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.
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. 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.
Bishop Cahill will celebrate the Diocese's first "Blue Mass" in the Cathedral at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29 (Feast Day of St. Michael the Archangel) to honor our public safety personnel in the Police, Fire and Sheriff's Departments. Families of these departments are also invited to attend. The Mass will be live-streamed at www.olvcathedral.org for those unable to attend and for all others wishing to tune in for the Mass.
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.
Come join us for a Biblical walk through the Passion Narrative of Jesus Christ. Jesus offers His life freely as a perfect gift of love. Through the Cross, God takes on and overcomes sin and death with His infinitely greater merciful love. Bring your bibles, highlighters and binder for notes. This course, taught by Chris Kallus, will be taught on Wednesdays (September 30 - November 18) from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). Masks will be required and social distancing guidelines followed. Contact Jenny Vincent, Pastoral Associate, at jvincent@olvcathedral.org or call the Parish Office (575-4741) to sign up for the class.
Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be on Thursdays at 5:30 - 6:30 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.
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.
Donations to this Diocesan Special Collection provide the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out his most important charitable works. The 2020 Collection was originally scheduled to be taken up June 27-28 but was delayed till October 3-4 due to the Corona Virus pandemic.
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.
Donations to this Diocesan Special Collection provide the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out his most important charitable works. The 2020 Collection was originally scheduled to be taken up June 27-28 but was delayed till October 3-4 due to the Corona Virus pandemic.
Join men, women and children from churches throughout the city and prayerfully stand in the LIFE CHAIN on Navarro Street from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.. Pick up signs at one of the stations on the route (street side of vacant Gold's Gym building, Chick-fil-A and Hall Electric). Bring the family and a chair if needed.
Vespers is the traditional name for Evening Prayer, which is one of the offices that make up the Liturgy of the Hours---the daily prayer of the Church. This ancient form of sung prayer consists of Scripture (mostly psalms), writings from the Church Fathers and intercessory prayers. Join us for Vespers on the first Sunday of the month and all Sundays of Lent at 4:00 p.m.
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.
ACTS Core meets monthly on the first Monday at 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Library. 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 Legion of Mary meets Tuesday mornings at 10:00 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.
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. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Leslie Book at Book.leslie@gmail.com.
The Diocesan Rosary Congress began with Mass on Sunday, October 4, at 6:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. Local parishes in the Diocese of Victoria have organized periods of Adoration and Recitation of the Rosary every hour on the hour during the week until the closing of the Rosary Congress with Masses being celebrated at the Cathedral October 10-11 in honor of the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. For the Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory, Wednesday, October 7, will be a day of Adoration and praying the Rosary every hour on the hour from 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. "in reparation for the recent scandals in the Church and imploring God's mercy on our country."
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.
Come join us for a Biblical walk through the Passion Narrative of Jesus Christ. Jesus offers His life freely as a perfect gift of love. Through the Cross, God takes on and overcomes sin and death with His infinitely greater merciful love. Bring your bibles, highlighters and binder for notes. This course, taught by Chris Kallus, will be taught on Wednesdays (September 30 - November 18) from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). Masks will be required and social distancing guidelines followed. Contact Jenny Vincent, Pastoral Associate, at jvincent@olvcathedral.org or call the Parish Office (575-4741) to sign up for the class.
Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be on Thursdays at 5:30 - 6:30 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 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 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.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 OLV Parish Festival will be held in a different format this year. We will not have an event at the Community Center on Sunday, October 11, but we will have a Raffle, On-line Auction and an opportunity to directly contribute to the Festival Fund. For more information, contact Festival Chairpersons - Jason Mikeska at 550-5990 or Amy Lara at 648-3095 or the Parish Office at 575-4741.
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.
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. 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.
Our Lady of Victory Altar Society meets on the second Tuesday of each month (except July and August) in the OLV Cafeteria with a Social beginning at 6:00 p.m. followed by the monthly meeting. 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." Please join us after the 5:30 p.m. Mass in the Cathedral Center to hear our guest speaker, Ray Ortega, as he shares his incredible healing story through our Blessed Mother and her Rosary. If you would like to find out more about the group or how to participate, contact Vern Crockett at MorningGloryHelpers@gmail.com.
Come join us for a Biblical walk through the Passion Narrative of Jesus Christ. Jesus offers His life freely as a perfect gift of love. Through the Cross, God takes on and overcomes sin and death with His infinitely greater merciful love. Bring your bibles, highlighters and binder for notes. This course, taught by Chris Kallus, will be taught on Wednesdays (September 30 - November 18) from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). Masks will be required and social distancing guidelines followed. Contact Jenny Vincent, Pastoral Associate, at jvincent@olvcathedral.org or call the Parish Office (575-4741) to sign up for the class.
Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be on Thursdays at 5:30 - 6:30 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 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 Special Collection are used to assist the missionary work of the Church. During 2020, the Collection will be taken up October 17-18.
Donations to this Diocesan Special Collection are used to assist the missionary work of the Church. During 2020, the Collection will be taken up October 17-18.
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.
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. 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.
Bring your friends and games (dominoes, cards, board games, etc.) for an afternoon of fun and fellowship every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). Coffee will be provided. Bring your own drinks and snacks to share. Everyone is welcome! Contact Joan Conaway at 573-7275 for more information.
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!
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 . 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.
Come join us for a Biblical walk through the Passion Narrative of Jesus Christ. Jesus offers His life freely as a perfect gift of love. Through the Cross, God takes on and overcomes sin and death with His infinitely greater merciful love. Bring your bibles, highlighters and binder for notes. This course, taught by Chris Kallus, will be taught on Wednesdays (September 30 - November 18) from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). Masks will be required and social distancing guidelines followed. Contact Jenny Vincent, Pastoral Associate, at jvincent@olvcathedral.org or call the Parish Office (575-4741) to sign up for the class.
Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be on Thursdays at 5:30 - 6:30 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 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.
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. 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.
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.
Come join us for a Biblical walk through the Passion Narrative of Jesus Christ. Jesus offers His life freely as a perfect gift of love. Through the Cross, God takes on and overcomes sin and death with His infinitely greater merciful love. Bring your bibles, highlighters and binder for notes. This course, taught by Chris Kallus, will be taught on Wednesdays (September 30 - November 18) from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). Masks will be required and social distancing guidelines followed. Contact Jenny Vincent, Pastoral Associate, at jvincent@olvcathedral.org or call the Parish Office (575-4741) to sign up for the class.
Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be on Thursdays at 5:30 - 6:30 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 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.