We welcome you to the webpage of Our Lady’s Desert Roses Chapter of Magnificat in Palm Desert, California. These are exciting times that we live in and Magnificat was begun in 1981 for such as time as this. There are now over 100 chapters throughout the United States and its territories and in many foreign countries. Our Lady’s Desert Roses Chapter also has a website at www.magnificatpalmdesert.net.

Magnificat Meal

Hosted by Our Lady’s Desert Roses Chapter

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Buffet Prayer Meal
9:00am – 12:00 pm

Location:
Woodhaven Country Club
41555 Woodhaven Drive, East
Palm Desert, CA 92211

About Our Speaker: Kim Marvin

Kim Marvin is an Abortion Survivor whose awe-inspiring testimony empowers her present-day mission to help save souls!

Kim is a survivor of a failed saline abortion.  The doctor told her mother she wasn’t a viable fetus.  But today, Kim is more than viable- she is one of 5 passionate National Ambassadors for the Abortion Survivors Network. In addition to being a graduate of Notre Dame’s Vita Institute, Kim is an active facilitator for ASN’s International Community of Survivors.

Kim’s background includes previous experience as a Board Member for Cabrini Hospital & Prison Ministries and Sacred Heart Radio, as well as being a trained inner healing minister for Encounter Ministries. As a graduate of the University of Washington’s School of Business and a small business owner, Kim formerly served as the Marketing and Retail Specialist at Escape to Peace, whose mission is to bring hope, healing, and recovery to teen survivors of sex trafficking.

Kim believes her life was saved to be a voice for the voiceless.

Come listen to Kim’s miraculous, life-changing story of survival and the power of forgiveness. Bring a friend!

Personal Prayer ministry is available after the meal.

Religious books 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 not be in attendance.

Tickets & Reservations

Cost is $28 per person if received by 12/7/2024.

After 12/7/2024 contact Maryann Spencer at 818-884-0104 or email Maryann at recprinfo@gmail.com to make reservations.

MAIL-IN RESERVATIONS

Click on and mail Reservation Form (include the names and phone numbers of other ticket holders in your group) and check for $28 per person to:

Magnificat
42-215 Washington St., Ste. A #403
Palm Desert, CA  92211

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• For questions or reservations call Louise Erickson at 760-702-0068.
• Your check will serve as your receipt.
• Your name tag serves as your ticket and it will be available at the door.
• Open seating. Plan to arrive about 8:30 am.
• Self-parking is available @ No Cost.
• Diocesan Approval by Bishop Alberto Rojas
• Spiritual Director:  Fr. Michael Barry, SS.CC.

Future Meal Dates for Our Chapter:

March 8, 2025

June 14, 2025

September 13, 2025

December 13, 2025

Rosary Blanket of Prayer

Remember our chapter’s commitment to Eucharistic Adoration and to pray the Rosary on the 10th of each month for the intentions of Magnificat, Sanctity of Life, Marriage and Family, and World Peace.

Service Team Members

Noreen Fortier, Coordinator
Louise Erickson, Assistant Coordinator
Maryann Spencer, Assistant Coordinator
Jeanne Potter, Secretary
Christina Silvas, Treasurer
Father Mike Barry, SS.CC., 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 contact us at MagnificatPD@aol.com or visit our website at www.magnificatpalmdesert.net.

History of Our Lady’s Desert Roses Chapter

(Mother Chapter for the Diocese of San Bernardino)

On the Feast of the Visitation, May 31, 2003, five women gathered together to pray and discern the possibility of establishing a chapter of Magnificat in the Diocese of San Bernardino. Those in attendance sensed the Lord was placing this ministry upon their hearts. Although no public advertisements were made, the Lord continued  to expand what would soon become the chapter’s first Advisory Team. This group continued to meet as women were personally invited to join the discernment efforts. Before long, close to fifty women were meeting monthly at the home of Donna Ross for praise, prayer, discernment and fellowship. Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and the spiritual direction of Fr. Mike Barry, SS.CC., the women continued to pray, fast and sacrifice for the establishment of this beautiful ministry. On June 3, 2005, Our Lady’s Desert Roses received formal approval from Bishop Gerald Barnes. On Saturday morning, October 15, 2005, the first Meal was held at the Desert Springs Marriott with over 500 women in attendance! Praise God!