We welcome you to the webpage of Jesus Joy of Our Hearts Chapter of Magnificat in Omaha, Nebraska. These are exciting times that we live in, and Magnificat began in 1981 for such a time as this. There are over 80 chapters throughout the United States, its territories, and many foreign countries. Our chapter has a website for more information and Registration at www.magnificatomaha.org

Magnificat Meal & Retreat

Jesus Joy of Our Hearts Chapter

March 29, 2025

Retreat with Lunch
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

LOCATION:
St. Robert Bellarmine Church
Mainelli Center
11802 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68154

Magnificat-Omaha invites all women to our Gifts of the Spirit Retreat

Appointed for a Purpose

You are here at this moment in time for a purpose! God has chosen you and appointed you for something only you can do. You have been equipped by the Holy Spirit to partake in God’s creative plan. Have you ever wondered what spiritual gifts you may have to offer? Please join the retreat to discover more about your unique mission.

Spiritual Gifts

Spiritual Gifts. You have gifts from the Holy Spirit. Some are meant to keep, and some are meant to give away. Some gifts are ordinary, and others are extraordinary. Some are motivational or vocational gifts, while others flash forth when needed. All are meant to empower you to live a fulfilled Christian life, pleasing to the Lord, and walking in the lifestyle of Pentecost.

Uplifting. The retreat includes:

• A survey to uncover your gifts.
• The 20+ Gifts of the Holy Spirit in Scripture.
• Lively praise & worship.
• Reflection, prayer & sharing.
• Holy Spirit anointing, prayer & activation to to use your gifts to fulfill your mission.

Retreat Director: Fr. Michael Voithofer

Speaker: Karen Dwyer, Author, Podcaster & Coordinator of Magnificat-Omaha withThe Magnificat-Omaha Team

Cost is $20-Includes materials, box lunch & breakfast bagels..  Scholarships Available

For more reservations, go to MagnificatOmaha.org.

Tickets & Reservations

Online Registration is required. For Reservations, go to: MagnificatOmaha.org.
Reservations will close by March 25th.
Arrive early to check in at the Reservation Table.

For more information, email MagnificatOmaha@gmail.com.

Prayer teams will be available following the meal.
The day is designed to speak to the hearts of women, free of distractions, so we respectfully request that young children not be in attendance.

Upcoming Events for Our Chapter: 2025

Janice Charbonnet , Summer Brunch, June 21, 2025
Felice Gerwitz, Fall Brunch, September 20, 2025
Advent Brunch, December 6, 2025

Rosary Blanket of Prayer

Remember our chapter’s commitment to Eucharistic Adoration and to pray the Rosary on the 15th of each month for the intentions of Magnificat, the Church, a New Pentecost, Sanctity of Life, Marriage and Family, and World Peace.

Our Heart of Jesus Prayer Group

Is God calling you to be in a Prayer Group? Jesus said: “Wherever two or three are gathered in My Name, I am in their midst.” Magnificat-Omaha has a support prayer group with Scripture reflections. We are a St. Robert Bellarmine, Omaha, prayer group that prays and supports Magnificat Omaha every Monday morning. You can join a Cup of JOY Women’s Small group. For more information on the Heart of Jesus prayer group or Cup of JOY Women, email MagnificatOmaha@gmail.com.  Type Prayer Group or JOY in the subject line.

Fr. Michael Voithofer leads a Spirit-filled Ablaze Worship and Eucharistic Adoration on First Fridays of every month. For more information, go to Ablaze Worship.

Service Team Members

Karen Dwyer, Coordinator
Kathy Andreasen, Assistant Coordinator
Marilou Lonergan, Secretary
Kathy Wheeler, Treasurer
Deb Fortina, Historian
Julia Palzer, Secretary  II- Recording
Fr. Michael Voithofer, 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 to be added to our Mailing List, send an email to: magnificatomaha@gmail.com

History of Jesus Joy of Our Hearts Chapter

(Diocese of Omaha, Nebraska)
Est. 2016

Magnificat-Omaha, NE, approved by Archbishop George Lucas, is an official organization for women’s evangelization in the Archdiocese of Omaha.