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Welcome!
A Greeting From Fr. Gary Janak!
Greetings in Christ to all of you from the faith community of Our Lady of Victory Cathedral. Whether you are new to our parish or have been a long-time member, you are most welcome to our webpage. Our Lady of Victory Parish has strong roots in the City of Victoria. The church serves as the cathedral of the Diocese of Victoria and it is the spiritual home for more than 2550 families. We are also blessed to have a parochial school, with almost 500 students in attendance.
The Eucharist--the real presence of Jesus Christ--is at the heart of our Catholic identity and the center of all we do here at Our Lady of Victory Parish. We offer five weekend Masses, as well as two daily Masses. On the First Friday of each month, after the 6:00 a.m. Mass, (except for summer months) Eucharistic Adoration is held. It ends with benediction, prior to the celebration of the 5:30 p.m. Mass.
Our priests, dedicated lay ministers, school personnel and office staff are here to assist you, in making Our Lady of Victory Cathedral your spiritual home. Contact us via telephone, e-mail or visit our Facebook page. We are here to serve you, in the Name of Christ. May our Savior bless you and may our Blessed Mother intercede for you. Our Lady of Victory, pray for us.
Father Gary Janak
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Safe Environment/Report Abuse!
Child and Vulnerable Adult Reporting Procedures
If you witness, suspect, or know of child and/or vulnerable adult abuse, YOU MUST FILE A REPORT WITHIN 48 HOURS!
Contact Civil Authorities:
Department of Family and Protective Services
1-800-252-5400 or www.txabusehotline.org
If the person is in immediate danger, call 911.
If Church Personnel Is Involved In Alleged Abuse:
Step One— Contact Civil Authorities.
Step Two— Contact one of the following:
· Coordinator of Pastoral Care and Outreach, Vicki L. Pyatt, LMSW, at (361) 827-7186 or email
pastoralcare@victoriadiocese.org
· Bishop or Chancellor of the Diocese of Victoria at (361) 573-0828; and Written Allegations Should Be Sent To:
Office of the Bishop
P. O. Box 4070
Victoria, Texas 77903
Mark as “Personal and Confidential”
We will also help you bring your concerns to church officials outside the diocese if the abuse occurred elsewhere and you now reside in the Diocese of Victoria. If you are unsure about bringing a complaint or would like further information, please contact Vicki L. Pyatt.
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory's Safe Environment Coordinator is Betty Mitchell. Betty may be contacted by phone at (361)575-8132 or email ourladyofvictory.ccd@gmail.com.
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Cert. Of C.C. COMPLIANCE
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Calendar
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Sunday, September 23, 1:00 PM - 7:00 PMThis Confirmation Retreat, for all planning on being confirmed at the Cathedral in the Spring of 2019, will be held in the Cafeteria beginning at 1:00 p.m. until everyone attends the Mass at 6:00 p.m. to conclude the Retreat. Confirmation candidates in the Religious Education Program will receive registration forms during class. Registration forms for students enrolled at St. Joseph High School will be mailed to the Confirmation candidate's home address. This Retreat is for Confirmation candidates and their sponsors. If a sponsor is unable to attend, a parent or other adult family member must take their place. Cost is $10 which includes all supplies and snack for both student and adult. For more information, please call the Religious Education Office at 575-8132.
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Monday, September 24, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMRCIA group meets every Monday in the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room) from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. The process for those becoming Catholic and others being fully brought into the Catholic Church lasts from Monday, September 10, 2018 until Monday, April 29, 2019. For more information about the RCIA Program, contact the Rectory at 575-4741.
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Monday, September 24, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMCredible Witness 6 - God's Plan of Salvation: Part 3 (Mondays, Sept. 24 - Nov. 19, Cathedral Center-St. Gabriel Hall, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.) With this lesson we reach the summit of the Old Testament, God's promise of an everlasting Kingdom to David. We pick up the story with Joshua, Moses' hand-picked successor. The plan of the conquest of Canaan and the promise of possessing the "Promised Land" can be seen as typological images of God's mission to offer the gift of salvation to the world. In this series, we will finish reading the Old Testament, from Joshua to Malachi, and see how it prepares us for the fulfillment of the promise made to Abraham for the coming of the Messiah. For more information, contact Jenny Vincent, OLV Pastoral Associate, at 575-4741 or jvincent@olvcathedral.org.
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Tuesday, September 25, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AMThe Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at the Rectory. This parish ministry group consists of active and praying members. The active members assist at nursing homes getting residents to area for Mass or Communion Service on Wednesday mornings, make home communion visits to shut-ins while the praying members who are unable to attend meetings provide spiritual help by praying for the Legionnaires and their mission. Contact Pauline Pena at 361-550-0167 for more information or if any questions.
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Tuesday, September 25, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMThe Retreat Team for the October 25-28 Women's ACTS Retreat meets on Tuesdays from July 24 to October 30 at 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Library.
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