Magnificat Meal

Hosted by the Mary, Woman of Faith Chapter

Saturday, October 24, 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 Speaker:

Lynn Pepe

 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” Proverbs 3:5

Lynn Pepe is originally from San Lorenzo, California where she was raised in the Catholic faith and attended public school and CCD. At age 23, during a time when her walk with God was lukewarm at best, she responded to the encouragement of the Holy Spirit and attended a Cursillo weekend that profoundly moved her heart. Going forward, Lynn went on to lead a Confirmation group at her parish. Each faith-filled step strengthened her relationship with the Lord.

In 2002, Lynn and John married and moved to Alabama where he accepted a position with EWTN Radio. The couple now have four daughters and are members of Our Lady of Sorrows Church. She also currently works as an Administrative Assistant for Father Bryan Jerabek at the Diocese of Birmingham.

When her second daughter, Gianna Rose, was born with special needs, Lynn wondered why God picked John and her to raise His baby with these challenges; however, Lynn says God always knew they would love her beyond measure. She also faced a life-threatening medical emergency with incredible inner strength and grace while pondering how her husband would raise four girls alone. Lynn truly lives the scripture verse from Proverbs 3:5 with unwavering reliance on God and says, “PRAY, TRUST AND HOLD ON!”

Lynn is forever the optimist who believes God is always there even when we do not feel Him or when we think He is not listening. Come hear Lynn share events throughout her journey when she felt God was saying, “Be patient, I’ve got you.”