Contact:
Catherine Patton, Ticket ChairwomanMary, Woman of Faith Chapter
magnificat0296@gmail.com
(205) 680-6007
When
Saturday, October 3, 2015
from 9:30AM-12:30PM
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.
Use the enlarged parking area on the north side of the church.
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 or 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.
Please email the soup recipe! It was delicious, all of the food was- thank you for all you ladies do. 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.
The meal was absolutely delicious. Soup fantastic.
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 a
Magnificat Prayer Breakfast
About Our Speaker:
Melanie McNary
“My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.”
2 Corinthians 12:9
Is God's grace sufficient? Come hear how one woman gives testimony to that fact!
Our speaker, Melanie McNary, has courageously confronted significant challenges in all phases of her life. She clearly sees and understands God's work through her mother's death, her husband's seizure disorder, her estranged relationship with her father and workplace obstacles.
Melanie was born in Montgomery, AL. Her family traveled a great deal because her father was in the Marine Corps. As faithful Catholics, Melanie's parents sent their three daughters to weekly catechism. Following her high school graduation, she worked for Regions Bank and was transferred to Birmingham in 1985. Working full time and taking night classes, Melanie graduated Cum Laude from the University of Alabama in Birmingham in 1991 with a major in Human Resources.
Melanie has been married to her husband, Blair, for 22 years. They have no children, but they love the supporting roles of aunt, uncle and godparents in their families. As a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Melanie serves as chair of the Finance Committee and leads the Lector Ministry. Her Cursillo experiences have influenced her to lead and serve in many other ministries.
Melanie recently held the position of Vice President, Human Resources for eight years and was selected as Top HR Director by Birmingham Business Journal in 2009. Even with all of her success, Melanie readily admits God's recognition of her accomplishments is all she needs. Through her tremendous spiritual growth, Melanie learned of God's love, power and grace. She says, "My path at work was not about me, but of being in service to others by opening doors and providing support."
Persevering in faith, this obedient woman accepted God's will and found joy in the valleys of her life. Melanie says without a doubt, "GOD'S GOT IT!!!!"
To purchase your ticket online just click on the "Register now" box
Online payment is available for $11.00 (includes the convenience fee) using PayPal with a credit or debit card. 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:
Catherine Patton, 486 Westridge Drive, Trafford, AL 35172.
Tickets by mail are $10.00 per person. Your request must be postmarked by
September 25, 2015 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 Catherine Patton.
If you are unable to afford a ticket but want to attend the meal, please call Catherine Patton (205-680-6007) 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 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 6:00 PM.
No tickets are sold at the door.
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
The Rosary will be prayed prior to the meal at 9 AM in a designated room.
Confessions will be available at the end of the meal.
Religious books, gifts and CD's are available at 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 2016 (Save the date!)
February 6, 2016 20th Anniversary Luncheon at Our Lady of the Valley Social Hall Speaker: Most Reverend David E. Foley
Be sure to visit the Mary, Woman of Faith Chapter website
and Facebook page!
Click on the links below:
www. magnificat-ministry.net/chapters/chapter-websites/birmingham-al
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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 1:30pm. Contact Olga Coburn 205-822-4366
St. Albert's Charismatic Prayer Group meets Thursdays at Our Lady of Sorrows Family Life Center in room 103 at 7:00pm. 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 8:30 AM. Contact Lisa Henderson by phone 205-540-0213 or e-mail lh7397@att.com
For more information on other Charismatic Prayer Groups visit: www.catholiccharismaticrenewal.org