We welcome you to the webpage of the Metairie Chapter (ministry Mother Chapter) in Louisiana. 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 Metairie Chapter

Saturday, March 23, 2024

9 am – 12 pm
Breakfast

Location
Knights of Columbus Hall St. Jerome Council 6746
3310 Florida Ave & 33rd St.
Kenner, LA 70065

Guest Speaker – Fr. Ray Hymel

Spiritual Advisor for Magnificat Metairie
Fr. Ray is a native of Reserve, LA. and a graduate of St. Peter School and East St. John High School.  He was ordained a priest in 1987 by Archbishop Philip Hannan, who also confirmed him 12 years earlier.

Now in his 37^th. year of parish ministry throughout the archdiocese in quite of number of parishes, Fr. Ray is currently pastor of St. Gertrude the Great Church in Des Allemands.  Yet with the merge of St. Gertrude’s with the neighboring St. John the Baptist parish in Paradis, he will be reassigned as pastor of another parish (at this writing still unknown to him) effective July 1, 2024.

Being asked to be the spiritual director for the Metairie Chapter of Magnificat, the “Mother Chapter,” is an honor and privilege for Fr. Ray since he has had, since he can remember, a very strong and ever-present devotion to our Blessed Mother Mary.  He is quite pleased to share the devotion of Our Lady with others through his ministry and involvement with Magnificat.

MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM

Cost is $25 and checks must be received  no later than Tuesday, March 19, 2024 , Registration after March 19 is $27.00 and no money accepted at door. Checks made payable to Magnificat Metairie an mailed to:

Jane Margavio
306 Ormond Meadows Dr.
Apt. A
Destrehan, LA 70047
or call (504) 884-6152

On line registration is $27 – 

Click here to Register: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=ozvldlnab&oeidk=a07ek9t24udf562201d

Since the day is designed to speak to the hearts of women, free of distractions, it is respectfully requested that children to not attend.  However, mothers with nursing infants are welcome.

Upcoming Events for Our Chapter — 2024

June 22. 2023   –  Lisa Flood, Speaker
October  –    Date and Speaker to be announced

Rosary Blanket of Prayer

Remember our chapter’s commitment to Eucharistic Adoration and to pray the Rosary for New Pentecost on the 1st 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.

Service Team Members

Lisa Winter: Coordinator
Elsa Hodges:  Secretary
Sylvia Thomas: Historian
Jane Margavio: Treasurer
Spiritual Advisor: Fr. Ray Hymel

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 Lisa Winter 504-909-6832

History of Magnificat Metairie, Mother Chapter

(Archdiocese of New Orleans)
The first Magnificat Breakfast was held in New Orleans, LA on Oct. 7, 1981. During the next 6 years expansion of the ministry took place necessitating division of duties between two teams: a central service team to concentrate on expansion and a Metairie service team to plan the MAGNIFICAT Meal locally and have the privilege of being called the “Mother Chapter.”