Contact:
Donna Chmielarski, Ticket ChairwomanMary, Woman of Faith Chapter
magnificat0296@gmail.com
(205) 408-0308
When
Saturday, November 2, 2019
from 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Doors open at 9:15 a.m.
Rosary will be prayed at 9:00 a.m. in an adjoining room.
Where
St. Elias Parish Hall
836 8th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35205
Driving Directions
Please click on Driving Directions above for detailed and printable Google map directions.
Prayer For Our Country
O Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy, at this most critical time, we entrust the United States of America to your loving care. Most Holy Mother, we beg you to reclaim this land for the glory of your Son. Overwhelmed with the burden of the sins of our nation, we cry to you from the depths of our hearts and seek refuge in your motherly protection.
Look down with mercy upon us and touch the hearts of our people. Open our minds to the great worth of human life and to the responsibilities that accompany human freedom. Free us from the falsehoods that lead to the evil of abortion and threaten the sanctity of family life. Grant our country the wisdom to proclaim that God's law is the foundation on which this nation was founded, and that He alone is the True Source of our cherished rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. O Merciful Mother, give us the courage to reject the culture of death and the strength to build a new Culture of Life. Amen
The Book Seller
After the meal be sure to stop by the book table and check out some of the wonderful books and gift items.
Books can be ordered anytime from Ruth, The Book Seller, at books35202@yahoo.com
Magnificat CD Sales
Order a CD of the testimony of our current and past speakers. CD's are $6.00 each and can be purchased after the meal. Contact Sally Smith at mustardsally14@gmail.com for a list of available CD's.
Recent comments from our Magnificat sisters-in-Christ who attended a meal...
Meal was very good! [Our hostess] was very kind and serving all the time. All was beautiful even the music. Everyone so gracious. Thank you. God Bless
What a blessed event! Praise God!
The ladies of Magnificat are amazing and a blessing to all who attend.
Love you ladies! You're daily in my prayers.
Thank you for a wonderful, meaningful and inspiring event...an honor to be among this amazing fellowship of women.
What a wonderful organization. I'm sure the works are rewarding. The lunch was awesome. Also the fellowship was great. Looking forward to hearing the speaker talk.
Wonderful message and great meal. Really enjoyed the program.
Thanks for a delicious meal. Your service is much appreciated.
When I come I feel so welcomed and a part of a woman - loved, shared, environment.
Brings together Women of Faith!
Feel blessed to know so many beautiful women of God!
I Love Magnificat!
Keep up the good work - ya'll do a wonderful job. God Bless you all.
Magnificat has helped me to grow spiritually in ways I would never have experienced otherwise!
Thank you for all you do. You are so appreciated. I do pray for ya'll everyday!
The blessings the meal has given me today have renewed my spirit which was at a uncomfortably low. God is Great and so is Magnificat!!
Not enough paper to tell you what it [Magnificat] has meant in my life.
Love seeing all the beautiful ladies from across the diocese!
Filled with faith-full moments
You are wonderful. It is good that Magnificat exists to hold together Catholic women. Do not get discouraged, ever!
The service team is doing an amazing job, keep up the great work!!!! (thanks, we feel the same way about our Advisory team of ladies and volunteers that help us in so many ways. The meals wouldn't be a success without them.)
I love all "you-all" do for Mary and her children.
[She] was a very pleasant and welcoming hostess. I brought my [guests], all from different or no churches, and they all felt welcome.
Keep up the good work!
Thanks ladies! Your comments are a blessing to all of us!
Mary, Woman of Faith Chapter
invites you to our
November 2nd Prayer Breakfast
About our Speaker:
Patty Tucker
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." - Psalm46-1
Patty Tucker, a cradle Catholic, was born in New Jersey and raised in Ft. Payne with eight siblings. She has been married to her husband, Michael, for 40 years, and they are members of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church where Patty says she came to know and love God. She was a Religious Education Teacher for seven years and is currently a member of the Parish Council and also serves in numerous other ministries.
Patty enjoyed 25 years in the tourism industry, working with the DeSoto State Park and as Director of Tourism for DeKalb County. She was a member of the Fort Payne Kiwanis Club where she received numerous certificates for her work and was named Kiwanian of the Year. Patty’s love of nature photography gives her the sense of being close to God. During her employment, her photos were featured in many travel guidebooks, National Geographic, and Newsweek Magazines.
Patty’s terrible childhood brought her to God as she had nowhere else to turn. She suffered with epilepsy, convulsions and abuse. Marrying in 1979 immediately following high school graduation, Patty soon suffered from infertility and was told she could never have children. Throughout the decades, Patty continued to bury the pain of her youth which caused her to be diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome and was also the root of serious heart problems.
The strength Patty received from the Lord to overcome the monumental struggles in her life can only be compared to the strength given to David as he faced the giant Goliath! In spite of her many trials, Patty exudes an easily recognized Christian joy. She shows no anger or resentment, but only expresses forgiveness. She says, “I could not have made it through this crazy, difficult life without God.” Throughout her career she was able to use her painful experiences to help others with their problems.
Patty states the most powerful way God impacted her life was when He sent Michael to her, and her life was forever changed for the better. However, it was only after attending a Cursillo Weekend in 2010 that she was able to talk about her pain and to seek the proper help. She is grateful for the wonderful spiritual leaders and dear friends God has placed in her life who have helped her through some of her darkest days. Patty will share how her pain nearly destroyed her and caused her to question her relationship with God. Patty says, “God knows I need Him, every hour of every day, and I find comfort in knowing He says to me, ’You are Mine.’”
To purchase your ticket online just click on the "Register now" box
Online payment is available for $16.00 (includes the convenience fee) using PayPal with a credit or debit card. You do not need to have a Pay Pal account. You may also purchase additional tickets for any guests you would like to bring to the meal. When your transaction is complete you may print your online ticket from your computer.
Tickets by mail are available from our Ticket Chairwoman.
Please send your name, the names and phone numbers of others desiring tickets,
a check made out to "Magnificat" for the number of tickets ordered,
and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
Magnificat Tickets, 5220 Crossings Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35242.
Tickets by mail are $15.00 per person. Your request must be postmarked by
October 23, 2019 to allow adequate time to receive your ticket.
Tickets for priests and religious are complimentary, but reservations are required
and this may be done online or by contacting Donna Chmielarski at 205-408-0308.
If you are unable to afford a ticket but want to attend the meal, please call Donna and arrangements will be made for a ticket to be sent to you.
Tickets are also available from Alpha Church Supply and Gifts, 121 West Valley Ave., Birmingham, AL 35209. Phone (205) 942-5750.
Ticket sales end Monday, October 28, 2019 at 11:00 PM.
No tickets are sold at the door.
Doors open at 9:15 a.m. for open seating .
The Rosary will be prayed prior to the meal at 9:00 a.m. in an adjoining room.
Confessions will be available at the end of the meal.
Religious books, gifts and CD's are available for purchase at the end of the meal.
Since the day is designed to speak to the hearts of women, free of distractions, it is respectfully requested that young children under the age of 14 not be in attendance.
Upcoming Meals in 2020 (Save the date!)
January 25, 2020 Luncheon at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Hall, Birmingham.
Speaker: TBA
May 2, 2020 Breakfast at Our Lady of Fatima Parish Hall, Birmingham.
Speaker: TBA
August 22, 2020 Breakfast at St. Elias Parish Hall, Birmingham.
Speaker: Mary Wilson
Be sure to visit the Mary, Woman of Faith Chapter website
and Facebook page!
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Other Information
Rosary Blanket of Prayer: remember our Chapter's committment to Eucharistic Adoration and to pray the Rosary on the 2nd of each month for the intentions of Magnificat, Sanctity of Life, Marriage and Family, and World Peace.
Rejoice in the Lord Charismatic Prayer Group meets Wednesdays at Our Lady of Sorrows Family Life Center in the Library at 1:30 p.m. Contact Olga Coburn 205-822-4366 or Janet Waters 205-979-4196
St. Albert's Charismatic Prayer Group meets Thursdays at Our Lady of Sorrows Family Life Center in room 103 at 7:00 p.m. Contact Ray Makofsky 205-999-8947
Magnify the Lord Charismatic Prayer Group meets 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at Our Lady of Sorrows Family Life Center Library at 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact Lisa Henderson 205-540-0213 or e-mail lh7397@att.com or Donna Chmielarski 205-408-0308.
For more information on other Charismatic Prayer Groups visit: www.catholiccharismaticrenewal.org