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Devotional Societies
Individual
members of the parish
participate in a number of
Anglican devotional societies. For information about these societies and
their role in parish life, please call 202.347.8161.
Confraternity of the
Blessed Sacrament
The oldest devotional society in the Anglican Communion, the confraternity
promotes the honor due the Presence of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament
of His Body and Blood. It also promotes the reservation of the Blessed
Sacrament for communion and devotion.
The Ascension and Saint Agnes Chapter of the Confraternity of the Blessed
Sacrament holds devotions on a periodic basis. These devotions includethe
Blessed Sacrament Beads and the Litany of the Blessed Sacrament. The Parish
Chapter always meets for these devotions during Lent and Advent, the Feast
of Corpus Christi, and the Feast of the Precious Blood as well as other
times of the year. We also encourage everyone to spend time with
the Blessed Sacrament during the Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament
and the watch at the Altar of Repose on Maundy Thursday.
Ecumenical Society
of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Ecumenical Society of BVM
"exists to advance the theological and pastoral understanding of
the place of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Church and to promote ecumenical
devotion." Scholarly papers and lectures are offered periodically
in support of the society's objectives. Regina
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Guild of All Souls
This organization
places pre-eminence in personal piety and devotion. The principal objective
of the Guild
is to promote the Church's teaching of intercessory prayer for the dying
and for the repose of the souls of the departed. For the date and place
of the Guild's annual meeting and Mass and for other information, please
call 202.347.8161.
The Ascension and Saint Agnes Chapter of the Guild of All Souls holds
devotions on a periodic basis. These devotions include the Rosary For
the Dead, the Litany For the Faithful Departed, and the Office For the
Dead. The Parish Guild always meets for these devotions during Lent and
Advent and on All Souls Day as well as other times of the year.
Society
of King Charles the Martyr
Founded in England in 1894, the society
witnesses to the "powerful intercession of the Royal Martyr Charles"
and asks each member to honor the society's purpose to pray for the Anglican
Communion, that it may continue devotion and honor to St. Charles, whose
martyrdom occurred on 30 January 1649.
Society of Mary
Founded as an Anglican
society to love and honor Mary, the society
is dedicated to the glory of God in "honor of the Holy Incarnation
under the invocation of Our Lady, Help of Christians." Originally
founded in England, the society's membership is world wide. Its autonomous
American Region has over 1,100 cells and wards throughout North America.
Members pray for departed associates of the society and offer rosary devotion
on Sundays and principal feasts of Our Lady. Regina
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The Parish Ward of the Society of Mary meets for devotions immediately
following the High Solemn Mass on the first Sunday of every month. These
devotions include the Dominican Rosary, the Scriptural Rosary, the Rosary
of the Seven Joys (The Franciscan Crown), and the Rosary of the Seven
Sorrows (The Servite Crown). The Parish Ward also sponsors annual pilgrimages
to the Washington National Cathedral, the Franciscan Monastery of the
Holy Land in Washington, the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception also
in Washington, and All Saints Convent in Catonsville, Maryland.
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Order of St. Vincent
The Order exists to emphasize a world-wide fellowship of lay ministers
associated with sanctuary service. We hold a common Rule of Life based
on prayer and the Sacraments. We encourage knowledge, understanding and
preservation of traditional rituals and proper liturgics. We promote mentorship
among members of all ages to build a sound foundation of adult churchmanship.
We pray that all lay ministers will consider their work a holy vocation.
In order to accomplish these goals, we strive to promote holy living among
our members and to promote loyalty, cooperation and support for our ecclesiastical
leaders. We teach the complete Sacramental Faith of the Church. We encourage
each other to regular attendance at the Holy Eucharist, and more careful
preparation for Its reception. We promote unity and friendship among all
lay ministers.
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