π΅ The Society of Mary was founded in 1931, on the uniting of two similar societies: the Confraternity of Our Lady (formed in 1880) and the League of Our Lady (formed in 1902). Although Anglican in origin there are non-Anglican members of the society and they can be found all over the world, the main regional organisations being in England, America and Australia. The Society's magazine, called AVE, is published three times per year. The Society is "dedicated to the Glory of God and the Holy Incarnation of Christ under the invocation of Our Lady, Help of Christians."
The objectives of the society are:
Β· To love and honour Mary
Β· To spread devotion to her in reparation for past neglect and misunderstanding
Β· To take Mary as a model in purity, personal relationships and family life
Members of the society keep a rule of life that includes traditional Marian devotions (such as the Angelus and the Rosary), intercession for the faithful departed members of the Society, participation in Mass on the major Marian feasts and solemnities and active engagement in apostolic work.
Society website: https://societyofmary.weebly.com/
Queen of all the Saints' Ward, Bournemouth
There have been Members of the Society of Mary in Bournemouth for over eighty years. After forty-eight years at St Stephen's Church the Ward and Banner passed to St Ambrose Church, in 2014, with Fr Adrian Pearce as the Ward Superior and Henry Frier as Ward Secretary. On Henry's death, his widow, Dorothy, took over before passing the baton to Jean Rundell, who was succeeded by Sally Lloyd in 2026.
Ward Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SOMBournemouth
For more details of Ward activities see the Facebook page or contact:
Sally Lloyd: Tel. 07866 482366 or email [email protected]
Saturday, 3rd January, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Rosary and Mass (Mary, the Holy Mother of God) followed by refreshments
Lady Chapel, St Ambrose Church
Saturday, 21st March, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Rosary and Mass (Annunciation) followed by refreshments
Lady Chapel, St Ambrose Church
Tuesday, 21st April, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Confirmation and Festival Eucharist for the Catholic Societies (SSC, GSS, CBS, Society of Mary, etc.)
Principal Celebrant: The Right Revd Luke Irvine-Capel, SSC, Bishop of Richborough
followed by refreshments
St Ambrose Church, Bournemouth
Saturday, 2nd May, 2026
May Devotion at St Silas Church, Kentish Town, London, NW5 3QP
followed by a Procession of Our Lady to Holy Trinity Church, Hartland Road, NW1 8DE.
1:50pm Lunch in Holy Trinity Church Hall (Β£10 donation).
3:30 p.m. AGM of the Society of Mary.
4:00 p.m. Solemn Vespers, Sermon and Pontifical Benediction.
Preacher: the Rt Rev'd Luke Irvine-Capel, Bishop of Richborough.
A coach, subsidised by the Society, will be running from St Ambrose Church
Saturday, 4th July, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Rosary and Mass (Visitation of Our Lady) followed by refreshments
Lady Chapel, St Ambrose Church
Saturday, 5th September, 2026
The Glastonbury Pilgrimage
Glastonbury Abbey, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EL.
A coach will be running from St Ambrose Church.
Volunteers to carry banners, thuribles, candles, etc., in the robed procession will be welcome.
Saturday, 3rd October, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Rosary and Mass (Annunciation) followed by refreshments
Lady Chapel, St Ambrose Church
also (the same day)
Saturday, 3rd October, 2026
October Devotion at All Saints' Church, North Street, York, YO1 6JD
12noon Mass. Celebrant the Rt Rev'd & Rt Hon David Hope, sometime Archbishop of York.
2.30pm Rosary, Sermon, Procession and Benediction. Preacher: the Rt Rev'd & Rt Hon David Hope.
Saturday, 31st October, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (t.b.c.)
Rosary and Mass (for departed members) followed by AGM and refreshments
Lady Chapel, St Ambrose Church
Saturday, 5th December, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Rosary and Mass (Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary) followed by refreshments
Lady Chapel, St Ambrose Church
The Memorare Prayer
Remember, most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection,
implored your help or sought your intercession was left unaided.
Inspired with this confidence, I fly to you, Virgin of virgins, my Mother.
To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions,
but in your mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.