Mary, Woman of Faith Chapter

invites you to our August 29th breakfast

"My soul magnifies the Lord, my spirit finds joy in God my Savior..." Luke 1:46-49 In these words of the Magnificat, Mary proclaimed to Elizabeth her gratitude for the wonderful action of God in her life. Please join us at our Magnificat Meal for Catholic women where we will share together in that same spirit of gratitude and praise of God.

Magnificat Meal

Hosted by the Mary, Woman of Faith Chapter

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Join us for breakfast

9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Doors open at 9:10 a.m.

The Rosary will be prayed at 8:45 a.m. in an adjoining room

Location:

St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church

in the Parish Hall

836 8th Street S

Birmingham, AL 35205

Please park in the paved parking area off of 8th Street S.

DO NOT park on 9th Avenue

Meet Our Speakers

Mary Margaret Rohling and her son, Frank

“The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is His name.”

Luke 1:49

“Come to Me all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.”

Matthew 11:28

Mary Margaret Rohling and her son, Frank, will share an inspiring journey of an addiction survivor’s recovery through faith in God and the fierce, unconditional love of a mother and her fervent prayers. Mary Margaret was born in Fort Scott, Kansas and raised in the Episcopal Church by wonderful loving parents. She converted to the Catholic faith in 1984 and has been married to her husband, Floyd, for 52 years. They have one son.

Frank was born in Homewood, AL. He considers his family as “his life,” and with their support, he has faced and overcome many challenges. Frank learned the diesel mechanic trade from his father, who is “his hero.” Attending a Cursillo weekend changed Frank’s life and gave him the ability and knowledge to talk to people in recovery. He has been in recovery for 16

years and has recently started a recovery group that allows him to help others.

Both Mary Margaret and Frank are members of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church where Mary Margaret has served in many ministries. She has been treasurer on the Magnificat Service Team for 16 years and currently works part time for the Birmingham Diocese. Frank has been an altar server and usher.

Come hear this riveting story of how God’s faithfulness brings healing and hope. Frank says, “Christ offers a rest and peace that no drug or drink can provide. When we turn to Him, admitting our need for help, God meets us with open arms.”

Tickets & Reservations

Tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold after August 23rd or at the door.

Ticket price includes a delicious catered Breakfast! (Scrambled eggs, biscuit and sausage link, grits, fruit cup)

Tickets are available:

Online: Online payment is available for $20, or $15 per student (13 to age 22) (plus a convenience fee) using PayPal with a credit or debit card. You do not need to have a PayPal account. You may also purchase additional tickets for any guests you would like to bring to the meal. When your transaction is complete you may print your online ticket from your computer.

E-Mail: magnificat0296@gmail.com

Mail-In: Click on, print and complete the form below (include the names and phone numbers of other ticket holders in your group). Since the lunch is catered reservations CANNOT be accepted after August 23, 2026. Please send any mail-in registrations postmarked before August 19th.

MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM

Please Mail Reservation Form, a self-addressed, stamped envelope and a check for $20 per person, or $15 per student (13 to age 22), payable to “Magnificat” to:

Magnificat Tickets

C/O Jan Smith

1367 Winola Lane

Birmingham, AL 35235

Tickets are also available at:

Alpha Church Supply and Gifts

205-942-5750

121 W. Valley Avenue, Birmingham

Holy Roses Flowers and Gifts

205-704-3331

5849 Old Leeds Road

Birmingham

Complimentary Tickets:

Tickets for priests, deacons, religious brothers and sisters are complimentary. Please email magnificat0296@gmail.com to reserve your ticket. For an accurate head count, complimentary tickets must be reserved.

If you are unable to afford a ticket but want to attend the meal, please call or text Jan at 205-381-8481 and arrangements will be made for a ticket to be sent to you.

Intercessory Prayer ministry and Confessions will be available at the end of the meal.
Religious gift items are available for purchase after the meal from Southern Saint Designs.
Magnificat Proclaims books and CD’s of previous Speakers’ testimonies are available for purchase.

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.

Mary, Woman of Faith

O Mary, Mother of Christ and

Mother of our Catholic Church,

may all women of the world take you

as their model of what it

means to be a woman.

May you, who are the Woman of Faith,

lead us by the power of the Spirit

to a new evangelization of the world.

Written by Bishop David E. Foley

February 1996

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