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First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins 6:30 p.m. and ends prior to the 5:30 p.m. Mass every Friday Friday. Sign-up sheets at this time are available in the Cathedral. Please consider signing up for Eucharistic Adoration. All empty time slots need to be filled prior to opening Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Otherwise, we will have to alter the Adoration hours.

OLV parish has a Men's Group for men of all ages and backgrounds who come together to grow and learn from one another. The group meets on Friday mornings from 6:45 - 7:45 a.m.: First Friday - Adoration (Cathedral); Second Friday - Group Rosary (Cathedral); Third Friday - Saint of the Month and Small Group Discussion (Cathedral Center); Fourth (and Fifth) Friday - Instructional Video and Small Group Discussions (Cathedral Center) . For more information, Contact Cody Horton at 935-2822 or [email protected].

Confessions are heard on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.

Deacon Matthew and Lupe Schaefer lead monthly Baptism classes on the 1st Sunday of the month from 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room). Registered parishioners who are parents of a child to be baptizzed at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory should bring their child's birth certificate to the class. Parents and sponsors of children to be baptized at another Catholic Church will receive a completion certificate at the end of the class to present at the church of Baptism. The Baptism class is for adults only. If there are any questions, please all the Parish Office (575-4741).

Children's Liturgy of the Word for 4-year olds - 1st graders is held during the 11:30 a.m. Mass on several Sundays each month (December 3rd and 17th). Children gather before the 1st Reading and walk together to a nearby classroom to listen to the readings and the Gospel in a form that they can easily understand and also do a fun activity that goes along with what they just heard before returning to their parents at Mass. A lead "teacher" and 2 helpers are in the classroom with the children. Parents should take their child to the restrooms before Mass so that the limited time in the classroom will be focused on the readings. For more information or if you would like to help with this important parish ministry, please contact Heather Galvan at [email protected] or call 361-649-4646.

Join us for GROUND ZERO - the Cathedral's exciting and fun youth event made just for high schoolers. The group meets on the first and third Sundays of the month with Mass at 6:00 p.m. followed by food, faith and fun in the Cathedral Center till 8:30 p.m. Spread the word and bring a friend! For more information, contact Deacon Matthew Schaefer at [email protected]. .

The Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room). This parish ministry group consists of active and praying members. Active members take communion to the homebound and perform other spiritual works. The praying members who are unable to attend meetings provide spiritual help by praying for the Legionnaires and their mission. Contact Judy Saddler at 361-575-3554 for more information on how you can be a part of this parish ministry group.

Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. For more information on this Choir, contact Glenn Hunter, Music Director, at the Rectory at 575-4741 or email [email protected].

OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Cathedral Center from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. All ladies of the parish are invited to join in socializing and working on various Festival Auction projects. If you would like more information, please call Judy Bellanger at 576-2935.

Confessions are held at 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays

The Religious Education Christmas Program will be held on Wednesday, December 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Michael Hall). All are welcome to attend.

This group will be viewing an Advent Series on FORMED and using a journal as a guide for discussion. Call Jenny Vincent, Pastoral Associate, at the Parish Office (575-4741) to register and order the journal.

Friday, December 8, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation. A Vigil Mass will be said on Thursday, December 7, at 5:30 p.m.

OLV parish has a Men's Group for men of all ages and backgrounds who come together to grow and learn from one another. The group meets on Friday mornings from 6:45 - 7:45 a.m.: First Friday - Adoration (Cathedral); Second Friday - Group Rosary (Cathedral); Third Friday - Saint of the Month and Small Group Discussion (Cathedral Center); Fourth (and Fifth) Friday - Instructional Video and Small Group Discussions (Cathedral Center) . For more information, Contact Cody Horton at 935-2822 or [email protected].

The Divine Mercy Chaplet is sung on Fridays at 5:10:p.m. prior to 5:30 p.m. Mass except for First Fridays when during this time, Benediction is held at the closing of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Confessions are heard on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.

An Advent Penance Service will be held on Monday, December 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cathedral. Additional priests will be available to hear confessions that evening.

RCIA Sessions provide an opportunity for anyone wanting to learn more about Catholicism and for Catholics who have not yet received the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. The sessions are held on Monday evenings from September 11 - May 13 in the Cathedral Center (St. Clare of Assisi) at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Jenny Vincent at [email protected] or call the Parish Office at 575-4741 if you would like to be a part of this spiritual journey, either as an inquirer or a sponsor.

The Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room). This parish ministry group consists of active and praying members. Active members take communion to the homebound and perform other spiritual works. The praying members who are unable to attend meetings provide spiritual help by praying for the Legionnaires and their mission. Contact Judy Saddler at 361-575-3554 for more information on how you can be a part of this parish ministry group.

Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. For more information on this Choir, contact Glenn Hunter, Music Director, at the Rectory at 575-4741 or email [email protected].

The Altar Society's monthly meeting is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (except June-August) in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). The evening begins with a social at 6:00 p.m. followed by the meeting. All ladies of the parish are invited to come and be involved in this parish ministry. For more information, contact Aftan Puente, President, at 361-676-9615 or [email protected].

OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Cathedral Center from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. All ladies of the parish are invited to join in socializing and working on various Festival Auction projects. If you would like more information, please call Judy Bellanger at 576-2935.

Confessions are held at 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays

The Knights of Columbus Council #1329 will lead the Patriotic Rosary on the 2nd Wednesday of the month prior to the Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Mass. Join us in praying for our country and her leaders.

This group will be viewing an Advent Series on FORMED and using a journal as a guide for discussion. Call Jenny Vincent, Pastoral Associate, at the Parish Office (575-4741) to register and order the journal.

OLV parish has a Men's Group for men of all ages and backgrounds who come together to grow and learn from one another. The group meets on Friday mornings from 6:45 - 7:45 a.m.: First Friday - Adoration (Cathedral); Second Friday - Group Rosary (Cathedral); Third Friday - Saint of the Month and Small Group Discussion (Cathedral Center); Fourth (and Fifth) Friday - Instructional Video and Small Group Discussions (Cathedral Center) . For more information, Contact Cody Horton at 935-2822 or [email protected].

The Divine Mercy Chaplet is sung on Fridays at 5:10:p.m. prior to 5:30 p.m. Mass except for First Fridays when during this time, Benediction is held at the closing of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Confessions are heard on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.

Children's Liturgy of the Word for 4-year olds - 1st graders is held during the 11:30 a.m. Mass on several Sundays each month (December 3rd and 17th). Children gather before the 1st Reading and walk together to a nearby classroom to listen to the readings and the Gospel in a form that they can easily understand and also do a fun activity that goes along with what they just heard before returning to their parents at Mass. A lead "teacher" and 2 helpers are in the classroom with the children. Parents should take their child to the restrooms before Mass so that the limited time in the classroom will be focused on the readings. For more information or if you would like to help with this important parish ministry, please contact Heather Galvan at [email protected] or call 361-649-4646.

Join us for an Ecumenical Service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 17, at 3:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. This beautiful service consists of scripture readings covering the story of our salvation along with musical reflections. Faith leaders from various denominations will be included in this special event. Music will be provided by the Victoria Civic Chorus, directed by Dr. David Means, which includes music featuring the violin, cello, French horn, organ and piano.

Join us for Youth Ministry Night - the Cathedral's Youth event made just for high schoolers. The group meets on the first and third Sundays of the month with Mass at 6:00 p.m. followed by food, faith and fun in the Cathedral Center till 8:30 p.m. Spread the word and bring a friend! For more information, contact Matthew Schaefer at 361-484-1632.

RCIA Sessions provide an opportunity for anyone wanting to learn more about Catholicism and for Catholics who have not yet received the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. The sessions are held on Monday evenings from September 11 - May 13 in the Cathedral Center (St. Clare of Assisi) at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Jenny Vincent at [email protected] or call the Parish Office at 575-4741 if you would like to be a part of this spiritual journey, either as an inquirer or a sponsor.

The Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room). This parish ministry group consists of active and praying members. Active members take communion to the homebound and perform other spiritual works. The praying members who are unable to attend meetings provide spiritual help by praying for the Legionnaires and their mission. Contact Judy Saddler at 361-575-3554 for more information on how you can be a part of this parish ministry group.

Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. For more information on this Choir, contact Glenn Hunter, Music Director, at the Rectory at 575-4741 or email [email protected].

OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Cathedral Center from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. All ladies of the parish are invited to join in socializing and working on various Festival Auction projects. If you would like more information, please call Judy Bellanger at 576-2935.

Confessions are held at 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays

This group will be viewing an Advent Series on FORMED and using a journal as a guide for discussion. Call Jenny Vincent, Pastoral Associate, at the Parish Office (575-4741) to register and order the journal.

OLV parish has a Men's Group for men of all ages and backgrounds who come together to grow and learn from one another. The group meets on Friday mornings from 6:45 - 7:45 a.m.: First Friday - Adoration (Cathedral); Second Friday - Group Rosary (Cathedral); Third Friday - Saint of the Month and Small Group Discussion (Cathedral Center); Fourth (and Fifth) Friday - Instructional Video and Small Group Discussions (Cathedral Center) . For more information, Contact Cody Horton at 935-2822 or [email protected].

The Divine Mercy Chaplet is sung on Fridays at 5:10:p.m. prior to 5:30 p.m. Mass except for First Fridays when during this time, Benediction is held at the closing of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Confessions are heard on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.

Confessions are held at 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays

OLV parish has a Men's Group for men of all ages and backgrounds who come together to grow and learn from one another. The group meets on Friday mornings from 6:45 - 7:45 a.m.: First Friday - Adoration (Cathedral); Second Friday - Group Rosary (Cathedral); Third Friday - Saint of the Month and Small Group Discussion (Cathedral Center); Fourth (and Fifth) Friday - Instructional Video and Small Group Discussions (Cathedral Center) . For more information, Contact Cody Horton at 935-2822 or [email protected].

The Divine Mercy Chaplet is sung on Fridays at 5:10:p.m. prior to 5:30 p.m. Mass except for First Fridays when during this time, Benediction is held at the closing of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Confessions are heard on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.