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Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary is the largest apostolic organization of lay
people in the Catholic Church with well over three million active members
in almost every country of the world. The main purpose of the Legion
of Mary is to give glory to God through the sanctification of its members.
It has been active in the United States since 1931 and was endorsed by
the Second Vatican Council.
What does it do?
Members become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced program
of prayer and service. The Legion is, in essence, an extension of the
heart and hands of the pastor.
Legionary service is based on the doctrine of the Mystical Body of Christ and draws inspiration from the True Devotion to Mary, as taught by St. Louis-Marie de Montfort. United in faith with Mary’s love for Jesus, legionaries aim to recognize and serve the person of our Lord in all those whom they meet. The Legion seeks to work in close union with the priest, to whom it looks to for formation and spiritual guidance and for whom it aspires to be an effective apostolic instrument.
How does it work?
Members meet once a week for prayer, planning, and discussion in a family
setting. Then, working in pairs, they do two hours of definite work
before the next meeting. Visitation of families, the sick and the lonely,
and helping with other parish activities are ways in which legionaries
participate in the life of the parish. Encouraging living the faith
on a deeper level and sharing the faith with others are important elements
of the Legion’s work.
The Legion meets Mondays 7:35 p.m. in the St. Joachim Room of the St. Mary Lyceum, 313 Duke Street. Meetings last up to 90 minutes. For more information, contact Linda Melone or just drop in to a meeting.
The Society of the Patricians meets on 4th Saturdays, 9 to 11 a.m. in the St. Mary Lyceum. All Catholic adults are invited to participate in this Legion sponsored monthly discussion group that gives ordinary Catholics an opportunity to build upon their knowledge of the faith in a prayerful, family setting. The topic for each meeting is chosen by participants at the prior meeting and is announced in the bulletin. Father John De Celles serves as Spiritual Director and summarizes the discussion. Refreshments are provided. For more information contact Kathleen McKeon.
For information about the Legion of Mary and other Patricians events in the Arlington Diocese, click on this link to the Arlington Regia.
Saint Mary Catholic Church
310 South Royal Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Rectory: 310 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Phone: 703-836-4100 Fax: 703-549-3605
www.saintmaryparish.net