The Service Team of Mary, Woman of Faith Chapter of Magnificat will hold its next Magnificat breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Hall in Homewood. All women of the diocese are invited to attend.

The speaker for the morning, Erin Vicinanzo, has been married for 24 years to Dr. Matthew Vicinanzo, who is an ophthalmic surgeon at the Callahan Eye Hospital in Birmingham. The couple moved to the south from New York 20 years ago and have 5 children. Erin Vicinanzo has a master’s degree in special education and is very active in her faith. At her parish, Our Lady of Sorrows Church, she is currently a catechist, teaching in the Good Shepherd Program and teaching the Young Women of Grace through the youth group. She also taught PSR for 14 years, been involved in many Bible studies, rosary groups, and retreats, and attended many pro-life marches in Washington, D.C. with her family.

One of the biggest ways God touched Vicinanzo’s life was through her mother’s illness. During her talk, she will share how, through the beautiful sacraments of the Catholic faith, she was able to see her mother forgive others and mostly herself. She came back into the Church before her illness became too debilitating, which allowed Vicinanzo to witness her mother’s spiritual healing.

Vicinanzo will tell guests that God has given women such beautiful gifts to share and the truth of our worth comes from our Creator. Vicinanzo says, “Obedience doesn't just come naturally, so we need to build it through the beautiful sacraments in our Church. [We need]to read His word and to spend quiet time with Him to hear His plans for us.”

Tickets for the Nov. 16 Magnificat breakfast are on sale through Nov. 10. A meal ticket is $20 and includes a catered breakfast. Tickets are available online at BirminghamMagnificat.org or by e-mail at magnificat0296@gmail.com. If purchasing a ticket by regular mail, please send a check payable to Magnificat to: Magnificat Tickets, 2744 Aspen Lake Road, Helena, AL 35022 by Nov. 6. Tickets are also available at Alpha Church Supply and Gifts and Holy Roses Flowers and Gifts. Tickets for priests, deacons, and religious brothers and sisters are complimentary, but reservations are still required. No tickets will be sold after Nov. 10 or at the door. For ticket questions or additional information, please call or text 205.529.0259. The church is located at 1728 Oxmoor Road.