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.
These classes will be taught by Fr. Kristopher on Monday evenings March 25 - April 15, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room). Even though the classes are taught during the RCIA sessions, all are welcome to attend and learn more about the High Holy Days of the Triduum - Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil. For more information, contact the Church Office at 575-4741.
The Emmaus Counseling Center is presenting this 5-week Lenten DVD series and reflection on Tuesdays from March 5 - April 9 (not meeting March 12) from Noon - 1:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room). Please bring your lunch to enjoy during this hour. Register by calling the Emmaus Center at 212-0830. This study highlights the beauty of the Rite of Penance and its transformative power of grace that God offers us in the Sacrament of Penance.
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.
Men's ACTS Retreat Team Meetings are held on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. Registration for the May 16 - 19 Men's ACTS Retreat to be held at the Spiritual Renewal Center are available online or at the Parish Office. For more information, contact Jeremy DeDear, Director, at 935-3473.
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 currently being heard on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Michael Hall) until renovation work is completed in the Cathedral. At that time, they will return to the Cathedral on Wednesday and Saturdays at 4:00 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. These classes will be held on Wednesday evenings beginning March 13 until April 10 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). To sign up or if you have any questions, contact Jenny Vincent at 575-4741 or jvincent@olvcathedral.org.
For more information on these programs - Disciples on the Journey and a Biblical Walk with Mary, contact Jenny Vincent at the Parish Office (575-4741).
Practice for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass Choir will be at 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Michael Hall) while renovation work is being done 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.
All men of the parish are invited to take part in the "That Man is You!" program on Friday morning from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). For more information, contact Cody Horton (935-2822), Jimmy Omecinski (573-4701) or the OLV Church Office (575-4741). Additional information can be found at olvcathedral.org - Men's Group.
The Divine Mercy Chaplet is sung at 5:10 p.m. before the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Fridays (except on First Fridays) in the Cathedral Center (St. Michael Hall). This service will return to the Cathedral when renovation work is completed.
The Rice Bowl/Catholic Relief Services Collection provides funding for Catholic Relief Services' food security projects which support agriculture, nutrition, education and self-sufficiency in communities around the world. Catholic Relief Services puts 75% of the funds collected for overseas projects and 25% is retained in the Diocese for various local antipoverty and assistance programs.
Confessions are currently being heard on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Michael Hall) until renovation work is completed in the Cathedral. At that time, they will return to the Cathedral on Wednesday and Saturdays at 4:00 p.m.
The Rice Bowl/Catholic Relief Services Collection provides funding for Catholic Relief Services' food security projects which support agriculture, nutrition, education and self-sufficiency in communities around the world. Catholic Relief Services puts 75% of the funds collected for overseas projects and 25% is retained in the Diocese for various local antipoverty and assistance programs.
Children's Liturgy of the Word for children 4 years of age to 2nd graders is held during the 11:30 a.m. Mass (except for June, July and August). While Masses are held in the Cathedral Center (St. Michael Hall), Children's Liturgy of the Word will be in the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room). For more information or to volunteer to help with this ministry, contact Bianca Horton at bmaries14@yahoo.com. or the Church Office at 575-4741.
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 Sundays during Lent at 4:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Michael Hall). Lenten Vespers will return to the Cathedral upon completion of flooring renovations.