Upcoming Events
The Triumphant
Heart of Mary Immaculate Chapter of Magnificat, Diocese of
Bridgeport, is incorporated in the State of Connecticut.
Magnificat is a ministry to Catholic Women whose purpose is
to help women be more open to the Holy Spirit through a deeper
commitment of their lives to Jesus as Lord; and to impart the
Holy Spirit to one another by their love, service, and sharing
the good news of salvation.
It thus provides opportunities
which will foster a desire to grow in holiness. It has great
appeal to those women who may be struggling with faith or who
have lost touch with the church.
Membership in Magnificat Is of a SPIRITUAL nature, conferred
for life, and open to all women who:
Strive to INCORPORATE in their lives the purposes and objectives of Magnificat, and
Agree to PRAY for Magnificat and its members.
There are no
dues. We depend upon free-will donations to subsidize our activities.
Sue Coyle, Coordinator
(203) 431-9752
Fran Hood, Assistant Coordinator
Barbara Travis, Secretary
Pat Paniccia, Treasurer
Janet Moore, Historian
Father Lawrence Carew, Spiritual
Advisor
E-mail: magnificatbridgeport@yahoo.com
Website: www.triumphantheart.org
Mary's
Song of Praise
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
My spirit rejoices in God my savior
for He has looked with favor on His lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
The Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is His name.
He has mercy on those who fear Him in every generation.
He has shown the strength of His arm,
He has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich He has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of His servant Israel
for He has remembered His promise of Mercy,
the promise He made to our fathers,
to Abraham and his children forever.
In these words of the Magnificat, Mary proclaimed to
Elizabeth her gratitude for the wonderful action of God in her
life.
The beautiful visitation scene from the gospel of Luke (1:39-56)
is the inspiration for this woman-to-woman ministry, which adopts
the name of Mary's hymn of praise and the spirit of this biblical
encounter as its own.
What Are Our Objectives?
To encourage growth in holiness through:
- Daily personal prayer
- Knowing the love of God the Father
- Commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord
- Experiencing the presence and power of the Holy Spirit
and openness to the gifts of the Spirit
- Frequent participation in the sacraments of the Holy Eucharist
and Reconciliation
- Study and daily reading of the sacred Scriptures
- Love for and loyalty to the Catholic church, as expressed
through her teaching authority, the pope and bishops in communion
with him
- Serving the needs of the Church and the world
- Love and devotion to Mary, mother and model
- Appreciation of the vocation of Christian women
- Reverence for the sanctity of life
- Fostering the works of intercessory prayer
- Promoting unity
Upcoming Events
Magnificat Meals
Saturday, March 27, 2010:
Marisa's Ristorante, Trumbull, CT, from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Guest speaker: Father Lawrence
Carew, Associate Pastor of Christ
the King Roman Catholic Church in Trumbull, will be our guest
speaker in recognition of the "Year for Priests."
Seating is limited. Pre-registration
required. For reservations, your seat will be reserved once
we receive your payment. There are NO ticket sales at the
door. Open seating.
Download the Registration
Form for the March 27 event
Sunday, October 16, 2010:
The Amber Room Colonnade, Danbury, CT, from 9:30 am
- 12:30 pm.
Guest speaker: To Be Announced
Seating is limited. Pre-registration
required. For reservations, your seat will be reserved once
we receive your payment. There are NO ticket sales at the
door. Open seating.
Prayer Cenacles
Every Third Wednesday of the month from 10 am - 11:30 am
Every Third Friday of the month from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Rosary Blanket of Prayer
Every first day of the month
For information regarding any of the above,
please contact
Sue Coyle at magnificatbridgeport@yahoo.com
