Welcome to the Mother Mary Morning Star Chapter webpage serving the Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina. The Magnificat Ministry began in 1981 by a group of Catholic women from the Archdiocese of New Orleans who wanted to create a way for Catholic women to share their faith in a relaxed social setting. The Magnificat Ministry has grown to 105 Chapters world-wide. The Mother Mary Morning Star chapter was started in 2020 after two women were brought together at a Magnificat conference, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to start a chapter in North Carolina. Although St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Clayton was the founding place of our Chapter, we use our chapter Marian name, Mother Mary Morning Star, to represent that we serve all Catholic women in the Diocese of Raleigh. We are a ministry of Catholic women seeking to grow in faith through ministering and extending hospitality to other women, inspired by Mary’s visitation to Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-45).
Magnificat Meal
Hosted by the Mother Mary Morning Star Chapter
May 30, 2026
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
(Lunch will be served at 11:30 am)
St. Ann Catholic Church
Parish Center
4057 US-70 BUS, Clayton, NC 27520
Our Guest Speaker: Pat Attiliis
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)
Pat was born and raised in Northern Virginia, where her Catholic faith was woven into her life from the very beginning. She attended Catholic schools through high school and grew up as the daughter of a Catholic father and a Baptist mother, the youngest of four children with three older brothers. Her family roots and early formation nurtured a deep love for the Church that has guided her throughout her life. She is the proud mother of three sons and one daughter and the joyful grandmother of ten grandchildren. Professionally, Pat devoted many years to serving others in the medical field, working in Chiropractic, OBGYN, and Psychiatry. For forty‑five years, Pat was an active member of Church of the Nativity in Burke, Virginia. During those decades, she served her parish community in many ministries: as a prayer group leader, an Eucharistic minister, and a CCD teacher for twenty‑six years. She also served on the Diocese of Arlington’s monthly Healing Mass prayer team and was trained and active in the Unbound ministry for many years. Her love for evangelization led her on several mission trips to Europe, where she ministered to seminarians, novices, and priests—experiences that deepened her trust in the Holy Spirit and her desire to serve. After moving to North Carolina three years ago, Pat quickly became a vibrant part of the Catholic community. She now serves on the leadership and core team for the Hearts of Fire prayer group at St. Mary Magdalene in Apex and is a member of the Board of the Charismatic Renewal for the Diocese of Raleigh. Pat loves serving the Lord, spending time with her family, traveling, praise and worship, and living in the love, peace, and freedom that Jesus has brought into her life.
♥ Prayer Teams are available after the meal for personal prayer.
Tickets & Reservations
PLEASE request your tickets by 5/26/26
You may use PayPal, Credit Card, or Debit Card
Mail-In Registration is also available for $25 per ticket. You can download and print the form by clicking below.
Click here to print your Mail-In Registration form
Please make checks payable to Magnificat Clayton and mail to Peggy Morgan, 182 Flowers Crest Way, Clayton, NC, 27527
Love Magnificat? Want to get more involved?
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Hospitality Chair – Organizes table hostesses and greeters
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Communications Chair – Coordinates emails, flyers, and simple marketing.
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Decorations Chair – Lead a small team in setting up for the meal
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AV Chair – Runs PowerPoint Slides
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Table Hostess – Engages others at a table and answers questions about Magnificat
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Greeters – Welcoming others to our Magnificat Meals upon arrival
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Parish Liaisons – Working with your parish to publish Magnificat Meal information in bulletins and share about Magnificat
Please email the Chapter email or contact any member of the Chapter Service Team for more information on these positions.
Service Team Members
Delia Smith, Coordinator………………….. (919) 889-2875
Laura Bardascino, Asst. Coord………….. (916) 529-2116
Vita Napoli, Secretary………………………. (516) 316-7854
Peggy Morgan, Treasurer ………………… (309) 339-9725
Spiritual Advisor: Father Lourduraj Alapaty
Email Us At: Mothermarymorningstarnc@gmail.com
Upcoming Meals in 2026
- September 12, 2026, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Raleigh
- December (TBA) 2026, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, TBD, Spiritual Night of Enrichment and Potluck
Rosary Blanket of Prayer
Remember our chapter’s commitment to Eucharistic Adoration and to pray the Rosary on the 24th of each month at 7 PM for the intentions of Magnificat, Sanctity of Life, Marriage and Family, and World Peace. To join us, you can download a free version of Microsoft Teams to your device.
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.” If you are called to starting a Magnificat prayer group, please contact us at mothermarymorningstarnc@gmail.com
History of the Mother Mary Morning Star Chapter
We are the first Magnificat Chapter in North Carolina and in the Diocese of Raleigh.
The journey to establishing this Magnificat Chapter started when our founding Coordinator, Maria Jones, heard about the Magnificat Ministry at a Catholic Charismatic Conference in NC. Little did she know that the Holy Spirit was planting a seed in her heart to begin a Chapter in North Carolina. In late 2014, while in prayer, the Lord spoke to Maria’s heart that he wanted her to work in women’s ministry. She said, “Yes, Lord, but what do you want me to do?” Magnificat is what she heard. After contacting the Central office and inquiring about the process, the discernment process began. In 2015, Maria attended the Magnificat Leadership Conference in Washington, DC. At this conference, she met Cecilia Soporowska, who was also looking for a new Magnificat home in North Carolina. Cecilia, a member of Magnificat since 2008 in New York, would go on to become the Assistant Coordinator, and the two Sisters in Christ set off on the Chapter Formation journey. Through many prayers, perseverance, and dedication, Mother Mary Morning Star became a licensed Chapter on July 1, 2020. The founding chapter service team included Maria Jones (Coordinator), Cecilia Soporowska (Assistant Coordinator), Peggy Morgan (Treasurer), and Vita Napoli (Secretary).
