We welcome you to the webpage of the Mary Undoer of Knots Chapter of Magnificat in Suffolk County, New York. These are exciting times 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
The Suffolk County Chapter is planning spirit-filled events for the future. If you would like to meet like-minded women and have a joyful experience, then consider these areas of service. Greeters Hostesses De
To get involved with Magnificat in one of the service areas above, have a question or comment for our Service Team, or if you would like to be on our mailing list for future events, or 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 email us at magnificatofsuffolk@gmail.
MAGNIFICAT SERVICE TEAM
Eileen Benthal: Coordinator, Worship Leader
Marianna Garcia: Treasurer
Nancy Mazzola: Communications Point, Historian
Lori Dreyer: Volunteer Coordinator
Fr Roy Tvrdik, SMM: Spiritual Advisor
Prayer teams are available following the meal.
Please feel free to visit our Facebook page.
Our last Meal was on March 8, 2025.
Rosary Blanket of Prayer
Remember our chapter’s commitment to pray the Rosary on the 18th of each month, joining our sisters in Magnificat for the intentions of a New Pentecost, the Church, 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.
Personal Prayer Ministry
which prays with individuals following The Magnificat Breakfast.
Service Team Members
- Our Lady Undoer of Knots Chapter Service Team:
- Eileen Benthal-Coordinator
- Lisa Vigliotta- Secretary
- Nancy Mazzola-Communications Point
- Marianna Garcia-Treasurer
- Fr. Roy Tvrdik, SMM, 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 email us at magnificatofsuffolk@gmail.com .
History of Mary Undoer of Knots Chapter
Magnificat Suffolk County- Our Lady Undoer of Knots, began with a dream over 25 years ago and became an official Chapter in 2016. Over the years, through attending the Nassau County Magnificat events and some of the conferences in New Orleans and Washington, DC, a Suffolk County Chapter finally came together with a group of faith filled women with complimentary gifts and zeal for the Holy Spirit. Our Chapter was formed to officially move us into the phase of formation. During this time, we gathered women to pray at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Island in Manorville, NY, run by the Montfort Fathers. We called ourselves, “Heart and Hands”, praying to serve God’s women with Mary’s heart and Martha’s hands. (cf. Luke 10:38-42)
We hosted breakfasts as a prayer group and enjoyed gathering together in prayer and praise. In the summer of 2016, one of our members and her daughter, made a cross country trip from New York to California- visiting churches, Holy Doors of Mercy, and praying the rosary and the Divine Mercy chaplet daily for our church, our nation, and especially for our Magnificat Chapter. On that pilgrimage a beautiful icon was found of the Visitation in a Byzantine Church in Illinois. When I contacted the artist, she told me that she had a hand-painted icon of the Visitation that was just being released from a museum. She was happy to share it with us. Our core team took the icon as a sign from Our Blessed Mother that soon our chapter would be official! We pray that you will consider becoming involved in Magnificat to partner with us in this ministry. May our souls unite with the prayer of Mary’s heart as we sing; “My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For He who is mighty has done great things and HOLY IS HIS NAME!” (Luke 1:46,49).
The Magnificat Service Team
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Last Updated on January 11, 2026.
