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.
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 at this time 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.
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 Special Collection are used to help the poor around the world and in our area. During 2021, Rice Bowl donations are taken up on the weekends of Lent beginning February 20 - 21 through Easter Weekend, April 3-4
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 are used to help the poor around the world and in our area. During 2021, this Special Collection is taken up on the weekends of Lent from February 20 - 21 through Easter Weekend, April 3-4.
Lenten Vespers, including Eucharistic Adoration, will be held in the Cathedral at 4:00 p.m. on Sundays during Lent. Lenten Vespers is a beautiful prayer service in which Psalms, Canticles and other parts of Scripture are sun 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.
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 9:30 a.m. at the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room). 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.
Bishop Cahill will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation and celebrate Mass at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, at 6:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. Adults who have participated in 5-week Adult Confirmation classes during January and February will be confirmed at this time.
Our Lady of Victory Altar Society meets on the second Tuesday of each month (except July and August) in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall) 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.
Morning Glory Helpers is a parish ministry group of women dedicated to promoting a relationship with Jesus through Marian devotion. Their monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Cathedral Center at 6:00 p.m. "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.
Join us for a biblical walkthrough of the Passion of Jesus Christ, encountering Him through the various insight of the 4 Gospels. This journey will give you a deeper appreciation of what Jesus endured for our sake, and how He reveals the infinite depths of the Father's love and mercy towards sinners. As we walk through Christ's Passion, we will consider how we can live His example of love in our own daily lives. Classes will meet on Wednesday evenings from Wednesday, February 24 - Wednesday, March 24, at 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). Bring your bibles. Classes will be taught by Chris Kallus. To sign up for the sessions, contact Jenny Vincent, Pastoral Associate, at jvincent@olvcathedral.org or 575-4741.
Ladies of Victory, a new ministry in the parish, invites adult women of all ages - single, married, empty nesters, etc. to join us for our monthly gatherings! This is a place where we can grow in faith and friendships with one another as women, as friends, as sisters in Christ... all while having a great time together! The group will meet every 2nd Thursday of the month from 7pm - 8:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). Please bring your own drink-light snacks provided. All are welcome - bring a friend or two! Text or call Lupe Schaefer at (361)484-1631 for more information. "A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter: he that has found one has found a treasure." - Sirach 6:14
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.
This Special Collection provides funding for Catholic Relief Services, the USCCB Offices of International Justice and Peace, Migration and Refugee Services, and Pastoral Care for Migrants and Refugees, the relief work of the Holy Father, and the Catholic Immigration Work.
"Arise" is a Diocesan Men's Gathering originally scheduled for Saturday, February 20, has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 13, at 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Cathedral and at the Cathedral Center. Speakers include Fr. Mitch Pacwa (EWTN Personality), Sam Meier (Author and Counselor) and Bishop Brendan Cahill who will celebrate Mass. For more information and to register, contact Justin Reyes, Diocesan Director of Family Evangelization, at 573-0828 or www.victoriadiocese.org/arise.
OLV Youth Ministry presents "Spring Break Fun in the Park" on Saturday, March 20, at 5:00 p.m. - dark in Riverside Park by the Sand Volleyball Courts. Join us for food, games, sand volleyball, worship and fun. Help us "soak" Bishop-Elect Gary Janak with love in a dunking booth as we bid him farewell on his new adventure as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Bishop-Elect Gary will be sharing a farewell message for us to "soak" in during the closing praise and worship.
This Special Collection provides funding for Catholic Relief Services, the USCCB Offices of International Justice and Peace, Migration and Refugee Services, and Pastoral Care for Migrants and Refugees, the relief work of the Holy Father, and the Catholic Immigration Work.
Lenten Vespers, including Eucharistic Adoration, will be held in the Cathedral at 4:00 p.m. on Sundays during Lent. Lenten Vespers is a beautiful prayer service in which Psalms, Canticles and other parts of Scripture are sun as a sacrifice of praise to God.
OLV's Parish Penance Service will be held on Monday, March 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cathedral. In addition to Fr. Gary and Fr. Dalton, extra priests will be available to hear confessions.
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 9:30 a.m. at the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room). 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 . All moms are welcome to join the group. For more information or if you need childcare, please contact Jennifer Ruiz at jenniferschobey.ruiz@yahoo.com or by calling 361-676-7676.
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 us for a biblical walkthrough of the Passion of Jesus Christ, encountering Him through the various insight of the 4 Gospels. This journey will give you a deeper appreciation of what Jesus endured for our sake, and how He reveals the infinite depths of the Father's love and mercy towards sinners. As we walk through Christ's Passion, we will consider how we can live His example of love in our own daily lives. Classes will meet on Wednesday evenings from Wednesday, February 24 - Wednesday, March 24, at 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). Bring your bibles. Classes will be taught by Chris Kallus. To sign up for the sessions, contact Jenny Vincent, Pastoral Associate, at jvincent@olvcathedral.org or 575-4741.
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.
Celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph - Mass at 5:30 p.m., Stations of the Cross at 6:00 p.m., Holy Hour (Adoration and Confession) at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. and ending with Benediction and Re-Consecrations at 7:30 p.m. All are invited to take part in this special evening of prayer.
Donations to this Special Collection are used to help the poor around the world and in our area. During 2021, Rice Bowl donations are taken up on the weekends of Lent beginning February 20 - 21 through Easter Weekend, April 3-4
The Women's Discipleship Team of the Diocese of Victoria invites all women to a "Morning of Reflection" on Saturday, March 20, 9:00 a.m. - Noon at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory. Fr. Dalton Ervin will lead everyone in praying the Rosary and Adoration. The morning also includes reflections, Confession and the Mass. For more information, contact the Diocese of Victoria's Family Evangelization Office, at 573-088.
Donations to this Diocesan Special Collection are used to help the poor around the world and in our area. During 2021, this Special Collection is taken up on the weekends of Lent from February 20 - 21 through Easter Weekend, April 3-4.
Lenten Vespers, including Eucharistic Adoration, will be held in the Cathedral at 4:00 p.m. on Sundays during Lent. Lenten Vespers is a beautiful prayer service in which Psalms, Canticles and other parts of Scripture are sun 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.
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 9:30 a.m. at the Cathedral Center (St. Raphael Meeting Room). 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.
Join us for a biblical walkthrough of the Passion of Jesus Christ, encountering Him through the various insight of the 4 Gospels. This journey will give you a deeper appreciation of what Jesus endured for our sake, and how He reveals the infinite depths of the Father's love and mercy towards sinners. As we walk through Christ's Passion, we will consider how we can live His example of love in our own daily lives. Classes will meet on Wednesday evenings from Wednesday, February 24 - Wednesday, March 24, at 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Center (St. Gabriel Hall). Bring your bibles. Classes will be taught by Chris Kallus. To sign up for the sessions, contact Jenny Vincent, Pastoral Associate, at jvincent@olvcathedral.org or 575-4741.
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.
Donations to this Special Collection are used to help the poor around the world and in our area. During 2021, Rice Bowl donations are taken up on the weekends of Lent beginning February 20 - 21 through Easter Weekend, April 3-4
Donations to this Diocesan Special Collection are used to help the poor around the world and in our area. During 2021, this Special Collection is taken up on the weekends of Lent from February 20 - 21 through Easter Weekend, April 3-4.
Lenten Vespers, including Eucharistic Adoration, will be held in the Cathedral at 4:00 p.m. on Sundays during Lent. Lenten Vespers is a beautiful prayer service in which Psalms, Canticles and other parts of Scripture are sun as a sacrifice of praise to God.
Confessions during Holy Week will be held on Monday, March 29, at Noon - 1:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, March 31, at 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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 Chrism Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral on Tuesday, March 30, 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 the priests of the Diocese of Victoria as a group will renew the vows they took at their ordination. All are invited to this special Liturgy held every year during Holy Week.
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.
Tenebrae Service will be held at 8:00 p.m. in the Cathedral. This hour will be filled with soaring choral music, candlelight and reflections on the Passion of Christ.
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.
Confessions during Holy Week will be held on Monday, March 29, at Noon - 1:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, March 31, at 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.