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, March 9, 2024

Breakfast Buffet
9:00am – 12:00 pm

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

About Our Speaker: Michelle Seghers

Did you ever want to evangelize fallen away Catholics?

Michelle Seghers’ rousing testimony relays a myriad of opportunities in which we can develop a personal relationship with the Lord. Born into a loving, traditional, close-knit, Catholic Louisiana family, Michelle’s relationship with the Lord began at a young age and she was praying in tongues by the second grade. Priests and Nuns were constant visitors to the family home including EWTN’s Mother Angelica with her TV crew. On a trip to Lourdes, France, her mother’s distant cousin, Jim, joined them. Little did Michelle know it then that Jim would become her husband.

Involved in their local parish and community and committed “adorers” Jim and Michelle soon realized that many successful, professional Catholics barely knew their faith and church doctrine. Soon afterward, despite many challenges in their personal lives, Totus Tuus Ministries was born. Today, Michelle and Jim’s ministries work to evangelize Catholics through essays, media, audio content, retreats, conferences, the study of Sacred Scripture, and defense of the Catholic Faith—called Apologetics.

Invite friends and family to hear Michelle’s inspiring story!

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. For more information contact Christina Silvas at 760-835-2508.

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

Michelle Seghers APPROVED FLYER IN PDF 03 09 24.docx

• For questions or reservations call Christina Silvas 760-835-2508
• 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 Meals for Our Chapter:

June 8, 2024
September 14, 2024
December 14, 2024

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, Historian
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!