Donations to this Diocesan Special Collection are used to help the poor around the world. Prior to 2018, Rice Bowl collections were taken up on the weekends of Lent and on Easter Sunday and a separate collection for Catholic Relief Services was also taken up on a specific weekend during Lent. These two individual Collections are now combined into the "Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl" Special Collection and is taken up on all the weekends of Lent and on Easter Sunday.
The Chrism Mass will be live-streamed from the Cathedral on Tuesday, April 7, at 10:00 a.m. During this special Mass, Bishop Cahill will bless the Oil of Catechumens, the Oil of the Sick and the Oil of Chrism and priests will renew their priestly vows in their parish during this time to remain in conformity with the Diocesan and federal guidelines to help in the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Donations to this Diocesan Special Collection support the education of men studying for the priesthood for the Diocese of Victoria. This collection is taken on Holy Thursday. During 2020, the Collection will be taken up on Holy Thursday, April 9.
Donations to this Diocesan Special Collection taken up on Good Friday help support the Christian community and aids in protecting one of Christianity's holiest places. During 2020, the Collection will be taken up on Friday, April 10.
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.
This Celebration of the Resurrection at the Easter Vigil Mass is the most impressive of the Liturgical Year and includes the Service of the Light, Liturgy of the Word, Reception of Converts, Renewal of Baptismal Promises and Liturgy of the Eucharist. This special Mass will be live-streamed from the Cathedral beginning at 8:00 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.
Donations to this Diocesan Special Collection assist dioceses in the U.S. whose parishes struggle to keep their doors open. During 2020, the Collection will be taken up April 25-26.
Donations to this Diocesan Special Collection assist dioceses in the U.S. whose parishes struggle to keep their doors open. During 2020, the Collection will be taken up April 25-26.
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 has a Men's Group that gets together on Friday mornings from 6:30 - 7:45 a.m. in the Cathedral Center (St Gabriel Hall) on Friday mornings for fellowship, coffee and breakfast. Join other men of all ages coming together to grow and learn from one another. For more information, contact Cody Horton at 935-2822 or codyhorton@hotmail.com.
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.
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.
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 on the first Sunday of each month.
Graduating High School Seniors will be honored at the 11:30 a.m. Mass followed by a luncheon for the seniors and their immediate family in the Cathedral Center. For more information, contact the Parish Office at 575-5741.
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). 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 the first Sunday of the month and all Sundays of Lent at 4:00 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 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 Michele Flynn at (361)573-9449 or Mflynnrpv@aol.com for more information on the parish's ACTS Ministry.
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.
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. - 2:15 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.
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 has a Men's Group that gets together on Friday mornings from 6:30 - 7:45 a.m. in the Cathedral Center (St Gabriel Hall) on Friday mornings for fellowship, coffee and breakfast. Join other men of all ages coming together to grow and learn from one another. For more information, contact Cody Horton at 935-2822 or codyhorton@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.
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.
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). 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.
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. 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.
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 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 who meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month (May - August) in the Cathedral Center who are 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.
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.
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.
OLV has a Men's Group that gets together on Friday mornings from 6:30 - 7:45 a.m. in the Cathedral Center (St Gabriel Hall) on Friday mornings for fellowship, coffee and breakfast. Join other men of all ages coming together to grow and learn from one another. For more information, contact Cody Horton at 935-2822 or codyhorton@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 assist dioceses in the U.S. whose parishes struggle to keep their doors open. During 2020, the Collection will be taken up May 16 - 17.
Donations to this Diocesan Special Collection assist dioceses in the U.S. whose parishes struggle to keep their doors open. During 2020, the Collection will be taken up May 16 - 17.
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). 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.
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.
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!
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 would like more information, please call Judy Bellanger at 576-2935.
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 has a Men's Group that gets together on Friday mornings from 6:30 - 7:45 a.m. in the Cathedral Center (St Gabriel Hall) on Friday mornings for fellowship, coffee and breakfast. Join other men of all ages coming together to grow and learn from one another. For more information, contact Cody Horton at 935-2822 or codyhorton@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.
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). 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.
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. - 2:15 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.
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 has a Men's Group that gets together on Friday mornings from 6:30 - 7:45 a.m. in the Cathedral Center (St Gabriel Hall) on Friday mornings for fellowship, coffee and breakfast. Join other men of all ages coming together to grow and learn from one another. For more information, contact Cody Horton at 935-2822 or codyhorton@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.
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). 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.