ACTS Core meets monthly on the first Monday at 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Library. Contact Don Pennington at pennindw@suddentlink.net if any questions.

RCIA 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.

Mothers of Grace is a group of moms that gather to share experiences and ideas along with supporting each other in raising their children and keeping their families strong through God's grace. The moms meet on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Religious Education Building. All moms are welcome to join the group. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Leslie Book at Book.leslie@gmail.com.

Credible 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Credible Witness 2 - Ite Missa Est (Tuesdays, Sept. 25 - Oct. 30-Cathedral Center-St. Raphael Meeting Room, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.) Have you ever wondered about the meaning and history of what we as Catholics do each Sunday at Mass? Wouldn't it be nice if you could slow the Mass down so you could focus on all the various parts and realize their significance? This program will take you step-by-step through all the parts of the Mass, and add insight and understanding to your celebration of the Sacred Liturgy. For more information, contact Jenny Vincent, OLV Pastoral Associate, at 575-4741 or jvincent@olvcathedral.org.

Religious Education Classes are held on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Religious Education Office at 575-8132.

OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Youth Hut from 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. All ladies of the parish are invited to join in socializing and working on various Festival Auction projects. If you have any questions, please call Judy Bellanger at 576-2935.

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

Credible Witness 4 - God's Plan of Salvation: Part 1 (Wednesdays, Sept. 19 - Oct. 17, Cathedral Center-St. Raphael Meeting Room)/Credible Witness 5 - God's Plan of Salvation: Part 2 (Wednesdays, Oct. 24 - Nov. 14, Cathedral Center-St. Raphael Meeting Room) Have you ever imagined the golden thread that ties the Biblical narrative together, from the Old Testament right on through the New Testament? This unifying principle is called the covenant, and it is extremely important to understand the nature of a covenant in order to understand the story that the Bible tells. You will learn the different important aspects of a covenant and about oath-swearing, which is the means by which one enters into and renews the covenant. These lessons will help you interpret Scripture not as a 21st Century American, but as an ancient Israelite with a covenantal, Hebrew worldview. For more information, contact Jenny Vincent, OLV Pastoral Associate, at 575-4741 or jvincent@olvcathedral.org.

Everyone is invited to bring their pets to be blessed on the school grounds in front of the cafeteria at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 4, the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assissi.

Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be at 6:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. For more information on this choir, contact Glenn Hunter, Music Director, at the Rectory at 575-4741 or email olvmusic@olvcathedral.org.

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 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. Holy Hour for Vocations is held immediately following the 6:00 a.m. Mass at the beginning of Adoration. This is a time for public and private prayer.

Join other men of all ages and backgrounds who come together to grow and learn from one another. Whether one feels called “to give” or simply to “rest and receive”, all are welcome and encouraged to attend. The group meets on Friday mornings from 6:45 – 7:45 a.m. beginning Friday, January 26, in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). The purpose of meeting so early in the morning is to make it easy to attend if coming from 6:00 a.m. Mass or from home before work. Contact Cody Horton at 935-2822 or codyrhorton@hotmail.com if you have any questions or need more information. St. Paul tells us in his Epistle to the Romans: “Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them: if prophecy, in proportion to the faith; if ministry, in ministering; if one is a teacher, in teaching; if one exhorts, in exhortation; if one contributes, in generosity; if one is over others, with diligence; if one does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.” Romans 12:6-8

Blessing for Expectant Parents will be held following the 5:30 p.m. Mass. This blessing for parents and their unborn child is given following all Masses on the weekend of the first Sunday of each month.

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

First Sunday Coffee, Donuts and Fruit (hosted by the Altar Society) will be held in the Cafeteria following the 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. Masses.

Blessing for Expectant Parents will be held following the 7:30, 9:00 and 11:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Masses. This blessing for parents and their unborn child is given following all Masses on the weekend of the first Sunday of each month.

RCIA 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.

Credible 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Our Lady of Victory Altar Society meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the OLV Cafeteria. The Social beings at 6:00 p.m. followed by the meeting at 6:30 p.m. All women of the parish are invited to attend. Contact Carolyn Koop, President, at 550-2399 for more information or if you have any questions.

This Baptismal Instruction Class for parents and sponsors is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room) from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Parents of children being baptized at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory must be parishioners. Parents who are baptizing their child at another Catholic Church and sponsors who need to attend a class in order to meet requirements of being a baptismal sponsor at another parish are welcome to attend. Participants will receive proof of attendance at the end of the evening to take to their parish to be included with the records required for the baptism. Parents of children to be baptized at the Cathedral should bring the child's city-issued birth certificate so that a copy may be made for the church records. If you have any questions, please contact the Church Office at 575-4741.

Credible Witness 2 - Ite Missa Est (Tuesdays, Sept. 25 - Oct. 30-Cathedral Center-St. Raphael Meeting Room, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.) Have you ever wondered about the meaning and history of what we as Catholics do each Sunday at Mass? Wouldn't it be nice if you could slow the Mass down so you could focus on all the various parts and realize their significance? This program will take you step-by-step through all the parts of the Mass, and add insight and understanding to your celebration of the Sacred Liturgy. For more information, contact Jenny Vincent, OLV Pastoral Associate, at 575-4741 or jvincent@olvcathedral.org.

Religious Education Classes are held on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Religious Education Office at 575-8132.

OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Youth Hut from 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. All ladies of the parish are invited to join in socializing and working on various Festival Auction projects. If you have any questions, please call Judy Bellanger at 576-2935.

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

Join others in praying together the Patriotic Rosary for our country and her leaders. The Patriotic Rosary is said in the Cathedral on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

Credible Witness 4 - God's Plan of Salvation: Part 1 (Wednesdays, Sept. 19 - Oct. 17, Cathedral Center-St. Raphael Meeting Room)/Credible Witness 5 - God's Plan of Salvation: Part 2 (Wednesdays, Oct. 24 - Nov. 14, Cathedral Center-St. Raphael Meeting Room) Have you ever imagined the golden thread that ties the Biblical narrative together, from the Old Testament right on through the New Testament? This unifying principle is called the covenant, and it is extremely important to understand the nature of a covenant in order to understand the story that the Bible tells. You will learn the different important aspects of a covenant and about oath-swearing, which is the means by which one enters into and renews the covenant. These lessons will help you interpret Scripture not as a 21st Century American, but as an ancient Israelite with a covenantal, Hebrew worldview. For more information, contact Jenny Vincent, OLV Pastoral Associate, at 575-4741 or jvincent@olvcathedral.org.

Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be at 6:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. For more information on this choir, contact Glenn Hunter, Music Director, at the Rectory at 575-4741 or email olvmusic@olvcathedral.org.

Monthly Adoration, Praise & Worship is held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Cathedral. This night is sponsored by the Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the parish. Everyone is invited to join them at this wonderful night of community and prayer - especially our youth. For more information, call the Rectory at 575-4741.

Join other men of all ages and backgrounds who come together to grow and learn from one another. Whether one feels called “to give” or simply to “rest and receive”, all are welcome and encouraged to attend. The group meets on Friday mornings from 6:45 – 7:45 a.m. beginning Friday, January 26, in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). The purpose of meeting so early in the morning is to make it easy to attend if coming from 6:00 a.m. Mass or from home before work. Contact Cody Horton at 935-2822 or codyrhorton@hotmail.com if you have any questions or need more information. St. Paul tells us in his Epistle to the Romans: “Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them: if prophecy, in proportion to the faith; if ministry, in ministering; if one is a teacher, in teaching; if one exhorts, in exhortation; if one contributes, in generosity; if one is over others, with diligence; if one does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.” Romans 12:6-8

The Divine Mercy Chaplet is being sung before the 5:30 p.m. Mass. This service will be held weekly at 5:00 p.m. with the exception of First Fridays of the month.

Items for the Festival may be dropped off Saturday, October 13, at the Cafeteria from 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. If you are unable to bring items that day, please take them to the Community Center the morning of the Festival.

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

The Parish's Annual Fall Festival will be held at the Community Center - games, serving, fun starts at 11:00 a.m.

RCIA 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.

Mothers of Grace is a group of moms that gather to share experiences and ideas along with supporting each other in raising their children and keeping their families strong through God's grace. The moms meet on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Religious Education Building. All moms are welcome to join the group. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Leslie Book at Book.leslie@gmail.com.

Credible 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.

The 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.

Join others on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Cathedral to help with the monthly church cleaning. All supplies are provided and all help greatly appreciated. Also an easy way to get service hours!

The 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.

Credible Witness 2 - Ite Missa Est (Tuesdays, Sept. 25 - Oct. 30-Cathedral Center-St. Raphael Meeting Room, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.) Have you ever wondered about the meaning and history of what we as Catholics do each Sunday at Mass? Wouldn't it be nice if you could slow the Mass down so you could focus on all the various parts and realize their significance? This program will take you step-by-step through all the parts of the Mass, and add insight and understanding to your celebration of the Sacred Liturgy. For more information, contact Jenny Vincent, OLV Pastoral Associate, at 575-4741 or jvincent@olvcathedral.org.

Religious Education Classes are held on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Religious Education Office at 575-8132.

OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Youth Hut from 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. All ladies of the parish are invited to join in socializing and working on various Festival Auction projects. If you have any questions, please call Judy Bellanger at 576-2935.

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

Credible Witness 4 - God's Plan of Salvation: Part 1 (Wednesdays, Sept. 19 - Oct. 17, Cathedral Center-St. Raphael Meeting Room)/Credible Witness 5 - God's Plan of Salvation: Part 2 (Wednesdays, Oct. 24 - Nov. 14, Cathedral Center-St. Raphael Meeting Room) Have you ever imagined the golden thread that ties the Biblical narrative together, from the Old Testament right on through the New Testament? This unifying principle is called the covenant, and it is extremely important to understand the nature of a covenant in order to understand the story that the Bible tells. You will learn the different important aspects of a covenant and about oath-swearing, which is the means by which one enters into and renews the covenant. These lessons will help you interpret Scripture not as a 21st Century American, but as an ancient Israelite with a covenantal, Hebrew worldview. For more information, contact Jenny Vincent, OLV Pastoral Associate, at 575-4741 or jvincent@olvcathedral.org.

Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be at 6:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. For more information on this choir, contact Glenn Hunter, Music Director, at the Rectory at 575-4741 or email olvmusic@olvcathedral.org.

The 2018 Diocese of Victoria Catechetical Conference will be held in The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory's Cathedral Center. The day will include keynote speakers, workshops, vendor tables and end with Mass celebrated by Bishop Cahill. For more information, call the Diocese of Victoria at 573-0828.

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

Join us for GROUND ZERO - 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, Youth Director, at 484-1632 or mschaefer@olvcathedral.org.

RCIA 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.

Credible 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Credible Witness 2 - Ite Missa Est (Tuesdays, Sept. 25 - Oct. 30-Cathedral Center-St. Raphael Meeting Room, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.) Have you ever wondered about the meaning and history of what we as Catholics do each Sunday at Mass? Wouldn't it be nice if you could slow the Mass down so you could focus on all the various parts and realize their significance? This program will take you step-by-step through all the parts of the Mass, and add insight and understanding to your celebration of the Sacred Liturgy. For more information, contact Jenny Vincent, OLV Pastoral Associate, at 575-4741 or jvincent@olvcathedral.org.

Religious Education Classes are held on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Religious Education Office at 575-8132.

OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Youth Hut from 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. All ladies of the parish are invited to join in socializing and working on various Festival Auction projects. If you have any questions, please call Judy Bellanger at 576-2935.

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

Credible Witness 4 - God's Plan of Salvation: Part 1 (Wednesdays, Sept. 19 - Oct. 17, Cathedral Center-St. Raphael Meeting Room)/Credible Witness 5 - God's Plan of Salvation: Part 2 (Wednesdays, Oct. 24 - Nov. 14, Cathedral Center-St. Raphael Meeting Room) Have you ever imagined the golden thread that ties the Biblical narrative together, from the Old Testament right on through the New Testament? This unifying principle is called the covenant, and it is extremely important to understand the nature of a covenant in order to understand the story that the Bible tells. You will learn the different important aspects of a covenant and about oath-swearing, which is the means by which one enters into and renews the covenant. These lessons will help you interpret Scripture not as a 21st Century American, but as an ancient Israelite with a covenantal, Hebrew worldview. For more information, contact Jenny Vincent, OLV Pastoral Associate, at 575-4741 or jvincent@olvcathedral.org.

Women's ACTS Retreat will be held at the Spiritual Renewal Center October 25 - 28. Send-off will be at 6:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center's Secondary Hall on Thursday, October 25. The return Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. followed by a meal inn the Cathedral Center. Julie Ward will serve at the Retreat Director, with Lisa Wiest and Karen Petru serving as Co-Directors. For more information, call the Rectory at 575-4741.

Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be at 6:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. For more information on this choir, contact Glenn Hunter, Music Director, at the Rectory at 575-4741 or email olvmusic@olvcathedral.org.

Women's ACTS Retreat will be held at the Spiritual Renewal Center October 25 - 28. Send-off will be at 6:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center's Secondary Hall on Thursday, October 25. The return Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. followed by a meal inn the Cathedral Center. Julie Ward will serve at the Retreat Director, with Lisa Wiest and Karen Petru serving as Co-Directors. For more information, call the Rectory at 575-4741.

Join other men of all ages and backgrounds who come together to grow and learn from one another. Whether one feels called “to give” or simply to “rest and receive”, all are welcome and encouraged to attend. The group meets on Friday mornings from 6:45 – 7:45 a.m. beginning Friday, January 26, in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). The purpose of meeting so early in the morning is to make it easy to attend if coming from 6:00 a.m. Mass or from home before work. Contact Cody Horton at 935-2822 or codyrhorton@hotmail.com if you have any questions or need more information. St. Paul tells us in his Epistle to the Romans: “Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them: if prophecy, in proportion to the faith; if ministry, in ministering; if one is a teacher, in teaching; if one exhorts, in exhortation; if one contributes, in generosity; if one is over others, with diligence; if one does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.” Romans 12:6-8

The Divine Mercy Chaplet is being sung before the 5:30 p.m. Mass. This service will be held weekly at 5:00 p.m. with the exception of First Fridays of the month.

Women's ACTS Retreat will be held at the Spiritual Renewal Center October 25 - 28. Send-off will be at 6:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center's Secondary Hall on Thursday, October 25. The return Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. followed by a meal inn the Cathedral Center. Julie Ward will serve at the Retreat Director, with Lisa Wiest and Karen Petru serving as Co-Directors. For more information, call the Rectory at 575-4741.

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

Women's ACTS Retreat will be held at the Spiritual Renewal Center October 25 - 28. Send-off will be at 6:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center's Secondary Hall on Thursday, October 25. The return Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. followed by a meal inn the Cathedral Center. Julie Ward will serve at the Retreat Director, with Lisa Wiest and Karen Petru serving as Co-Directors. For more information, call the Rectory at 575-4741.

The Finance Council's monthly meeting will be held on Monday, October 29, at 5:30 p.m. in the Rectory.

RCIA 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.

Credible 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Credible Witness 2 - Ite Missa Est (Tuesdays, Sept. 25 - Oct. 30-Cathedral Center-St. Raphael Meeting Room, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.) Have you ever wondered about the meaning and history of what we as Catholics do each Sunday at Mass? Wouldn't it be nice if you could slow the Mass down so you could focus on all the various parts and realize their significance? This program will take you step-by-step through all the parts of the Mass, and add insight and understanding to your celebration of the Sacred Liturgy. For more information, contact Jenny Vincent, OLV Pastoral Associate, at 575-4741 or jvincent@olvcathedral.org.

Religious Education Classes are held on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Religious Education Office at 575-8132.

OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Youth Hut from 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. All ladies of the parish are invited to join in socializing and working on various Festival Auction projects. If you have any questions, please call Judy Bellanger at 576-2935.

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

Credible Witness 4 - God's Plan of Salvation: Part 1 (Wednesdays, Sept. 19 - Oct. 17, Cathedral Center-St. Raphael Meeting Room)/Credible Witness 5 - God's Plan of Salvation: Part 2 (Wednesdays, Oct. 24 - Nov. 14, Cathedral Center-St. Raphael Meeting Room) Have you ever imagined the golden thread that ties the Biblical narrative together, from the Old Testament right on through the New Testament? This unifying principle is called the covenant, and it is extremely important to understand the nature of a covenant in order to understand the story that the Bible tells. You will learn the different important aspects of a covenant and about oath-swearing, which is the means by which one enters into and renews the covenant. These lessons will help you interpret Scripture not as a 21st Century American, but as an ancient Israelite with a covenantal, Hebrew worldview. For more information, contact Jenny Vincent, OLV Pastoral Associate, at 575-4741 or jvincent@olvcathedral.org.