We welcome you to the web page of the Mary Immaculate Magnificat Chapter of Magnificat in St. Petersburg, Florida. These are exciting times that we live in. Magnificat began 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 Mary Immaculate, St. Petersburg Chapter
Saturday, September 12, 2026
9:15 am – 12:15 pm
(optional Parish Mass at 8:15 am in the church)
Location:
St. Patrick Catholic Church – Parish Center
1507 Trotter Road
Largo, Florida 33770
Our Guest Speaker: SueTassinari 
Sue Tasanari was raised in a Jewish family in Syracuse, New York. As a child, her parents hired a Christian babysitter who began evangelizing to her. Her parents were not thrilled when she began asking questions about Jesus, but Sue was never afraid and felt led by the Holy Spirit to become a Catholic at the age of 23.
She met her husband in junior high school, they eventually married, and have two children and four grandchildren. Twenty-three years ago they moved to Largo where she heads Homebound and the Helping Hands food pantry at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Her husband, who had taken a 38 year break from his Catholic faith, is now the office manager at the church.
Sue’s life has taken many twists and turns, but she always knew that she loved Jesus, and looking back, she can see the many ways in which the Holy Spirit has led her. Join us to hear her fascinating, faith-filled story.
This speakers’ testimony is being recorded. The recordings may be duplicated and sold by the Pinellas/St. Petersburg Chapter of Magnificat at Magnificat Chapter’s meals and official Chapter events, all as part of Magnificat’s nonprofit ministry and related activities.
For recordings of this speaker or of our previous speakers’ testimonies (either on CD or a SoundCloud link which will be emailed to you), please contact kleffer1@tampabay.rr.com.
Tickets and Reservations:
$18.00 EACH –
Reservations can currently be made by mail only.
Please send your check, in the amount of $18.00 per person, payable to MAGNIFICAT to:
Linda Barron, Treasurer
6069 Second Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Reservations and checks must be received by SEPTEMBER 5, 2026. Your ticket will be at the door. Please have your envelope mailed early to ensure enough time for the Post Office to process.
Please print the following to include with your check:
If you have any questions, please feel free to text to:
Linda (727) 415-2693 or Jane (727) 452-7404
or email: magnificatofstpetersburg@gmail.com or check our website: https://magnificat-ministry.net/chapters/fl-st-petersburg/
Upcoming Meal for Our Chapter –
Please check our website frequently for additional dates and locations.
Rosary Blanket of Prayer
Remember our chapter’s commitment to Eucharistic Adoration and to pray the Rosary on the 13th of each month for the intentions of Magnificat, Sanctity of Life, Marriage and Family, and World Peace.
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.” These prayer groups are open to all.
Light of Christ Charismatic Prayer Group
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church – Largo
Parish Center
First Wednesday at 7 PM
Fire in the Spirit Prayer Group
Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle – St. Petersburg
Wednesdays at 7:30 PM
Encounter Living God Prayer Group
Resurrection Hall at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church – Clearwater, FL
Third Friday of each month at 6:30 PM
ADORATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Third Thursdays – XLT (adoration, praise and worship, St. Jerome’s Catholic Church, Largo, Florida
6:30-7:30 PM
“Abundance” Holy Hour for Vocations, Cathedral of St Jude the Apostle -6:30-7:30 PM – Usually 4th Wednesday of each month – Dates coming soon – Check “Events” on dosp.org website..
Wednesdays, September-May, St. Raphael Catholic Church , 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM.
“Rekindle” First Friday – Our Lady’s House of Prayer, Clearwater, Florida
Includes Mass, adoration, praise & worship and fellowship. 6:30-8:30 PM
Service Team Members
Kathy Bolich, Coordinator kbolich@verizon.net
Jane Swan, Assistant Coordinator janeaswan@gmail.com
Linda Barron, Treasurer barron.fam@att.net
Christine Bray, Secretary christinebray@gmail.com
Kathy Rankin, Historian kathyflsue@gmail.com
Mary Lefferson, ST Member mleff@pobox.com
Spiritual Advisor – Fr. Ralph D’Elia
If you would like to help with the 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 magnificatofstpetersburg@gmail.com.
History of Magnificat of St. Petersburg
The origin of our Magnificat Ministry came from New Orleans. Since it was born of the Holy Spirit, the Magnificat Ministry grew and spread and found it’s way to Tampa, Florida.
Helen Piazza heard about the Tampa Magnificat breakfast and planned to attend. She invited Arlene Diaco, who was grieving the recent death of her mother, to attend with her. The speaker at that meeting was none other than Marilyn Quirk, one of the founders of the New Orleans Magnificat. Arlene and Helen had a wonderful morning and in thanksgiving, stayed at their table at the close of the breakfast and prayed their rosary. They were so filled with the Holy Spirit that they asked Marilyn that day how they could receive information about bringing the Magnificat to Pinellas County. Marilyn told them about a process that they would need to follow to bring the ministry to Pinellas, and it was a long process. But another woman at the breakfast had already started the process and then had discerned that she could not complete the task, so she gave the Magnificat Handbook to them. They went home and called their friends Mary Mallette and Helen Ezzo and asked them to assist with the planning and implementation of a Magnificat. The four friends started calling other friends for assistance with the various committees needed to put on a Magnificat Breakfast. Word of the new ministry for women spread among the local community and Elsie Miller and Fran Wolf decided to attend. Elsie and Fran arrived at the next planning meeting, thinking that it was the event. They offered their talents and the original service team for the St. Petersburg Magnificat was born.
The formation of the St. Petersburg Chapter was not as long as the Central Service team of New Orleans had planned. The Holy Spirit led our original service team and encouraged them and sent them the support and resources that they needed. The original service team of St. Petersburg was a group of faith-filled women whose belief in the promises of Christ overflowed into joy and action. They did not think about whether they had the talent, the connections, or the money to bring a new ministry to our area. They stepped out in faith and imitated the visitation as they brought Jesus to the catholic women in Pinellas County.
Last Updated on July 13, 2026.
