We welcome you to the webpage of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist Chapter of Magnificat in McHenry, Illinois. 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.

The Joyful Life

Hosted by, Mary ~ Mother of the Eucharist Chapter

April 18, 2026

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Seating begins at 8:30 AM
Come early to enjoy more music and fellowship!

Location:
St Mary Catholic Church

10307 Dundee Rd.

Huntley, IL 60142.

Our Guest Speaker, Father Sean Grismer!

Fr Sean graduated from Aurora Central Catholic High School in 2008.  After completing his studies for the Priesthood in Illinois and Rome, Fr. Sean was ordained a priest by Bishop Malloy in 2016.  Fr. Sean began his priestly ministry at Holy Cross Parish in Batavia.  He was then assigned as Associate Pastor at St. Mary Catholic Church in Huntley until 2018, and Associate Pastor at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Loves Park until 2022 when he was assigned to be the Spiritual Director at Aroura Central Catholic HS as well as Newman Center Priest in Residence at Northern Illinois University.  Fr. Sean was then the Associate Pastor at St. Peter Catholic Church in Geneva.  He now serves as Parochial Administrator at St. Mary Catholic Church in Woodstock and St. Patrick Catholic Church in Hartland.  You can also find him on Facebook and YouTube with his “Dose of the Ghost” podcast. Come hear about his Joyful Life!

Reservations

Must be requested

ONLINE:
Seats purchased Early-Bird on or before April 4th, are $30, after this date are $40.  Student price is always $20

Seats for priests, religious brothers and sisters are complimentary-reservations are still requested. (815) 669-0750

http://PayPal.me/MagnificatMcHenry

PLEASE ADD A NOTE with the names of who the tickets are for and a contact phone number or

IN PERSON: Reservations can be made thru Saturday April 11th  with CASH/CHECK ONLY at
The Little Way Bookstore
50 Brink Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

BYMAIL: Reservations can be made thru Saturday April 11th with your check and form below.

Use this mail in form below to include the names of your group
MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM

Send form with check payable to Magnificat McHenry to:
1205 Quincy Ave
Johnsburg, IL 60051

Free Rosary Repair Offered

Please come early for more fellowship!
Nursing babies, men and women are always welcome!

Individual prayer with our Prayer Teams will be available immediately following the event at noon. Know that our Service Team prays for you and yours throughout the year. Pray for us, too! Thank you!
Religious items are available at the Breakfast by The Little Way Bookstore. Please support them!

Upcoming Events for Our Chapter

Surprise! We are excited to announce Judy Truett as our Fall Speaker for 2026!

Rosary Blanket of Prayer

Remember our chapter’s commitment to Eucharistic Adoration and to pray the Rosary on the 25th of each month for the intentions of Magnificat, Sanctity of Life, Marriage and Family, and World Peace.

Our 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.”

Our prayer groups are open to all.
Thursday mornings via zoom-call (815)669-0750 for info.

Service Team Members

Carrie Shannon, Coordinator
Cathy Schroeder, Assistant Coordinator
Leanne Sutter, Secretary
Gina Rooney, Treasurer
Cindy Widhelm and Valerie Kwasigroch, Historian
Laura Perry, Asst Treasurer

Advisory Team: Holly Hansen/Hostess Liaison, Judy Weidenfeld/Decoration Chair, Janeen Feldman/Greeter, Basia ONeil

Spiritual Adviser: Rev. Msgr. Martin G. Heinz

If you would like to help with a Ministry of Magnificat, 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 (815)669-0750 or send an email Magnificatmchenry@gmail.com

History of McHenry, IL- Mary, Mother of the Eucharist Chapter of Magnificat

(For the Diocese of Rockford) It all began with the Blessed Mother.  Following a visit to Medjugorje, Annette Baber was drawn to a Texas chapter of Magnificat.  When she moved to Illinois in 2000 Our Lady kept prompting her to found a new chapter.  It started with a simple prayer group of local devout Catholic women.  It was at these prayer meetings that they felt the promptings to begin the process of officially becoming a part of Magnificat. 2002 saw the group anointed by their spiritual director, Fr Robert Sherry. There were 550 at their first prayer breakfast in May. They led Life in the Spirit seminars, weekly prayer meetings and numerous prayer breakfasts over the years. Mary, Mother of the Eucharist chapter continues to serve and lead women to support each other and birth Jesus in our hearts as Our Mother did.