Welcome from Palm Desert, CA
We welcome you to the webpage of Palm Desert, CA, Our Lady’s Desert Roses Chapter. 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 11, 2023
Palm Desert Chapter
Breakfast Buffet Meal
9:00am – 12:00 pm
NEW LOCATION:
Woodhaven Country Club
41555 Woodhaven Drive, East
Palm Desert, CA 92211
About Our Speaker: Maria Vargo
Have you ever been Physically, Mentally and Spiritually Challenged all at once? Growing up – did she want to be an actor? Did she fall in love with Jesus as an actress playing St. Faustina? What did she bring to the role? Did this bring her closer to God?
Maria Vargo, native of St. Louis, Missouri, was brought up in a Catholic Family and attended Catholic Schools. She had one foot in and one foot out as she made some poor choices in her young life.
Maria is a Hollywood based actress, singer/songwriter, director and Christian speaker. In 2018 she was pushed beyond her limits by performing a one-woman show over 300 times all over North America called “Faustina.” She also did the film and played the part of St. Faustina.
Come listen to this talented lady share her conversion story. She loves to share the message of God’s endless mercy with the world particularly because she has experienced it first hand in her own life.
Bring yourself and a friend to be blessed in an explosion of Holy Moments.
Personal Prayer ministry is available after the meal.
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.
TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKET:
Cost is $28 per person if received by 3/4/2023. After 3/4/2023, call Christina Silvas at 760-835-2508 or email Linda Dughi at richlin1000@yahoo.com to make reservations at a cost of $35 per person. Reserve your tickets early.
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
- For questions or reservations: call Christina Silvas at 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.
Palm Desert Chapter, Our Lady’s Desert Roses Presents:
Spiritual Enrichment for Women
October 5, 2022 – May 31, 2023
Wednesdays – 12:00 to 2:00
St. Theresa Room — Sacred Heart Church
“As By A New Pentecost” – Life in the Spirit – Renewal Ministries
“Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life”
Dr. Ed Sri, Jeff Cavins & Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio
Presented by Lenora Grimaud 760-342-9092 (home) 760-702-5231 (cell)
lenoragrimaud@gmail.com
REGISTER HERE:
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Future Meals for Our Chapter:
June 10, 2023
September 9, 2023
December 9, 2023
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
Jeanne Potter, Secretary
Linda Dughi, Treasurer
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 the 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!
