Contact:
Donna Chmielarski, Ticket ChairwomanMary, Woman of Faith Chapter
magnificat0296@gmail.com
(205) 408-0308
When
Saturday, April 15, 2023
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
Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Hall
1728 Oxmoor Road
Birmingham, AL 35209
Driving Directions
Please click on Driving Directions above for detailed and printable Google map directions.
Mary, Woman of Faith
O Mary, Mother of Christ and
Mother of our Catholic Church,
may all women of the world take you
as their model of what it
means to be a woman.
May you, who are the Woman of Faith,
lead us by the power of the Spirit
to a new evangelization of the world.
Written by Bishop David E. Foley
February 1996
CD and Book Sales
After the meal be sure to stop by the Book/CD table.
Autographed copies of "Walking the Way of the Cross for Caregivers" by Michelle Johnson will be available for purchase.
Magnificat Proclaims and Magnificat Proclaims: Holy Orders books are also available for purchase. Both of these books features 19 powerful and inspiring testimonies from laywomen and clergy.
Order a CD of the testimonies of our speakers. CD's are $6.00 each and can be purchased at the meal or 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
April 15th Prayer Breakfast
About our Speaker:
Michelle Laque Johnson
'For I know the plans I have for you." declares the Lord,
"plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future."
— Jeremiah 29:11
Michelle Laque Johnson compares her experiences with the suffering and death of loved ones to walking “the Way of the Cross” with Jesus. Her humble trust and faith in the “One who loves you more than you love yourself,” carried her through a heartbreaking eight-year caregiving journey with her husband.
Michelle was married to Stuart Johnson for 35 years before he died of cancer. Even while working a full time job, she was her husband’s sole caregiver as he suffered through a leg amputation and the devastation of becoming a quadriplegic. As hard as it was, this journey deepened their love for each other!
Michelle has more than 30 years of journalism and communications experience. She currently serves as Director of Communications for EWTN. She holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University and a Master’s degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology from San Diego State University. Michelle is a fully professed Secular Carmelite and the author of Walking the Way of the Cross for Caregivers. This book shows how to cope practically, emotionally and spiritually when a loved one has a serious illness. Autographed copies will be available for purchase at the meal.
Please have breakfast with us and listen to Michelle describe her journey as she “Walked the Way of the Cross” and continues to walk with God and experience His love, mercy and grace.
To purchase your ticket online just click on the "Register now" box
Ticket price includes a delicious catered breakfast.
Online payment is available for $21.00 (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 $20.00 per person. Your request must be postmarked by
April 7, 2023 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, April 10, 2023 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.
Since the day is designed to speak to the hearts of women, free of distractions, it is respectfully requested that young children not be in attendance.
Upcoming Meals and Events in 2023 (Save the date!)
August 26, 2023 Breakfast at St. Elias Parish Hall, Birmingham.
Speaker: TBA
October 28, 2023 Breakfast at St. Elias Parish Hall, Birmingham.
Speaker: Samantha Ryan Wadsworth
October 5-8, 2023 Magnificat International Leaders' Conference
Hyatt Regency, Pittsburgh International Airport, Pittsburgh, PA
Be sure to visit the Mary, Woman of Faith Chapter
Website and Facebook page!
Click on the links below:
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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
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 205-784-6273 or Donna Chmielarski 205-408-0308.
Mustard Seed Charismatic Prayer Group meets 1st and 3rd Monday of the month 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Sacred Heartof Jesus Church, Chapel 1301 Golden Springs Road, Anniston, AL 36207. Contact Allen and Sally Smith 256-835-9930
For more information on other Charismatic Prayer Groups visit: www.catholiccharismaticrenewal.org