To appreciate the infancy Narrative, come take a closer look at Jesus' parents, Mary and Joseph, on Monday, November 30, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Michael Hall). Come study the Scriptures with Chris Kallus. A Bible is recommended to help one get more out of the evening's program. For more information about the RCIA Program or "Advent of the Messiah", please contact Jenny Vincent (jvincent@olvcathedral.org), Fr. Dalton Ervin (dervin@victoriadiocese.org) or call the Rectory (575-4741).
The Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at the Rectory. This parish ministry group consists of active and praying members. Prior to COVID, the active members assisted at nursing homes getting residents to area for Mass or Communion Service on Wednesday mornings and making home communion visits to shut-ins. 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 or if you have any questions.
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 olvmusic@olvcathedral.org.
OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Youth Hut from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 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.
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.
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 codyrhorton@hotmail.com.
Home School and Distance Learning Families are invited to attend First Friday 8:00 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral. Due to the pandemic, OLV School students (receiving face-to-face instruction) will not be attending this 8:00 a.m. First Friday Mass as a class at this time.
Blessing for Expectant Parents will be held following all Masses on the fist weekend of each month - Saturdays after 5:30 p.m. Mass and Sundays after 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Masses.
Blessing for Expectant Parents will be held following all Masses on the first weekend of each month - Saturdays after 5:30 p.m. Mass and Sundays after 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Masses.
Every Sunday during Advent, the Cathedral will have Solemn Vespers (Evening Prayer) from 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Solemn Vespers is a beautiful prayer service in which Psalms, Canticles and other parts of Scripture are sung as a sacrifice of praise to God.
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 Vern Crockett, Youth Director, at 935-1688 or youthdirector@olvcathedral.org.
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation, is celebrated on Tuesday, December 8. Masses for this Holy Day are: Vigil Mass - Monday, December 7, at 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday, December 8, at 6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 12:05 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
ACTS Core meets monthly on the first Monday at 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Victory Annex. Contact John VIncent, Facilitator, at (361)580-2770 or acts@olvcathedral.org for more information on the parish's ACTS Ministry.
RCIA group meets every Monday in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall) from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The process for those becoming Catholic and others being fully brought into the Catholic Church lasts from Monday, September 14, 2020 until Monday, May 17, 2021. For more information about the RCIA Program, please contact Jenny Vincent (jvincent@olvcathedral.org), Fr. Dalton Ervin (dervin@victoriadiocese.org) or call the Rectory (575-4741).
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation, is celebrated on Tuesday, December 8. Masses for this Holy Day are: Vigil Mass - Monday, December 7, at 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday, December 8, at 6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 12:05 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
The Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at the Rectory. This parish ministry group consists of active and praying members. Prior to COVID, the active members assisted at nursing homes getting residents to area for Mass or Communion Service on Wednesday mornings and making home communion visits to shut-ins. 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 or if you have any questions.
Our Lady of Victory Altar Society is hosting their Christmas Social & Dinner on Tuesday, December 8,, with a Social beginning at 6:00 p.m. followed a meal. Membership is open to all ladies of Our Lady of Victory parish. For more information, contact Sandy Munoz, President, at 652-6613.
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.
OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Youth Hut from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 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.
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 at 5:00 p.m.
Morning Glory Helpers is a parish ministry group of women dedicated to promoting a relationship with Jesus through Marian devotion. "Our mission is to encourage one another in finding and using our personal talents, and cultivating rich meaningful prayer lives, as well as sharing what it means to open our minds and hearts to Jesus through His Blessed Mother, Mary." If you would like to find out more about the group or how to participate, contact Vern Crockett at MorningGloryHelpers@gmail.com.
Our meetings are dedicated to promoting a relationship with Jesus through Marian devotion. We will have guest speakers, book studies, consecrations and more! We can't wait to meet you and open our minds and hearts to Jesus through His Blessed Mother Mary with you!
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 codyrhorton@hotmail.com.
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.
Donations to this Diocesan Collection support basic necessities of aging sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. During 2020, this Special Diocesan Collection will be taken up December 12-13.
Donations to this Diocesan Collection support basic necessities of aging sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. During 2020, this Special Diocesan Collection will be taken up December 12-13.
Every Sunday during Advent, the Cathedral will have Solemn Vespers (Evening Prayer) from 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Solemn Vespers is a beautiful prayer service in which Psalms, Canticles and other parts of Scripture are sung as a sacrifice of praise to God.
OLV's Advent Penance Service is being held on Monday, December 14, at 6:30 p.m. There will be additional priests available to hear confessions during the evening.
RCIA group meets every Monday in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall) from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The process for those becoming Catholic and others being fully brought into the Catholic Church lasts from Monday, September 14, 2020 until Monday, May 17, 2021. For more information about the RCIA Program, please contact Jenny Vincent (jvincent@olvcathedral.org), Fr. Dalton Ervin (dervin@victoriadiocese.org) or call the Rectory (575-4741).
The Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at the Rectory. This parish ministry group consists of active and praying members. Prior to COVID, the active members assisted at nursing homes getting residents to area for Mass or Communion Service on Wednesday mornings and making home communion visits to shut-ins. 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 or if you have any questions.
Join others on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 5:30 - 7:00 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!
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 olvmusic@olvcathedral.org.
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 Tuesdays of the month at 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Victory Annex . The moms will meet on Tuesday, December 15, for their Christmas Party. At that meeting, they will have Catholic party games and a book exchange. 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.
OLV Quilters meet on Wednesdays in the Youth Hut from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 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.
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 codyrhorton@hotmail.com.
Extra hours of Confessions before Christmas are being heard beginning Friday, December 18, until Wednesday, December 23. Confessions on Friday, December 18, will be at 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. in the Cathedral.
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.
Donations to the parish's St. Vincent DePaul Society assist the less fortunate of our area with food and financial assistance. A collection for St. Vincent DePaul Society is taken up the 2nd weekend of the month. For those months when there is a Special Diocesan Collection taken up on the 2nd weekend of the month, the St. Vincent DePaul Society Collection is moved to the 3rd weekend of the month. Donations may always be sent during the month to the Church Office.
Confessions before Christmas are being heard beginning Friday, December 18, through Wednesday, December 23. Confessions on Saturday, December 19, will be heard 3:30 - 5:15 p.m.
Donations to the parish's St. Vincent DePaul Society assist the less fortunate of our area with food and financial assistance. A collection for St. Vincent DePaul Society is taken up the 2nd weekend of the month. For those months when there is a Special Diocesan Collection taken up on the 2nd weekend of the month, the St. Vincent DePaul Society Collection is moved to the 3rd weekend of the month. Donations may always be sent during the month to the Church Office.
Every Sunday during Advent, the Cathedral will have Solemn Vespers (Evening Prayer) from 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Solemn Vespers is a beautiful prayer service in which Psalms, Canticles and other parts of Scripture are sung as a sacrifice of praise to God.
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 Vern Crockett, Youth Director, at 935-1688 or youthdirector@olvcathedral.org.
The Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at the Rectory. This parish ministry group consists of active and praying members. Prior to COVID, the active members assisted at nursing homes getting residents to area for Mass or Communion Service on Wednesday mornings and making home communion visits to shut-ins. 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 or if you have any questions.
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 olvmusic@olvcathedral.org.
Confessions before Christmas will be heard from Friday, December 18, until Wednesday, December 23. Times on Wednesday, December 23, are from 11:00 a.m. - Noon and again that same day at 3:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Confessions before Christmas are being heard from December 18 - December 23. They will be heard on Wednesday, December 23, at 11:00 a.m. - Noon and lastly at 3:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.