We welcome you to the webpage of Mary, Cause of Our Joy Chapter of Magnificat in Phoenix, Arizona. These are exciting times that we live in and Magnificat was begun in 1981 for such a time as this. There are now over 100 chapters throughout the United States and its territories and in many foreign countries.
Magnificat Meal
Hosted by the Mary, Cause of Our Joy Chapter of Magnificat
September 14, 2024
Lunch
11:15 am – 2:30 pm
Doors open at 11:00 am for open seating
Location
St. Daniel the Prophet Catholic Parish
1030 N. Hayden Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Our Guest Speaker: Lynn Casasnovas
Lynn was studying for her degree in dietetics at Northern Michigan University when she met and married her husband, Rene, who was stationed at KI Sawyer Air Force Base in the upper peninsula – Marquette, Michigan. As a child she moved continually, never living in the same house for more than 3 years. She believed this prepared her for a move to Puerto Rico, as a newlywed in her early twenties. In Puerto Rico she worked in the hotel industry as a Front Office manager and became fluent in Spanish. After moving to Phoenix she worked for 35 years in the financial field and earned six securities licenses. Using her licenses and experience she oversaw the activities of security brokers and approved communications to the public. Lynn retired as a director of product development for a security firm’s client website.
She has volunteered as a catechist for over 30 years and is certified in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, facilitating levels 1 and 2 for children from ages 3-8.
Lynn and Rene have lived in Phoenix for 37 years and currently reside in Waddell. They have 3 children and 6 grandchildren. They are both active members of Worklight and the Life in the Spirit Christian groups. She loves to sew, read and travel.
Tickets & Reservations
Deadline for registration is Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.
Online Tickets
Tickets to the Meal are $18.00 (+$1.82 secure site service fee)
Registration click on link: eventbrite.com
Registrations receipts will be emailed to the payee.
By Mail:
Please Mail check for $18 per person, payable to “Phoenix Magnificat” to:
Magnificat Tickets
c/o Esther Ramirez
10604 N 53rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
623-565-0304 (checks only, please include your e-mail in your correspondence.)
No tickets are sold at the door.
Tickets are $18 and must be purchased in advance to secure your reservation. Your check will serve as your receipt and for all registrations, we will have an electronic record of your purchase and your name tag at the door.
Tickets for priests, deacons, religious brothers and sisters are complimentary, but reservations are required.
Questions- Please contact Asst. Coordinator, Cathy Cato at 480-364-5209.
If you are unable to afford a ticket but want to attend the meal, please email Maureen Kight will be made for your ticket. E-mail is: phxmagnificat@gmail.com
Upcoming Meals & Events for Our Chapter — 2024-2025
September 14, 2024, Speaker, Lynn Casasnovas, Managing Director at Schwab Institutional, Retired
St. Daniel’s Roman Catholic Church, 1030 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ
December 14, 2024, Speaker Kay Kandas, Co-Founder, Magis Women,
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 9728 E. Palmeras Dr., Sun City, AZ
March 8, 2025, Speaker Gloria Roberts, Former Coordinator, Pima East Vicariate Chapter of Magnificat in Tucson, Arizona, Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 3550 E. Knox Rd., Phoenix, AZ (Ahwatukee) 85044
June 14, 2025, Speaker, TBA Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church, 11300 N. 64th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Rosary Blanket of Prayer
Remember our chapter’s commitment to Eucharistic Adoration and to pray the Rosary on the 14th of each month for the intentions of Magnificat, Sanctity of Life, Marriage and Family, and World Peace.
Our Prayer Groups
Is God calling you to be in a Prayer Group? Jesus said “Wherever two or three are gathered in My Name, there I am in their midst.” Our prayer groups are open to all.
Our diocesan prayer groups are open to all. At this time, the website is unavailable.
Service Team Members
Maureen Kight, Coordinator
Cathy Cato, Assistant Coordinator
Mei-An Gregorio, Secretary
Esther Ramirez, Treasurer
Kathy Danley, Historian
Fr. John Ssegawa, Spiritual Advisor
If you would like to help with a Ministry of Magnificat, or if you have a question or comment for our Service Team, or if you would like to be on our Mailing list for future events, please contact Maureen Kight at phxmagnificat@gmail.com
To visit our Chapter’s website, click here: Mary Cause of our Joy
To visit our Facebook page, please click here: Phoenix Chapter Facebook Page
To visit our personal website, go to: https://aa-ok0.wixsite.com/magnificat-arizona
History of Mary, Cause of Our Joy Chapter
[Diocese of Phoenix, Arizona] Est. 2010The spark for the Phoenix Chapter of Magnificat came on the evening of September 19th, 2010. It all began when founding Coordinator, Laurie Walsh met Carolyn Wright who gave her a brochure at a Charismatic Conference in Phoenix. Laurie had just retired and was at the conference specifically asking God, “Do you want me to start a ministry?” Within moments, Carolyn who was a total stranger up to that moment, was prompted by the Holy Spirit to hand Laurie the Magnificat Ministry brochure.
From that day on, Laurie, Holly Burke and Cathy Cato began holding discernment meetings in the Diocesan Offices in Phoenix. They completed all of the requirements to become a Chapter and during this time, many women came in and out of the meetings. Just before the first meal, Mary called the two women, Maureen Kight and Sharon Wnuk, who would come aboard to complete the service team of five women.
The inaugural meal was held five years to the day after the meeting took place between Laurie Walsh and Carolyn Wright; Sept. 19, 2015. Carolyn flew out from her chapter in Birmingham, AL to surprise the team and be in attendance. The first speaker was the regional representative, Barbara Serba, and spirits soared throughout the entire weekend.
Barbara purchased a beautiful statue of Our Lady of Fatima as a gift to the new chapter and under her patronage, wonderful things came to pass. With a turnout at the first meal of over 200 women, and over 300 at the most recent in May of 2017. The Advisory Team began to form. Soon there were regular attendees who were signing up to work within the various committees.
While the early days were very challenging, the women were shown at every turn, that this work is the work of Our Blessed Mother. There were many miracles, signs and wonders along the journey. The bond established within the team under the mantle of Our Lady Cause of Our Joy is a treasure that has grown stronger and sweeter over time. A gradual but truly wonderful transformation takes place once one sets her hand to the plow in Mary’s lovely garden.
Last Updated on July 14, 2024.
