We welcome you to the webpage of the Antelope Valley Chapter of Magnificat in California. 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 the Antelope Valley Chapter

November 16, 2024

9:30 am to 12:00 noon
(9:00 Registration begins)

Location:
St. Junipero Serra Parish
Church Hall
42121 60th Street West
Lancaster, CA  93536

Our Guest Speaker:   Yvette Helfers

But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well”  Matthew 6:33

Yvette Helfers is a cradle Catholic and a native of San Diego. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Kevin, who is a Deacon in the Diocese of San Diego. They have six children and four grandchildren.

As a toddler Yvette was pronounced dead but by the grace of God was given a second chance at life. Subsequently at the age of 10, she experienced the tragic loss of her father which bore much pain. Although there was much suffering from this tragedy, she always knew God was with her. The Blessed Mother and St. Padre Pio have played special roles in her life of faith and miracles. She has experienced the power of heavenly intercession which has changed the course of her life.

Religious books and CD’s may be 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 not be in attendance.

Tickets & Reservations

Register Now – $28
Register at the Door – $30

MAIL-IN RESERVATIONS
Click on, print and complete the form below (include the names and phone numbers of other ticket holders in your group). Reservations CANNOT be accepted after November 14, 2024.

MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM

Please Mail Reservation Form and check for $28 per person, payable to “Antelope Valley Magnificat” to:

6222 West Avenue J-10
Lancaster, CA  93536

For $Zelle Registrations please contact:
Daria G. Ongsing
(661) 733-7945

Our Upcoming Events 2025

February 15, 2025 – Speaker – TBD
May 17, 2025 – Speaker – TBD
August 16, 2025 – Speaker – TBD

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.

Service Team Members

Daria Ongsing, Coordinator
Linda Reynolds, Co-Coordinator
Diane Charters, Secretary
Celia Cedillo, Treasurer
Bertha Castillo, Co-Treasurer
Juanita Escobedo
Spiritual Advisor, Deacon Dale Reynolds

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. Join us Monday nights at 7:30 pm.

St. Junipero Serra’s
Upper Room Prayer Group
Our Lady’s Chapel
42121 60th Street West
Lancaster, CA  93536

Monday’s 7:30pm – 9:00pm

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 avmagnificat@gmail.com.

History of Antelope Valley Chapter of Magnificat

(Diocese of Los Angeles, California) Established 2011.  After a year of prayer, listening for guidance from the Holy Spirit and fellowship with many women, the first Antelope Valley Magnificat Meal was held on May 31st, 2008, the feast of the Visitation.  We met at the John P. Eliopulos Center in Lancaster, CA.  One hundred and forty-three guests attended.  Our speaker was Karen Moses.

Through the months of prayer and preparation things that seemed difficult to us fell together in simple ways thanks to the Holy Spirit who was always with us providing assistance.

Forming a Service Team was one of our first duties, and again through the prompting of the Holy Spirit, six women volunteered at one prayer meeting.  We only needed five, but the Holy Spirit thought six would be perfect and it was.

These women served on the Service Team for 12 years.  The original team was blessed with Rita Trabold, Christine Anderson, Joan Brautigam, Dorothy Schoespner, Marie Flores, and Mary Qening.  The COVID Pandemic in 2020 brought a hiatus to our meals but not for long since a new service team was formed in 2022.  God was waiting for us and He is the reason we come together.