We welcome you to the webpage of Mary’s Garden Chapter of Magnificat in Lexington, Kentucky. 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 Prayer Breakfast

Hosted by the Mary’s Garden Lexington Chapter

February 22, 2025

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Mass at 8:00 am

Location:
Cathedral of Christ the King

Our Guest Speaker: Elizabeth Johnson

Tickets & Reservations

Please contact Pat Hunt by email at: magnificatrsvp@gmail.com by February 14th to reserve a spot. An email confirmation will be sent to you. Payment of $15.00 can be made at the time of the breakfast for those with reservations.

MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM

Questions? Contact Ellen Grisanti ellen.grisanti@gmail.com

or Pat Hunt pwhunt27@aol.com.

Upcoming Events for Our Chapter – 2024-2025

2/22/2025- Elizabeth Johnson

4/26/2025- Mary Duke

Rosary Blanket of Prayer

Remember our chapter’s commitment to Eucharistic Adoration and to pray the Rosary on the 27th of each month for the intentions of Magnificat, Sanctity of Life, Our Beloved Priests, Marriage & Family, and World Peace.

Service Team Members

Laura Westbrook – Coordinator – lauralkw@twc.com – 859-229-1801
Laura Eklund – Assistant Coordinator –painterlauraeklund@hotmail.com
Pat Hunt – Treasurer – pwhunt27@aol.com
Donna Goodman – Historian – donnadgoodman@hotmail.com
Ellen Grisanti – Secretary – ellen.grisanti@gmail.com 859- 227-8978
Fr. Michael Flanagan – Spiritual Advisor – mflanagan@cdlex.org – 859-552-5834
For more information about Magnificat contact any Service Team member above.

To be added to our Mailing List, send an email to Ellen Grisanti at ellen.grisanti@gmail.com

History of Mary’s Garden Chapter, Lexington, KY

Chapter Established in 1994

Mary’s Garden Lexington Chapter Magnificat was started and named by Lynn Northram.  The desire for such a Ministry consumed her until its fruition.  The pioneer Service Team members were: Lynn Northram, Judy Paternostro, Anne Sension, Linda Harris, Lou Mattone, and Pat Rupinen.

After formation, the very first Magnificat Breakfast was held on March 26, 1994 at the former Convent at Christ the King in Lexington.  The first Magnificat Speaker was Nancy Shuman, and about thirty women were in attendance.

Decades later, the chapter is growing strong.  As at the year 2023 to date Service Team members are: Laura Westbrook –Coordinator; Laura Eklund –Asst. Coordinator; Ellen Grisanti -Secretary; Pat Hunt – Treasurer, Donna Goodman-Historian.  The Chapter’s Spiritual Adviser is Fr Michael Flanagan.   The Chapter celebrated its twentieth anniversary in 2014 and recently celebrated 25 years anniversary on February 23 2019.