalists of death and funeral arrangements, and when Rosary will be prayed; Assists at funeral, when requested; Arranges for a Mass to be said for the deceased, and obtains a Mass card; Sends cards to the bereaved –Sally King, phone:  202-269-3732
S.O.M.E. – Takes a special collection of non-perishable food items at least twice per year; Arranges for food to be left at the Rectory and/or for pick-up – Paulette Grady, phone:  202-396-5110
Sodality Union – Participates in monthly meetings with other Sodalities in the archdiocese – Mary Sklencar, 202-529-1290
Spiritual Life – Promotes spiritual growth for all Sodalist.  – Marla Jo Bonuccelli, 202-526-5353
Travel – Coordinates fund-raising events; Makes arrangements for transportation, when needed; Acquires tickets, information, activity schedule, when necessary – Reton Gaffney:  301-341-3218