Article by Phoenix writer Christina Palmieri ’25:
On November 5, mothers and daughters of Kellenberg celebrated the Magnificat. The Magnificat is a dinner for girls and the special women in their lives to celebrate the bond between women and our Heavenly Mother.
Delivering the keynote address for the evening was class of 2014 grad Lyndsey Ruchalski, who tragically lost her younger sister, Mary, to a rare form of cancer that affects muscle tissue called rhabdomyosarcoma. In her memory, the Ruchalski family established the Mary Ruchalski Foundation to fund rhabdomyosarcoma research and help families affected by cancer.
Lyndsey spoke about how her mother is and continues to be a beacon of light for her family, even in the most difficult of times. Mrs. Ruchalski remains a reflection of the Mother of God every day through her devotion to Mary and her family.
The night began with a prayer service led by Fr. Daniel Griffin, S.M., and included dinner and crafts in the cafeteria. The ladies enjoyed crafting a picture of Mary using pieces of paper.
Every craft was unique, showing how we are all unique in the eyes of God.
The beautiful weather provided a perfect conclusion to the evening with dancing outdoors in the courtyard with DJ OB.
Overall, the faith and fun-filled night demonstrated how truly important Mary is to all of us.
