We welcome you to the webpage of Mary’s Garden Chapter of Magnificat in Lexington, Kentucky. 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 Prayer Breakfast

Hosted by the Mary’s Garden Lexington Chapter

April 25th, 2026

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Mass at 8:00 am

Location:
Cathedral of Christ the King

Our Guest Speaker: Claudia Casasola

Claudia is a parishioner of Christ the King since 2018. She is a graduate of the Encounter School of Ministry, and now volunteers as an instructor; teaching and equipping the laity to be light in their spheres of influence. She is a leader in the Friday night Charismatic meeting, and member of the Diocesan Charismatic Renewal Commission. Her ministry has taken her to a healing mission in Belize, where she witnessed the power of God’s miracles. Claudia loves to pray with others, partner with the Holy Spirit, and share the boundless love of God. Known for her contagious joy and “holy laughter,” she brings light and encouragement wherever she goes.Come and be inspired by Claudia’s journey—how God transformed her from simply saying “I’ve got a feeling…” to living fully in the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Her story is a joyful witness to God’s love, and an invitation to experience His Spirit in a deeper way.

Claudia es feligresa de Cristo Rey desde 2018. Se graduó de la Escuela de Ministerio Encounter y ahora es instructora voluntaria, enseñando y capacitando a los laicos para ser luz en sus ámbitos de influencia. Es líder de la reunión carismática de los viernes por la noche y                                  miembro de la Comisión Diocesana de Renovación Carismática. Su ministerio la ha llevado a una misión de sanación en Belice, donde fue testigo del poder de los milagros de Dios. A Claudia le encanta orar con otros, colaborar con el Espíritu Santo y compartir el amor infinito de Dios.Conocida por su alegría contagiosa y su “risa santa”, lleva luz y ánimo dondequiera que va. Venga y déjese inspirar por la experiencia de Claudia: cómo Dios la transformó de simplemente decir  “Tengo un
presentimiento… ” a vivir plenamente en la presencia y el poder del Espíritu Santo. Su historia es un testimonio gozoso del amor de Dios y una invitación a experimentar su Espíritu de una manera más profunda.

Tickets & Reservations

Please contact Pat Hunt by email at: magnificatrsvp@gmail.com by April 17, 2026, to reserve a spot. An email confirmation will be sent to you. Payment of $15.00 can be made at the time of the breakfast for those with reservations.

MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM

Questions? Contact Ellen Grisanti ellen.grisanti@gmail.com

or Pat Hunt pwhunt27@aol.com.

Upcoming Events for Our Chapter: 2026

4/25/2026- Claudia Casasola

10/3/2026- TBA

12/5/2026- TBA

Rosary Blanket of Prayer

Remember our chapter’s commitment to Eucharistic Adoration and to pray the Rosary on the 27th of each month for the intentions of Magnificat, Sanctity of Life, Our Beloved Priests, Marriage & Family, and World Peace.

Service Team Members

Laura Westbrook – Coordinator – lauralkw@twc.com – 859-229-1801
Laura Eklund – Assistant Coordinator –painterlauraeklund@hotmail.com
Pat Hunt – Treasurer – pwhunt27@aol.com
Donna Goodman – Historian – donnadgoodman@hotmail.com
Ellen Grisanti – Secretary – ellen.grisanti@gmail.com 859- 227-8978
Fr. Michael Flanagan – Spiritual Advisor – mflanagan@cdlex.org – 859-552-5834
For more information about Magnificat contact any Service Team member above.

To be added to our Mailing List, send an email to Ellen Grisanti at ellen.grisanti@gmail.com

History of Mary’s Garden Chapter, Lexington, KY

Chapter Established in 1994

Mary’s Garden Lexington Chapter Magnificat was started and named by Lyn Northam.  The desire for such a Ministry consumed her until its fruition.  The pioneer Service Team members were: Lyn Northam, Judy Paternostro, Anne Sension, Linda Harris, Lou Mattone, and Pat Rupinen.

After formation, the very first Magnificat Breakfast was held on March 26, 1994 at the former Convent at Christ the King in Lexington.  The first Magnificat Speaker was Nancy Shuman, and about thirty women were in attendance.

Decades later, the chapter is growing strong.  As at the year 2023 to date Service Team members are: Laura Westbrook –Coordinator; Laura Eklund –Asst. Coordinator; Ellen Grisanti -Secretary; Pat Hunt – Treasurer, Donna Goodman-Historian.  The Chapter’s Spiritual Adviser is Fr Michael Flanagan.   The Chapter celebrated its twentieth anniversary in 2014 and recently celebrated 25 years anniversary on February 23 2019.