We welcome you to the webpage of the Joyful Visitation Chapter of Magnificat in Atlanta, Georgia. These are exciting times that we live in and Magnificat was begun 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 Joyful Visitation Chapter
Saturday, November 16, 2024
9:30 am–12:30 pm
Open seating, please arrive early.
Event Location:
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Social Hall
3773 Chamblee Tucker Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
Our Guest Speaker: Lynn Kolodziej
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely; In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Lynn Kolodziej’s life was transformed by attending a Life in the Spirit Seminar while she was in college. Following the seminar, the Mass and Scriptures became truly alive to her, and she became actively involved in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Lynn is a member of Saint Peter Chanel Church in Roswell, Georgia.
Lynn was born in Brighton, Michigan and was raised in a Catholic family. She attended weekly Mass and Our Mother of Perpetual Help devotions with her family.
She received her undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, her Master’s degree in Special Education at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, and her Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction at Lincoln Memorial University in Cleveland, Tennessee. For twenty-seven years, she taught at the elementary and high school levels.
Lynn met her husband, Deacon Keith Kolodziej, after college. They have four married children and six grandchildren, ages two to nineteen years of age. Together, they became active in their subsequent parishes, attending and assisting with RCIA, Life in the Spirit Seminars, Cursillo, Eucharistic Ministry, Faith Formation, Bible Studies, Vacation Bible School, and a Rosary group. All of these activities transpired over more than forty years, and took place in five states.
Lynn continues to be active as a service team member of the Atlanta Catholic Charismatic Renewal, and assists her husband in leading Catholic retreats and pilgrimages.
RESERVATIONS
Reservations are $25 and are required in advance. Register by Nov. 6 at https://tinyurl.com/Meal2411.
Mail-In registrations must be postmarked by Nov. 2. To register by mail, send the Mail-In Reservation Form and a check or money order for $25 per person payable to “Magnificat Joyful Visitation” to:
Magnificat Ministry
Debbie DuPont
315 Rose Ct SW
Lilburn, Ga. 30047
Phone: 770-696-6216
Personal Prayer ministry is offered after the meal by the Magnificat Service Team.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation, when a priest is available, will be offered at the end of the meal.
After the program, religious items and CDs of the testimonies of former speakers will be available for purchase.
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.
Upcoming Events for Our Chapter
2024
Saturday, November 16 – Lynn Kolodziej
2025
Saturday, March 8
Saturday, May 17
Saturday, Aug. 16
Saturday, Nov. 15
Rosary Blanket of Prayer
Remember our chapter’s commitment to Eucharistic Adoration and to pray the Rosary on the 17th of each month for the intentions of Magnificat, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and world peace.
Service Team Members
Donna Brisse, Coordinator
Monica Donohue, Assistant Coordinator
Cheryl Bryant, Secretary
Jo Ann Rademacher, Treasurer
Kathy Byrne, Historian
Spiritual Advisor, Fr. Joseph Mullakkara, MSFS
If you would like to help with a Ministry of Magnificat, have a question or comment for our Service Team, or you would like to be on our mailing list for future events, please contact joyfulvisitation@gmail.com.
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History of Joyful Visitation Chapter of Magnificat
(for the Archdiocese of Atlanta)
Olga Myers attended her first Magnificat Breakfast while visiting her sister in Tampa, Florida in 1990. She returned to her hometown of Atlanta, Georgia filled with zeal and joy. After sharing her experience with two other women, Jan Nerone and Elyse O’Kane, they began to pray and pray and pray for discernment of God’s will in bringing Magnificat to Atlanta.
After going through formation and receiving the approval of the local bishop, the first working meeting was held on June 17, 1991. This was followed by a Presentation Tea on February 8, 1992 to introduce Magnificat Joyful Visitation Chapter to the area and to help others discover how they could be a part of this joyful ministry.
The first Magnificat Breakfast was held on May 2, 1992 at All Saints Catholic Church. The speaker was Mary Welch Rogers and over 400 women attended. The first Service Team members were Olga Myers, Jan Nerone, Ann Marie Hendriks and Judy Guilfoil. Fr. William Hickey was their Spiritual Advisor and Elyse O’Kane was placed in charge of the Music Ministry.
Last Updated on October 7, 2024.
