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Festival Chairman Needed

volunteer_clip_art.gifLooking for a great way to be involved in your parish? We are looking for a person to serve as the 2012 Parish Festival Chairman. After several years of dedicated service to this event as Festival Chairman, Leanne Hathaway must step down from the position due to current job obligations. To assist with new Chairman, Leanne will provide details information on the Chairman’s responsibilities and the two Co-Chairs have agreed to continue serving in their capacity and can also provide. If interested in this opportunity to serve your parish in a special way, please call Monsignor Harrold at 575-4741.

 
OLV Teacher Farewell

Students, parents and alumni are invited to a reception honoring five dedicated teachers for their many years of service to Our Lady of Victory School.

Anna Rippamonti (24 years), Patty Weaver (7 years), Lori Johanson (5 years), Judy Saddler (5 years) and Judy Dunn (1 year).

The reception will be held on Thursday, May 17th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria. For more information, contact Denise Cooper at 575-5391 or
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Children's Liturgy

kids_1.jpgThe 11:30 a.m. Mass’s Children’s Liturgy will take a summer breaklast gathering will be Sunday, May 27. Thanks to all the young people who took part these past months – we love having you worship with us. Thanks also to the Children’s Liturgy coordinators – we truly appreciate your sharing the Word of God with these youngsters. See everyone again in September!

 
Help Needed

Help is needed at “Send-off” for the upcoming Women’s ACTS Retreat. If you are able to assist Thursday, May 31st, please email Pam Kovar at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 
Women's ACTS Retreat

actscross.jpgMay 31 – June 3

Registration is underway for the upcoming retreat. Forms are available in the Cathedral and at the Rectory. Any questions, call Lori Young, Retreat Director, at 572-3552.

 
Priestly Ordination

praying.jpgThe priestly ordination of Deacon Patrick Knippenberg will be held Saturday, May 26th, at Holy Family Church at 10:00 a.m. All are invited to take part in this joyous celebration. For those who might want to give him a gift rather than money, he is registered with Mary Regina Gift Shop (Houston). For assistance, call 800-554-4045 or visit This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 
Help Needed

help_wanted.gifHelp is needed at “Send-off” for the upcoming Women’s ACTS Retreat. If you are able to assist Thursday, May 31st, please email Pam Kovar at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 
Religious Education News
fyi.jpgRegistration for the 2012/2013 Religious Education program has ended. Late registration for limited class openings will begin August 1 with a late fee due in addition to registration fees.

 Volunteers are always needed in our parish’s Religious Education program. To become a Catechist or for more information on how you can be involved in this important ministry, please call 575-8132. Diocesan Safe Environment Training is required for all adults working with young people. The next training class will be Wednesday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Religious Education Office.

 
Help Needed
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Catechists are needed to share their faith with the young people of our parish. Are you being called? As a CCD teacher, you can become a role-model and trusted adult by being an example of living your faith and sharing it with others. All supplies, training and materials are provided. Contact the Religious Education Office (575-8132) to see how you can respond to God’s call.

 
Online Giving

money.gifWe are excited to announce that our parishioners may now make donations online to Our Lady of Victory Cathedral and School. To sign up,  click the “Online Giving” link on the left navigation of this website. See how easy it is to make regular or one-time contributions to the Church and School.

 
Safe Environment Training

The next Diocesan Safe Environment Class will be Wednesday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Religious Education Office. The class (90 minutes) is open to adults that work with youth in Religious Education programs, Catholic Schools, Boy/Girl Scouts, Teen ACTS, etc. and enables you to volunteer in any parish/school in the Diocese. For more info, call 575-8132.

 
OLV School Openings

school.jpgOur Lady of Victory School currently has openings for the 2012-2013 school year in the following grades – Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th and 8th. For more information, please call the School Office at 575-5391.

 
You Are Invited
Diocese of Victoria Summer CampsQuo Vadis-Vocation Camp; July 15-18, men ages 15 – 21; Camp David, June 13, Youth entering 3rd grade through those entering 5th grade; Junior High Camp, June 10-12 or 13-15, youth entering 5th through those exiting 8th grade. Call 573-0828 for details and forms.
 
Weekly Study

Join others in a weekly study of the Liturgy of the Word for the next Sunday’s Mass. The group gathers in the Youth Hut on Thursdays at 10:00-11:00 a.m.

 
RCIA

rcia.jpgRCIA classes are held on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Religious Education Building. Anyone wishing to learn more about the Catholic Church and are considering becoming a Catholic or adults needing to make First Communion or be confirmed are welcome to attend. Call the Church office at 575-4741 for more information.

 
St. Vincent DePaul Garage Sale

garage-sale-bw.gifA Garage Sale benefitting Our Lady of Victory’s St. Vincent DePaul Society will be held Saturday, June 2, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Chancery (1505 E. Mesquite Lane). Donated items for the sale (excluding clothing) may be dropped off at the Chancery Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 
Teen ACTS Retreat

Registration forms for the Teens ACTS Retreat, which will be taking place July 5 - 8th, are now available in the Cathedral. The retreat is open to teens completing the 9th-12th grades. Completed forms must be put into the ACTS box in the Cathedral or taken to the Rectory – money is not due at this time. Spaces are limited – sign up asap. For more information, call Jerome Kotzur (652-4269) or Jodie Kosler (550-8000).

 
Opening at Spiritual Renewal Center

Spiritual Renewal Center has an opening for a fulltime housekeeper and a fulltime kitchen employee. Some weekend work. Call 894-1699 for more info and an application.

 
New Members
family.jpgPlease stop by the Rectory to officially sign up as a parishioner. Also, let us know of a change of address, so that our records may be current and correct for you and your family.