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 21, 2026
9:30 am to 12:00 noon
(9:00 Registration begins)
Xalisco’s Restaurant
42525 10th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 977-7571
Our Guest Speaker: Phyllis Jauregui
Phyllis Jauregui is a former Protestant reverend whose deep and intimate love for Jesus has guided her faith journey. After much prayer and faithful obedience to God’s call, she and her husband, Pedro “Jay” Jauregui, joyfully entered into full communion with the Catholic Church in May 2024.
Phyllis is a Catholic speaker who shares her powerful testimony of conversion with warmth, authenticity, and deep faith. She has presented at St. Junipero Serra Church through the Upper Room prayer ministry and has also spoken at St. Madeleine Catholic Church for the Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy.
Sharing her personal relationship with Jesus has always come naturally to Phyllis, and becoming Catholic has only deepened that desire. She is passionate about reminding others that Jesus remains on the throne, still working miracles in everyday life. Through her testimony, she encourages others to embrace the opportunities God provides, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide them to meet people where they are and share His love.
Phyllis and Jay are the proud parents of four children: Danny, Andrew, Cheyanne, and their youngest, Evangelina. They have lived and served God together in Pomona for over 15 years. They attend Mass at St. Madeleine Catholic Church and joyfully invite others within their community to come home and experience the beauty of the Catholic faith.
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 20, 2026.
Please Mail Reservation Form and check for $28 per person, payable to “Antelope Valley Magnificat“:
6222 West Avenue J-10
Lancaster, CA 93536
$Zelle Registrations:
avmagnificat@gmail.com
For more information contact:
Daria G. Ongsing
(661) 733-7945
Our Upcoming Events 2027
February 20, 2027 – TBA
May 15, 2027 – TBA
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
Belinda Vigil, Co-Coordinator
Stephanie Gilbert, Secretary
Celia Cedillo, Treasurer
Megan Rutherford, Historian
Spiritual Advisor, Deacon Dale Reynolds
Exposition of the Eucharist
1st Friday of the month from 7:30am – 6:00pm at St. Junipero Serra Church in Lancaster.
Healing Mass
1st Friday of the month at Sacred Heart Church in Lancaster.
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 7:15 pm beginning with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
St. Junipero Serra’s
Upper Room Prayer Group
Our Lady’s Chapel
42121 60th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93536
Monday’s 7:15pm – 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 Denning. 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.
Last Updated on August 27, 2026.
