We welcome you to the webpage of the Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth Chapter of Magnificat in Stark County, Ohio. 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 Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth Chapter
March 14, 2026
Rick Squier is the Executive Director of Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties. Rick’s service to the church started with his role of facilitating the RCIA program at his home parish of St. Joan of Arc in Streetsboro and continued as he served his parish family as Director of Faith Formation four seven years. Rick holds a bachelor’s degree in religious studiesand a master’s degree in theology from Ursuline College in Pepper Pike. His spouse Colleen is his best friend and partner in adventure as they travel to ride their tandem bicycles all over. Rick and Colleen are proud grandparents to their 5-year-old grandson Blake. Serving where there is need is at the heart of who Rick is as a person, and finds a finds a role model and inspiration from the ultimate servant Jesus Christ.
Buffet Breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION:
HOLIDAY INN CANTON
4520 Everhard Rd NW
Canton, OH 44718
This Meal is being recorded. The recordings may be duplicated and sold by The Mary Queen of Heaven and Earth, Stark County, Ohio, Chapter of Magnificat at Magnificat Chapter meals and official Chapter events, all as part of Magnificat’s nonprofit ministry and related activities.
Tickets & Reservations
Tickets must be purchased in advance to secure your reservation. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Online Reservations – $26 (includes convenience fee)
To register online or for more information about our upcoming meal and chapter activities, please visit our Chapter Website.
Mail-In Reservations – $25 (your check will serve as your receipt)
Please complete the Registration Form and include the names and phone numbers of other ticket holders in your group.
MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM
Mail the Registration Form and a check for $25 per person to “Magnificat of Stark County” to:
Sally Kohring
4205 Cleveland Ave. SW
Canton, OH 44707
*Mail in reservations MUST be postmarked by February 28, 2026
*Online reservations close March 8, 2026
*Absolutely no add ons after March 28, 2026
Upcoming Events for Our Chapter – 2026
FUTURE MEALS:
March 14, 2026 – Rick Squier
Rosary Blanket of Prayer
Remember our chapter’s commitment to Eucharistic Adoration and to pray the Rosary on the 24th 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.
Personal Prayer Ministry
Prays with individuals following the Magnificat Breakfast.
Contact Betty Carty.
Intercessory Prayer Ministry
Contact Sandra Suvak or Irene Wood.
Service Team Members
Darlene Weber, Coordinator
TBD, Asst. Coordinator
Alexandra DeBarr, Secretary
Beth George, Treasurer
Natalie Murphy, Historian
Spiritual Advisor: Deacon Chris Germak
To be added to our Mailing list, send an email to Magnificat.Stark@gmail.com or call Darlene Weber at 330-354-8281
History of Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth Chapter of Magnificat
[For the Diocese of Youngstown in Ohio] Est. 2001Stark County Magnificat Chapter was established December 8, 2000 on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. It was licensed officially a chapter by the State of Ohio on August 31, 2001. The first breakfast was held on December 1, 2001 at the Shady Hollow Country Club. Ruthanne Plas was the Foundress of this chapter.
Our Chapter began to hold its breakfasts at Walsh University in North Canton in 2005. The Spiritual name “Mary Queen of Heaven and Earth” was added in 2008.
Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth Chapter held its last breakfast on December 16, 2012. It remained a chapter but was inactive for 2 years. After a lot of prayers and discernment about reactivating the chapter, it was reformed in 2014 under the leadership of Shirley DeOrio.
Last Updated on February 14, 2026.
