Join us for Our

Palm Desert Chapter Prayer Meal
Saturday, June 12, 2010
9:30AM To 12:30PM

Guest Speaker:

Claire Schaefer

Me, give up the “good” life? Not in a million years!

In 1989, Claire Schaefer was living the “good” life, but that was about to change. Leaving the sandy beach in Santa Barbara for the rocky ground of Medjugorje was an excursion that changed her life forever.  It was there that Jesus invited her to carry His Cross.  She and her husband Bob returned from this pilgrimage, changed people. They gave up their flamboyant lifestyle for full time ministry!  They founded Queenship, one of the largest Catholic publishing houses today. Through their example, the family experienced conversion and received many miracles of healing, both physical and spiritual. Claire is a Third Order Carmelite and devoted to the Eucharist. Mary is her role model and she strives to live out her virtues. She is the mother of four children and manages a vibrant ministry consecrated to the Blessed Mother in service of the Catholic Church.  Claire’s testimony will build up your faith in the Almighty One.  She is an example of how an ordinary woman, filled with extraordinary grace, can be a chosen vessel of the Holy Spirit.



Indian Wells Country Club
46000 Club Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210
(Traveling on Hwy 111, Club Drive is between Cook and Washington St. )

ADVANCED RESERVATIONS
$25.00 per person if postmarked by 6-5-10.
After 6-5-10, $30 per person and PHONE IN
Reservations ONLY, so Reserve Early!

For Reservations or Questions,
call Elizabeth @ (760) 772-8768

magnificatpd@aol.com
Mail reservation form no later than 6-5-10 to:
Magnificat
42-335 Washington St., Ste. F
PMB # 403
Palm Desert, CA 92211

Download PDF file here.
Mail Registration Form


Your Name________________________________________
Guest Name ________________________________
Email ________________________________
Address____________________________________

City____________________State_____Zip_______

Phone (_____)______________Parish____________
I request financial help________________________
Enclosed is $____________for_______Reservations.

  • Int’l Ministry based on “The Visitation” Lk.1:3
  • Diocesan Approval by Bishop Gerald R. BarnesSpiritual Director: Fr. Michael Barry, SS.CC.
  • Breakfast Meal, praise, testimony and prayer
  • All Clergy & Religious Complimentary – Please RSVP (760) 772-8768 to confirm your attendance.Your check (payable to Magnificat) is your receipt.
  • Your nametag is your ticket and will be at the door.
  • Open Seating – Please plan to arrive about 9:00am. Self parking or Valet is available
  • Donation to help someone attend $_________

Hotel Accommodations:

The following 3 area hotels have been very kind to offer a special Magnificat room rate to those who  are coming to our prayer meals and would like to spend the night or weekend in  the desert.   They are all quite close to the Indian Wells County Club where our meals are held.

In order to receive this special Magnificat rate, you  must talk only to the contact person listed below for each respective location.  Rates may vary between the  "winter" and "summer" season.  Most of them have several room sizes to  choose from (studio, 1 bedroom or 2 bedrooms) plus breakfast is included in  the room rate each morning!

In alphabetical order, they are:


Hampton Inn & Suites
74-900 Gerald Ford Dr.  (@ Cook and the I-10  fwy)
Palm Desert, CA 92211

Contact: Cornelia Balmer
(760) 340-1001

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Homewood Suites by Hilton La Quinta
45-200 Washington St.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 391-4600
Just request the Magn
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Indian Wells Resort Hotel
76-661 Highway 111 (SW corner of Club Drive and Hwy 111) Indian Wells, CA 92210

When making reservations, tell them you are with Magnificat - account # 1257 for the special rate. Phone 760-345-6466 or (800) 248-3220

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Residence Inn by Marriott
38-305 Cook  (@ Frank Sinatra Dr.)
Palm Desert, CA  92211

Contact:  Helen Bonaddio
 (760) 776-0050 ext. 6790

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We hope this information is helpful.

Diocese of San Bernardino, California

Contact us/ April 24, 2010