We welcome you to the webpage of Our Lady of Glory Chapter of Magnificat in Shreveport / Bossier City / North West Louisiana (NOWELA). 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 Our Lady of Glory Chapter

November 9, 2024

Brunch
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Doors open at 10:00 AM

Location:
The Catholic Center
3500 Fairfield Ave
Shreveport, LA  71104

SPEAKER:  Barbara Schleben

Mrs. Barbara Schleben is a Systems Engineer working at Air Force Global Strike Command at Barksdale Air Force Base for the past 7 years. She retired in 2017 as a Senior Master Sergeant serving 26 years in the United States Air Force. During her career, she deployed to Bosnia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Quatar (twice), and United Arab Emirates, and served in Korea separated from her 2 girls for a year, She met her husband Troy in 1998, and they have been married for almost 21 years. They settled here in Shreveport with their combined family of 5 kids and 7 grandkids. Seems simple, but this journey was not easy. Her life decisions were challenging and sometimes it seemed there was no way out. No Hope, But Barb was motivated and knew God had a plan for her in this life. She knew by 10 years old when her Catechism teachers told her that she had a glow about her that God was guiding her. Barb would always return to the church and confession, then hope would return through prayer. She prayed novenas in difficult times and the Blessed Mother Mary answered her prayers many times. She never gave in to giving up. Her perseverance was guided by God’s love, and her willingness to trust in Him.

You may know Barb from Holy Family Catholic Community at Barksdale Air Force Base as she has serving as the 2d grade Catechist, presently runs the 1st Sunday Socials, and was a past Catholic Coordinator. She joined our Magnificat membership last year. She also serves in the community as the Vice President of Woody’s Home for Veterans and serves as the Legislative Trustee for the Air Force Sergeant’s’ Association Chapter 615. She is a Lifetime member of AFSA, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and of AFCEA International. With Veteran’s Day on 11 November, we are excited to have Barb as our guest speaker!

Come, bring a friend and hear Barb’s story of career, family and faith!

Music by:
Water To Wine

“I will praise You among the peoples, Lord; I will chant your praise among the nations” Ps 57:10

Personal Prayer ministry is available after the meal.

Since the day is designed to speak to the hearts of women, free of distractions, it is respectfully requested that young children under the age of 14 not be in attendance.

Tickets & Reservations

Reservations for the prayer brunch are $20.00.

Reservations for priests, deacons, religious brothers and sisters are complimentary. Contact us at:  magnificatnowela@gmail.com

Reservations are taken until Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
No reservations are taken at the door.

You may wish to print the form below and use it to make your reservations. Please use the form below for Mail-In Reservations ONLY.

$20.00 per person by mail: Registration Form must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, November 5th to insure your reservation.

MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM

Please Mail Reservation Form, and $20.00 per person payable to NOWELA Magnificat to:
NOWELA Magnificat Ministry
PO Box 4293
Shreveport, La. 71134

Upcoming Events for Our Chapter

2025
March 8, 2025 – Speaker:  TBA
May 31, 2025 – Speaker:  TBA
August 23, 2025 – Speaker:  TBA
November 8, 2025 – Speaker:  TBA

Rosary Blanket of Prayer

Remember our chapter’s commitment to Eucharistic Adoration and to pray the Rosary on the 30th of each month for the intentions of Magnificat, Sanctity of Life, Marriage and Family, and World Peace.

Events Between Meals

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.

Adoration in the Chapel of St. Michael the Archangel
Every Saturday
Holy Hour for Vocations from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Holy Hour for Seminarians from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Children of Light Prayer Group
Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the Chapel of St. Michael’s
For more information, please contact St. John Berchman’s Cathedral Office at:  318-221-5296
Visit website:  https://colwebsite.org/

Service Team Members

Linda Balistrella, Coordinator
Michele Duet, Assistant Coordinator
Chris Tison, Secretary
Belle French, Treasurer
Majorie Ainsworth, Historian
Rev. Jean Bosco Uwamungu, Spiritual Advisor

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 us at magnificatnowela@gmail.com

History of NOWELA Chapter of Magnificat

(Diocese of Shreveport, LA)