We welcome you to the web page of the Jesus, Bread of Life Chapter of Magnificat in Conway/Central Arkansas. 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 Jesus Bread of Life Chapter

Date: September 12, 2026

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Doors open at 9:30 a.m.

Location:
St Joseph Catholic Church
Spiritan Center
1115 College Ave.
Conway AR 72034

Guest Speaker: Patti Drake

Her friends would tell you the name Patti Drake is synonymous with compassion, service, love and courage. It’s easy to see why when you consider her accomplishments.

She spent 25 years as a radiologic technologist; the majority as a mammography technologist. Patti’s patients would tell you they adored her because of her joy filled attitude, her compassion and her love for making the best out of the worst scenarios!

Service was a value instilled by Patti’s parents influencing her to volunteer. Her primary vocation was to her family; then came volunteering. Her volunteer time has been dedicated to Christ the King Church and School, Catholic High School and Mount St. Mary Academy. She held many volunteer positions in many different capacities-always with her “yes” ready when asked. Patti and her husband Jim were instrumental in the formation of Perpetual Adoration at Christ the King in 2005. Their love for Jesus in the Eucharist is what sustains them in their daily lives.

More recently, Patti has been a facilitator for a Walking with Purpose Bible Study group for the past 9 years. And after listening to strong promptings from the Holy Spirit, she and her friend Kim co-founded and co-chair, Women of Hope, a Day of Retreat. The 6th annual diocesan retreat will be held in February of 2027!

Patti and her husband Jim will celebrate 43 years of marriage this November. They are the proud parents of 3 children – twin boys, Paul and Michael, and a daughter Mary, who passed away in May of 2024. They have also been blessed with 2 wonderful daughters-in law and 7 grandchildren, all under the age of 7!

In 2009, Patti refocused her vocation and became the primary caregiver for her daughter Mary who, as a result of a car accident, required 24/7 care. Patti and Jim brought Mary home and she lived at home until her beautiful transition to heaven. Because of their faith in God and trust in His holy will, they were given the strength to persevere each day.

In 2014, Patti and Jim co-founded Miracles for Mary, a charitable organization named after their daughter to help families coping with Traumatic Brain Injury. The mission is to assist families emotionally, spiritually and financially – and perpetuate for others the love and support they experienced after Mary’s life changing injury.

Patti’s story was written long before she was born and her life journey has drawn her closer to Christ and to His holy will for her.

She is always willing and eager to share this love story with others.

**Personal Prayer ministry is available after the meal by the Magnificat Service Team.
***Religious books and merchandise are available at the meal.

Since the day is designed to speak to the hearts of women, free of distractions, it is respectfully requested that young children under the age of 12 not be in attendance.

Tickets

Tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE BY:

Online: https://giving.myparishsoft.io/App/Form/6b837782-0a7b-4f16-9d7a-e6ed8b8cda3a

E-Mail: magnificatcentralarkansas@gmail.com

Mail: Tickets by mail are $20.00 per person. Under 21 are $15.00. +$3 for Gluten Free meal

You may mail-in reservations. Include the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of other ticket holders in your group. Reservations CANNOT be accepted after September 4th. Please indicate if you would like ham, turkey, or chicken salad. If you need a gluten free meal, please contact us!

Send check payable to Magnificat-Central Arkansas, postmarked by March 20th to:

Donna Dayer
3270 Nutter Chapel Rd
Conway AR 72034

Tickets for priests, deacons, religious brothers and sisters are complimentary.
Please call Donna at 501-733-1789 or email MagnificatCentralArkansas@gmail.com

If you are unable to afford a ticket but want to attend the meal, please call Donna and arrangements can be made.

Rosary Blanket of Prayer

Remember our chapter’s commitment to Eucharistic Adoration and to pray the Rosary on the 7th 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.

Service Team Members

Susan Denys, Coordinator
Jalisa Allison, Secretary
Jessyca Mboua, Historian
Donna Dayer,  Treasurer
Anna Woods, Asst. Coordinator

Spiritual Advisor: Fr. Taryn Whittington

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 us at magnificatcentralarkansas@gmail.com

History of Jesus Bread of Life  Chapter of Magnificat

(For the Diocese of Little Rock in Arkansas)

In 2011, while attending daily Mass the Lord spoke to my heart that it was time to bring a Magnificat Chapter to Central Arkansas.This inspiration came from a seed that was planted after attending our Mother Chapter, Mary Ark of the Covenant’s first meal many years earlier. As I prayed, the Lord gave me the names of the women whom he was calling to help start a new chapter. After calling the Central office and inquiring about the process, our group of women met and prayed and worked as we were guided by the Holy Spirit and the Central Service team. Through prayer, prayer and more prayer and discernment our chapter was named “Jesus Bread of Life”. We were dedicated, hardworking and a bit frightened at times as to how all of our prayers would play out but after about a year and a half, we held our first meal and had around 250 wonderful women attend. The original five service team members were: Founder Debbie Eckert Coordinator, Diane Bausom Co-Coordinator, Doris Williams Treasurer, Lib Harrison Historian, and Sarah Thornton, Secretary

Serving on the service team has stretched us and caused growth in many new and wonderful ways. The bonds the we share as sisters are beautiful, strong and uplifting. The joy we experience as we meet new women and help them experience the love of God is beyond human words but awesome, exciting, wonderful, and grateful would be a good start to state how we feel. The love and sisterhood doesn’t stop there! We have made friends from all over the world through this wonderful ministry we call Magnificat. We encourage you to be a part of all that Magnificat has to offer.