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

Jesus Joy of Our Hearts Chapter

December 7, 2024

Brunch
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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

Magnificat-Omaha invites all women to our Advent Brunch with guest speaker Lavinia Spirito.

Guest Speaker: Lavina Spirito

Lavinia Spirito is the Founding Team Teaching Leader for Catholic Way Bible Study. Though she grew up in Rome, Italy, Lavinia graduated from the University of Michigan, obtained her JD from The University of Kentucky College of Law, and has a master’s degree in theology from The Augustine Institute in Denver, Colorado. Lavinia will speak and inspire you on how to live out a spirit-filled and joyous Advent.

Lavinia is a teacher in the annual Summer Institute School of Bible Study sponsored by Renewal Ministries, Ann Arbor, Michigan. She is co-host of Real Living, a weekly radio program on relevant issues facing today’s Catholics. She is an active lay teacher, spiritual director and evangelist in parish renewal and the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the US and Italy. She has led and participated in the Life in the Spirit Seminars, Christ Renews His Parish, Disciples in Mission, and CCD.

For more information or reservations, go to MagnificatOmaha.org.

Tickets & Reservations

Online Registration is required. For Reservations, go to: MagnificatOmaha.org.
Reservations will close when filled.
For assigned seating, please buy a table. Arrive early to check in at the Reservation Table.

For more information, email MagnificatOmaha@gmail.com.

Prayer teams are available following the meal.
Since the day is designed to speak to the hearts of women, free of distractions, it is respectfully requested that young children not be in attendance.

Upcoming Events for Our Chapter: 2024

Lavinia Spirito, Advent Brunch, December 7, 2024
Gifts of the Spirit Retreat, March 29, 2025
Janice Charbonnet , Summer Brunch, June 21, 2025
Felice Gerwitz, Fall Brunch, September 20, 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 Mondays 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, is approved by Archbishop George Lucas as an official organization for women’s evangelization in the Archdiocese of Omaha.