We welcome you to the webpage of the Handmaids of the Lord Chapter of Magnificat in Broward County, Florida. 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.
Magnificat Meal
Hosted by the Handmaids of the Lord Chapter
Saturday, May 30, 2026
10:00am to 1:30pm
Open seating, please arrive early.
Location
- St. Vincent Catholic Church
- Community Center
- 6350 NW 18th Street
- Margate, FL 33063
Guest Speaker: Cristina Martinez
Cristina Thomsen Martinez was born in Viña del Mar, Chile and came to the United States when she was 17. She and her husband Bob of 47 years have 4 children and 7 beautiful grandchildren.
Cristina was always seeking God because of trauma experienced as a child. In 1987, she was introduced to the Catholic charismatic renewal and through an inner healing ministry, that focused on forgiveness of self and others, she experienced hope, healing, and the merciful love of God. In sharing her testimony, Cristina hopes to offer encouragement to others who may be walking through seasons of discouragement, hopelessness, and suffering. With honesty and humility, she speaks about how God has worked in her life in both ordinary and extraordinary ways, drawing her ever closer to Him. Her story is a reminder that no circumstance is beyond God’s reach, and that He continually yearns for a deeper relationship with each of us.
Cristina loves to serve God at her parish, St. John the 23rd as a sacristan and Eucharistic minister. Since 1989, she has been a leader in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal leading a prayer group with her husband. At the diocesan level, she has participated in the charismatic conferences serving on the Prophetic and Word ministry and in the Healing Prayer Teams. Cristina has led Life in the Spirit Seminars and Days of Renewal.
Cristina is passionate about witnessing to the love and mercy of Jesus. It is her prayer that this testimony will inspire hearts, strengthen faith, and encourage others to seek and trust in the Lord’s plan for their lives.
Tickets & Reservations
Limited Seating so request your reservation early!
Breakfast will be included!
To secure your reservation please register by May 25, 2026. Seats per person $30.00. Please register by mail per the instructions below or Zelle payment to magnificatbrowardcounty@gmail.com or select the QR code below with your phone’s camera or click the link below to register online. Contact Sharon Pfeifer at 407-756-7999 with any questions. If you pay online and register multiple individuals, please text names to 407-756-7999 or email names to magnificatbrowardcounty@gmail.com
ON LINE REGISTRATION
OR
View this QR code below with your phone’s camera to register on line. This will be available closer to the event.
Please make check payable to “Magnificat of Broward County, FL” and mail to:
Sharon Pfeifer
5833 NW 122 Terrace
Coral Springs, FL 33076
No Reservations will be accepted at the door.
Please provide name and email addresses of each attendee with your check.
Your check will serve as your receipt.
Upon arrival please check in at the Registration table and receive your name tag.
ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
For Reservation/Registration Questions, please contact Sharon Pfeifer 407.756.7999.
Open seating, please arrive early.
Upcoming Meals & Events for our Chapter — 2026
- August 22, 2026 – Floredenis Brown
- November 7, 2026 – Dr. Carol Razza
Rosary Blanket of Prayer
Please join us in our Rosary Blanket of Prayer on the 10th of every month, as we lift up our hearts to the Lord for the intentions of New Pentecost, Magnificat, Sanctity of Life, our Beloved Priests and Religious and Families.
Service Team Members
- Kathy Corona, Coordinator, 954-635-7458
- Linda Anderson, Asst. Coordinator, 954-261-9800
- Sharon Pfeifer, Secretary, 407-756-7999
- Juliana Findley, Treasurer, 754-234-1847
- Christine Catuccy, Historian, 305-776-6913
- Spiritual Advisor: Father Paul VI Karenga
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 Sharon Pfeifer at: Magnificatbrowardcounty@gmail.com
Our chapter’s name is “The Handmaids of the Lord”, because we are here to serve God’s people.
Luke 1:37 “For Nothing is Impossible with God”.
We are honored to be the 100th Chapter of The Magnificat Ministry for Catholic women.
Last Updated on March 14, 2026.
