In 1946, the women of the parish formed the Guild as an organization to encourage spiritual development and parish service. In 1954, the Guild changed its name and focus to the Blessed Virgin Sodality of St. Anne Parish. Its purpose, to foster devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary through prayer and good works, remains as important today as it was in those early days.

Over the years, the Blessed Virgin Sodality has been a vital part of the life of the parish and the community. In addition to sponsoring many spiritual activities, Sodality has been active in fundraising to help support the needs of the parish.

Today, to accommodate those women whose parishes do not include a Sodality, the organization has opened its membership to any Catholic woman, eighteen years and older. New members are received annually at a special Mass at which time they receive the Sodality medal. Meetings are held monthly through the year from September to May. The final meeting in May is generally a Mass with May procession, induction of new officers, and a celebratory banquet.

The Executive Board plans programs for the year with the assistance of the spiritual director. Programs are varied and aim to inform, entertain, and - most of all - to inspire. Many programs have served to increase awareness of social issues and church teachings.

To meet the needs of a variety of schedules, monthly meetings are held either on a Sunday morning, or on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening. Meetings begin with either Mass or a recitation of the Rosary, sometimes followed by Benediction.

In addition to regular meetings, Sodalists have been involved in many parish and community activities. Accepted parish activities initiated by the Sodality include making Baptismal Robes; conducting the “Sunshine Club,” a monthly meeting designed to entertain the elderly and offer them a venue for socialization; administering the Thanksgiving Basket program; baking and delivering cookies to shut-ins as a Valentine remembrance; hosting monthly Rosary recitations in member homes; and remembering the sick or families of the deceased with messages of condolences and prayers. Many Sodalists also offer their services to assist at the Neighborhood Supper, visit the nearby nursing home, bring Communion to shut-ins, recite the Rosary at wakes, and host parish receptions.